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Revelstoke is a great resort if you love heli-skiing! With some of the most dramatic skiing and snowboarding in Canada, this almost brand new ski resort promises almost every type of snow and terrain you can ask for. Read on for more detail.
Where
If you want to ski Revelstoke and you're not a heli-skier - you now have a bespoke ski resort built in 2007/8 offering excellent skiing and snowboarding facilities. With access to a total of half a million acres of terrain on Mount Mackenzie, champagne powder is regular. Access is a bit of a pain if you only have a week to spare, with either a 5 hour drive from Calgary or if you get an internal flight to Kelowna you still have a two and a half hour drive or bus ride to get into resort.
SUITABILITY RATINGS 1-5
SKIING
BOARDING
BEGINNERS
INTERMEDIATE
ADVANCED
FAMILIES
On the Slopes
Ski Revelstoke for North America's highest vertical drop - 1829m (6,000ft). A $22 million eight-person gondola and a high-speed quad provide access to high alpine bowls, and you'll also find beginner, intermediate and advanced terrain with a vertical drop of 1440m - and some of the world's most exciting skiing or snowboarding. There will ultimately be a total of 21 lifts to provide access to this incredible area of mountain and it will truly test your skills.
Mount Mackenzie already offers some great challenges for all levels, is legendary for it's dry Selkirk powder that falls in abundance and some amazing intermediate and expert trails already available. A lot of people have compared Revelstoke to Kicking Horse ski resort (which is close by). With a lot of similar features, Kicking Horse is a more open alpine terrain, Revelstoke with it's tree-lined runs and the big vertical.
Ski Area
If you ski Revelstoke you are in the ski area of British Columbia.
Off the Slopes
With any purpose-built ski resort you will benefit from all the additional facilities that older resorts may not be able to provide. As such Revelstoke offers an aquatic centre, adventure park, dam, railway museum and more. Finding something to do other than skiing will not be a problem. The beautiful little town of Revelstoke offers world-class hotels and bed & breakfast as well as some excellent après-ski bars and restaurants. This is a great place and time to visit for a ski holiday.
Who's it Best For?
Intermediates and experts will love it here.
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If you fancy skiing or boarding in Canada, Revelstoke could be a great choice. Experts in particular will love it. The snow is pretty awesome, with between 30 and 45 ft of snow each season, you will have an amazing experience.
If you are looking for a holiday here, with all flights and accommodation included,then check out the great holiday deals that we can source. If however you simply want to book accommodation check out the hotels, apartments and chalets.
Why Choose Revelstoke in Canada?
1. Great trails here for intermediates and experts.
2. The snow is awesome.
3. Uncrowded slopes, no lift queues!
4. The heli and backcountry skiing is also pretty good.
Is Revelstoke Right For You?
If you think this is the right resort for your next winter holiday then check out the holidays we have available. Or check out the accommodation listings to find the perfect hotel or apartment.
Chalets are for many what a ski holiday is all about. If you have skied in Europe before then you will be used to the range of accommodation available from chalets,catered and uncatered, to hotels and apartments.
Accommodation in Revelstoke
In Revelstoke you have a number of different options. You can stay in the resort itself, although much of this is still being developed. The accommodation here is ski in ski out. Ten minutes away is the town of Revelstoke itself, here you will find a range of hotels and motel style accommodation.You will also find shops, restaurants and bars.
You could also opt to stay in one of the outlaying towns to Revelstoke. Here you will find some good accommodation although you would need to have a car for the convenience of getting into the resort.
You may therefore be disappointed if what you are looking for is a traditional slopeside catered chalet. You will find some chalet style set ups but you may also do well to look at some great hotels and apartments here.
FEATURED CHALETS
CHALETS
If you are looking for accommodation in Revelstoke you will quickly realise that this is unlike what you may have been used to when skiing or boarding in Europe. The accommodation here is all about hotels, motels and bed and breakfast.
Apartment Options
When travelling to Revelstoke you really have a number of different accommodation options. You can stay in the resort itself , although this is small and development is still ongoing. Or you could travel 10 minutes away to the town of Revelstoke itself where, if you are looking for an apartment you will find plenty to choose from.
Finally you could also travel out still further to the outskirts of Revelstoke where you will find other forms of self catering accommodation. Some of these places are really beautiful and offer good value, but a car would be useful to get you conveniently into the resort.
There are also some good hotels on offer here which are well worth looking at. The Sutton Palace Hotel in the resort itself has a good range of apartments on offer, which are also ski in ski out.
FEATURED APARTMENTS
If you want to ski in Revelstoke and you want to stay in a hotel then you should be well catered for. This resort offers mostly hotel and motel style accommodation.
You have a number of different options when staying here. You could stay in the resort itself but options here are limited. You could also travel 10 minutes away to the town of Revelstoke itself where you will have more hotels to choose from. And finally, you could also move out to the outskirts of the town, if you do opt for this then a car becomes pretty important.
What Type of Hotels are Available Here?
The village base has the Sutton Palace Hotel which offers luxury ski in ski out accommodation. The hotel offers great views across to the Monashee mountains. You will have more choice in Revelstoke town itself, there's the Best Western and other very reasonably priced hotels including Powder Springs and Inn on the River.
If heli skiing is your thing then check out the Hillcrest Hotel set on the highway out of town. The helicopters leave from just outside the hotel. If you then opt to ski the Revelstoke pistes you will need to use a cab or have a car.
FEATURED HOTELS
The nearest airport to Revelstoke is Kelowna International airport which is 192km away. The resort is then a 3 hour drive away. Using other airports will involve a longer transfer, Calgary for example is 429km away and Vancouver 578km away.
Transferring from Kelowna
The drive from Kelowna to Revelstoke means driving along Highway 1 which offers some spectacular scenery in British Columbia. Do watch though as the roads can close after heavy snowfalls.
There are also a number of buses that leave throughout the day from the airport into the resort. Timetables are available from Kelowna airport.
You could also hire a private taxi from the airport to Revelstoke. A return ticket would cost in the region of $150. If you are unused to driving in snow conditions and don't need a car in resort this could work out the best option.
FEATURED SKI TRANSFERS
Compare Revelstoke ski schools and then book or reserve your ski and snowboard lessons before you arrive in resort! Reserve your spaces in group or private lessons in Revelstoke so saving yourself a lot of hassles!
Ski Schools in Revelstoke
Whether you want to have ski lessons or snowboard lessons, most Revelstoke ski schools offer a wide range of options including half day lessons, private or group lessons. Use GoSki.co.uk to find out more.
FEATURED SKI SCHOOLS
