I now see why this is one of the top 5 mountains to ski Outstanding powder day, lots of runs, beautiful location read more

Revelstoke Mountain Resort - Ski Resorts Near Me - Revelstoke, British Columbia

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Don't go. This place has pretty good terrain and boasts a big vertical drop - which would be good if there was actually any snow on the ground. Lift lines are terrible. I showed up on a Friday when it was raining at the bottom and lift lines were still 45 plus minutes. That's what you get for your $200. Lodges are old and offer food that is sub-par compared to other resorts in its price range. It's clear that investment has prioritized building a ski village - I guess so you can stare at the muddy slope that is supposed to have snow on it. Here's some pictures to give you a taste of weekday lines read more

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If you're looking for a bougie stay to go along with your ski trip, then this resort is for you! This resort is right in front of the gondolas, two outdoor hot tubs, an outdoor heated pool, which are all next to a bar, and their bathroom floors are heated!! We booked their two bedroom suites and it came with a full blown kitchen. I'm taking a sink, dishwasher, oven, microwave oven, a fridge and refrigerator. There are a few restaurants, bar and cafes at the resort. If that isn't enough for you, the town is a short 10 min drive. There is even a spa place for massages and facials! I recommend booking your messages before you arrive for your trip, otherwise they will be fully booked. If you book many months in advance and come on a weekday, prices aren't too bad and the ski resort isn't crowded at all. Parking for guests are all indoors in garages. You will need your hotel room card to open the garage doors. read more

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Went last weekend in February and it was SNOW amazing. It snowed nonstop the whole time I was there for 48 hrs. I had a 4 wheel drive car so driving was no problem for me. I saw a lot of cars get stuck in town, but locals are so friendly, they help you push out. The road from town to revelstoke is plowed though and pretty flat. The mountain conditions were amazing, so much better on the groomed runs and a ridiculous amount of powder between the trees. Not the best beginner place because there are not that many greens, and some of the greens are quite flat which is not good for snowboarders. My snowboarder friends had to kick out a lot. Bad part: lines were absolutely ridiculous. Lifts open at 830am and we got there at 9am. The first gondola has a 1.5 hr wait!!!!! This is ridiculous. Then you have to wait another 30 minutes to take the second gondola. It took me two hours to do my first run. Then the upper lifts on the mountain, also has 30 minute plus waits. Their parking lot I'm sure was maybe full as well after 10am? They need another lift from the base of the mountain and maybe another lift mid mountain. Because this resort is getting more and more popular because of the great riding conditions. So yea my Saturday was amazing because there was surprisingly no lines but Sunday was an epic powder day so it was pretty meh cuz the lines. Side note I probably could have done this review while waiting in those ridiculous gondola lines teehee read more

This review is for the Revelstoke Pipe Mountain Coaster Brought the fam jam here on our way home from the US on our summer vacation. We purchased our tickets first thing in the morning on a weekday and got a time a couple hours later. So we visited the Revelstoke Railway Museum in between - perfect way to kill time! Upon returning for our designated timeslot, we hopped a gondola up the mountain enjoying the view. Well, I enjoyed it... the oldest kiddo started getting a little freaked out at the height we were going up. After making it to the start point for the pipe coaster, it took some coaxing to convince my daughter that everything would be okay and no, you're not going to die. I mean, you just survived upside down coasters at Disney... How on earth is this scary? Anyhow, we finally managed to get everyone settled and on the pipe coaster and away we went! The ride down lasts a couple minutes max - depends on how much hand break you use to slow down the ride. It was fun and bumpy and not at all scary. I'm not sure I'd want to do it again - it's pretty pricey and the timeframes to buy your ticket and come back were odd (why not let you do this in town at a store or ???). But glad I have the pictures and memories of this unique mountain coaster! read more

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What a fantastic resort. My husband and I came in our camper for a week of spring skiing. When we arrived we were a bit apprehensive, the bottom of the mountain had a lot of exposed dirt and rock and we thought we may have missed the snow. Not the case! The top of the mountain had plenty of good spring skiing and breathtaking scenery. There are plenty of long, relatively steep runs and the rest area at the top of the gondola has a big open porch where you could stare at the mountains and enjoy a drink or a snack in the sun. We stayed a few nights in the resort which is super welcoming and well equipped, complete with a hot tub, heated pool, liquor store, retail store, ski shop, bakery/deli, tavern and nice restaurant. The actual town of Revelstoke is visible from the hill and pretty adorable. My husband and I had a handful of meals in town, all very good, and saw a movie at the theatre. Overall we absolutely loved Revelstoke and can't wait to be back sometime when we can experience some of the legendary pow. read more

