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Whitewater
Ski Resort
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 Whitewater
Ski Resort is one of the friendliest mountains in British Columbia,
set in the Selkirk Range in the Kootenays region of the province.
Whitewater's high base elevation of 1,640 metres (5,400 feet)
ensures plenty of snow, a ton of light, dry powder, and very
few midseason thaws.
The mountain consists of groomed runs, open bowls, glades, chutes,
and tree skiing. Ski Canada has rated Whitewater to have
the Best Deeps, Best Bowls and Best Glades. The best powder
at Whitewater is found in the trees. Catch Basin, Glory Basin,
Terrorada, and the Trash Chutes will yield sick and twisted
lines after a big storm. This is expert skiing only, and even
good skiers should remember to ski in pairs and take avalanche
equipment if straying beyond the boundary ropes.
Whitewater Ski Resort is located 12 miles (19 km) southeast
of Nelson in the Kootenays, 25 miles (41 km) northeast of Castlegar
and 394 miles (657 km) east of Vancouver. From Nelson, travel
7.5 miles (12 km) south on Highway 6 towards Salmo until you
see the sign for Whitewater. Turn east and head up the mountain
for another 3.7 miles (6 km). Park and enjoy!
A daily shuttle service between Nelson and Whitewater and an
assortment of friendly shuttle services from nearby cities and
airports are available. Cranbrook airport (east of Whitewater)
is gearing up to offer international flights providing a new
portal into the Kootenay region. |
| Contact: |
Whitewater
Ski and Winter Resort
P.O Box 60 Nelson, BC, V1L 5P7 |
| Phone: |
(250)
354-4944 |
| Fax: |
(250)
354-4988 |
| Snow
Phone: |
(250)
352-7669, or Spokane (509) 747-9420 |
| Email: |
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| Website: |
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| Season: |
Late
November to End March |
| Lift
Hours: |
9:00
am - 3:30 pm daily
Half Day starts at 12:30 pm |
| Annual
Snowfall: |
12
m (40 ft) |
| Vertical
Drop: |
396
m (1,300 ft) |
| Base
Elevation: |
1,640
m (5,400 ft) |
| Top
Elevation: |
2,040
m (6,700 ft), Ymir Peak: 2,400 m (8,000 ft) |
| Skiable
Acreage: |
243
hectares (600 acres) |
| Number
of Trails: |
38,
Longest run 1 mile (1.6 km) |
| Difficulty: |
Novice
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Intermediate
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Advanced
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20%
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40%
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40%
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| Number
of Lifts: |
3
- 2 double chair, 1 handle tow |
| Lift
Capacity: |
3,000
skiers per hour |
| Night
Skiing: |
No |
| Nordic
Skiing: |
Winding
from the Daylodge to the scenic Hummingbird Pass, 11 trails,
totalling nearly 20 kilometres – groomed and track set daily
for both skate and classic cross-country skiing – serve up loops
for all abilities. |
| Snowboarding: |
Yes |
| Terrain
Park: |
No |
| Halfpipe: |
No |
| Resort
Services: |
Ski
school, ski & snowboard rentals, ski shop, daycare centre
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| Nearest
Ski Area: |
Salmo
Ski Hill, Red Mountain |
| Nearest
Towns: |
Nelson, Salmo,
Castlegar |
| Recreation: |
Skiing
& Winter Sports in the BC Rockies
Skiing & Winter Sports in
the Kootenays |
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Accommodation
on or near Whitewater Ski Resort
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Valhalla Riversuites Vacation Condos
Four lovely vacation condos on the Slocan River and rail-trail, l/2 hour from Nelson or Castlegar. Built in '05, these charming view condos feature functional kitchens with dishwasher and large counters. Patios, balconies, sunrooms, swings, wifi, satellite TV, BBQ, hot tub, phone, and wheelchair access (#3) make your stay easy and fun. Rates start at $139 per night, $625 per week. Whether coming for adventure, respite, or work, you will love your stay on the river! |
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