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Whitewater resort snow
Lat Long: 49.44° N 117.15° W
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Whitewater Ski Resort Guide

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Issued: 4 am 06 May 2026 (local time)

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Whitewater Resort Guide

Whitewater has 5 lifts within its 1314 Hectares of terrain that is suitable for intermediate and advanced levels, including terrain park enthusiasts. Find location, trail maps and piste maps covering the mountains 463m of vertical range and surrounding area. There are 105 trails at Whitewater.

Whitewater Resort Guide

Whitewater has 5 lifts within its 1314 Hectares of terrain that is suitable for intermediate and advanced levels, including terrain park enthusiasts. Find location, trail maps and piste maps covering the mountains 463m of vertical range and surrounding area. There are 105 trails at Whitewater.

Vertical:

Top: 2068m
Arrow
463m
Bot: 1605m

Best for:

Advanced level skier
Intermediates/
Advanced

Pistes:

105
10%
25%
65%

Hectares of Ski:

1314
Snowmaking: —

Whitewater Lifts:

  • drag lift icon1
  • ski lift icon4
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Total lifts = 5
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Visiting Whitewater

Helpful resort information to assist planning your trip.

  • Opens
    5 Dec 2026
  • Closes
    4 Apr 2027
  • Accommodation
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  • Restaurants | Bars
    1 | 1
  • Nearest Airport
    Castlegar
  • Nearest Train Station
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  • Tourist Office Website
    www.skiwhitewater.com
  • Tourist Office Phone
    +12503544944

Whitewater Features

The terrain at Whitewater includes:

  • Halfpipes
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  • Terrain Parks
    1
  • X-Country
    15.0 km
  • Ski Hire
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What's it like at Whitewater resort?

Nelson, BC is a hidden gem located in the legendary Selkirk Mountains of British Columbia. Known for deep pow, Whitewater Ski Resort boasts a dependable dry snowfall that often totals over 12 meters (40 feet) during a season. Terrain consists of open bowls, glades, chutes, and tree skiing: accessable from 3 chairlifts, the Glory Chair installed in the 2010/2011 season. This lift nearly doubled the skiable area on the backside of the mountain. Whitewater owes its reputation to the laid-back people of Nelson, short lift lines, reasonable prices, and big hospitality. Don't worry about packing a lunch, because the world-renowned Fresh Tracks cafe at the day lodge is sure to impress. A spectacular setting, impressive amenities, deep snow, and delicious food. Whitewater is a place like no other. Come experience a true sample of Kootenay Mountain Culture.

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    Interactive Whitewater trail map and piste map. View the piste and trails as well as the surrounding terrain and mountain contours for backcountry action. Find and compare nearby resorts by clicking on the resort markers.

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    When's the snowiest month to visit Whitewater?

    DecemberAverage: 5.0 snow days per week
    The snowiest week in Whitewater is week 3 of December. There are typically 5.0 snowy days during this week with 35 cm of snowfall. Check out the Whitewater Snow History graphs below.

    What's the snow currently like in Whitewater?

    A summary of the current snow conditions in Whitewater. View more information on the Whitewater detailed snow report page.

    Last 7 Days Snow Accumulation
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    Whitewater snow depths: updated 04 May 2026
    Upper snow depth:
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    Lower snow depth:
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    Visitor Reviews of Whitewater

    Overall: 3.2 Based on 86 votes and 34 reviews

    • Snowsure 4.1
    • Variety of pistes 4.0
    • Off-piste 4.0
    • Scenery 4.2
    • Apres-Ski 3.0

    roxy from Canada writes:

    Don't go to Whitewater. Not worth it. Treacherous drive up, overcrowded, awful food, so little snow that the runs are minefields of uncovered rocks and stumps, even on good days everyone seems to be in a bad mood, the lifties made fun of me and the patrol team chased me and called me names. Terrible experience, would not recommend.

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