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Fresh Tracks Cafe EXPRESS is OPEN for Business!
2013-04-23 by Rebeckah Hornung
Now you CAN get the delicious food from Fresh Tracks Cafe in the heat of summer, here at our lovely location at 602 Lake Street! 'Read More' for details!
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Not just ANY race....
2013-04-11 by Marketing Coordinator
Whitewater Season Pass Holders give back to the community, by racing against themselves!
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Summit Chair #1
2013-04-05 by Family Guy
It's a right of passage for many a wee shredder, your first ride up the Summit!
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Closed 'til the Weekend
2013-04-04 by Rebeckah Hornung
Due to warming temperatures and the forecast precipitation, Whitewater Ski Resort will be closing until the weekend. The good news is that we will be re-opening Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7 for our closing weekend celebration! 'Read more' for more info on this weekends fun filled festivities!
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We WELCOME spring with open arms...
2013-03-27 by Marketing Coordinator
We are celebrating the arrival of Spring by giving away a mountain bike!
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Gentemstick Bowl & Bank Session.
2013-03-24 by Marketing Coordinator
My initial thought was: “What is a Gentemstick snow bowl and how do I pronounce it?”
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Slopestyle RESULTS!
2013-03-24 by Marketing Coordinator
BIG THANKS to everyone who came out. It was a great event, with incredible talent! Here are the final results.....
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Come See Who Has Style on the Slopes
2013-03-22 by Rebeckah Hornung
Coming this Sunday, March 24 is the Whitewater Slopestyle presented by Tribute Boardshop. This event will prove to be a show as skiers and snowboarders come out to show their moves in the terrain park!
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Winter is Back!
2013-03-18 by Backcountry Skiing Canada
With 23cm of light fluffy POW descending upon Whitewater over the weekend it seems that winter is back in full force.
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Rippin' It Up – March Break
2013-03-18 by Girl Power
It was a sensational day at Whitewater yesterday thanks to 16cm of fresh powder and an afternoon of spring sunshine. The kids on March break were grinning all day. Here's one little guy who ripped fresh lines all morning ...
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The Word is Out
2013-03-16 by Girl Power
If you've read yesterdays edition of the Nelson Star or you frequent the National Geographic website you will already know that ...
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Spring breaks loose at Whitewater Ski Resort
2013-03-16 by Marketing Coordinator
It's time for a Spring Sale!
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Whitewater Snowboard Freeride Team In The House!
2013-03-10 by Clovis L.R.
The Whitewater Snowboard Freeride Team has been working hard this winter and their hard work is paying off. Recently they made the trek over to Big White for their first official BCSA Provincial Series event and not only did they get noticed, they also brought home some results! And here they are....
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What time is it!?
2013-03-10 by Kristin Fargey
You have been robbed! Of sleep that is. A reminder to all those people who are trying to figure out why all their clocks aren't matching up today, that it is daylight savings time and you need to spring ahead one hour. So, accordingly our lift times have changed.....
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Steep Coldsmoke With Eric Pehota
2013-02-22 by Family Guy
Pemberton-based Canadian ski legend Eric Pehota returned to Coldsmoke this year. Take a look back at this slice of cinematic history--Bill Heath on assignment for Warren Miller.
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We are family.....
2013-01-31 by Kristin Fargey
I got all my brothers and sisters with me……And if you don’t, who cares, because we’re still going to give you one heck of an excuse to spend your B.C. Family Day on Monday, February 11, 2013 with us. Gather up the posse because we are offering 50% off lift tickets to any B.C. resident……
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Gotta Love the Huts
2013-01-29 by Family Guy
The Kootenays have one of the more incredible backcountry lodge scenes in the world. Submit yourself to seven days of pure bliss.
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Smith Optics Whitewater Junior Freeski Open. One Week and Counting.
2013-01-26 by Rebeckah Hornung
It’s hard to believe that in one week there will be kids from far and wide that will be charging the mountain in fight for first place in the second annual Smith Optics Whitewater Junior Freeski Open. If you missed the show last year, you better make it this year. ‘Cause it’s gonna be good.
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Legends in the Mist
2013-01-24 by Family Guy
Powder days at Whitewater Ski Resort don't just attract most Nelsonites, but international ski legends as well.
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HAPPY WINTER CARNIVAL WEEKEND
2013-01-20 by Rebeckah Hornung
Thanks to everyone that made their way up to the mountain yesterday to share in the Winter Carnival festivities. The talent on the snow sculptures was amazing, the competition was tough on the Gericks Summit Cup course and Bessie & the Back Eddies rocked the evening! But the weekend is not over…
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Whitewater's Winter Carnival is almost here!
