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Whitewater Ski Resort
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2019-01-17Our newly released Whitewater Ski Area Ski Touring Map is the second map we've produced in conjunction with Mighty Bighorn Maps and our...replies0views4119
2019-01-172017-12-07It looks like I am going to be in Nelson this weekend. My plans have changed and I will have a lot of free time. I am wondering if I can tag along...replies0views1755
2017-12-07
2017-11-20With the great ski touring conditions this winter we have opened up two new weeks at the Ymir Backcountry ski lodge for this December....replies0views2110
2017-11-20
2016-10-19When you see snow blanketing the top of Elephant Mountain (which lies across the lake from Nelson BC) like sprinkles on a double scoop DQ, you...replies0views3080
2016-10-19
2016-09-28Looking for the best deals on a new pair of skis and boots for the coming season? Or other backcountry gear such as packs, goggles, jackets,...replies0views2792
2016-09-28
2016-06-21You never know 'til you go, eh? I was keen to get one more little tour in before hanging up my skis and found a bud who was up for it–it...replies0views3114
2016-06-21
2016-04-23Typical April weather here in the interior of BC dictates at minimum, a handful of powder days. So far this year however spring feels more like...replies0views3546
2016-04-23
2016-02-05Another weather cycle with moderate south westerly winds has created a new storm slab in our avalanche terrain. Check out this weeks Avalanche...replies0views2301
2016-02-052015-11-05Here we go! Had an excellent day at Whitewater today with Martin Ouellette. With a report of 60cm in the past week we were determined to get up...replies1views2815
2015-11-05
2015-10-16White Queen is a go to backcountry ski route just outside the boundary of Whitewater Ski Resort here in Nelson. For the last half decade or more...replies3views3996
2015-10-16
2015-06-01Mary Woodward was the first person I met hiking with the Kootenay Mountaineering Club (KMC) when I moved to the kootenays 14 years ago. She was...replies0views3780
2015-06-01
2015-04-16One day after winter returned to BC end everyone got out for some much needed powder turns things actually improved huge. The snow stayed...replies0views3455
2015-04-16
2015-04-15When the snow line shows up on Elephant Mountain which lies in plain view, and directly north of the city of Nelson you know its time to get your...replies3views2717
2015-04-162015-01-27Hey everyone, I'm heading to Whitewater ski resort this Friday to do some sidecountry skiing with some friends and I wanted to know what the...replies1views2596
2015-01-27
2015-01-02In this weeks video Whitewater Ski Resort's Snow Safety Supervisor Wren McElroy performs an extended column test and a compression test to...replies0views2851
2015-01-02
2015-01-01Skiing in 5 Mile basin just outside the boundary of Whitewater Ski Resort over the past few days we witnessed a size 1 pull out on a convex...replies0views2928
2015-01-01
2014-12-27What’s going on in the snow pack? How safe are things out there? What’s the impact of the coming weather? Whitewater Ski Resort's...replies3views2902
2014-12-28
2014-12-21The Avalanche Canada bulletin for Kootenay Boundary today was rated as "High" for the alpine, "Moderate" at tree line and "Low" for below...replies0views2611
2014-12-21
2014-12-04Perched up high on peak called White Queen the backcountry surrounding Whitewater Ski Resort looks pretty spectacular and the snow pack like that...replies0views2869
2014-12-04
2014-09-22Looking for great deals on new and used backcountry ski gear & more? Whitewater is hosting their annual sidewalk sale this Friday September...replies0views2418
2014-09-22
2014-04-08We can blame it on the late arrival of the Easter holidays this year but we can't blame it on the lack of snow,… the closing day of...replies0views3034
2014-04-08
2014-04-04You would think with these spring-like temps down here in Nelson and plenty-o-sunshine that things up in the Whitewater backcountry would have...replies0views4017
2014-04-042014-04-02Hi all Just a quick update on the peak for anyone keen to giv'er a shot. As of April 2 the drop in is in fine shape. The top 10cm...replies0views2755
2014-04-02
2014-03-31As skiers we seek out premium snow conditions and as a photographer I am drawn to the best lighting conditions. Late in the afternoon during...replies0views2860
2014-03-31
2014-03-31One of the highlights from this ski season was attending the Cold Smoke Powder Fest. Had a great day at Whitewater skiing Glory...replies0views2829
2014-03-31
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