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March 14, 2021
Ben from
Canada
Ben from

If you're not willing to get there at the ski lift between 7:00-7:15 (when it opens at 8:30am) after an 10+cm overnight snowfall, don't bother going. The lift lines are horrible.
There are only 4 or 5 dumps of 20+cm a season, don't miss those. But don't dream too much about bottomless snow, you're likely to hit hard muggles under the soft snow at every turns.
Best in the area for snowfall, but still the resort doesn't compare to conditions you could find elsewhere in the world (Japan, less travelled resort in the Alps, Gulmarg, etc.)
February 03, 2021
PowderMonkee from
Canada
PowderMonkee from

This is the review from a local.
First off this is longer then normal
This resort hasn't changed much since I moved here in 2011. Sure we have added another lift, it helps but more is needed from mid station. Lift lines are becoming a thing and when it snows 10cms or more expect to wait. 830am powder day, if you want to get first tracks better come at 730am to get in gondola line. After that there will be a line that starts at mid-station usually around 9.30am. If it's a busy time the mid station line will be longer than base due to crowds skiing to mid station. If you're waiting 20mins at the base your gonna wait 20mins longer at mid sometimes. What do you expect when you can get face shots 5000ft long. Kill the Banker is the run under the gondola and has always been my fav when it's good, it's all time. Check for yourself when you leave the mid station, you will see everything you want if you are able to ride that terrain.
So show up at 7.30am if you want to get ahead of the crowd, almost everyday now. Grab a coffee/get your instagram going and be patient.
As for RMR a lot of the terrain after big dumps over night won't open ASAP. Most of the time it's 10am. Avy control for our safety is key to all Alpine terrain here...its big and steep and 50% of people coming here aren't going into those areas.
So, lets say it hasn't snowed in a few days. Check temps and see where the freeze-thaw levels are. That sorta determines where you may go and look for snow or will you just ride the gondola and do "mid mountain laps". When it's icy above stick to the mid mountain and rip the long groomers.
Mid mountain has a lot of terrain. Usually its the place to be after mid Jan once it has all filled in. Don't be fooled, there are trees cliffs, steeps and butt hole puckering speeds you can get. Again, mid week powder days on mid mountain are all time.
So you wanna ride alpine, there is lots of it...but I won't lie it does get shredded up faster. When you don't venture too far, be ready to boot pack Lemming Line when the Avy control is done by 10am and you will be rewarded. Now, that being said, once you drop in over towards the NorthBowl or Greely area you're now gonna have 40mins to return back to that area if not more, the traverses are longer. This is where knowledge is key.
Ok so you have dropped in and now your heading to the Ripper chair. This has some of the best tree skiing. To be honest, I head to this area first if the mountain is busy and being a local there is a lot of ways to obtain no lift line and fresh face shots for 2hrs if you go there ASAP. Why do I go here ASAP, well, when the alpine really isn't open till 10am and you don't want to wait in another gondola line at Mid, The Ripper Chair has it all.
Overall, Revy is still amazing and will only get better with years down the road. Even in these Covid times the lines are just longer 'cause we can't stuff the lifts full so it seems, patience
Simple Rules
1-Check weather reports! This is the first thing I do before I go to bed and wake up and follow
2-Arrive early
3-Be patient
4-Head to Ripper if it snows a lot
5-Wait for the North bowl to open
6-Go rip some alpine runs
7-Have fun
January 26, 2020
Mark Wiens from
Canada
Mark Wiens from

Revelstoke is a terrible mountain. Do not go there. Go to SilverStar or Big White, don't waste your time and money. It might have the biggest vertical (which isn't even true) but do you really want to be harassed by the locals and treated like dirt? I'm guessing not. I am never going to go there ever. Waste of time.
January 27, 2018
Mike from
Canada
Mike from

Revy has the biggest vertical in North America. As the town is in a rain forest, the vertical brings tons of snow up high. It can be a confusing area for new folks but hook up with a local or guide from the hill and the place is amazing. The town has an amazing vitality to it as many 20 something folks are moving in from all over Canada to enjoy the special vibe that is here in town. A good tip would be to fork out the extra $40 for fresh tracks after a dump... yahoo.
December 11, 2017
Mike from
Canada
Mike from

