Whitewater Overview

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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 in.
 

Terrain Type

Beginner Runs: Beginner Runs 20% Intermediate Runs: Intermediate Runs 40% Advanced Runs: Advanced Runs 40% Expert Runs: Expert Runs 0%
 

Lifts

  • Total # Of Lifts: Total # Of Lifts 3
  • Gondolas & Trams: Gondolas & Trams N/A
 
  • High Speed Sixes: High Speed Sixes N/A
  • High Speed Quads: High Speed Quads N/A
 
  • Quad Chairs: Quad Chairs N/A
  • Triple Chairs: Triple Chairs N/A
 
  • Double Chairs: Double Chairs 2
  • Surface Lifts: Surface Lifts 1
 

Elevation

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  • Top: 6700 Ft.
  • Vertical Drop: 1300 Ft.
  • Bottom: 5400 Ft.
 
  • Longest Run: 0.5 miles
  • Skiable Terrain: 1200 acres
  • Snow Making: N/A
 
 

Whitewater Contact Information

Whitewater

P.O Box 60

Nelson, BC VIL5P7   Driving Directions

Phone: 800-666-9420

info@skiwhitewater.com

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Jan 1, 2007

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Location

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Weather

Oct 12, 2008

31°F / -1°C :
Wind 0 mph North

 
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