RESORT INFO

Total Snowfall

1220 cm

Opening Date

December 9, 2011

Closing Date

April 9, 2012

DISTANCE FROM

Whitewater Winter Resort : BC

Take everything that truly matters in a winter resort, put it on one mountain, and you'll know what Whitewater is all about. Deep snow, great terrain, authentic character and a spectacular setting - it's a place unlike any other in the world.

And this year Whitewater is getting even better with the addition of the new Glory Ridge chair. Opening up the area known as the "backside:, it is going to provide guests with an additional 749 acres of terrain and a vertical drop of 2044 feet!

RESORT INFO

Total Snowfall

1220 cm

Opening Date

December 9, 2011

Closing Date

April 9, 2012

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Beginner

20 %

Intermediate

40 %

Advanced

40 %

TERRAIN INFO

Number of Runs

46

Number of Lifts

3

Skiable Acres

675

Vertical

396 m

Cross Country

Cat - Skiing

Heli - Skiing

FACILITIES

On-hill Lodging

On-hill Nightlife

On-hill Groceries

On-hill Dining

Day-care Facilities

Rentals & Repairs

Full Terrain Park

Park (Rails Only)

Ski School

Whitewater Winter Resort at a Glance

Cradled in B.C.'s legendary Selkirk Mountains, renowned for epic winters, Whitewater's dependably dry snowfall totals over 13 metres a season. That's more than 40 feet. Far from the hustle and bustle of today's bigger resorts, Whitewater owes its legendary laid-back reputation to small lift lines, nice prices and big hospitality. The rustic lodge offers a gourmet menu honoured as the best at any Canadian resort.

Weather Forecast

Tuesday

Clear

High:

3°C

Low:

-10°C
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

High:

3°C

Low:

-4°C
Thursday

Partly Sunny

High:

5°C

Low:

1°C
Friday

Chance of Rain

High:

5°C

Low:

-2°C

Whitewater Winter Resort Accommodations

Best Western Baker Street

www.bwbakerstreetinn.com

The Best Western Baker Street Inn & Convention Center is Nelson’s newest full service hotel. An award-winning property conveniently located downtown on the foot of historic Baker Street. You are always only minutes away from business, financial and shopping centers. THey also have their own dining facility, the Baker Street Grill, a restaurant that is sure to please the heartiest of appetites.

20km

Distance from the hill:

Rooms:

22 rooms that sleep max two people
48 rooms that sleep max four people

This premier Nelson hotel features 70 comfortable guest rooms including our popular Jacuzzi suites. Adjoining rooms, microwaves, fridges, high-speed Internet and bath robes are only some of the deluxe amenities offered by the Best Western Baker Street Inn.

Extra information:

Also featured at the hotel are banquet facilities for up to 250 people, fitness room, in-door whirl pool, guest laundry, room service, and plenty of free parking. The Best Western Baker Street Inn is a pet friendly hotel.

Hume Hotel

www.humehotel.com

Formerly the Heritage Inn, the Hume Hotel has been a cherished Nelson landmark and one of the finest hotels in British Columbia since 1898. With the time-honoured tradition of hospitality excellence that began with original owners J. Fred and Lydia Hume, the Hume Hotel continues to provide guests with unparalleled service. The hotel also subtly combines modern technology within the heritage ambiance, and was the first hotel in the Kootenays to earn BC Hydro's Green Hotel Plus Award, an award given for outstanding commitment to energy efficient practices.

20km

Distance from the hill:

Rooms:

19 rooms that sleep max two people
21 rooms that sleep max four people
3 rooms that sleep max six people

Each room comes with TV, free wireless high speed internet and don't forget about the full, hot breakfast in the morning!

Extra information:

Offering 43 nostalgic guest rooms, a restaurant, lounge, pub, nightclub, meeting and banquet facilities, and liquor boutique, the Hume Hotel caters to all needs and tastes.

Our Guides Recommend

The Nelson Experience

Nelson is pretty much the hippest (and hippiest ;-) town around. Never mind you get the amazing mountain views and huge dumps of snow at nearby Whitewater and Red Mountain. The community atmosphere is vibrant, funky and fun! Our groups stayed at Best Western Baker street where the staff are absolutely amazing. And from singing and raping my lungs out at Finley's Irish Pub on Karaoke night to getting down to some beats at Spirit Bar, needless to say, I love this place. NEALL A (Backside Guide)

Sinfully Sweet!

Whitewater is a small resort nestled in the Selkirks of British Columbia. Being 10 minutes from Nelson it can be hard to get to, but there are 2 reasons to go: 1) Nelson is an amazing town! and 2) Powder! The terrain is incredible and few resorts get more powder and less traffic than Whitewater. Every time I've been to Whitewater it's been pillowy soft, waist deep, with fresh tracks. Not much more you can ask for... except maybe a pint of Faceplant from Coal Oil Johnny's at the end of the day. Oh, and if you need more convincing, then watch Sinners: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjHUUIGCPw4 - BRODY (Backside Guide)

Just Go!

After enjoying the either of the two amazing out of the way gems of Whitewater or Red Mountain, I always enjoy heading to Ainsworth hot springs, which is far better then your hotel hot tub and just a short way out of town. Ease your sore body deep into the caves to the source of hot water, and when you cant take the heat anymore head to one of my favorite pools; the cold pool and see how long you can take teh freeze. Then when your done relaxing head back into town where you can grab some pints at Finleys pub and make your plan of attack for the next day. Trevor G (Backside Guide)

Ainsworth Hot Springs

One of the most unique hot springs, Ainsworth sits as my favorite spot to let all the pain from a hard days' ride melt away. The hot caves are by far the best feature, allowing you to stroll through long stretches of a hot, underground pool, deciding how dark you want your relaxation to be. I always feel a little like James Bond or Hef when I am in the grotto. Great place to visit when you are in Nelson country! - CURTIS H (Backside Guide)

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