Whitewater Ski Resort Ski Resort

Whitewater Ski Resort

Projected Opening: Dec 18
Projected Closing: Apr 04
Lifts: 5
Trails: 105
Skiable Terrain: 2,367 ac
Base: 5,348'
Summit: 6,768'
Vertical Drop: 2,014'
Average Snowfall: 239"

Snowfall

239"

Annual Snowfall

Nov3"
Dec57"
Jan59"
Feb55"
Mar60"
Apr13"

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With an average snowfall of over 40 feet and located along Canada’s Powder Highway in southern British Columbia, Canada, Whitewater Ski Resort is nestled along the Selkirk Mountains. Skiers and riders will find a vertical of 2,044 ft. and access to 1,184 acres of accessible terrain. Whitewater features 81 named runs that include groomers, open bowls, chutes, glade and tree skiing. The terrain is rated 10% beginner, 32% intermediate, 47% advanced, and 11% expert. A terrain park will entertain the freestylers and Nordic and multi-use trails are also available.

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Important Dates

Projected opening date
Dec 18, 2026
Projected closing date
Apr 04, 2027
Projected Days Open
122
Days Open Last Year
123
Years Open
50
Average Snowfall
239"

Terrain

Beginners Runs

Intermediate Runs

25%

Advanced Runs

57%

Expert Runs

Runs in Total

105

Longest Run

1.9 mi

Skiable Terrain

2,367 ac

Lifts

Quad Chairs

Triple Chairs

Double Chairs

Surface Lifts

Inside Scoop

Nelson, BC is 15 minutes from ski area, vacation accomodations, dining and retail establishiments, heli-cat skiing tours, spa and hot springs, guest services, shuttle service available.

Reviews

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I absolutely love Whitewater Ski resort. Had my first snowboard experiences here and cannot imagine a resort un smoother. The people are very friendly, and everytime feels like coming home. As a foreigner I only wish I would be able to visit every year, but it gives me a great sense of inspiration t…

Eelco Hoekstra

Feb 24, 2015