Gnorm the Powder Gnome

Revelstoke Mountain Resort’s powder correspondent, Gnorm the Powder Gnome, is reporting strong snow conditions and repeated powder dumps since his return from hibernation on November 10!

Getting There

Regional air service, with national and international connections, is available from nearby Kelwona, British Columbia (BC) and Kamloops, BC. Shuttle service is available.

The drive to Revelstoke, British Columbia is arguably the most spectacular drive in Canada.

Travelling from the east, you pass through two National Parks in the Selkirk Mountains, featuring views of white-water rivers, pristine forests, dramatic peaks, and impressive glaciers. Travelling from the west, your journey takes you through the scenic Okanagan Valley. If you are renting a vehicle, please request your vehicle is equipped with winter tires for your commute into the interior. Four popular rental companies are Hertz, Thrifty, Budget and National.

Driving Times to Revelstoke:

Departure City     Time              Kilometres     Miles

Calgary               4.75 Hours     413               257

Vancouver           7 Hours          631               392

Kelowna              2 Hours          199               124

Kamloops            2.5 Hours       210               130

Seattle                7.5 Hours       674               419

Spokane              6 Hours          460               286

Mountain Stats

Elevation:

• Lift-Accessed Vertical: 1,713 metres (5,620 feet)
• Lift Top Elevation (The Stoke Chair): 2,225 metres (7,300 feet)
• Bottom Elevation (Nelsen Lodge): 512 metres (1,680 feet)
• Sub Peak Elevation: 2,340 metres (7,677 feet)
• Mt. Mackenzie Summit: 2,466 metres (8,058 feet)

Terrain:

Terrain Breakdown: 1,263 hectares (3,121 acres)

• 7% beginner
• 45.5% intermediate
• 47.5% advanced

Runs: 56

• Longest Run: 15.2 km — The Last Spike (9.5 miles)

Gladed Terrain: 15 areas

Bowls: 2 bowls (North and Greely)

Lifts:

• Revelation Gondola: 8 passenger Leitner-Poma high speed gondola (Travels: 1,081 vertical metres / 3,547 vertical feet)
• The Stoke: 4 passenger Leitner-Poma high speed chairlift (Travels 632 vertical metres / 2,073 vertical feet)
• The Ripper: 4 passenger Leitner-Poma high speed chairlift (Travels 500 vertical metres / 1,640 vertical feet)
• Little Bit: Magic Carpet conveyor lift, located outside the Mid Mountain Lodge
• Turtle Creek: New Magic Carpet conveyor lift accessing new beginner area and tube park at the Village Base

Historical Snowfall: 9-14 metres (30-45 feet)

Revelstoke Mountain Resort Front Side Trail Map

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Revelstoke Mountain Resort North Bowl Trail Map

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