The Best Ski Resorts for Advanced Skiers in Canada - 2025 Rankings
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The Best Ski Resorts for Advanced Skiers in Canada

Looking to test your skills on challenging terrain? Our advanced ski resort rankings showcase the destinations where experienced skiers can truly push their limits. These rankings come directly from the Snomad community - passionate skiers and snowboarders who've tackled these slopes firsthand. We only include resorts with sufficient feedback to ensure you're getting reliable insights from people who've actually carved those runs.

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Best Ski Resort for Advanced Skiers in Canada: Revelstoke - Advanced Rating

Revelstoke shines for advanced riders, with terrain that'll make your heart race. One Snomad community member called it "the resort to go to when Powder falls" with "the best off-piece terrain in Canada." The mountain delivers incredible tree skiing that advanced riders rave about - as Abrahm notes, you can find amazing powder stashes even days after a snowfall. From steep chutes to epic bowls, Revy rewards those willing to explore. As Anna, an advanced skier, puts it: "Even a bad day at Revy is a PHENOMENAL day." It's no wonder so many users consider it their absolute favourite mountain.

#2 Red Mountain - Advanced Rating

For advanced skiers and snowboarders, Red Mountain is an off-piste paradise. One Snomad community member liked that "you can ski off the top in any direction" while another mentioned it's "ranked 4 in North America by powder magazine for some of the best tree skiing." The terrain offers incredible variety with multiple mountains to explore. A user who is an advanced snowboarder said, "So many areas to get into the trees and rarely do you get stranded as most tree areas funnel back to groomed runs." The mountain's cat skiing option for just $20 provides access to exceptional powder without the crowds, making it a dream for powder hunters.

#3 SilverStar - Advanced Rating

For advanced skiers and snowboarders, SilverStar delivers serious thrills without the crowds. Our users particularly rave about the legendary tree runs, with one advanced skier saying they've "skied SilverStar for many years and it's never boring." The back side offers challenging double blacks that advanced riders can progress to, while the terrain park gets consistently high praise. A Snomad community member who's an advanced snowboarder called it "a BC secret with every level terrain and great snow." Even on busier days, the mountain's layout spreads skiers out nicely, meaning you can often find yourself alone on a run.

League Table
Region
Location
1st
British Columbia

Revelstoke

4.66 advanced rating (56 ratings)
2nd
British Columbia

Red Mountain

4.60 advanced rating (30 ratings)
3rd
British Columbia

SilverStar

4.51 advanced rating (35 ratings)
4th
British Columbia

Kicking Horse

4.48 advanced rating (42 ratings)
5th
British Columbia

Big White

4.46 advanced rating (107 ratings)
6th
British Columbia

Sun Peaks

4.45 advanced rating (55 ratings)
7th
British Columbia

Fernie Alpine

4.44 advanced rating (55 ratings)
8th
Alberta

Castle Mountain

4.44 advanced rating (27 ratings)
9th
British Columbia

Kimberley

4.44 advanced rating (9 ratings)
10th
Quebec

Le Massif

4.43 advanced rating (21 ratings)
11th
Alberta

Lake Louise

4.40 advanced rating (132 ratings)
12th
British Columbia

Panorama Mountain

4.40 advanced rating (40 ratings)

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Switzerland

Verbier

4.45 (88 ratings)
Austria

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4.60 (149 ratings)
France

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4.75 (8 ratings)
France

Morzine

4.27 (186 ratings)
13th
Alberta

Marmot Basin

4.37 advanced rating (54 ratings)
14th
Quebec

Mont Orford

4.33 advanced rating (12 ratings)
15th
British Columbia

Whistler Blackcomb

4.33 advanced rating (179 ratings)
16th
Quebec

Tremblant

4.31 advanced rating (75 ratings)
17th
Alberta

Sunshine Village

4.31 advanced rating (115 ratings)
18th
British Columbia

Hudson Bay Mountain

4.30 advanced rating (10 ratings)
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