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I was a volunteer employee of Revelstoke mountain resort for the park crew. I was told I would get a refund on the percentage of days I worked. They have refused to compensate me and have been trying to get free labour out of me. They have continually tried to pass the blame onto other departments and keep me in a bureaucratic loop. This is unacceptable and I want the compensation for the time and effort I have out in. It is only fair. read more

Now that is what I call a ski resort. I come from out east or the Ice Coast as it is sometimes referred to so I love the chance to come out west for some real mountains and powder. Revelstoke was everything I hoped it would be and then some. This is not a mountain for beginners so I would recommend only coming here if you have experience under your belt. It is very easy to take a wrong turn and end up on a run you weren't expecting to ski. They are steep and there is lots of vertical so it pushes you to your limits. I loved the challenge but a beginner could easily find themselves in over their head. If you are lucky and there is fresh snow the mountain is heavenly. Skiing powder is a magical experience and it made me so happy when there was fresh snow on the day I skied here. If it is a powder day arrive early to get in line for the gondola up the mountain. If you wait until the mountain opens at 8:30 you risk wasting the first part of the day in line when you could be skiing. That being said once you have taken the first gondola everyone spreads out over the mountain and the lift lines are just fine everywhere else. Are lift tickets expensive here? With the window price being $130/day the answer is a yes. Is it worth it though? Absolutely, this mountain offers up lots of vertical, powder and plenty of steeps. Coming from out east that is exactly what I was hoping to experience. It isn't everyday I find myself here so I was willing to pay that price. read more

Big expectations were met. In typical Yelp! style, I really feel this is a 4.5 but I'm an easy mark and round up to 5. The things I liked and that Revy does well: Vertical Pitch & Trees Lodging Other ways to ski (I love the sound of choppers at a ski resort) Proximity to town Canadian ski areas are good at taking a big (huge) mountain and creating a lot of terrain with a minimum amount of chair lifts. Revy is a prime example as it has more vertical feet than any other North American resort and is (mostly) served by the gondola and two chairs. So, expect to traverse and climb a bit. From the base, ride a gondola for a short ride and dis-embark for another gondola (not a selling point that we can't just ride one gondy). I suspect this is a part of a master plan tocreate a much bigger base area but it may just be avalanche control or some other practical reason. In any case, the long ride up. At this point we separate those who ski the two available chairs from those who ski (the two available chairs plus) the gondola. Snow conditions may force us to stay up high or permit us to ride the entire mountain. We had near prime conditions and rode the top to bottom several times. On our third day, we had big freshies and had one of our best days of the season. The thing to know here is that from the "Stoked" chair, it is possible to fan out in either direction to find a line to ride down and then traverse back to the chair. Or, if it suits, climb the ridge and descend the North Bowl to the "other chair". Revy needs a steady snowfall because "one does not exist on groomers for long". EXCEPT if you find your way to the trees and glades. In my several decades of skiing, I've never found a resort that has the quantity and quality of tree skiing that Revy has. Although I have no evidence, I assume that the resort has brought in the local lumber industry to help refine the glades in exchange for quality timber. The Tally-Ho Glades and Jalapeño were two of my favorite runs off the Stoked chair. For such a huge mountain, it has a steady and steep pitch. There are easy ways down but, for the most part, it just keeps going down to the Columbia River (almost). For lodging, if you can swing the expense, stay at the Sutton Place. It's 5-star and located right at the base of the gondola. Sleep, dress, walk a few steps to the gondola. Easily the best ski-in / ski-out I have ever enjoyed. Revelstoke offers some of the premium heli-ski and cat-ski operations on the continent. For others, snowmobiling. As much as we enjoyed our lodging, the town of Revelstoke is thriving and fun. If you are choosing between Revy and Kicking Horse, this is the better town. The ski areas are equal... read more

