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Resorts Whitewater

Area Profile

For the past 25 years, local alpine enthusiasts have gathered together at Whitewater to enjoy the deep snow (the reported average snowfall is 45 feet) and build great memories. The mountain consists of groomed runs, open bowls, glades, chutes, and tree skiing all accessible from two chairlifts. Terrain expansion will provide an additional 85 acres of advanced tree skiing. The resort is 120 miles north of Spokane, Wash.

Lodging Profile

Variety of hotels, motels, inns, B&Bs in nearby town of Nelson.

Services Profile

Fresh Tracks Cafe, voted the nation's finest resort feast-ivity. Rentals and ski schools, Magic Monday adult group lesson, guided tours, childcare, first aid at the area and a hospital 12 miles away.

Area Recreation Profile

Cross country, curling in town, helicopter skiing, snowcat skiing, ice fishing, ice skating, movies, snowmobiling, hot springs, outfitter and mountain adventures, and swimming in nearby Nelson.

Snowboarding Profile

Snowboarding is allowed.

Cross Country Profile

45 kilometers of cross country trails. Whitewater is renowned for freeheeling.

Summer Profile

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Mountain Stats

Elevation Lifts Terrain
Top: 6700 FT
Bottom: 5400 FT
Vertical Drop: 1300 FT
Skiable Terrain: 1200 acres
Number of Runs: 45
Snow Making: 0 acres
Total Lifts: na
Surface Lifts: 1
Capacity: 2700
Beginner Runs: 20%
Intermediate Runs: 40%
Advanced Runs: 40%
Expert Runs: 0%
Average Snowfall: 473 IN
Dates More
Projected Days Open: na
Days Open Last Year: 118
Year Open: 1976
Regionwide comparison Wikiski OnTheSnow.com Resort Guide for Whitewater

Contact Information

Whitewater

Address:Main Office: 513 Vic Nelson, BC, VIL5P7
Phone: 800-666-9420
Email: info@skiwhitewater.com

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