WHITEWATER

📍Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

❄️ Powder Haven ⬛ Steep & Deep 💎 Hidden Gem 🌲 Tree Skiing 🤙 Local's Favorite Independent ☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: Paul Morgan (Baoluo) · Public domain · Photo details

Vertical drop: 2,014 ft
Skiable terrain: 1,442 acres
Avg snowfall: About 480 in
Lifts: 5

THE VIBE

Whitewater is a pilgrimage site for powder hunters. With over 40 feet of annual snowfall and terrain that's 62% advanced or expert, this is a mountain built for skiers who chase storms. The funky town of Nelson adds counterculture charm, and the Glory Ridge expansion opened 750 new acres of terrain.

Best For

✓Powder hounds
✓Advanced skiers
✓Tree skiing fanatics
✓Counterculture seekers

Skip If

✗You're a beginner
✗You need lots of groomed runs
✗You want a fancy resort village

📸Follow Whitewater on Instagram

TERRAIN INTELLIGENCE

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Daily hours & conditions ↗

Live Weather & Snow

🗺️

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Regional snowpack via Ventusky

Approximate trail mix.

Difficulty Split

Beginner

Intermediate

29%

Advanced

53%

Expert

🎿Great for thrill-seekers

Mountain specs

Summit elevation

6,568 ft

Base elevation

5,348 ft

Trail map · official source

Find the latest map on the official resort site ↗Whitewater official website

Terrain DNA · editorial

Groomers40 / 100

Prepared runs and carving terrain. A higher score means groomed cruising is a more defining part of the mountain.

❄️Powder Playbook ⚖️Compare Resorts 🚗Day Trip Finder

Resort-reported snow

BASE TRACKER

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Official snow report ↗

SEASON PLANNING

Typically mid December to early April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗

💌

INVITE FRIENDS

Rally your crew for a trip

MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT

A few more reasons to be here.

Kootenay Coldsmoke Powderfest

Feb 5, 2027 – Feb 7, 2027

Explore local events →

MUST-SKI RUNS

◆◆

Silver King Basin

The legendary backcountry-style bowl that defines Whitewater

◆

Glory Ridge

750 acres of newer terrain with excellent tree skiing

◆

Catch Basin

Classic steep bowl with consistent pitch

Another season up here

BEYOND WINTER

Summer alpine hiking and biking from Whitewater's Hummingbird Lodge and campground.

Explore summer activities ↗Make a mountain escape →

Sources & planning context

Other names · Whitewater Ski Resort, Ski Whitewater

Our guide helps you choose a mountain and plan the kind of trip you want. Recommendations reflect our editorial judgment; source checks cover the specific details listed below.

Typically mid December to early April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗

Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗

Official website: https://whitewatermountainresort.com/; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts: 5; Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Base elevation (ft): 5348; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summer and winter destination: Yes; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter: Summer alpine hiking and biking from Whitewater's Hummingbird Lodge and campground.; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Vertical drop (ft): 2014; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs: 119; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Reported average snowfall (in): About 480; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres): 1442; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft): 6568; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Official FAQ lists 1,367 in-bounds acres, 3,247 total skiable acres and 113 runs, while the homepage announces 190 acres and six runs in the 2026–27 Short Side addition. It is unclear whether the FAQ includes that addition, so acreage, runs and terrain percentages are not verified. Lift count includes the handle tow.

Whitewater — official hours information ↗
See the verified facts and dates listed above.
Whitewater — Frequently Asked Questions ↗
Whitewater publishes 1,442 in-bounds acres and a 6,568-foot summit elevation.
Whitewater — official homepage ↗
See the verified facts and dates listed above.
Summer Exploration | Hummingbird Lodge ↗
Summer alpine hiking and biking from Whitewater's Hummingbird Lodge and campground.
Whitewater Ski Resort — Facts & Stats ↗
The operator publishes current imperial vertical and run figures plus an approximate 40-foot snowfall figure; its acreage conversion and summit definition remain open.

WHITEWATER

📍Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

❄️ Powder Haven ⬛ Steep & Deep 💎 Hidden Gem 🌲 Tree Skiing 🤙 Local's Favorite Independent ☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: Paul Morgan (Baoluo) · Public domain · Photo details

Vertical drop: 2,014 ft
Skiable terrain: 1,442 acres
Avg snowfall: About 480 in
Lifts: 5

THE VIBE

Best For

✓Powder hounds
✓Advanced skiers
✓Tree skiing fanatics
✓Counterculture seekers

Skip If

✗You're a beginner
✗You need lots of groomed runs
✗You want a fancy resort village

📸Follow Whitewater on Instagram

TERRAIN INTELLIGENCE

Loading times...

Daily hours & conditions ↗

Live Weather & Snow

🗺️

Loading snow map...

Regional snowpack via Ventusky

Approximate trail mix.

Difficulty Split

Beginner

Intermediate

29%

Advanced

53%

Expert

🎿Great for thrill-seekers

Mountain specs

Summit elevation

6,568 ft

Base elevation

5,348 ft

Trail map · official source

Find the latest map on the official resort site ↗Whitewater official website

Terrain DNA · editorial

Groomers40 / 100

Prepared runs and carving terrain. A higher score means groomed cruising is a more defining part of the mountain.

❄️Powder Playbook ⚖️Compare Resorts 🚗Day Trip Finder

Resort-reported snow

BASE TRACKER

Loading base report…

Official snow report ↗

SEASON PLANNING

Typically mid December to early April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗

💌

INVITE FRIENDS

Rally your crew for a trip

MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT

A few more reasons to be here.

Kootenay Coldsmoke Powderfest

Feb 5, 2027 – Feb 7, 2027

Explore local events →

MUST-SKI RUNS

◆◆

Silver King Basin

The legendary backcountry-style bowl that defines Whitewater

◆

Glory Ridge

750 acres of newer terrain with excellent tree skiing

◆

Catch Basin

Classic steep bowl with consistent pitch

Another season up here

BEYOND WINTER

Summer alpine hiking and biking from Whitewater's Hummingbird Lodge and campground.

Explore summer activities ↗Make a mountain escape →

Sources & planning context

Other names · Whitewater Ski Resort, Ski Whitewater

Our guide helps you choose a mountain and plan the kind of trip you want. Recommendations reflect our editorial judgment; source checks cover the specific details listed below.

Typically mid December to early April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗

Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗

Official website: https://whitewatermountainresort.com/; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts: 5; Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Base elevation (ft): 5348; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summer and winter destination: Yes; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter: Summer alpine hiking and biking from Whitewater's Hummingbird Lodge and campground.; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Vertical drop (ft): 2014; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs: 119; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Reported average snowfall (in): About 480; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres): 1442; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft): 6568; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Whitewater — official hours information ↗
See the verified facts and dates listed above.
Whitewater — Frequently Asked Questions ↗
Whitewater publishes 1,442 in-bounds acres and a 6,568-foot summit elevation.
Whitewater — official homepage ↗
See the verified facts and dates listed above.
Summer Exploration | Hummingbird Lodge ↗
Summer alpine hiking and biking from Whitewater's Hummingbird Lodge and campground.
Whitewater Ski Resort — Facts & Stats ↗
The operator publishes current imperial vertical and run figures plus an approximate 40-foot snowfall figure; its acreage conversion and summit definition remain open.