Whitewater Ski Resort Review & Guide

[@adambarnes5915]

Couldn't agree more! It's a tree-skier's paradise. I spent 2 days there last season and wish I could have spent more. I just spun continuous laps through the trees off glory ridge lift, all day, and never took an identical run. The vertical is perfect too! It alternates between gnarly steep that gets the blood pumping, then leading to a mild rise to bleed off crazy speed, then off you go again. It's the most perfect, epic tree-skiing destination I have ever been to. I will definitely return!

[@riseandalpine]

Adam! It sounds like we had an identical experience LOL. You are so right, it's the perfect amount of vertical. Keeps you at the ideal pace all day long.

[@Cream123wu]

Think ya nailed it bud! It's pretty sick here, Raven chair has also opened some equally sick terrain, and the touring access to white/black queen, 5 mile, and scobs is just ridiculously easy now with the new lift

[@FindaWay7]

I sent in an application to this resort praying to get a gig there so I can board there all season 🙏

[@riseandalpine]

That would be amazing. Im rooting for ya 🤟

[@FindaWay7]

@@riseandalpine thanks brother 🫡

[@matthewwood933]

Love that place. Had a season pass for my first winter in BC (snowboarding) 20+ yrs ago. Miss that snow❄

[@riseandalpine]

What a wicked place to have a season pass at. I love WW

[@DanboShaw]

After watching that I'm intrigued. My intermediate brother and I (more advanced) usually do an annual ski trip to Revelstoke, me skiing Greely Bowl or the Ripper chair trees while he skis the groomers, but these trees at Whitewater look awesome... Revy looks way bigger but with only a few lifts so you're doing long traverses all the time, while it looks like Whitewater may be smaller but you get access to tons of tree skiing from just a pair of lifts.

[@riseandalpine]

It would totally be worth trying this season, especially if you enjoy the ripper/greely trees. The only big difference is that the chairs at Whitewater are not high-speed, they are all fixed chairs. You'll get less laps in especially if you love bombing groomers. But, if you're skiing off-piste and trees hard, the extra time to catch your breath is a blessing. I was exhausted after a day lapping Whitewater.

[@madcow5833]

Revy is much bigger and great if you are into cat tracks. If you prefer trees go to whitewater :)

[@davebergmuller6271]

I was there a few years ago during a pow day. Holy crap. 5ft high moguls disappeared. Green runs were empty because the pitch of the slope wasn't enough to get any speed lol. Glory ridge was amazing. I did get a little motion sickness from the old chair lol. Looking forward to another trip there.

[@riseandalpine]

So Jealous!!! Pow on glory ridge would be incredibly fun.

[@jarvsky1]

good vibes at Whitewater Resort. We got lucky last season with a snow dump that we had to extend our stay. Totally agree that the trees are spaced out far enough to get amazing lines in the deep. I like these resort reviews as the snow is just starting to trickle down in the mountains.

[@riseandalpine]

Nothing beats 'getting snowed in' and having to tell work that you won't be able to make it back from your ski vacation because of weather hahaha

[@user-tj8kn9mk5l]

Glad you got to experience our little piece of paradise here in the West Kootenays. Living in Castlegar half way between Whitewater and Red Mountain means I can't wait for winter. Hopefully the next time you come will be during a 20 plus cm dump. Odds are pretty good.

[@riseandalpine]

What a sick spot to call home-base. Do you get passes for both hills are just buy day tickets when the snow is good?

[@user-tj8kn9mk5l]

Yeah, both hills sell a local's only pass so I get the best of both. I usually get the larger pass at Red but a 5 day pass for WW@@riseandalpine

[@chrisnelson2770]

Hey man, I just moved to the area and was curious on what mountain you'd buy a season pass for? Or do you just buy single day tickets to whatever mountain is best that day? I'm currently in Nelson, but considering Rossland for the winter

[@Johnmisonl]

I’m a skier and my family is moving to Nelson so you betcha we’re going a shit ton!

[@riseandalpine]

Such an awesome spot to move!!!

[@mainsailing]

Nailed the vibe. Well done!

[@riseandalpine]

Glad you felt like it matched up to your experience. Such a wonderful ski area!

[@rundlet1658]

You gotta get us a big powder day video at Whitewater this season!

[@riseandalpine]

YES PLEASE!

[@suckleseed]

whitewater does open up a small terrain park with a few rails and jumps on upper concentrator or lower sluice box once they get like a 220 base

[@thorpat69]

I live in Nelson and they normally put a terrain park later today I was up there and they had a park

[@riseandalpine]

Right on!

[@sycpup]

Our ski trips out West usually consist of 2 days at Fernie, 2 days at Whitewater and 3 days at Red. Or some variation of these. It all depends where the snow fell last. Best ski trips ever. I'm surprised you don't have a review of Fernie. It's another powder heaven with amazing trees. That is if you like skiing trees!! lol

[@riseandalpine]

Sounds like you've got the ski trip flow dialed. I'd love to try Fernie this year!

[@shawnfloyd6542]

Glory Ridge chairlift was chair 5 at Vail Colorado in the back bowls.

[@riseandalpine]

No way! Whitewater just loves stealing chairs!

