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NEW Whitewater Ski Area Ski Touring Map - Get it! 2019-01-17 By 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...	replies 0 views 4513	By admin 2019-01-17
Last minute trip to Nelson 2017-12-07 By 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...	replies 0 views 2009	By Tim N 2017-12-07
December at the Ymir Lodge 2017-11-20 By 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....	replies 0 views 2400	By ymir 2017-11-20
Is winter here to stay? 2016-10-19 By 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...	replies 0 views 3311	By admin 2016-10-19
Ski Sale!! 2016-09-28 By 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,...	replies 0 views 3029	By admin 2016-09-28
June 20 ski tour -- Whitewater Ski Resort 2016-06-21 By 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...	replies 0 views 3429	By admin02 2016-06-21
Wheres all that spring time pow? Ski touring in the rain. 2016-04-23 By 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...	replies 0 views 4005	By skifreak 2016-04-23
Avalanche Conditions Report Feb 4th VIDEO 2016-02-05 By admin Another weather cycle with moderate south westerly winds has created a new storm slab in our avalanche terrain. Check out this weeks Avalanche...	replies 0 views 2526	By admin 2016-02-05
Whitewater 2015/2016 2015-11-05 By 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...	replies 1 views 3138	By skifreak 2015-11-05
White Queen alder tamed 2015-10-16 By 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...	replies 3 views 4303	By Chasing snowflakes 2015-10-16
TOP 5 THINGS I LEARNED FROM MARY WOODWARD - A TRIBUTE 2015-06-01 By 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...	replies 0 views 4073	By shredr 2015-06-01
Winter continues, but caution is key 2015-04-16 By 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...	replies 0 views 3673	By admin 2015-04-16
Winter is back in the Kootenays, where is everyone? 2015-04-15 By 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...	replies 3 views 2953	By Chasing snowflakes 2015-04-16
Backcountry Conditions 2015-01-27 By 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...	replies 1 views 2830	By shredr 2015-01-27
Avalanche Conditions Report - VIDEO 2015-01-02 By admin In this weeks video Whitewater Ski Resort's Snow Safety Supervisor Wren McElroy performs an extended column test and a compression test to...	replies 0 views 3089	By admin 2015-01-02
Backcountry observations + avalanche report 2015-01-01 By 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...	replies 0 views 3155	By shredr 2015-01-01
Whitewater Avalanche Conditions Report 2014-12-27 By 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...	replies 3 views 3167	By Jake 2014-12-28
State of the Backcountry - Trickier than you think! 2014-12-21 By The Avalanche Canada bulletin for Kootenay Boundary today was rated as "High" for the alpine, "Moderate" at tree line and "Low" for below...	replies 0 views 2844	By 2014-12-21
State of the Backcountry - What's going on? 2014-12-04 By admin Perched up high on peak called White Queen the backcountry surrounding Whitewater Ski Resort looks pretty spectacular and the snow pack like that...	replies 0 views 3107	By admin 2014-12-04
Whitewater sidewalk sale + Backcountry Skiing Canada = Great Deals on Gear 2014-09-22 By admin Looking for great deals on new and used backcountry ski gear & more? Whitewater is hosting their annual sidewalk sale this Friday September...	replies 0 views 2650	By admin 2014-09-22
Whitewater ends with a splash 2014-04-08 By 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...	replies 0 views 3288	By admin 2014-04-08
Whitewater Backcountry TR - winter ain't over yet 2014-04-04 By 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...	replies 0 views 4530	By admin 2014-04-04
Yimer peak 2014-04-02 By 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...	replies 0 views 3002	By bootroom 2014-04-02
Soap Box Comp_Whitewater Sidecountry 2014-03-31 By 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...	replies 0 views 3113	By Dan Sherwood 2014-03-31
Soap Box Comp_Glory Ridge 2014-03-31 By 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...	replies 0 views 3065	By Dan Sherwood 2014-03-31

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