Revelstoke Mountain Resort - Her powder room - Ski Resorts Near Me - Revelstoke, British Columbia

I am an intermediate to advanced snowboarder (can do all blues, pretty much all black diamonds) and Revelstoke is one of my favourite mountains. It suits my skill level well - we were there in February and I had the opportunity to practice going into the trees on the back side, which was a lot of fun. I had never been able to go into the trees before because most mountains have very steep and tightly packed trees in their glades, but there is something for everyone at Revelstoke and I spent most of the two days playing around in the trees. When I was there last year it snowed constantly which meant loads and loads of fresh powder. How could I not improve my skills when I have such a fluffy bed of snow to cushion my fall? This time it only snowed once and the ceiling was so low that the visibility at the top of the mountain was quite bad the first morning. It cleared up on the second day though so that was good. The mountain is relatively quiet and there are rarely any lines. And it's so tall that each run can take up to half an hour, which is really nice (and tiring). Note that the traverse from the back of the mountain back to the front has 2-3 really flat spots to watch out for (which if you can get a skiier to pull you through, you'll be fine), so try to stay fast as a boarder. I wish they had another lift on the right side of the mountain (looking at a map) though - the run is so long that it's almost annoying to have to go all the way to the bottom, especially with the great black diamonds they have at the top. If you're looking for the typical cafeteria, the Mid-Mountain lodge is where it's at (don't go all the way to the bottom... there are two restaurants and a wine bar). This place has the best ski hill cafeteria food! Pricey (as they typically are) but I feel like it's worth it. They are pretty efficient too - you place an order with the first person before going through the turnstile, and then you can go in and grab snacks, juices, cookies, soups, whatever, while you wait for your order to be called. Make sure you try the thai coconut red curry rice soup... so awesome. They use real cheese curds for their poutine though it's doused with dark beef gravy (I prefer the lighter chicken one). We stayed at the Sutton Place Hotel/condos this last time which were amazingly luxurious (no-slam drawers, granite countertops, high end appliances, fully stocked kitchenware, free wifi...though with the slowest elevators ever). Check out Backside Tours for a great transportation/ski/stay package. The walls in that place are cement so you can pretty much make as much noise as you want! One thing that bugged me though is that they don't have any cornerstore or little grocery where you can buy some basics. If you came by car then it's not a problem to go into town, but since we came on a tour bus, it was pretty inconvenient when we ran out things like alcohol! Luckily we found out that there are some liquor stores in town that deliver. The La Baguette eatery also has a small frozen section with homemade ravioli, lasagna, and a few other gourmet items (duck confit anyone?). Oh you can a pretty good deal on 2 day lift tickets at Costco :) read more

I went here and did the Revelstoke Pipe Mountain Coaster. I went on a Saturday morning. I decided to go on a Saturday morning because I expected it to be really busy and heard that you can have up to a 2 hour wait. It opens at 8:00am but we didn't go until 10:00am and we only had a 30 minute wait and I thought that was very good for a Saturday. You get to take a gondola ride to where it takes off and its awesome that you get to go by yourself. I expected to have my own car but to be in a train like with each car attached and thats not how it is. The reason it is receiving a 4 out of 5 stars is only because I wish they put more time between the cars. read more

Revelstoke offers the largest lift-serviced vertical drop in all of North America. It's true. It opened just 2 years ago and everything is brand-spanking new and to boot, no one seems to know about it quite YET! Perfect runs with hardly anyone around, it was absolutely awesome. They doubled their terrain by opening up the North Bowl and plan on going from the current 3 lifts to over 20 over the next few years. I suggest getting in your fill or riding and skiing before everyone else heads out that way. The views off the top are absolutely amazing. The song in my head the last time I was up there: Beautiful Day by U2. read more

Revelstoke Mountain Resort - Ski Resorts Near Me - Revelstoke, British Columbia

We came in Summer, when the mountain was closed. Very tiny village. Lots of condos. Very difficult to get to, I think this is the main problem that needs to be solved, for this resort to be a success ;) read more

