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Revelstoke Mountain Resort Resort Reviews

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Revelstoke Mountain Resort Ratings

Overall: 3.4. Based on 76 votes and 111 reviews.

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Snowsure: 4.2

  • Occasionally gets enough snow for skiing
  • Is often closed due to a lack of snow
  • Occasionally suffers from a lack of snow
  • Rarely suffers from a lack of snow
  • Revelstoke Mountain Resort is snowsure even in the poorest seasons

Variety of pistes: 4.5

  • The ski runs are featureless and unvaried
  • The ski runs are varied but not extensive enough for a week
  • Revelstoke Mountain Resort has diverse and interesting pistes including forests and high alpine terrain

Off-piste: 4.5

  • No off-piste worth mentioning
  • Off piste is out-of-bounds
  • Some varied offpiste that stays fresh for one or two days
  • A vast array of off-piste routes that can stay untracked for several days

Scenery: 4.3

  • An ugly resort in a bland setting
  • Average mountain views and resort
  • A spectacular setting and a beautiful / historic resort town

Access: 3.0

  • At least one overnight stop
  • Requires a whole day
  • Requires more than half a day – you may have time for a few turns
  • Arrive by lunchtime and ski all afternoon
  • There is a main airport within an hour of Revelstoke Mountain Resort

Public Transport: 3.3

  • There are no buses or taxis to Revelstoke Mountain Resort
  • There are slow or infrequent buses / trains available
  • Getting to the resort is easy with frequent bus / train connections

Accommodation: 3.5

  • No places to stay in/near Revelstoke Mountain Resort
  • A few places to stay in the resort
  • A wide variety of accommodation suitable to suit all budgets

Cheap Rooms: 3.0

  • No budget accommodation available
  • Just one or two hostels so book ahead
  • Several cheap hostels and pensions available

Luxury Hotels: 3.9

  • No luxury accommodation available
  • Just one or two luxury hotels so book ahead
  • Several up-market hotels in Revelstoke Mountain Resort

Ski in/Ski out: 3.7

  • The ski area is located far from any accommodation
  • A free ski bus takes you to the ski area in a short trip
  • Ski-in ski-out accommodation is available

Childcare: 3.0

  • There are no child care facilities at Revelstoke Mountain Resort
  • The resort has limited child-care facilities
  • the resort has excellent child-care facilities including at least one reasonably priced creche

Snowmaking: 2.4

  • Revelstoke Mountain Resort relies entirely on natural snow
  • There are just a few snow cannons
  • There are snowmaking facilities on all pistes

Snow Grooming: 3.2

  • There are no snow groomers at Revelstoke Mountain Resort
  • Occasionally some pistes are left ungroomed and in a poor state
  • All the runs at Revelstoke Mountain Resort are groomed daily

Shelter: 3.9

  • There is nowhere to ski when it is windy or visibility is bad and lifts often shut
  • There are some trees for poor visibility but main lifts sometimes close
  • Revelstoke Mountain Resort is mostly in forest where you can ski in flat-light and windy days, lifts rarely close

Nearby options: 2.4

  • If snow conditions are poor at Revelstoke Mountain Resort, it will be poor everywhere nearby
  • There are good alternatives within an hours drive
  • Other locations on the same lift pass provide a rich variety of snowsure ski conditions

Regional rating: 4.3

  • Revelstoke Mountain Resort usually has poor snow conditions compared to other resorts in region
  • Has average conditions for the region
  • Usually has the best snow conditions in the region

Lift Staff: 4.2

  • The staff at Revelstoke Mountain Resort are rude or unhelpful
  • Lift staff at Revelstoke Mountain Resort are pleasant, cheerful and eager to help

Crowds/Queues: 3.6

  • The resort is always busy and there are usually long lift queues
  • It is quiet apart from occasional weekends and school holidays
  • It is uncrowded and lift queues are very rare

Ski Schools: 3.3

  • No ski schools available
  • One or two ski schools but local language only
  • A few ski schools but book early for multi-lingual instructors
  • Plenty of ski schools and multi-lingual instructors available
  • Excellent ski schools with friendly multi-lingual ski instructors

Hire and Repairs: 4.2

  • Nothing can be sourced, not even ski-wax or ptex
  • There are some ski shops but rentals need to be booked in advance
  • Good quality ski equipment can be purchased or hired and overnight repairs are possible

Beginners: 2.3

  • Beginners can only watch others ski and snowboard
  • A few gentle slopes but beginners will get bored in less than a week
  • Vast areas of gentle terrain

Intermediates: 3.6

  • No intermediate terrain at Revelstoke Mountain Resort
  • Intermediate skiers will get bored after a few days
  • Vast areas of cruising runs

