Whitewater Ski Resort Reviews & Ratings

Whitewater ski resort is where the Cascade mountain range meets the Rocky mountain in beautiful British Columbia.
When it's snowing here it doesn't stop. Prepare to never want to leave this resort. People are kind and connecting.
Strangers stopping strangers just to greet each other.
It's worth the go!

Whitewater has excellent snow year round and a good variety of runs for all levels. Backcountry and slack country is king. Excellent powerder days and some advanced terrain for people who want the challenge.

Whitewater in Nelson British Columbia is unquestionably worth a visit if youre searching for a good ski resort experience. All skill levels can enjoy a variety of difficult runs and more relaxed options on this excellent snowboarding terrain. Its made even better by the friendly locals and the laid-back atmosphere. To avoid crowds and get the freshest powder its a good idea to get to the slopes early. Positively the snow quality is typically excellent and the scenery is stunning. Though it might not be to everyones taste be ready for a bit of a trek to get there and limited amenities. For those who value a more relaxed genuine mountain experience its a treasure all around.

Super deep powder. Great Canadian hospitality. Lots of terrain available out of bounds. No on resort accommodations for the city of Nelson has lots of good food and places to stay

Incredible ski hill that still has a community feel. Incredible access to back country and even inbound terrain contains amazing glades, big cliffs and everything in between.

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Whitewater ski resort is in Nelson BC's backyard. This resort and community vibe kindly. You will never want to leave. Whitewater is sick when the powder comes and overall there is always a few fresh cms daily between epic dumps. This year's 2024 opening weekend was a dream with deep fresh pow. Whitewater is Worth the trip. Accommodationsin Nelson bc with lots of great food and drink. Absolutely love this place and the West Kootenay Selkirk mountains are of another world.

If you love trees and pow this is the place for you. With an average of 12m of snow, pow days are abundant. While the groomed runs are limited, the trees and back-country like feel of the resort more than make up for it. The restaurant on site is renowned for not only quality of food, but it's reasonable prices as well. Although the resort is a bit odd in its layout, with the base area and main lifts a short drive away from the second resort area, the area around the Glory chair is more than enough to keep you busy for days. As lifts are a bit older and the resort lacks the glam of the big resorts, lifts are more affordable and the pace a bit slower. There is no park riding here unless you like grinding fallen trees. Red Resort is only 1 hour away for days when the snow isn't dumping, although it's not unusual to find powder stashes weeks after a dump. Highly recommend.

Small hill feeling with big hill terrain and atmosphere, will always have powder to ride. Generally the best all around experience

Powder is usually nice at whitewater. I go a few times every season, its not my main hill but I can still really appreciate it. Gets busy occasionally but anythings better than whistler. Very enjoyable hill, solid runs, above average pow

What is not to love about Whitewater... this is my favorite resort to ski in all of BC! First of all, no cell coverage is a major plus. All you do is ski and have fun with your family and friends. The off piste and tree skiing is off the charts. I skied the glades off of the Glory Chair until my legs gave out! And if you want to go for a little ski tour you can strap your skins on and pretty much find unreal terrain in any direction. And the views alone are worth the price of the lift ticket.

Whitewater has no on hill accommodation but that is ok because the city of Nelson is only half an hour away. There are plenty of options in town as well as an eclectic mix of dining options. The apres often moves into town at Mike's Pub or Backroads Brewing (our personal favorite).

Food options at Whitewater are a plenty as well. The main restaurant and cafeteria has the best and most creative ski hill food you will find. Seriously, they have won accolades and even published several cook books. You can also get price friendly food downstairs like pizza and hot dogs but our personal favorite would be the quaint little lodge at the Glory Ridge. It has a silver miners mess hall vibe and amazing hot food.

Oh, and the powder dumps at Whitewater range from good to amazing! Light and dry snow blows over Ymir peak and fills the bowls often. There is a reset every few days or at least weekly.

Put this place on your ski travel list!