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Summertime review for the pipe coaster in peak season. My friend and I took a road trip up to BC and the pipe coaster was one of our top priorities. We are in our mid-40's so this was considered a bit of an "extreme" experience for us, lol! We read a bunch of online reviews and watched Youtube videos but we were still a bit nervous for the experience. We visited in late July, arrived around 11:00 a.m. and were told it was a 1.5 hour wait which was increasing. We bought the extended (and unlimited) gondola ticket, which took us to the top of the mountain (vs. midway where the pipe coaster starts) and were able to do a couple of short hikes while we waited our turn on the coaster. The time went by fast, so the wait was no big deal. It looks like they only call groups in numbers of 40, so when you're standing in line waiting your turn, it goes by pretty fast. People of ALL AGES were riding the coaster, which was pretty awesome. We felt they gave enough space between riders so you didn't have to worry about running into someone or someone running into you, as you do control your own speed. As for ride itself . . . yowza! We were told not to brake by the young employees of the resort but you really get going pretty fast and there are some sharp turns. We tried not to brake but it was hard not to in certain sections. I'm sure if I rode it again, I'd be braver. We would have loved to have rode again but the wait time (and cost) was a bit prohibitive. It's definitely a great experience that I would highly recommend to others who are so inclined. read more

Fun resort with great tree skiing off the Ripper chair. The snow was terrible at the base, but it was much better at the top of the mountain. They brag about having North America's greatest vertical drop, but I would recommend you skip the lower half of the mountain. Also, there's only a small, crowded hut for on-mountain dining. You really need to download to the base for lunch or drinks. I understand the resort has big plans to continue expanding, and I look forward to more terrain opening up on the upper mountain along with a large mid-mountain lodge. read more

DO believe the hype. I counted down the days till it opened and hightailed it over when it did. Revelstoke has glades, cliff drops, and loads of blower champagne powder. If you are an advanced skiier/boarder this place is heaven on earth. The vert is truly leg burning and there are loads of side hits. The bowls are huge and after a big dump you'll find pillow lines everywhere. The trees keep the snow light for days after a storm. They can get quite tight but that can be said for most glades and squirreling out of a tight situation is half the fun anyways. Hiking opens up much more the mountain and takes you to the big boy lines. Even inbounds, ski patrol will stop and politely suggest you come equipped with avy gear. Due to the vertical, you can ride in total white out snow fall, epic pow, sun baked crust, sunny spring conditions, to mashed potato slush all in one run. Pretty intense stuff. I've spend two separate weeks here and it can seem like a different mountain from day to day. Revelstoke lacks the development of Banff and Whistler which equates to short life lines (5 min max) and tons of snow to farm even a day or two after a storm. Amenities are sparse but the facilities are new and clean. The town is quiet and quaint and is about a ten minute ride from the mountain. Not much besides a few restaurants but locals are nice and most visitors are there for the snow. Revelstoke is a rare sleepy ski town with no scene and true powder hounds. The remoteness, terrain, and lack of cutesy activities may keep some away, but that's what keeps me coming. read more

I had heard so much about Revelstoke Mountain Resort, so when they joined the Mountain Collective this season, I was stoked. Hubs and I immediately started planning a BC Powder Highway trip which included Revelstoke, Kicking Horse and Whistler Blackcomb. We stayed in town (Airbnb), as the lodging at Sutton Place was pretty pricey. The drive to the mountain was super easy and there was plenty of parking (free!) right next to the base lodge. Loved the light, powdery snow and challenging terrain of this mountain!! The highlight was hiking over to North Bowl. It's not a challenging hike (only took like 10 minutes) so I highly recommend it!! Once we hiked/traversed all the way to Greely Bowl and pretty much had the bowl to ourselves, which was so awesome!! However, if you do decide to go check out the Greely Bowl, make sure you know where you are going. We didn't and we ended up at the top of a big cliff. Luckily, we did find a way out (still super hairy but better than jumping off a cliff) but I was a little nervous in this area because there are practically zero trail signs. Eventually we ended up at the bottom of Ripper Chair. Thank god. We had lunch at Mackenzie Outpost and Revelation Lodge. Sitting outside in a beach chair at Mackenzie Outpost above "kill the banker" was really cool! The bacon cheese croissant was pretty good. This place would be perfect if they sold beer... Revelation Lodge also has gorgeous view and they do have a bar. Hot dog was surprisingly delicious. Because of its remote location and the lack of cutesy village, I was expecting this resort to be like Jackson Hole (let's just say sausage fest, lol) but surprisingly there were many Asians and lots of girls! All in all, we had a great time! This place must be heaven when there is fresh powder. Some improvements would make this resort 5 stars: - I wish the Revelation Gondola extended all the way up to the top. Why stop at mid-mountain?? - There needs to be at least another chair that takes people up to the top. Currently, The Stoke Chair is the only way to get up to the top and this creates a huge choke point at the bottom of the Stoke. Either build another chair/gondola or rename this The Choke Chair. - Either a gondola or a chair should be able to take people all the way up to Mackenzie Peak (like Tram services in Jackson Hole and Snow Bird or Upper Gondola on Mammoth Mountain). - Put more trail signs or at least some signs to point people to the chair (especially in North Bowl). read more