[@jonrosenthal6556]

Could you do Red mountain next?

[@riseandalpine]

Next Monday!

[@jakeradi3634]

There isn’t a better mountain for side country/back country in North America. There are endless lines from the top of the chair lifts within a 1 hour skin. Can’t wait to go back this year and ski Ymir again! Let me know when you are back up there and I would love to tag along!

[@riseandalpine]

Would love for a partner to join me up Ymir!

[@jakeradi3634]

⁠@@riseandalpineJust let me know when you plan on heading up again! I will be up in Nelson quite a bit late Feb and March

[@curtislambert1993]

Lol you’re a beauty thanks for the vids. Checked out your red mountain and whitewater reviews as I’m headed out to those resorts in Feb!

[@riseandalpine]

Yooo! So stoked for you, Sounds like an epic trip!

[@alwoodski]

Cold smoke skiing! Skied a 35cm day with 35cm ski penetration. If you know, you know! Look back at your track, hard to tell where you just skied! Cold smoke! As dry as it gets!

[@riseandalpine]

That sounds like the dream day. You're making me jealous...

[@anonymous134y]

Unreal vid keep em coming

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks!

[@jasoncapecod]

Shames Mt..would be great

[@riseandalpine]

I'd love to do a rip out to Terrace and try Shames! How is it?

[@renuvatos1325]

Love your review. You didn't ski there on a pow day. Get there early cause every pow hound in Nelson gonna wanna shred those trees

[@riseandalpine]

I imagine almost everyone living in Nelson has mad pow disease

[@dylanwhiting5393]

This guy is my mountain research

[@riseandalpine]

Glad I can help!

[@jean-francoiscloutier7361]

Great review. Keep it up.

[@riseandalpine]

Glad you're liking them! Have you ever been to Whitewater?

[@jean-francoiscloutier7361]

No never been there. I have a wife at home !!!! She does not ski ????@@riseandalpine

[@SubjecttoHoldups]

lets see manning!

[@riseandalpine]

Manning is my home hill. 100% going to film a rip there this season!

[@Cybertruck_69]

Great powder and terrain. Did you try TerraRadda. A run with multiple smaller cliffs after a chute. Beautiful

[@riseandalpine]

I'm not sure if I did. Sounds awesome! Where about's is it on the hill?

[@Cybertruck_69]

@@riseandalpine on the right side of the steep part of the blast.

[@scottdoucet119]

🎉wahoo aviation humour !

[@riseandalpine]

Must have heard that from you or super-Dave?

[@braedenallingham9680]

sick video but like running into random cliffs does happen alot usually its totally fine because u just land in 4 ft of pow but still can surprise u

[@riseandalpine]

4ft of POW of cliffs sounds super fun! I guess I never stumbled upon too many big cliffs.

[@johncarbone2265]

Whitewater and Grand Targhee: Two best mountains in North America

[@riseandalpine]

I have to check out Targhee!

[@trx_haz186]

could you do a review on sun peaks??

[@riseandalpine]

Sun Peaks is a wonderful hill. I'll have to head there with my cameras this winter.

[@Denizz._]

2 MILLION VIEWS Congrats man! + You took the feedback I gave. Shorts are a great way to get more views and subscribers! Espessialy in the ski season! Super excited for the skiing content

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks dude! Growing slow and steady. It will be really interesting to see how many new people I can reach with the shorts. Thanks for the tip :).

[@Denizz._]

@@riseandalpine how come you havent gottewn a membership for your channel

[@tj5514]

Have you been to Lake louis, Sunshine Village or Marmot? Id like to see your adventures there.

[@riseandalpine]

I've never been but they are high on my bucket list. I'll 100% try and get there this winter!

[@Migueiii65]

Big White Review Please

[@riseandalpine]

I'll have to ski there with my cameras this year. Last time I visited was 4 years ago and I remember having an insane Pow day and ripping Gem Lake trees all day.

[@Migueiii65]

@@riseandalpine Thank You For The Response . Please let me know if April is a Good Snow Month for Big White Resort ? Or Better in March ? Thanks

[@src248]

So, would you recommend Whitewater to someone who enjoys tree skiing?

[@chrismcaulay9658]

I agree, Red Mountain or Revelstoke would be better

[@riseandalpine]

Honestly, I don't really recall many trees at all. Probably best to look elsewhere.

[@Kthomasritchie]

Better off going to whistler. There's no stoke at Whitewater.

[@michaelmccrea5031]

Did you try the cheese burger!!?

[@riseandalpine]

Best burger ever dude. Had the cheeseburger, tasted the panini... wanted the whole menu hahaha

[@matthewcheung5136]

Is that $132 CAD or USD?

[@suckleseed]

Cad

[@SubjecttoHoldups]

selling out everything else. keep it real

[@CoolKidHalter]

Can I just get a straight answer? Is there tree skiing?!

[@riseandalpine]

Can I use my "Phone A Friend?"

[@adammiso5231]

Japan has the best on-mountain food

[@riseandalpine]

A Japan trip is on my ski bucketlist!

[@TheBigCrabber]

Ad?

[@riseandalpine]

not an ad, just my experience of the hill