Advanced: 4.7

  • Nothing for advanced skiers and snowboarders
  • Enough steep terrain for a few days with some good offpiste
  • Enough steep terrain and offpiste areas to entertain advanced skiers for at least a week

Snow Park: 1.9

  • Not even a kicker at Revelstoke Mountain Resort
  • Average sized park quite well looked after
  • Huge park area and expertly crafted pipes, jumps and boardercross trails

Cross-country: 3.0

  • There is nowhere to go for cross-country skiing around Revelstoke Mountain Resort
  • There are some cross country trails available
  • The area features many spectacular and well maintained cross-country trails

Luge/Toboggan: 1.8

  • No designated luge or toboggan runs
  • There are toboggan runs that open quite often
  • Revelstoke Mountain Resort has long and well maintained luge / toboggan facilities suitable for all ages

Mountain Dining: 3.0

  • Nowhere to buy food by the pistes
  • Some places to eat up on the mountain but they are often busy and expensive
  • There is a variety of excellent mountain eateries right next to the slopes to suit all budgets

Eating: 2.9

  • Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop
  • There are a few places to eat in the resort but nothing special
  • A wide variety of places to eat and drink in the resort, from fast food to fancy restaurants

Apres-Ski: 2.9

  • Nothing to do, not even a bar
  • There are a few bars in the resort but nothing special
  • Clubs and bars stay open until very late and have a friendly atmosphere

Other Sports: 3.1

  • No sports facilities at all apart from ski lifts
  • Resort has just a small public swimming pool
  • Resort has all kinds of sports facilities, including a full-size swimming pool

Entertainment: 3.0

  • Besides the snow and walking there is nothing to do here
  • The non-skier will find things to do for few days but may become bored after a week
  • The resort area is a fascinating place to visit, regardless of winter sports

Winter Walks: 2.9

  • Very limited walking and no snowshoe trails
  • A couple of designated scenic walking/snowshoe trails
  • Extensive and diverse winter walking trails for all abilities

Ski Pass Value: 3.7

  • A 1 week ski pass is overpriced compared to the number of lifts available
  • The ski pass is averagely priced and covers a reasonable number of lifts
  • Ski passes are excellent value for money and cover a lot of lifts spanning a big area

Value (National): 3.9

  • Overall, Revelstoke Mountain Resort is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the country and not worth the money
  • Overall represents average value for money
  • Overall offers the best value resort in the country

Value (Global): 3.9

  • Overall, Revelstoke Mountain Resort is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the world
  • Overall it offers pretty average value for money compared to resorts from other countries
  • Internationally the resort offers excellent value for money