First time I've ever experienced properly chest deep powder. Truly epic. I had two of the the best skiing days ever here this past season. I highly recommend this place to any who love N. American skiing. Definitely not for beginners, and still lacking most of the amenities of the larger resorts (Whistler, etc.), but if all you really care about is the skiing, then this place is for you. I was there on a very busy weekend and still only had lineups of less than 5mins. The reason this doesn't get 5 stars is because it is pretty specialized for powder skiing. Not exactly fun for the whole family when the snow's deeper than most 10-year-olds are tall. read more

This is my favorite mountain. It's hard to get to, but that means that it's never too busy. A busy day by the standards of the locals I've talked to is what I'd consider a dead day at a mountain like Sunshine or Lake Louise. The powder here is to die for, and there's so much terrain that you could probably spend years riding just this mountain and still not see all of it. As another reviewer noted, the hill is mostly geared towards advanced riders so novices will have a limited number of runs to choose from and may not have as much fun. But if you do know what you're doing on a snowboard or pair of skis, you need to come to Revelstoke. It is heaven on Earth. read more

If I could be a little better of a skier this mountain would be perfect unfortunately compared to most other mountains the blue runs are more like blacks and the blacks are like double diamonds. I ended up hanging out on the green runs for two days. The strike chair that takes you to the top is great. We were here on a very cloudy day but at the top there were no clouds and the sun was shining. Very beautiful. Until I get better at skiing I will not be returning to revelstoke mountain. read more

Revelstoke Mountain Resort - The top of the stoke chair on a cloudy day down below - Ski Resorts Near Me - Revelstoke, British Columbia

We stayed in an AirBnB close to the resort. We were in town the last part of June. Woke up early and went to buy some rides to the pipe. At the time of year the gondola only went to the pipe and not all the way up. They have built a building with a patio up there so my father hung out there. We had to wait about 30 minutes at the top for our turn. A bit hot with no shade until the last 15 feet where they have put up a tent. Beware no hand held Go Pros. They have a mount on the front of the cart or you can wear it on your chest. It was a lot of fun but very short with a bit of wait made the price hard to swallow. You can buy a second ride for cheaper than the first and since we are only going to be in the area once we decided to do it again. Plus my husband got stuck behind some slow kids, so they gave him a second ride for free. That was very kind of them. They called it a reride. If you get a reride you don't have to wait. However, since I bought a ticket I had to wait. This time they told us before we got on the gondola there was a wait. They told us we could ride to the top and wait but not get into the line. They told us the web site to check for our boarding time. It was a good system. We honestly waited less time the second time than the first time. We hung up at the top with my father on the patio and had a few drinks. Then it was our time and this time my husband brought the right mount for the Go Pro. We got to the front and told them we wanted a lot of space between us and the people in front of us. They were happy to let us wait. Second ride even more fun. We then rode back up on the gondola pick up my father and rode the gondola down. A fun couple of hours. Worth the effort if in the area. I would suggest getting there early. The rest of the resort is a typical ski resort. It has a bar, restaurant, shops, etc. We really only came for the pipe. read more

Revelstoke Mountain Resort - the cart - Ski Resorts Near Me - Revelstoke, British Columbia

