Revelstoke, Canada
Sitka Spruce Mountain Chalet
Low season:£10,450per week
£871 per person

Canada
North America's greatest vertical drop and legendary British Columbia powder.
11 properties available
About the Resort
Revelstoke Mountain Resort (RMR) in British Columbia is a legendary mecca for serious skiers and snowboarders. Since its massive expansion in 2007, it has proudly claimed the title of North America's greatest vertical drop at an astounding 1,713 meters. While the resort base itself features modern, comfortable amenities, the nearby historic town of Revelstoke maintains an authentic, rugged mountain town vibe, full of local character and charm.
The Resort
Known for its deep, consistent powder and steep, challenging terrain, Revelstoke is an absolute paradise for powder hounds. With 3,121 acres of skiable terrain, it offers wide-open alpine bowls, perfectly spaced glades, and long, winding groomers. It is also completely unique in the ski world for being the only resort to offer lift, cat, heli, and backcountry skiing right from a single village base.
While the mountain heavily caters to advanced and expert riders seeking thrilling fall lines, recent additions like the Stellar Chair have vastly improved access for beginners and intermediates. However, its true calling card remains the massive snowfall and high-alpine freeride zones that attract thrill-seekers and big-mountain enthusiasts from across the globe.
On the Mountain
Revelstoke is famous for its massive vertical, deep snow, and steep, sustained fall lines. The terrain is heavily skewed towards advanced and expert riders, featuring massive alpine bowls, incredible tree skiing, and cliff drops. While intermediates can enjoy endless groomers like the 15km 'Last Spike', the resort truly shines for off-piste enthusiasts and freeriders seeking a backcountry feel.
Columbia Mountains, British Columbia
Nestled between the Selkirk and Monashee mountain ranges, this region is famous for its unique microclimate that delivers abundant, incredibly dry powder snow.
Location
Resort Details
Ideal For
Experts
Access to North America's longest vertical drop and endless steep, challenging glades.
Powder Hounds
Averages over 10 meters of legendary, dry British Columbia powder annually.
Freeriders
Massive ungroomed bowls, cliffs, and legendary hike-to terrain off the Stoke chair.
Adrenaline Seekers
The only resort worldwide offering lift, cat, and heli-skiing from one base.
By Type
Slope Access
Wellness
Full Service
Families
Full Collection
Where to Eat
Rockford Wok/Bar/Grill
Resort Base Village
A stylish, casual spot offering delicious Asian-fusion cuisine and great cocktails right at the base of the mountain.
Mackenzie Common Tavern
Resort Base Village
The perfect lively après-ski spot to grab a local pint and shareable pub food right as you come off the slopes.
The Village Idiot
Downtown Revelstoke
Famous for its ski-themed decor with bar stools made from old skis, vibrant atmosphere, and excellent hearty pizzas.
Kawakubo
Downtown Revelstoke
Authentic and highly regarded Japanese cuisine and sushi, perfect for a lighter but upscale meal in town.
Revelation Lodge
Mid-Mountain
Offers incredible panoramic views of the Columbia River Valley, paired with hearty cafeteria-style lunches and great espresso.
From the Journal
Common Questions
The ski season in Revelstoke typically runs Late November to mid-April. The resort averages 10.5m per season of snowfall, so conditions are usually reliable throughout. Revelstoke is part of the Ikon Pass and Mountain Collective networks. Early season usually sees excellent snowfall.
Revelstoke offers 55km (3,121 acres) of pistes with a vertical drop of 1,713m. Revelstoke is famous for its massive vertical, deep snow, and steep, sustained fall lines. The terrain is heavily skewed towards advanced and expert riders, featuring massive alpine bowls, incredible tree skiing, and cliff drops. It forms part of the Columbia Mountains, British Columbia ski area.
North America's greatest vertical drop and legendary British Columbia powder. Revelstoke is a off-piste paradise, known for its distinctive character and atmosphere. Key highlights include advanced, experts, off piste, extensive terrain, lively town.
Revelstoke receives an average of 10.5m per season of snowfall. With skiing up to 2,225m, higher altitude terrain holds snow well into spring. Recent snowfall: Deep, consistent winter coverage starting in December.
Revelstoke is well-suited for several types of visitors. For experts: Access to North America's longest vertical drop and endless steep, challenging glades. For powder hounds: Averages over 10 meters of legendary, dry British Columbia powder annually. For freeriders: Massive ungroomed bowls, cliffs, and legendary hike-to terrain off the Stoke chair.
The nearest airport is Kelowna International Airport (YLW), about 195km away (approximately 2h 30min by transfer). Regular daily shuttle services like the Stoke Shuttle run directly from Kelowna Airport to the resort and downtown Revelstoke. The Resort Express bus connects downtown Revelstoke to the mountain base regularly throughout the day.
Lift passes in Revelstoke are available as Adult Day Pass (CAD 159), Adult 6-Day Pass (CAD 850). Passes often cover the wider Columbia Mountains, British Columbia area, giving access to a much larger ski domain. Book lift tickets and equipment rentals online at least a few weeks in advance to secure availability and the lowest dynamic prices.
Standout dining in Revelstoke includes Rockford Wok/Bar/Grill (A stylish, casual spot offering delicious Asian-fusion cuisine and great cocktails right at the base of the mountain.), Mackenzie Common Tavern (The perfect lively après-ski spot to grab a local pint and shareable pub food right as you come off the slopes.), The Village Idiot (Famous for its ski-themed decor with bar stools made from old skis, vibrant atmosphere, and excellent hearty pizzas.). With 5 recommended restaurants in total, the resort offers an impressive dining scene for a ski destination.
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