Revelstoke Mountain Resort

North America’s biggest lift-served vertical.

Revelstoke has 5,620 feet of lift-served vertical, the most in North America, and averages about 34 feet of snow a year. The terrain leans steep, with open bowls and well-spaced glades, and heli- and cat-skiing outfits are based in town. Best for strong intermediates and experts who want long, deep runs, with a lively small town below.

The mountain

Vertical drop

5,620 ft

Summit

7,300 ft

Skiable terrain

3,121 acres

Trails

75

Lifts

5

Average snowfall

413″ a year

Longest run

9.4 mi

Terrain mix

• Beginner 12%
• Intermediate 43%
• Advanced 45%

What’s here besides skiing

• Heli skiing
• Cat skiing
• Snowmobiling
• Cross-country
• Snowshoeing
• Spa
• Nightlife
• Kids programs

Holidays and events

2026–27 dates where they’re posted. “Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• ChristmasDec 17–20

  Holiday Kickoff

  Four days of live music, ski demos, s’mores, ice carving, a night market, food trucks and a Santa heli tour at the resort.

• ChristmasDec 24, 11 am–1 pm

  Ski with Santa

  A few laps with Santa from the upper Mountain Sports School building, then hot chocolate and stocking stuffers. Lift ticket required.

• New Year’sDec 31, 7 pm

  New Year’s Eve Fireworks

  Free early fireworks over the village, with fire pits, hot chocolate and an outdoor bar in the spectator zone at the base of the Revelation Gondola.

• New Year’sJan 1, 5–9 pm (annual)Usually

  Lantern Nordic Ski

  The Nordic club’s main loop lit by more than 100 kerosene lanterns, with hot drinks and snacks at the Ole Sandberg hut. Day trail fee for non-members.

• Opening daySat, Dec 5

  Opening Day

  First chairs of the 2026-27 winter. Carpool if you can: parking fills fast.

Where to stay

• ski-in/ski-outSutton Place Hotel Revelstoke Mountain Resort

  The only ski-in/ski-out hotel at the resort: about 200 condo-style suites a few steps from the Revelation Gondola, with three places to eat on site.

  Slopeside
• lodgeEleven Revelstoke Lodge

  Small boutique lodge in a restored 1911 downtown building, run by Eleven Experience as a base for guided heli-skiing trips.

  10 min drive
• hotelThe Regent Hotel

  Heritage hotel on First Street downtown, with no two rooms alike and the River City Pub downstairs. Pets welcome.

  10 min drive
• hotelCoast Hillcrest Hotel

  Larger hotel on the east edge of town, handy if you are driving in from Calgary.

  15 min drive

Rates are typical winter lows before taxes and fees, and change constantly. Book on the property’s own site.

Things to do

• Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing · In Revelstoke

  Heli-skiing from the resort on a 500,000-acre tenure with more than 400 runs, from alpine glaciers down to old-growth cedar forest. Operating since 1978.

• K3 Cat Ski · In town

  Cat-skiing outfit based in town, running guided powder days in the mountains around Revelstoke.

• Mustang Powder

  All-inclusive cat-skiing lodge in the Monashees west of Revelstoke, booked as multi-day trips.

• Great Canadian Tours · 10 min drive

  Guided snowmobile tours with avalanche-trained local guides, from first-timer trips to big-mountain riding.

• Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club · 10 min drive

  About 30 km of groomed classic and skate trails at Mt. Macpherson.

• Sointula Massage & Day Spa · At the base

  Day spa in the resort village, a short walk from the base of the gondola.

• Halcyon Hot Springs · ~1.5–2 hr incl. ferry

  Hot pools on the shore of Upper Arrow Lake, reached by the free Shelter Bay ferry. A good rest-day trip.

• Revelstoke Railway Museum · 10 min drive

  Canadian Pacific Railway history downtown, including a big steam locomotive and a restored business car.

Après and nightlife

• Rockford Bar & Grill

  The main après room at the base: patio views, Mt. Begbie beer on tap and 2–5 pm drink specials.

• Mackenzie Common Tavern

  Casual pub at the base of the resort, with board games and an easy crowd.

• The Village Idiot

  Downtown favorite for pizza and a laid-back ski-town feel; good for groups and families.

• Mt. Begbie Brewing

  Award-winning local brewery with a timber-and-antler taproom, food and a big fireplace.

Getting there

• Kelowna International (YLW) · about 2 hr 30 min drive
• Calgary · about 4.5 hr
• Vancouver · about 6 hr

Directions in Google Maps