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I worked at a nearby resort for years and I always wished I could transfer my career to Revelstoke and just transition into a new life there because the on mountain skiing is exceptional. The snow never stops, the people are stoked and the town is perfect. If you're looking for a perfect ski vacation or looking for the right place to move to when beginning your life as a ski bum, look no further. The cat skiing here is also something to consider. The years I went I had good luck and got total blue bird days following nights of puking... so, perfect combo for cat assisted skiing. read more

I visited the resort today with a group of friends (5 of us in total) to go on the mountain pipe coaster. When we arrived, we were told it was an approx 2 hour wait, but we didn't need to wait in line. They were giving people numbered tickets and you went in line when they displayed the ticket number range you fell into. We saw our numbers start to get close around an hour and a half after we got there and had an easy ride up on the gondola. Shortly after our number was in the range being accepted (80-120 & we were 90-94). We got in line and saw people with ticket numbers 157+ in front of us - the staff did not check their numbers, just tore of their tickets and let them through. This was a little frustrating when you have been waiting and see others jump the line! There was a child approx age 10, having a melt down right before us when we got to the front of the line. The child was clearly distressed, screaming/crying that he didn't want to go on, and we watched his (we think) mom pick him up and strap him in, where he continued to cry and scream until it was his turn. The staff didn't say anything and just let this happen. The child then took around 15 minutes to go down the coaster, still crying. Now we don't know the ins and outs of someone's family situation and if this is normal for them - but it was hard to watch. The actual mountain coaster itself was fantastic, adrenaline pumping and fun. Worth the wait and the $25.00 + tax price (inclusive of the gondola ride up). We would go back to ride again. read more

Spent the weekend with the boys at the resort for the first weekend of February. The snow was not great but where is right now. The hill would be fantastic when it has fresh snow. Hit the North Bowl and Greely Bowl for good fun. The ski out for these 2 sucks though but worth it. The staff on the hill were supper helpful and friendly. We stayed on the hill at the Sutton Place Hotel. Would totally do that again. d read more

Pipe mountain coaster: This was a fabulous experience to start, we got there just as the lines started to get bigger. The start of the coaster was awesome and we could go top speed, however even after been given extra wait time from the people in front of us, we were stopped midway to a halt as a group of 3 were stopped in their carts taking photos despite been told 'no hand held devices'. This ruined the remainder of the ride for us as we had to trail slowly behind them and keep the required 'safe' distance. We were told we could do a 're-ride' however were disheartened by the lines (we didn't know re-rides you didn't have to wait). The staff were understanding of our issue, however were unable to refund our ticket as it was bought as a package deal from a third-party company. I hope this problem doesn't happen to anyone else and people respect the rules not to stop on the track to ensure everyone enjoys the ride. Potentially having some of the workers working the ride scattered along the ride on the side would prevent this from happening. read more

The ride was very fun... While it lasted. You wait about 3 hours on a weekend in the summer till you get your number called, but when you get up to the top you still have to wait another 20-30 more minutes. I recommend going on this on a weekday and not when it's a holiday unless you want to wait 3 hours for a 4 minute ride. read more

Revelstoke Mountain Resort - Before the adventure! - Ski Resorts Near Me - Revelstoke, British Columbia

Revelstoke is an awesome little resort town. Especially for families. There is much to do and many amenities: decent restaurants, cool attractions, cute farmers market & shopping in the town centre, and great outdoor recreational activities (RMR even has a mountain bike-loan program) We chose to stay at the RMR based on it being equidistant between Calgary (where our family lives) and Vancouver (our home). The prices were consistent with similar resorts. Our 2 bedroom suite was AMAZING. Well designed, quality built, and very comfortable. They thought of everything. Nice touches like heated floors were especially appreciated. We used all the high end appliances (surprisingly) despite eating most meals out. The gondola ride up to the brunch at the lodge was a highlight. The kids loved the adventure, the views were spectacular, and the food was super tasty. The evening wine in the lobby was also a nice touch, appreciated by the adults in our group. Only issue I had with the RMR was all the large tour groups that transited through each night. These groups came on like a bad rash and infected the whole resort. Worse, their tour buses awoken everyone super early on Saturday & Sunday morning as they queued up outside the front of the hotel beneath our 5th floor room. I think the hotel could do a better job managing the ingress and egress of these groups so as not to disturb the non-tour group guests. Overall, highly recommend the RMR and we will very likely be back. read more

