Revelstoke Mountain Resort
Weather at Revelstoke
Low: -14.3°C / High: -8.1°C
Wind: S 18 km/h
Recent Snowfall
24 hours: 7 cm
7 days: 77 cm
Snow Depth
Base: 194 cm
Season Total: 138 cm
Resort Status
Resort Overview
Michael Fulton
45+ resortsMelbourne-based ski expert with 45+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian skiing and riding and international resort comparisons.
Skiing for 14 years and visited resorts in:
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Revelstoke Mountain Resort commands the title of North America's greatest vertical descent, delivering an extraordinary 1,713 metres of lift-accessed terrain from the 512-metre base to the 2,225-metre summit. Located on Mount Mackenzie in British Columbia's Selkirk Mountains, this resort spans 3,121 acres of varied skiing distributed across four distinct alpine bowls and 13 gladed zones. Since opening in December 2007, Revelstoke has established itself as a destination where advanced skiers tackle legendary steep pitches whilst intermediate riders explore perfectly groomed cruisers and accessible tree runs.
The resort's 75 named runs are distributed across 12% beginner, 43% intermediate, and 45% advanced/expert terrain, creating a mountain experience heavily weighted toward accomplished skiers. Revelstoke's terrain features include North Bowl and South Bowl with their powder-filled slopes, extensive gladed areas with perfectly spaced trees, and The Last Spike—at 15.2 kilometres, one of North America's longest ski runs. The resort maintains two terrain parks: the Main Terrain Park beneath the Stoke Chair offers medium-to-large jumps and technical features for progressive riders, whilst the Gnome Zone provides beginner-friendly elements adjacent to the main park.
Revelstoke receives an exceptional 10.5 metres of annual snowfall, positioning it amongst Canada's most reliable powder destinations. The resort's unique geographical location between the cold Rocky Mountain air masses and moist Pacific systems creates consistent dumps of light, dry snow throughout winter. This combination of massive vertical, challenging terrain, and legendary snowfall has earned Revelstoke recognition as one of North America's most demanding ski experiences, attracting powder seekers and expert skiers from around the globe whilst maintaining progressive zones for developing riders.
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Trails & Terrain
Trails
Total Runs
59
Total Area
3121 ac
1263.0 ha
Revelstoke Lift System
The lift infrastructure at Revelstoke features five installations strategically positioned to maximise vertical access across the mountain's vast acreage. The eight-passenger Revelation Gondola forms the backbone of the system, transporting skiers the full 1,713 metres from the base village at 512 metres elevation directly to the resort's upper reaches. This gondola serves as the primary uphill artery, efficiently moving skiers past mid-mountain zones toward the alpine terrain that defines Revelstoke's character. The gondola's strategic design allows skiers to bypass lower terrain during descent, reserving those runs for end-of-day returns to base.
Three high-speed quad chairlifts complete the upper mountain network, each serving distinct terrain zones. The Stoke Chair accesses the summit at 2,225 metres, providing entry to Revelstoke's most challenging alpine bowls, expert glades, and the resort's legendary powder stashes. The Ripper quad chairlift opens North Bowl terrain at 1,958 metres elevation, revealing perfectly pitched glades and groomers across the mountain's backside. The Stellar Chair, positioned at 1,960 metres, focuses on beginner and intermediate zones, creating a dedicated learning area high on the mountain where developing skiers can progress without intimidating expert terrain nearby. One surface lift rounds out the system for terrain park access and beginners.
This compact yet powerful lift configuration was designed to distribute skiers efficiently across 3,121 acres whilst maintaining minimal queue times even during peak periods. The strategic placement allows continuous top-to-bottom descents, with many advanced runs extending the full 1,713-metre vertical without interruption. Revelstoke's lift system achieves steady uphill capacity without the congestion common at larger resorts, a benefit of the mountain's remote location and thoughtful infrastructure design that prioritises vertical access over raw lift count.
Lifts
Total Lifts
5
Lift Types
3
Season Info
Revelstoke typically operates from late November through mid-April, with the 2025-26 season commencing 29 November 2025 and concluding 13 April 2026. This extended season reflects the resort's substantial elevation range and position deep within British Columbia's interior mountains, where continental weather patterns deliver consistent snowfall throughout winter. The season length allows Revelstoke to capture early-winter storms whilst maintaining quality spring conditions well into April, when lower-elevation resorts struggle with marginal snow coverage.
The resort's position in the Columbia Mountains creates exceptional snow accumulation patterns, with most seasons delivering between 12-18 metres of total snowfall through the convergence of cold Rocky Mountain air and moist Pacific systems. Peak powder conditions occur from December through March, when this meteorological collision produces the consistent light, dry snow that has made British Columbia's interior ranges legendary amongst powder seekers. January and February deliver the most reliable conditions, with frequent storm cycles maintaining deep base depths across all elevations. The predominantly north-facing North Bowl terrain preserves powder quality significantly longer than south-facing runs, which receive more direct sun exposure and transform into excellent spring corn snow as the season progresses.
Revelstoke's substantial elevation range from 512 to 2,225 metres ensures varied snow conditions across different mountain zones throughout the season. Lower terrain benefits from warmer temperatures during marginal periods, whilst upper alpine zones consistently hold cold, dry powder even during transitional weather. The resort's four distinct bowls each develop unique snow characteristics based on aspect and elevation, allowing skiers to chase optimal conditions by selecting terrain that matches daily weather patterns. Spring skiing from March onwards often provides perfect corn snow conditions on groomed runs whilst maintaining deep powder stashes in sheltered glades, extending quality skiing well beyond the traditional winter season.
Season Info
Current Season
2025 - 2026
Opening Day
11/29/2025
Closing Day
4/13/2026
Days Open
136
Location & Getting There
Positioned in southeastern British Columbia along the Trans-Canada Highway, Revelstoke sits 410 kilometres west of Calgary International Airport (4.5-hour drive) and 187 kilometres east of Kelowna International Airport (2.5-hour drive). The resort's base area lies just 6 kilometres southeast of downtown Revelstoke, a historic mountain town of approximately 8,000 residents situated at the confluence of the Columbia and Illecillewaet Rivers. This proximity allows visitors to experience authentic mountain town culture rather than manufactured resort village atmosphere, with locally owned cafes, gear shops, and restaurants reflecting the community's deep skiing heritage dating to 1914 when the Revelstoke Ski Club established official operations.
The location between the Selkirk and Monashee mountain ranges positions Revelstoke at the heart of British Columbia's renowned Powder Highway, a 1,235-kilometre route connecting eight major resorts and numerous backcountry operations. This geographical placement makes Revelstoke the only resort worldwide offering lift-accessed, cat-skiing, heli-skiing, and guided backcountry experiences from a single base village. The surrounding region supports multiple commercial heli-skiing operations, including Selkirk Tangiers which operates from the resort, providing access to over 515,000 acres of terrain when combined with available cat-skiing zones.
Access routes to Revelstoke traverse some of Canada's most spectacular mountain scenery, with visitors from Calgary passing through Banff National Park, Yoho National Park, and Glacier National Park before crossing Rogers Pass in the Selkirk Mountains. Those approaching from Kelowna drive through the scenic Okanagan Valley wine region before joining the Trans-Canada Highway. The town offers diverse accommodation ranging from luxury slopeside condominiums at The Sutton Place Hotel to heritage bed-and-breakfasts and mountain lodges, all positioned within minutes of the resort base. Winter road conditions require proper preparation, with mountain passes susceptible to closures during heavy snowfall periods and winter tyres mandatory from October through April.
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