2013-01-14 by Kristin Fargey
Whitewater's ode to winter is taking place next Saturday, January 19th and Sunday, Jnauary 20th. Our winter carnival will be offering a variety of activities for the whole family. We will be having fun during the day on Saturday by hosting the Gericks Summit Cup as well as presenting the Snowball Apres Party at night with live entertainment and a buffet dinner. Avalanche Awareness Days will be celebrated on the Sunday throughout the day, so come join in on the demonstrations and partake in the Beacon Olympics to win prizes!
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All In A Moment at Whitewater
2013-01-12 by Rebeckah Hornung
Discover what a moment at Whitewater Ski Resort is with Freeride Entertainment's latest video "All In a Moment"
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National Learn to Ski and Snowboard Week
2013-01-11 by Kristin Fargey
French fry when you are supposed to pizza? You're gonna have a bad time. Also if you feel buttering is restricted to anything edible, then maybe it is time to get educated in the world of snowboarding. Or if all these food groups are at the top of your dietary intake then get out there and partake in our two for the price of one Discover Ski or Snowboard Lessons Step 1 or 2 for National Ski and Snowboard Week starting this Sunday, January 13th to Saturday,January 19th.
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Ski Team hosts first BC Alpine Teck Ski Race
2013-01-09 by Rebeckah Hornung
This weekend the Whitewater Ski Team is hosting the first BC Alpine Teck Ski Race of the year, and Whitewater Ski Resort is proud to support the event!
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What Just Happened?
2013-01-06 by Kristin Fargey
The holidays always pass by as an eternal instant of chaos. So here are just a few of the highlights of our holiday season at Whitewater.....
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The Kids on Tour
2012-12-31 by Family Guy
With a super solid early season snowpack, it's time to get the teens out into the goods.
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HAPPY WORLD SNOWBOARDING DAY!!!
2012-12-30 by Rebeckah Hornung
With preparations for todays World Snowboard Day, the park crew have been busy, pushing, leveling, piling, and shaping for the last 4 evenings/days..find out what they have been up to!
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Let's Celebrate! Freeride for FREE & Snowboarding!
2012-12-29 by Rebeckah Hornung
Tomorrow is the time to celebrate Snowboarding as it is World Snowboard Day. What better way than to celebrate than with Freeriding for FREE! Get inspired and build your skills by joining the Freeride Team!
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"It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine"
2012-12-20 by Backcountry Skiing Canada
REM's classic line from a few decades back rings true on the eve of the end of the world because if it does end with over a meter of fluffy Pow in the last four days at Whitewater then I hope it ends again next December.
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Doctor Pow
2012-12-16 by Family Guy
In the Kootenays not everything is learned at school
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Saturday is going to be a GLORY-OUS day!
2012-12-14 by Rebeckah Hornung
It is official...the Glory Chair will be opening this Saturday, December 15! Oh, and there is more....have you had your taste of pow chow yet?!
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Opening Day Terrain Announced!
2012-12-05 by Rebeckah Hornung
The inquiries have been coming in and the excitement has been growing for this Friday's opening. So what terrain will be opening you must be wondering?! Click 'Read More' for the details!
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One week until opening!
2012-11-30 by
See you on Friday, the 7th of December...
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How Many Days Left Until Opening?!
2012-11-26 by Rebeckah Hornung
The decision has been made for when Whitewater will open for the 2012.2013 season….how many days until the lifts are spinning you ask??? ‘Read More’ to find out….
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The Toboggan Blues
2012-11-14 by Family Guy
For the littler rippers among us, winter can't come quick enough.
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Come get your photos taken!
2012-11-13 by
The office is now open every Saturday 8:30am to 5:00pm, meaning we are open six days a week. Therefore, you can come and get your photo taken and walk away with your pass, ready to ski and/or ride for opening day right now.
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Fourth Best Terrain in the West!
2012-11-09 by
SBC Resort Guide places Whitewater 4th in the Best Terrain West category...
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ROCKSTAR PARKING TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
2012-11-05 by
Do you want to be able to drive straight up to the day lodge and park front row, every single time? What would you do for such an opportunity?
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Thanks for the Support! Ski Town Thrown Down!
2012-11-02 by
All your votes made the difference! But we're not done yet....