During the summer they offer a Ride the Rail attraction. It's fun, but it's got some problems that they need to work out before I give it two thumbs up. 1. The 3 hr wait is excruciating. Why, because there is virtually nothing else to do (onsite) while waiting, so make plans to do something else in/around town while you wait for your number to be called. 2. The Rail ride is short. You wait so long for such a short ride. It's a fun ride, but really short in comparison to what is offered at other Mountains. 3. Slow people on the rail. This will ruin you single opportunity to ride the rail. Wait A LONG, LONG, LONG time before you start your decent or you run the risk of getting slowed down by the pansy, fat Dad with his daughter on his lap who ride the rail so slowly you think you may actually be going backward back up the mountain on the rail. One other note: The IGA in town offers dicounted tickets, so buy your ticket in town, got to the Mountain and get your Number (time slot for your ride) and then return to town and do something fun for 3 hrs before returning to the Mountain for your ride. read more

The resort was lovely and the ghost town museum was awesome. Our only complaint was that we ended up in a loft room without knowing ahead of time. We may have chosen a different place if we'd known that we'd be in a room where the bed was upstairs and you had to go down a flight of stairs in the middle of the night to use the bathroom. Not ideal for two seniors. read more

No line ups and almost all advance style runs, fresh powder runs all day long unlike Whistler.... Some of the best vertical drop, off piste skiing in BC this mtn totally rocks, so sweet, .. They are lacking in money for small upgrades like mountain top wash rooms, and snack bars, trail signage not to mention only one Apres drinks bar. The mtn is a 14 min car ride from the small historical town of Revelstoke located on Hwy#1 fews hours east of Kamloops. Back to the mtn.. it doesnt set up well for beginners or intermediates but has endless runs for advance, trees, steeps, and a couple of bowls.. I had some gnarly runs here and will be back. read more

This place is a joke. First off the snow was the worst of any of the resorts we visited in this trip. Mother Nature was not kind to them but this is more of a review of their poor customer treatment. Specifically one Dustin Knopp who is a terrible excuse of an employee for the resort. Apparently if Dustin suspects you're gaming the lift ticket system then he will have you blacklisted in the Ikon pass system without even talking to you. No conversation with the pass holder, no benefit of the doubt, just a Canadian f&ck you. Revelstoke Mountain Resort will never be a Whistler. Stop trying. read more

Brilliant day here today. New soft snow from 2 days ago and still not skied out. Massive vertical - this mtn is huge. Much more to develop as stated by others. Kinda like Castle Mtn but much bigger. Not a place for a family or extended holiday... Yet. Trees are tight but i get the impression that the best glades are kept secret. This will improve over time but then it will be skied out quicker. In the meantime, an awesome place for pow skiers. read more

We spent two days skiing in some deep fresh powder. No tracks even for most of the first day. Absolutely freaking amazing ski resort. The mountain is so big, it never seemed crowded, except for lunch at the lodge. Great tree glades, bowls, fast lifts, easy in and out. Perfection. I'll be back up from down here in Virginia next year for sure! Highly recommend. read more

From a mountain stats standpoint, Revy is absolutely exceptional. It absolutely blows Jackson Hole out of the water. It is non stop glades, cliffs, chutes, trees the whole way down. I came to Revelstoke for one weekend and I am planning on coming back permanently at some point soon. The lift tickets are expensive (which is why I gave 4 stars) but this place is unreal! read more

EPIC... Amazing snow, skiing and food. Expensive lift tickets but worth it! That's all...

Great new on mountain facilities for a small family. The hill is steep and there's plenty of terrain in the trees. Long runs to the bottom but long lines as well. The lifties were all nice but the front desk were jerks. They wouldn't honour a reciprocal deal & were not informative at all. Seeing as we drove from Vancouver we told them we wanted the afternoon pass and the reciprocal deal the next day. They tried charging us more and argued so we just took the one day & left. There are plenty of other great hills that deserve hard earned money, not this corporate pig. read more

