Boasting the most vertical in North America, Revelstoke lures skiers and boarders in from all over the globe with its promise of pristine powder conditions, and gnarly steep and deep terrain.
Revelstoke is beyond epic with its 3,121 acres of fall line skiing, 4 alpine bowls, 15 acres of gladded and groomed terrain, 6 lifts, a longest run length of 15.2 kms, and a whopping 9-14 metres of powder every season.
• Skiable Terrain: 3,121 acres
• Number Of Runs: 75
• Summit: 2,466m
• Vertical: 1,713m
• Ski Season: Early December to Mid-April
• Annual Snowfall: 10.5 metres
• Longest Run: 15.2km
• Average Temp: -3C
• Trail Difficulty: 7% Beginner, 45.5% Intermediate, 47.5% Advanced
• Lift System: 6 Total Including 1 Gondola, 2 High-Speed Quads, 1 Quad Chair and 2 Magic Carpets
• Cross Country Skiing
• Turtle Creek Tube Park
• Snowshoeing
• Paragliding
• Dog Sledding
• Cat Skiing
• Heli Skiing
Ski North America's biggest vertical mountain
With 9-14 metres of dry powder each season, you will be in over your head
Selkirk Tangiers are a world-renowned operation and a must do at Revelstoke
Enjoy amazing glade skiing here at Revelstoke
A: The easiest way to get to Revelstoke is with a transfer from Kelowna Airport into resort. AMPED can organise your full journey for you, whether that is by shared shuttle, private transfer, or rental car, making travel from arrival through to check-in as smooth and stress-free as possible.
A: Revelstoke is especially well suited to powder-hungry skiers and snowboarders, strong skiers, and travellers who want a more serious mountain experience. It also appeals to mixed groups who like the idea of combining a real resort mountain with the atmosphere of a genuine BC mountain town.
A: AMPED generally recommends staying either at the resort base if ski-in ski-out convenience is your priority, or in downtown Revelstoke if you want more restaurants, bars, and local town atmosphere. The best base depends on whether you value maximum lift access or a broader off-mountain experience.
A: AMPED recommends booking your Revelstoke snow holiday as early as possible once your dates are set. Slopeside accommodation is limited compared with some larger resorts, so booking early gives you a stronger choice of accommodation, travel dates, transfers, lessons, lift passes, and rentals.
A: Yes, Revelstoke can work for beginners, but it is not usually the first mountain we would lead with for a first-ever ski trip unless the holiday is planned carefully. AMPED can help make it work by matching you with the right accommodation, lessons, rentals, and beginner-friendly setup so the experience feels manageable and enjoyable.
A: Yes, Revelstoke can be a very good family snow holiday destination, especially for families who want a more mountain-focused trip with a strong sense of place. Staying in the right area and having lessons, rentals, lift access, and transfers arranged in advance makes a big difference, and that is exactly where AMPED can help.
A: Revelstoke does offer ski-in ski-out accommodation, but it is more limited than at some purpose-built ski villages. AMPED can help match your style of stay to what best suits your needs, whether that is maximum convenience at the resort base or a broader town-and-mountain experience.
A: Yes, especially for children, beginners, and peak-season travel. AMPED can organise your lessons before you travel so you have the best chance of securing lesson times and instructors that suit you, while also keeping the rest of your holiday plans aligned around them.
A: Yes. AMPED can organise and pre-book your Revelstoke ski or snowboard rentals before you arrive, which is especially worthwhile for families, peak winter dates, or anyone wanting a smoother first day in resort. Having this sorted in advance helps save time and gets your trip off to an easier start.
A: Yes. AMPED can organise your Revelstoke lift passes before you travel so everything is sorted ahead of arrival. Booking early is worthwhile, as it can help secure better value and means a key part of your ski holiday is already taken care of before you get there.
A: That depends on where you stay and how you want to spend your time. If you are staying at the resort and keeping the holiday focused on skiing, you may not need a car, but if you are staying in town or want extra flexibility, a rental car can be useful. AMPED can help organise whichever option best suits your trip.
A: We usually recommend staying in Revelstoke for 7 to 10 nights. This gives you enough time to enjoy the mountain properly, settle into the destination, and make the most of both the skiing and the town without trying to rush through such a significant mountain experience.
A: Yes, Revelstoke has a good dining and après scene, especially in town. It is not about polished nightlife or a huge resort-village atmosphere, but it does offer a strong mix of restaurants, bars, and a relaxed mountain-town feel that gives the destination plenty of character after skiing.
A: What makes Revelstoke unique is the combination of big mountain skiing and small-town charm. It has a stronger sense of adventure than many destination resorts, which is exactly why it appeals so strongly to experienced skiers and snowboarders looking for a serious mountain holiday.