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Have you visited Fresh Tracks Café Express?
2012-10-26 by
After being open for a few weeks, there are already regular customers who are coming back for favourites. If you haven't checked out the truck, or you know that you are going to be craving something off of the menu before the snow really starts to fall, you need to get over to 602 Lake Street before November 3rd.
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RBC JUMPS AND BUMPS
2012-10-12 by
BRAND NEW FREESTYLE PROGRAM FOR THE 2012/2013 SEASON!
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It's SROAMazing Race Time!
2012-10-10 by
Ate too much turkey and pie this week? Kick your cardio into overdrive, all over Nelson: The 2nd annual SROAMazing RACE is this Saturday!
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Job Fair Emails Filtered as Spam?
2012-10-04 by
Attention: Job Applicants! Did you already have a pre-screening interview and are awaiting a reply?
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Thanks for the Great Weekend!
2012-10-02 by
Thank you to all of the snow dancers who made our last weekend of early bird sales and our sidewalk sale a big hit. Keep the stoke up with Resonance at the Capitol tomorrow night!
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The Time Has Come For Your Mountain Update
2012-09-24 by Rebeckah Hornung
Ok, ok. Enough about the food truck – WHICH IS NOW SERVING UP DELICIOUS POW CHOW (couldn’t resist!)– let’s talk about what is happening up on the mountain. New runs, more glading, AND a new parking lot?! So much to talk about… ‘Read More’ for more details!
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Fresh Tracks Cafe Express is HERE IN NELSON
2012-09-17 by Rebeckah Hornung
The hot new Whitewater Fresh Tracks Cafe Express food truck has rolled into town!
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1600 Miles To Go
2012-09-15 by Rebeckah Hornung
It is all finally coming together as the Fresh Tracks Café Express Food Truck is off on its first voyage, a voyage to its new home. 1600 miles from California to British Columbia - follow us on what adventures it has had on its journey to bring our family, friends, and fans the famous fare they desire.
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Early Bird for Two More Weeks!
2012-09-14 by
This weekend marks the middle of September. There is so much to take care of this month, students going back to school, cords of firewood being bucked up…winterizing our homes for…you guessed it - WINTER!!!
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Whitewater Shuttle Passes Now Available!
2012-09-11 by Rebeckah Hornung
As of last season, Whitewater has taken over operations of the Shuttle that whisks skiers to and from Nelson for epic days of skiing and/or riding. To increase your convenience we are now offering shuttle pass booklets. That’s right, the more you ride the more savings will be applied. What's that? Correct, buy before the early bird deadline and save even more!
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We are now accepting resumes for the 2012-13 season!
2012-08-28 by Jenna Gatschene
Whitewater wants you!
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Our Downtown Office is Moving!
2012-05-14 by Rebeckah Hornung
The times, they are a changin'. And so is our downtown office location. That's right, bye bye Victoria Street.
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Snow Piggy
2012-05-03 by Girl Power
Today marks 150 days until the early bird cut-off for seasons passes. Here are next seasons rates and how much you need to save per day if you want your piggy bank plump and ready ...
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Your Last Chance for Lift Access
2012-04-06 by
This weekend, including Monday, count them, that's one-two-THREE days: it's what you have left before the hill closes for the season.
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Tribute Throwdown Rail Jam Features and Photos
2012-03-31 by
Getting stoked for tomorrah's Jam?! Here are a couple photos and a list of features...
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Banked slalom
2012-03-30 by so
The snowbanks are getting big up at Whitewater!
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Only 11 Days Left in the 2012 Season
2012-03-29 by Rebeckah Hornung
Its hard to believe that there is only 11 more days that Whitewater will have its lifts spinning. 11 days of skiing and tons to keep you entertained when you are not! Find out what we have planned...
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Smith Optics Junior Freeski RESULTS
2012-01-30 by Rebeckah Hornung
Thanks to everyone for an awesome event this past weekend! So stoked to see the young guns out there showcasing their talent - from the local rippers, to those that traveled from all around. See you next year! Click 'Read More' for the final results
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Whitewater Terrain Park - Redesigned.
2012-01-22 by
Whitewater has redesigned the terrain park! Check it out and get stoked for the RBC Riders Mini Slopestyle coming up on Sunday, February 19th.
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Winter Carnival Countdown!
