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  • Junior Freeski Registration Kicks Off 2013

    2012-12-31 by Rebeckah Hornung

    Happy New Years Eve and Whitewater wanted to kick off the year of 2013 by opening the registration for the second annual Smith Optics Junior Freeski! Registration officially opens Wednesday, January 2 at 9:00am. Click 'Read More' for details!

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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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  • Christmas Eve Eve - Santa Clause & CHRISTMAS!

    2012-12-23 by Rebeckah Hornung

    Today Santa will be visiting the mountain and we want to give you details on Christmas Day; when Santa will be delivering presents what will us ski folk do?

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  • Batteries not included.

    2012-12-23 by Girl Power

    Looking for a last minute gift for the stocking or just a great way to give your kids some independence? Every year our son's great aunt from out east sends him a gift that puts a smile on his face throughout the ski season, it's a gift that keeps on giving ...

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  • Whitewater's Powder Vortex

    2012-12-22 by Backcountry Skiing Canada

    160cm's of fresh in the last 5 days, need I say more?

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  • Stuck skiing with wife!

    2012-12-21 by so

    Yesterday was quaint.

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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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  • Giant etcher-sketching

    2012-12-17 by Girl Power

    Glory side served up one creamy soft-serve after another over the weekend much to the delight of two local little rippers who had set the alarm for 6am to make it for first chair. Their fresh lines were reset today with 23cm of fresh and though we dragged ourselves to school and work this morning the good news is …

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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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  • The Backcountry's calling.

    2012-12-09 by Backcountry Skiing Canada

    The phone's ringing and its for you. Fresh lines and deep POW await but are you prepared to answer?

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  • "The best opening day since 1998 … "

    2012-12-08 by Girl Power

    At least that's what I heard in the Summit Chair line-up on Friday morning. So leave your rock skis at home, Whitewater has opened with a festival of powder—pure Kootenay powder!

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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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  • Kids are ready

    2012-12-03 by so

    The kids are getting stoked to get out.

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  • Does the dance really work?

    2012-12-01 by Backcountry Skiing Canada

    We all have our own traditions and this one is by far the best.

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  • One week until opening!

    2012-11-30 by

    See you on Friday, the 7th of December...

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  • Ski Town Throwdown

    2012-11-28 by so

    We can do this people! Powder Magazine is hosting the Ski Town Throwdown on their Facebook Page, and it's time to vote NOW!

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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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  • Countdown to Season On!

    2012-11-23 by

    With the snow line creeping down the mountains like a magical white blanket beckoning us to get even closer to the terrain, we feel our levels of preseason stoke elevate to the extreme...

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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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  • Powder Magazine's Ski Town Throwdown

    2012-10-30 by

    Whitewater Ski Resort and Red Mountain Resort are joining forces in a contest, a challenge, an all-out battle, (comparable to NCAA Basketball's March Madness format) in the hopes of unearthing THE TOP ski area in North America.

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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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  • Any LITTLE MUCKERS in your ski life?

    2012-10-19 by

    Kids ages four and five, get 'em on skiis!

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  • Whitewater Mountain Adventure Centre

    2012-10-16 by

    Helping you get the most out of your skiing and/or snowboarding season...

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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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  • WHY BUY A WHITEWATER SEASON PASS BEFORE THIS SUNDAY?

    2012-09-26 by

    Reason 1: Five days left (including today) to purchase a pass at the early-bird-gets-the-turns pricing. Reason 2: Early Bird pricing has been extended to our Mountain Adventure Centre program or Shuttle booklets – purchase by Sunday afternoon to save 10%! Reason 3: We have plenty of other inspirations such as improvements on slope, POW CHOW, and warm fuzzies...

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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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  • We Are Betting Good Luck Comes in Threes!

    2012-08-16 by Amanda Verigin

    After two epic back to back seasons and the 2011/2012 season bringing in the largest recorded snow pack in the past ten years, we are gearing up for the anticipated "hat trick"...

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  • Winter Thoughts on a Hot Summer Day

    2012-07-16 by Rebeckah Hornung

    I always find it funny that as soon as the weather gets hot that my excitement for winter starts to build. As I bask in the sun, visions of white and fluffy fill my head. It is for this reason that I find myself with the need to share what us Whitewater folk have are up to during these hot summer days.

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  • June 7th and 40cm of POW!

    2012-06-07 by Backcountry Skiing Canada

    Winter is not giving up yet, with precip down low and cold up high you know that it is likely snowing at Whitewater.

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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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  • THANKS FOR THE SEASON!!!

    2012-04-12 by

    We want to say a HUGE thank you to all of our guests, season pass holders, visitors from away and of course, our amazing employees...

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  • BEACH PARTY Results

    2012-04-09 by

    What a B-E-A-Utiful day up at the hill on Sunday. It was truly a beach party, everyone was catching serious rays and groomed turns, zinc noses or pink noses.

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  • Wetwater delivers

    2012-04-08 by so

    The Slush Cup ends the season with a splash...

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  • Passholder's Race Results

    2012-04-07 by Rebeckah Hornung

    Thank you to all our Season Passholders that came out today to participate in our Annual Passholder Race. Here are the results....

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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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  • 10 things to do on the last weekend of the season

    2012-04-02 by Girl Power

    For the first time in five years, I am missing the last weekend of ski operations at Whitewater. Yesterday, on my precious last day, I compiled this list of things to do before the last chair of the season. Feel free to add ...

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  • Harper’s Bears Maul Patrollers

    2012-04-01 by Rebeckah Hornung

    Prime Minister Stephen Harper latest trip to China is going to result in a situation of safety management for Canadian ski resorts.

