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2019-01-17
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admin
Our newly released Whitewater Ski Area Ski Touring Map is the second map we've produced in conjunction with Mighty Bighorn Maps and our...
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2019-01-17
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2017-12-07
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Tim N
It looks like I am going to be in Nelson this weekend. My plans have changed and I will have a lot of free time. I am wondering if I can tag along...
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Tim N
2017-12-07
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2017-11-20
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ymir
With the great ski touring conditions this winter we have opened up two new weeks at the Ymir Backcountry ski lodge for this December....
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ymir
2017-11-20
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2016-10-19
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admin
When you see snow blanketing the top of Elephant Mountain (which lies across the lake from Nelson BC) like sprinkles on a double scoop DQ, you...
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2016-10-19
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2016-09-28
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admin
Looking for the best deals on a new pair of skis and boots for the coming season? Or other backcountry gear such as packs, goggles, jackets,...
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2016-09-28
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2016-06-21
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admin02
You never know 'til you go, eh? I was keen to get one more little tour in before hanging up my skis and found a bud who was up for it–it...
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2016-06-21
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2016-04-23
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skifreak
Typical April weather here in the interior of BC dictates at minimum, a handful of powder days. So far this year however spring feels more like...
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skifreak
2016-04-23
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2016-02-05
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admin
Another weather cycle with moderate south westerly winds has created a new storm slab in our avalanche terrain. Check out this weeks Avalanche...
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admin
2016-02-05
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2015-11-05
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Scott
Here we go!
Had an excellent day at Whitewater today with Martin Ouellette. With a report of 60cm in the past week we were determined to get up...
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skifreak
2015-11-05
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2015-10-16
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admin
White Queen is a go to backcountry ski route just outside the boundary of Whitewater Ski Resort here in Nelson. For the last half decade or more...
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2015-06-01
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shredr
Mary Woodward was the first person I met hiking with the Kootenay Mountaineering Club (KMC) when I moved to the kootenays 14 years ago. She was...
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shredr
2015-06-01
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2015-04-16
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admin
One day after winter returned to BC end everyone got out for some much needed powder turns things actually improved huge. The snow stayed...
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admin
2015-04-16
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2015-04-15
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admin
When the snow line shows up on Elephant Mountain which lies in plain view, and directly north of the city of Nelson you know its time to get your...
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2015-01-27
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brimsey
Hey everyone,
I'm heading to Whitewater ski resort this Friday to do some sidecountry skiing with some friends and I wanted to know what the...
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shredr
2015-01-27
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2015-01-02
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admin
In this weeks video Whitewater Ski Resort's Snow Safety Supervisor Wren McElroy performs an extended column test and a compression test to...
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2015-01-02
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2015-01-01
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shredr
Skiing in 5 Mile basin just outside the boundary of Whitewater Ski Resort over the past few days we witnessed a size 1 pull out on a convex...
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shredr
2015-01-01
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2014-12-27
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admin
What’s going on in the snow pack? How safe are things out there? What’s the impact of the coming weather?
Whitewater Ski Resort's...
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Jake
2014-12-28
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The Avalanche Canada bulletin for Kootenay Boundary today was rated as "High" for the alpine, "Moderate" at tree line and "Low" for below...
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2014-12-04
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admin
Perched up high on peak called White Queen the backcountry surrounding Whitewater Ski Resort looks pretty spectacular and the snow pack like that...
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2014-12-04
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2014-09-22
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admin
Looking for great deals on new and used backcountry ski gear & more?
Whitewater is hosting their annual sidewalk sale this Friday September...
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admin
2014-09-22
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2014-04-08
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admin
We can blame it on the late arrival of the Easter holidays this year but we can't blame it on the lack of snow,… the closing day of...
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admin
2014-04-08
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2014-04-04
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admin
You would think with these spring-like temps down here in Nelson and plenty-o-sunshine that things up in the Whitewater backcountry would have...
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2014-04-04
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2014-04-02
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bootroom
Hi all
Just a quick update on the peak for anyone keen to giv'er a shot. As of April 2 the drop in is in fine shape. The top 10cm...
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bootroom
2014-04-02
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2014-03-31
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Dan Sherwood
As skiers we seek out premium snow conditions and as a photographer I am drawn to the best lighting conditions. Late in the afternoon during...
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Dan Sherwood
2014-03-31
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2014-03-31
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Dan Sherwood
One of the highlights from this ski season was attending the Cold Smoke Powder Fest. Had a great day at Whitewater skiing Glory...
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Dan Sherwood
2014-03-31
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