2012-01-18 by Rebeckah Hornung
The excitement is building for this weekends festivities!! Whether you are wanting to race in the Gerick's Summit Cup, sculpt out snow for money, educate yourself on backcountry safety or rock out with Adham Shaikh at the Snowball Apres Party, the WHITEWATER WINTER CARNIVAL is set to help you celebrate all the best things about winter!
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Beacon Basin is OPEN!!
2012-01-15 by Rebeckah Hornung
With winter well underway it is good to keep your backcountry skills fresh. We have our Beacon Basin open for you to do just that! Also coming up, the Beacon Olympics in celebration of Avalanche Awareness Days and 20 years of public avalanche forecasting at the Canadian Avalanche Centre.
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Top 10 of 2011
2012-01-03 by Family Guy
Dad dives into the young minds of two Whitewater fanatics on their Top 10 moments/experiences/accomplishments at WH20 during 2011
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Merry Christmas from Whitewater!
2011-12-24 by Rebeckah Hornung
One more sleep until Christmas! We want to send you the warmest wishes and make sure that you know about our Holidays Hours tomorrow! 'Read more' for details.
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NEW Whitewater Video Released
2011-12-18 by Rebeckah Hornung
Everyone remembers Whitewater Winter Stoke. How could you forget?! HOT off the press is Whitewater's latest video compliments Freeride Entertainment.
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Santa Clause's visit to Whitewater
2011-12-18 by Rebeckah Hornung
Santa Clause was shredding Whitewater today in support of World Snowboarding Day! Check out the photos caught of the big guy.
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ROCKSTAR PARKING WINNER ANNOUNCED
2011-12-17 by Rebeckah Hornung
Everyone has been patiently waiting for the winner to be announced from the draw last Thursday. Who will be parking with ease front and center at Whitewater this winter season?! The new parking Rockstar is...
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Backcountry Skiing Prepardness Survey a First
2011-12-15 by Rebeckah Hornung
Whitewater Ski Resort is very excited to partner with Backcountry Skiing Canada in the first of its kind survey on Backcountry Preparedness.
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Have you just won a BCA Stash Squal Pack?
2011-12-15 by Backcountry Skiing Canada
The Backcountry Skiing Canada "How Prepared are You?" survey is in full swing at Whitewater this winter so get involved - and you to can with this pack!
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It's Official. We are Opening Officially!
2011-12-08 by Rebeckah Hornung
The countdown is over and the season begins. Friday, December 9 marks the beginning of the 2011/2012 winter season at Whitewater Ski Resort. Any one else feel like it is going to be a good one?!
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First Day Gathering
2011-12-03 by Rebeckah Hornung
The vibe on the first day at the mountain is unforgettable...
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Shuttle Information
2011-12-02 by Rebeckah Hornung
How can you get up to the mountain you ask?? Well, click here to find out...
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Dec 3 & 4 Sneak-a-Peek Details
2011-11-30 by Rebeckah Hornung
The details have arrived for this weekend! Click here to read more...
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Pro Delinquent Day
2011-11-27 by Family Guy
Teachers on strike? Time to let the mountains provide a little education.
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SNEAK A PEEK OFFICIAL - Winter is ON!!
2011-11-25 by Rebeckah Hornung
It has been CONFIRMED! Whitewater will be spinning its lifts for the first day of the 2011-2012 season for a sneak-a-peek weekend, NEXT WEEKEND, on December 3 & 4, 2011. That means 10 more sleeps until we can load! What will be open you ask?
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Counting Down
2011-11-14 by Backcountry Skiing Canada
With these cold days and colder nights winter is starting to take hold here in the Kootenays. A sure sign of the coming season is puffy jackets on Baker St. and the daily ritual of checking in on the Whitewater webcam.
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Where art thou Webcam?
2011-11-01 by Rebeckah Hornung
So the inquiries have been coming in as to when our webcam will be up and running and the exciting answer lies within....
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NEW Recent Photos of Glory work & SNOW!
2011-10-21 by Rebeckah Hornung
Wonder how things are up at Whitewater these days? Check out our new Recent Photos section of our website! First snowfalls and Glory Ridge improvements...who else is stoked for winter?!
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Whitewater Welcomes a Sister to the Family
2011-10-11 by Rebeckah Hornung
Whitewater could not be happier to now have a new family member. Schweitzer Mountain, our new sister resort, brings a lot to the family.
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Looking for the job of your dreams?
2011-09-14 by Rebeckah Hornung
'Tis the season for hiring and we are ON IT. If you want the job of a lifetime, at the resort with the deepest hearts and deepest snow apply now.
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Rockstar Parking. You know you want it.