Favourite mountain of all time. Have skied mountains I. Western Canada, Western US, Austin and Switzerland.
Best pow, gladed runs and steep fall line skiing. Best food anywhere.

White water is an amazing resort for more advanced riders and people looking to start skiing more off piest.

There is a variety of terrain including glades, moguls and small cliffs to jump off, it is the perfect and there is something for every level of skier/snowboarder. With consistent snow all throughout the season and a sheltered mountain the snow is very good and there is nearly always fresh lines to be found, the chairlifts are a little slow however it is always worth the ride up, the whole resort is fun and rewarding.

It is always a very safe resort with lots of different routes down meaning it is difficult to get stuck somewhere you shouldnt be.

The staff are very kind and knowledgeable and I always had positive interactions with them, the lodge and base area is well planned out and easy to navigate. The food in the lodge is good quality and not too expensive for resort food. Nelson is also a fun and nice city with lots to do and see, there is a variety of restaurants and bars for after you have finished at the mountain, there are also lots of cheap options for accommodation in Nelson.

Overall white water is an awesome resort for people looking to start there free ride journey and for people looking to challenge themselves on some more difficult terrain.

Lineups. Old lifts. Lots of terrain. Absolutely the best ever lunch options. Fresh Tracks cafe makes the crappy broken lifts worth it.

great skiing, challenging runs, lots of terrain, great views, and really laid back skiing vibes. you need a car to get from town (Nelson) to the resort, but there are great food and accommodation options in town

Beautiful mountains wit a lot of groomers and three lines always great snow and lots of outbound skiing you won't get disappointed wit resort food and the welcoming atmosphere.

Whitewater is a charming local's resort with buckets of character, no lift lines and endless powder stashes - think cold, light, fluffy snow. There is no mobile/cell phone signal once you reach Whitewater Resort, so you want to have a back-up meeting point (most runs lead to the main base), but that is all part of Whitewater's charm.

There is an abundance of tree skiing, with perfectly spaced trees, and access to huge backcountry terrain. Whilst there are only 4 chairlifts, there is a huge amount of terrain that can be accessed from these lifts - and there are never any lines, even on a powder day! The terrain is best suited to advanced-intermediate to expert skiers, with plent of chutes, glades and bowls in the resort.

I was also blown away by the food scene on the mountain. Being such a small resort, I was expecting a budget canteen. However, it blows bigger resorts such as Whistler out the water. You'll find fresh, wholesome meals from Asian dishes to local delights where the ingredients have been sourced locally. The recipes have been in such high demand over the years that they now sell 'Whitewater Cooks' recipe books!

The resort is located just 20 minutes from the quirky town of Nelson, which deserves its own review, where there are plenty of accommodation options, hip restaurants, cafes and bars - most independently owned. There is also a small lodge nearby (Logden Lodge) which really tops off the full Canadian experience - think rustic log cabin with a crackling fire burning, set in the nearby forest.

Overall, Whitewater has become one of my all-time favourite resorts, and I have been lucky enough to ski 50+ resorts worldwide.

Whitewater is a gem. Great terrain for skiers and snowboarders alike. Many freebie features among great side hits too. There's no service up there so it's a great space to fully disconnect from the real world and get in tune with yourself, your friends and the snow. It is a bit more advanced, so if you're a beginner you learn quickly . The food up there is also awesome, not your typical ski resort meals, and worth every penny.

This resort features high level of advanced skier terrain but is lacking with lower than average novice and intermediate runs and is therefore not family friendly

Whitewater is great! I lived in Nelson for a season and got about 30 days of skiing in. The hill is amazing its has powder for days. Im not going to lie some times the snow is heavy but no matter the day you can find pillow lines and powder pockets in the trees. Its a place for adventurers that slack country tours who will apré with an ipa and a giant chilly cheese fries.

Whitewater is a great little resort, with incredible backcountry options and fantastic snow. Nestled in the interior of British Columbia, the city of Nelson is eccentric and fun, and adds to the overall quality of the ski experience!