Whitewater

Area Profile

For the past 25 years, local alpine enthusiasts have gathered together at Whitewater to enjoy the deep snow (the reported average snowfall is 45 feet) and build great memories. The mountain consists of groomed runs, open bowls, glades, chutes, and tree skiing all accessible from two chairlifts. Terrain expansion will provide an additional 85 acres of advanced tree skiing. The resort is 120 miles north of Spokane, Wash.

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Lodging Profile

Variety of hotels, motels, inns, B&Bs in nearby town of Nelson.

Services Profile

Fresh Tracks Cafe, voted the nation's finest resort feast-ivity. Rentals and ski schools, Magic Monday adult group lesson, guided tours, childcare, first aid at the area and a hospital 12 miles away.

Area Recreation Profile

Cross country, curling in town, helicopter skiing, snowcat skiing, ice fishing, ice skating, movies, snowmobiling, hot springs, outfitter and mountain adventures, and swimming in nearby Nelson.

Snowboarding Profile

Snowboarding is allowed.

Important Dates

Projected Days Open: 118

Days Open Last Year: 118

Years Open: 32

Average Snowfall: 473"

Terrain Type

Beginner Runs: 20%

Intermediate Runs: 40%

Advanced Runs: 40%

Expert Runs: 0%

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 3

Gondolas & Trams: N/A

High Speed Sixes: N/A

High Speed Quads: N/A

Quad Chairs: N/A

Triple Chairs: N/A

Double Chairs: 2

Surface Lifts: 1

Elevation

Top: 6700 ft.

Bottom: 5400 ft.

Vertical Drop: 1300 ft.

Longest Run: 0.5 miles

Skiable Terrain: 1200 acres

Snow Making: N/A