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http://www.skiwhitewater.com 800-666-9420

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Whitewater

Whitewater Ski Resort, located just outside Nelson, British Columbia, is a powderhound paradise with an average annual snowfall of over 40 feet. Whitewater, who calls the legendary Selkirk Mountain Range home, provides skiers and snowboarders 1184 acres of skiable terrain and a 2044 foot vertical drop. The mountain consists of groomed runs, open bowls, glades, chutes, and tree skiing all accessible from three chairlifts including the new Glory Ridge chair. The town of Nelson provides guests with a selection of Inns, hotels, motels and guest homes as well as a ton of dining options.

Elevation

Summit

6568ft
Vertical Drop

2043ft
Base

5334ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

12%

Intermediate Runs

32%

Advanced Runs

44%

Expert Runs

12%

Terrain Parks

Longest Run

2 MILES

Skiable Terrain

1184 ACRE

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 4
Gondolas & Trams: 0
Eight Person Lifts: 0
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 0
Quad Chairs: 0
Triple Chairs: 1
Double Chairs: 2
Surface Lifts: 1

Tourist Office

P.O Box 60

VIL5P7 Nelson

Canada

Phone: 800-666-9420

info@skiwhitewater.com

Whitewater Website Tourist office

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 12/09/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 04/07/2013

Projected Days Open: 123

Days Open Last Year: 123

Years Open: 37

Average Snowfall: 480"

Whitewater Reviews

by askimilla 28th November 2011
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 4
- Nightlife 4
EPIC!

Pros: Powder Fun Food Lodge Terrain Friendly Staff
Cons: slow chairlift
by heelsidepwdr 15th December 2009
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 3
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 0
- Nightlife 4
sidecountry fun

Pros: excellent sidecountry access, great vibe, great snow
Cons: i dont live there
by findpow 23rd February 2009
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 3
- Terrain Park 0
- Nightlife 4
easy going fun

Pros: Cafetiria, backcountry acess,
Cons: vertical, lift capacity
by anonymous_user 29th December 2007
- Overall Rating 1
- Family Friendly 3
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 1
- Nightlife 1
Whitewater Review

there seems to be ongoing problem with the main lift this season, only running at 66% capacity the past few days. and they just announced that the main (summit) chair will be... [! full_review