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January 07, 2010
N from Ski Israel Israel
I have skied all over the world - Israel (yes, there is a ski area in the north part of Israel), Europe, New Zealand, Japan, United States and different mountains in Canada. Revelstoke (Revelstoke Mountain Resort) is such an incredible mountain, the terrain, the vertical - don't need to say more - you ski a lot more at Revy than anywhere else - why spend time sitting on the lift when you can ski?!. The cafetiria has some of the best food I have ever had in a ski resort. The Pow: when it hasn't snowed for 2 or 3 days and you still find fresh lines under a lift - you know you can ski fresh every where! All in all, the best skiing I have ever experienced.
December 20, 2009
Kevin Lee
Revelstoke has the largest vertical of any resort in North America and probably on the planet. It is only two rides to the top, a gondola + a chairlift ride. The gondola has a mid station so beginners can get out and experts can get on. No need for expert skiers to have to ski green runs to get to the lift (a dangerous combination, see my kicking horse review). Revy has it all, gladed tree skiing, a bit of open bowl, a few cliffs for those that are so inclined, also loads of long machine maintained cut runs. Usually I am not a fan of cut runs, but with the serious dumps of snow that Revy gets you can get some amazing powder turns right down the center of named cut runs. It's an amazing area, new well maintained modern lifts, good facilities, 5 minute drive from a town full of low priced hotels and motels, no crowds, right in the middle of the area of the rocky mountains that always gets the most snow. So like others have said, stay away, there's nothing here to see, go to Whistler, or Lake Tahoe, I hear it's good down there.
December 17, 2009
Paul from Ski USA - California USA - California
Great skiing. Real friendly people. Mountain needs facility works - like bathrooms somewhere. Waiting for the woman to do a duck is such a waste of good ski time. If you want fru fru lodges, plastic mountain villages and overpriced everything - go to Whistler. If you love the mountain itself, then come here.
December 10, 2009
CHOWDAIR
I agree with Whitetrash... It's not a real skiing experience unless your waiting in a line for at least half the day! Don't come to Revelstoke people.. It's no good at all, get the full experience in Whistler or Banff!
December 06, 2009
White Trash
You don't want to come to Revy. You want to go and join the crowds at Whistler and Banff. Forget about Revy's 5600 vertical, the epic snow, the unpretentious town full of powder freaks and Mt. Begbie Kolsch, the local Pilsner beer. I said FORGET about 'em! Please.
December 05, 2009
Noel
Well for anyone that actually ventures out in the bowls and trees you will find Revelstoke Moutain has it ALL, you gotta know where to go yea small town nothing around....but powder ....don't come ski here go to Big White, Whistler I hear Sunshine Village is good LOL leave Revy for the real men you poofter gorbies can bite me.... grow up or is that op!!
November 29, 2009
KK
Yesterday was opening day at Revelstoke Mountain Resort, and it was epic! The mountain has as much snow as it did at the end of December last season, so the coverage is amazing and lots of lines are filled in more than they were all winter last year. There were face shots to be had all day, and I can't wait for the Ripper Chair to open next Friday to open up North and Greely Bowls! More than a handful of pro riders call Revy their home, and for good reason. The terrain is incredibly varied, the snow is light and fluffy, and the town is unpretentious and fun. This is a resort still in its infancy, so it's bound to experience some growing pains , but a big new retail shop is open this season, along with a new restaurant at the base and the Revelstoke Outdoors Centre. Revelstoke Mountain Resort is an amazing mountain with insanely good skiing, friendly people, and inordinate amounts of snowfall and local talent. I think we should be happy that it didn't turn into a Banff or Whistler overnight; there's still a big sense of community, and everyone is here for the same reason - the great riding.
November 28, 2009
Starbuck
Revelstoke Mountain Resort is pretty good skiing. However, it's easy to argue that it is overhyped, the lower half of the mountain is testicle du chien. It's no lake Louise, no Whistler. I don't think anyone could actually compare the 3 lifts at Revy (Revelstoke Mountain Resort) with any mega resort. In 10 years it'll still be the same. No rush to go there, hit it when you pass through some time in the spring, but make sure to bring some $$ for the heli-skiing as it is the best in the world. That's the straight talk.
November 27, 2009
Geno
Revy (Revelstoke Mountain Resort), in my opinion, is overhyped; at the moment anyway. On paper, it looks impressive but having visited during the last two seasons I think anyone planning a ski trip, whether it is with buddies or family should look to more established resorts. Although the terrain and vertical can be impressive on paper, lift serviced terrain is quickly tracked out on powder days, and by lunch you are just about doing moguls for the rest of the day. The lower half of the hill is too warm for any decent skiing. There are seriously undersized services for basics such as food and lodging. The biggest disappointments I experienced: - Ski out from North bowl is absolutely brutal, especially if you are on a board. The bowl is actually great but to access it you have to hike half an hour straight up. The rest of Alpine terrain is basically inaccessible by lift and even all this gets tracked out by the first day. I did the run once, and had enough. - Glade skiing is way too tight. Not sure it really exists. - Long line ups on powder days. I have to say the hill felt as crowded as Golden, Banff or Whistler that day. - Fog patches up to the peak. Can be down-right scary going down (read moguls, drops, cliffs). - Lack of blue runs means nothing for the wife/gf or family to enjoy and the town of Revelstoke has nothing to offer apres-ski. Although they hope to expand the resort and terrain in the future, Revy (Revelstoke Mountain Resort) has a lot of work to do and it might be 10+ years before they can compete with even Fernie, or Golden. Banff and Whistler are in a league of their own. Revelstoke is no where near the size and capacity. This hill is striving to be the next Fernie or KH.
November 26, 2009
Powderheads' J
I live an 8 hour drive away from Revy (Revelstoke Mountain Resort). We (25 year skibuddy Mark) went Feb 08 and I went Jan 09. The base in Feb 08 was aproaching 3 m and Jan 09 was not as nice but in the 2m range. These are the times to visit Revy. The location is semi-tropical in the summer so of course spring /fall can be hit and miss. The pppow!! in Jan/Feb is amazing, light fluffy and soft up top, but 5500 feet below it is a different climate. Who ever says there is no snow has not been to the top of this hill. This is a skier's mountain 49330 vert.feet done by 2pm and bagged. If you come expecting a family Big White, Panorama, or Whistler trip you may not be fulfilled. If you go to Revy (Revelstoke Mountain Resort) expecting BIG DUMPS (Dec-Feb) of light fluffy blower and going back to your room at night feeling like a spanked donkey,... you will be amazed.. Opening day in 3 days, my second opening day this year..(Jasper is doing VERY well this year) after the 8hr drive each way, if the roads are good, but I am going anyway, REVY rocked my world forever. This will be an annual pilgrimage.