2011-09-08 by Rebeckah Hornung
You know the moment. The snow is deep and delicious and everyone is making their way up that access road to get to the goods. Smiles. Hoots. Hollers. Then you get to the parking lot. How is it possible to get as close to the lift as possible?! We now have the answer for you.....
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ULLR. I call you out.
2011-09-01 by Rebeckah Hornung
Is that winter in the air? It is September 1 and I had to scrape frost off of my windshield this morning. ULLR. I can feel your chill and smell your crispness. I call you out.
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Reflections of Epicness
2011-08-09 by Family Guy
It's hot out, real hot. So why am I thinking about cold?
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IS IT WINTER YET?!
2011-06-20 by Rebeckah Hornung
With the Summer Solstice coming around the corner, I strangely am already looking forward to the deep magical powder of 2011.12. Buy your Season Pass now and pay less for your happy days at Whitewater next season!!!!
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Whitewater is awarded Business of the Year
2011-04-03 by Rebeckah Hornung
Whitewater is proud to accept the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce business of the year for 2010.
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A Great Spring Break On Big Boards
2011-03-23 by Joe D
Today and yesterday at Whitewater was fun because I got to hang out with my dad for Spring Break! But what was the most fun was the two different kinds of skis I got to try. Tuesday I rented some skis from the Whitewater rental shop. Mark and Jason got me some Rossignol 74 Auto Carves. They had a bit of rocker tip and tail. They were better than my other old skis that my dad's friend found in the middle of the forest last summer.
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Daylight Savings = More Time for Skiing!
2011-03-09 by Rebeckah Hornung
This Sunday, March 13 is the day that time springs ahead an hour and that we switch to our spring hours!!
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Coldsmoke New Media Face-off
2011-03-08 by Family Guy
Check out the winning slideshow, from Nicolas Teichrob
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Slackcountry....or was that Sidecountry?
2011-02-08 by KMed
Definitions of the various 'countries'
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Team Freeride
2011-02-06 by Family Guy
With WH20's new Freeride Team, it's all about the stoke
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Coldsmoke PowderFest 2011. Here it comes!
2011-01-30 by Rebeckah Hornung
Kootenay Coldsmoke Powder Festival Returns to Whitewater, February 25-28 Register On-Line for Four Great Days of How-To Clinics, Equipment Demos, Parties, and Prizes!!!!!
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Happy Anniversay Glory Ridge
2011-01-23 by Rebeckah Hornung
Tomorrow January 24th marks the one month anniversary of the Glory Ridge Chair.
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FREE Snowboard Freeride Day Camp!
2011-01-08 by Kristen Skriver
FREE Snowboard freeride day camp! Saturday January 15th! SEND IT - The Whitewater Snowboard Freeride Team, in conjunction with Tribute Board Shop, is offering a FREE freeride day on January 15th starting at 10am. This is every young snowboarders chance to get professional coaching from the current Canadian National Alpine Snowboard Coach and Olympian, Mark Fawcett!
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The Perfect Storm
2011-01-07 by Family Guy
It's coming down Kootenay style
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WANT TO RIP THE POW THIS WINTER?!
2011-01-04 by Kristen Skriver
The Whitewater Adventure Centre and Big Red Cats are teaming up for an "only-on-the-powder-highway" experience. Brand new for this season is the Powderhound Experience, a 2 day off-piste and powder based ski and board clinics aimed at getting you to rip the pow!
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Ladies Days beginning Monday, Jan 3rd
2010-12-31 by Kristen Skriver
The first Powderroom session of the season is beginning on Monday, Jan 3rd at 9:00am. If you have been looking for the opportunity to come out and meet other ladies who love to ski or ride then this is the perfect way to do it.
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Brave New World
2010-12-29 by Family Guy
Nelson Falls in Love with a Chair
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Go Groms Go
2010-12-22 by Family Guy
The kids are out, and in deep
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Whitewater Snowboard Freeride Team launches
2010-12-20 by Kristen Skriver
In close partnership with TRIBUTE BOARD SHOP, the Whitewater Freeride Team launches ‘SEND IT’ our most comprehensive Snowboard Program to date!
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"Much of Whitewater’s tree skiing is fairly steep but the more consistent intermediate pitch of the trees skier’s left of the Glory Ridge chair are a great training area for those with less experience in the trees. Whitewater’s usually best-in-interior-BC lift-served snow conditions and low skier density are also major virtues."
Tony Crocker

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