Why Revelstoke is Highly Rated for Off-Piste

Revelstoke's 2025 bronze award for Best Ski Resorts for Off-Piste in North America is a very impressive feat, scoring an impressive 4.81/5.00 from our community. This category is one of the hottest debates among skiers. The resort boasts remarkable ungroomed terrain that keeps adventurous skiers coming back season after season. Expert skier Kaitlin describes it perfectly: "Revelstoke is my favourite ski resort in the world. Not for the faint of heart, but it will leave you feeling a true sense of outdoors and adventure." The mountain's extensive backcountry access is another major draw, with expert skier Pete sharing that "the inbounds off-piste lines are endless" and highlighting accessible bootpacking and skinning routes that "open up another world of opportunities." Many users rave about the deep, light powder that fills Revelstoke's natural features, with advanced skier Andre mentioning the "powder caches among the many well pruned tree runs."

The adventure skiing options at Revelstoke set it apart from other North American resorts. Expert snowboarder Carson recommends "hiking to the top after taking all the lifts," saying "it was definitely worth it" with "so much to explore on this mountain." One Snomad community member who's an expert skier, Heidi, calls it the "best resort in North America, hands down" due to its "long vertical, great runs top to bottom" and "challenging terrain." The natural features throughout the mountain create unforgettable experiences, as advanced snowboarder Emily notes: "Deep powder runs. No crowds. Perfect place to get away from it all and buried in the trees." Advanced snowboarder Brayden sums it up as "the best resort of all time for long backcountry powder runs. Japan powder but with Canadian mountain terrain."

Want to know if this resort is right for you? Read our full resort guide to see how Revelstoke stacks up across all 20 of our community-rated categories!