Revelstoke is AMAZING! Great snow, beautiful views and nice runs! PROS: -TONS of snow (lots of POWDER!) -fast lifts and gondolas (one gondola up to a second gondola, then another quad to get to the top) -beautiful views -variety of runs - wide runs, tree runs, moguls, powdery bowls, traverses, etc -not very crowded -more experienced skiiers/snowboarders on the mountain -Revelstoke is a cute little town! -LOTS of places to explore off the runs (trees, other tracks not on the map, etc) CONS: -not really a beginner mountain (quite challenging runs, steep terrain, moguls, etc) -some traverses, sometimes hard to get from one side of the mountain to the other (you learn quick about where to keep your speed up) -had to hike to get to the big beautiful bowl of powder (but exercise is good for you right and it makes the trip more satisfying in the end) NEUTRAL (DEPENDS ON WHAT YOU WANT) -no touristy shops or well developed village (not really important to me, I came to snowboard not shop - but might matter for people coming from far out of town and staying for a few days) -no park (I personally like natural jumps which there are plenty of) I thought it was fantastic! It depends on what you want though - some people want structure, well developed runs that it is impossible to get lost in - go to any of the hills on the Coast (Grousse, Cypress, Seymour). I like the adventure of this place that other resorts can't offer. There's cool spots to hike to and explore unlike Silverstar and Big White. I would rather drive 3 hours from Kelowna and go to Revelstoke than be fogged out at Big White. Try it out and see if you like it:) I LOVED IT! read more

We came to revelstoke mountain resort for the CABINFEVER party for the May long weekend. After a long drive (we arrived at the hotel around 10pm) My friend and I were greeted by a formidable concierge guy named JC. He was fast, efficient, extremely helpful and attentive to our needs. The bell hop/ evening helper was really fantastic too - he even put our skies away in our ski locker. The hotel room was beautiful and clean. We were impressed with the kitchen too. Even the pull out bed was comfortable as most hotels kind of suck in that regard. There were only 2 unfortunate things about our stay - day time concierge lady was slow (in movement and thought) and didn't have a firm grasp of the layout of the mountain :(. After getting such great service from JC it was a huge disappointment, that other employees didn't have the same knowledge or customer service skills. The other downer was that the hot Tubs were not open very late, instead of 10pm it should be 11pm. I highly recommend this place - in the winter and the summer - if you can avoid the day time concierge lady. read more

I have been a few times to Revelstoke and each time gets worse. The mountain itself has tremendous potential. But it is that. The resort appeals very heavily to the powder hounds. For very good reason. They barely groom the mountain so any intermediate skier is left wanting. Although it has great vertical there are just three lifts, a gondola and two hi speed quads. The on mountain services are almost non-existent as they are at the base. Do not come here for a family holiday, nor for intermediate skiing. STAY far away. Come back in 10 years when they have developed the place more. read more

Spent 3 days skiing at the resort. Great terrain, only 3 real lifts, but an amazing amount of mountain can be accessed from them. Good accessable out-of-bounds areas too. If you are a beginner or middle of the road intermediate, this may be a tough mountain for you to ski. Pretty steep and fair amount of trees and terrain. As of now, the village is not built out, so this is a ski vacation spot. No fancy shops like Vail or Aspen. The town is a mile or so from the montain and very cool. Some good food spots (The Village Idiot was great) also. We spent 2 days heli-skiing also. If you are planning a heli trip do your research. We used Selkirk Tangiers and were very dissapointed with the service. The skiing was amazing, but the customer service was horrible. You "buy" a certain number of vertical feet. Once you are on the mountain, they apply peer pressure to make you buy more. Our guide was very rude to one of teh skiers who was not sure (after the 1st run of the day) that he wanted to pay for more vertical feet. After our 2nd day were were forced to wait over 2 hours for the other group to return (they wanted to do more runs). Our main guide left us and went to ski with the other group. The excuse for this was that -in case there was an emergency we would help with a rescue. They had been serving us beers for 2 hours (at $5 a can), we were in no shape to rescue any one. The bottom line is that Selkirk-Tangiers tries to milk every dollar out of it's customers. The price ended up being about the same as if we would have gone with a smaller company and paid for unlimited vertical up front. Our issue was the fact that none of the fine print was explained ahead of time. I filled out a comment card expressing my discontent as did our entire group and I waited to post this to see if they would reply and/or apologize. No response after 2 weeks. I will definately go heliskiing in BC again, but never with Selkirk-Tangiers. read more