I recommend never going to Revelstoke. The locals treat tourists like poop and the last 3 times we went our car windows were smashed out and car was looted. Also, 2 out of 3 motels we stayed at were ransacked while we were out and when we reported it the manager at both they did nothing. Ourselves and anyone we know will never go back. I recommend that you stay away from Revelstoke.
December 28, 2016
Nance from
Canada
Nance from

I lived in Revelstoke for many years and the resort gets busier every year. Now it is not uncommon to wait >1hour at the bottom at the gondola or >30min at the chairs The snow is still great, the runs are awesome for advanced skiers/boarders but the lift lines are definitely getting longer, which can be quite frustrating.
October 27, 2016
Jono from
United States
Jono from

Probably some of the best tree skiing on earth. However, nearby Whistler and Kicking Horse have similar snow with much better alpine terrain. RMR also has poor "flow" due to the lack of lift infrastructure meaning there are a lot of long traverses that break up your runs. Not a beginner or family destination. The groomers are steep, poorly groomed, and often have poor snow since most of the groomed runs are at lower elevations that frequently get rained on.
December 30, 2014
Timish from
Canada
Timish from

Revelstoke Mountain Resort is a fantastic destination for hard-core skiers and snowboarders. Given that there is a limited number of green and blue runs, RMR is best suited for strong intermediates and better. Additionally, while on-hill infrastructure is immensely improved over the past 5 seasons, it's still skinny at best.
However, the terrain, snow and overall experience are world class. The 3 main lifts do an excellent job of accessing nearly all the available terrain, with only a short hike needed to access either the peak or North Bowl. Once on slope, everything is steep, fast and snowy.
Great place if you need a break from golf course type resorts!
June 24, 2013
Your server from
Canada
Your server from

This place is a great place to come if you are an intermediate to advanced skier or snowboarder!
Yes it has it's flaws, like:
Lack of variety for places to eat at the mountain.
No convenience store at the resort (you can find your basics at La Baguette).
No place to buy beer or liquor at the resort (but they do have a delivery service at one of the liquor stores in town).
If you want these things they are all available in town, which is easy to get to during the day with a free shuttle for hotel guest running from 7am to 6pm. If not they still have methods of you to reach town (5min drive) through the hotel. But please keep in mind, this resort is only 6 years old and still much more to be added!
Now what's so good about this place you ask?
1. The terrain. This place has so much to offer in-bounds for any established rider! If you are willing to "earn your turns" then this place is for you! There are so many areas in-bounds or not too far off in to the slack-country for you to chose the line of your dreams! There is a reason why pros flock to this area every year to ride terrain that is like non-other!
2. The lack of lift lines. The lines may be "big" in the a.m. on pow days, but still make your way up there and by 11am you'll find that you'll barely have to wait in line at all! It sure beats long lines all day at any other resort.
3. The snow!!! If you are lucky enough to be here during a dump, the snow is amazing. There is lots of it and nothing beats the champagne powder of the interior BC! The bonus is you can still find freshies 3-4 days after snowfalls!
4. The location (in comparison to the town). 5 min drive from downtown and other hotels spread out throughout the town.
5. If you have the money...Heli-Skiing. There is a reason this places is the best place in the world for heli-skiing! It's on my bucket list!
Come here! Experience this place! If this place lives up to it's potential, it'll be a worldwide destination in a few years. It's name can be just as big as Whistler!
Enjoy!
March 06, 2013
Dom from
Australia
Dom from

The runs are too short! The midweek lift lines are so long I waited at least 30 sec and the lift system is inadequate; 3 lifts for 3200 acres, rubbish. Seriously though, this place is great. A place the advanced rider can go and just enjoy life. Awesome tree runs, steep as you can bear and if you need something different heli and cat are a phone call away. Lift passes are cheap. I agree with previous reviewers that lower lever snow can get ordinary but there is more than enough terrain on the top half to compensate. Needs a good terrain park to make it world class, otherwise it was great.