2024 Kootenay Coldsmoke Powderfest

The Kootenay Coldsmoke Powderfest is taking place February 23-25 at Whitewater Ski Resort and Backcountry Skiing Canada is proud to once again be a sponsor. We will be there in the Tent Village with some great items to bid on in our silent auction to support Avalanche Awareness Beyond The Boundaries. Prizes include:

Helly HansenMen's ODIN 9 WORLDS 3.0 JACKET
Helly HansenMen's VERGLAS BC JACKET
Helly HansenWomen's ODIN 9 WORLDS 3.0 JACKET
Helly HansenWomen's ODIN 9 WORLDS 3.0 JACKET
Gregory Targhee 26 Ski Touring Pack
Gregory Targhee 26 Ski Touring Pack
Arc’teryx Fission SV Mittens
Arc’teryx Micon 16 Backpack
Arc’teryx Micon 32 Backpack
Arc’teryx  Bird Toque
YETI Roadie 24 Cooler
Black Diamond Helio Gloves
RedBull Flow Glasses
G3 FINDr 102 Skis
Kodiak Bonshaw Womens Boots
Rossi Resort LT Mens Boots
Mammut Barryvox Transceiver
Mammut Carbon Probe 280

$5 donations (minimum)
20 Rab Toques
20 Buffs and Buff Toques
G3  ski straps, neck gaiters and skin wax
Ortovox  Stuff Sacks filled with -25% Voucher Code, Socks, Ski Strap, Hat or Tee & Snow Safety Booklet

Come by our tent and get a great deal on some amazing gear and help support a worthy cause at the same time!

The festival is an annual 3-day celebration of ski and snowboard culture. This grassroots flagship festival features freeride and backcountry clinics, competitions, and ski-themed arts and culture programming both in Nelson and at Whitewater.



Nestled amidst the majestic Selkirk Mountains, beneath the gaze of Ymir Peak, Whitewater Ski Resort emerges as the very essence of skiing and snowboarding. Here, our unwavering devotion to these exhilarating sports is at the heart of Coldsmoke.

Whitewater Ski Resort beckons enthusiasts to a haven that is truly unparalleled. We have cultivated a retreat in the mountains where our passion for snowsports thrives, offering an intimate setting with a diverse range of world-class terrain. Coldsmoke is the perfect opportunity for mountain enthusiasts to connect and share their passion for all that is ski and snowboard culture.

The Schedule
Friday, February 23
8:30am | Managing Avalanche Terrain w/ Kootenay Backcountry Guides
10:00am | ILSA Park Clinic
10:00am | Telemark Ski Meet-up
12:00pm | Tribute Throwdown
12:30pm | NBC Beer Tasting
1:00pm | Telemark Ski Meet-up
2:30pm | Reconciliation Education Session
8:00pm | Ranger Night

Saturday, February 24
8:30am | ROAM Arc'teryx Backcountry Relay Check-in
8:30am | B4BC Womxn's Freeride Snowboard Clinic
8:30am | Freeride Ski Jumps & Tricks Clinic
9:00am | Demo Village opens
9:00am | Live Painting w/ Kelsey van Raay
9:00am | Steeps & Deeps Ski Clinic
9:30am | ROAM Arc'teryx Backcountry Relay Athlete Meeting
10:00am | ROAM Arc'teryx Backcountry Relay start
12:00pm | Live Music w/ Bella Cat
12:00pm | ROAM Arc'teryx Backcountry Relay Results & Podium
12:30pm | Artist in Residence Screen Printing Session
3:00pm | Demo Village closes
3:00pm - 5:00pm | Organic Slopestyle Athlete Registration (Mandatory) - Whitewater Downtown Office
6:00pm | Stories to Tell

Sunday, February 25
8:15am | Organic Slopestyle Athlete Registration (only for those who can't make it on Saturday)
8:30am | Finding your Style: Freeride Snowboard Clinic
9:00am | Demo Village opens
9:15am | Organic Slopestyle Athlete Meeting
9:30am | Action Photography Clinic
10:00am | Organic Slopestyle starts
12:30pm | Beyond the Piste Ski Clinic
2:30pm | The Future of Whitewater Session
3:00pm | Organic Slopestyle Results & Podium
3:00pm | Demo Village closes
6:00pm | Doug Le Page Exhibit

Events
Ranger Night
Date: February 23, 2024: 8:00pm
Location: Backroads Brewing Company


Stories To Tell
Cost: $20
Date: February 24, 2024: 6:00pm
Location: The Royal


Doug Lepage Exhibit
Cost: $10 donation
Date: Sunday, February 25, 2024: 6:00pm
Location: Nelson Museum Archives & Gallery


All the details can be found here on Whitewater's website.