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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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  • Convection = Accumulation

    2012-03-21 by Family Guy

    The convective flurry is the delivery truck of mega pow, and it's all about winter getting pissed off at spring.

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  • A Blast from the Past

    2012-03-18 by Girl Power

    Browsing through a treasure trove store recently I found a postcard that was a keeper. A vintage Whitewater postcard. The description on the back reads …

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  • March never fails us.

    2012-03-18 by Backcountry Skiing Canada

    With March now half over the snow continues to pile up, in typical fashion March has not failed us.

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  • Hello 3 Meter Mark

    2012-03-17 by Rebeckah Hornung

    Its official. Whitewater has hit the 3 meter mark. Nope, that is not total snowfall to date, that is just the snow base!

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  • Time's-a-wastin'

    2012-03-11 by Backcountry Skiing Canada

    What would you do with a free day of skiing?

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  • "I love this place ..."

    2012-03-10 by Girl Power

    It's easy to take something you love for granted, especially if it's part of your regular routine. My sister turned up to visit this week from the UK and I had the chance to see Whitewater through fresh eyes again. I counted the number of times she said "I love this place" on the first day ...

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  • Coldsmoke Photos are Smokin'!

    2012-03-06 by Jenna Gatschene

    Phil Best was on sight and snapping gorgeous shots at last weekend's Coldsmoke Powderfest 2012!

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  • Social Inspiration

    2012-03-06 by Family Guy

    When you find yourself out of the mix, the world seems well equipped to inform you of all the fun you've been missing. Seems everyone everywhere is getting some these days. And they ain't afraid to tell you about it.

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  • For the Love of Glory

    2012-03-01 by Amanda Verigin

    The newest member of our lift family needs a little love this weekend and we've got a couple of changes you need to know about, read on for details...

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  • Coldsmoke eye candy

    2012-02-26 by Girl Power

    It's been an exciting weekend so far at Whitewater with an abundance of pure deep snow. What caught my eye today were the fine specimens on the slopes and in the lodge. It seems Coldsmoke draws the men out of the mountains, you know, the real Kootenay style, salt-of-the-earth variety. Ladies be warned ...

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  • Kootenay Coldsmoke 2012 snapshots

    2012-02-26 by Backcountry Skiing Canada

    The 6th annual Kootenay Coldsmoke Festival served up more than just great fun.

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  • Coldsmoke Powderfest is HERE!

    2012-02-24 by Rebeckah Hornung

    The wait is finally over as today kicks off the 6th annual Kootenay Coldsmoke Powderfest, are you ready?!

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  • Recent Event Photos are UP!

    2012-02-19 by Rebeckah Hornung

    We have finally got around to loading the photos from our Winter Carnival, including the Summit Cup, and the Smith Optics Whitewater Junior Freeski!!!

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  • How deep is deep?

    2012-02-18 by Girl Power

    Well that depends ... today's 15cm+ was knee deep for this 8yo and blowing over his head all morning. Check out this grin ...

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  • Ready? Set? Go! RBC Riders

    2012-02-11 by

    The RBC Riders program provides opportunities for the champions of tomorrow to get introduced to the sport of competitive snowboarding in a fun and practical way -- coaching, a fun event and prizes all included.

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  • Slopes for Hope Needs Volunteers!

    2012-02-07 by

    The Canadian Cancer Society is teaming up with Whitewater Ski Resort to present the newest fundraiser in the battle against cancer - Slopes for Hope! This event takes place in just over a month and we need people like you to help raise money for this great cause.

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  • Rental Shop Ski SALE NOW ON!

    2012-02-06 by Jenna Gatschene

    Check out these amazing deals! Talk to the crew in the Rental Shop to see the ski’s - no reasonable offer will be refused. And to top it all off - all ski’s listed here come with bindings!

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  • School of Pow

    2012-02-06 by Family Guy

    My kid wants to be a dirtbag hippy skier dude. Is that cool or what?

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  • Smith Optics Junior Freeski Open Video

    2012-02-05 by

    The wait is over! Here is the video from the first ever Smith Optics Whitewater Junior Freeski Open presented by Salomon. Thanks to all for such a great event!

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  • My Super Bowl Sunday

    2012-02-05 by Girl Power

    Forget sitting inside and staring at a box on a sunny day, for me super bowl Sunday has more to do with Ymir bowl at WH2O. After all, the other Superbowl is just a game, isn't it? I prefer the real thang where the aim of the game is pure fun and there are no losers...

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  • Ski Mountaineering Race Clinic THIS WEEKEND!!!

    2012-02-03 by

    This clinic is designed to help both new and experienced racers prepare for the ROAM Randonee Rally happening during the Kootenay Coldsmoke Powderferst on February 25th. Hosted by Scott Jeffery and guest coached by Stano Faban...

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  • Whitewater Terrain Park - Features Update

    2012-02-03 by Amanda Verigin

    Looking for something to do with all this sunshine? Whitewater Terrain Park is offering beginner, intermediate and advanced jumps, rollers and rails - with 15 features and rollers it's never looked so good...don't forget the sunscreen!

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  • 259 for 24

    2012-02-01 by Backcountry Skiing Canada

    WIth January finally coming to a close the numbers are in and they are pretty impressive...

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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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  • First Ever Junior Freeski Open at Whitewater

    2012-01-27 by

    If you have not yet registered for Whitewater Ski Resort's first ever Big Mountain Jr. Freeski Competition-The first annual Smith Optics Junior Freeski Competition presented by Salomon- (happening this weekend) DO SO NOW! We have a very limited number of spots left...

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  • Summit Chair From Another Mother

    2012-01-26 by Family Guy

    When you've got to leave the great goodness of Whitewater behind (especially when it's epic), take solace in the fact that similar gems exist in the ether

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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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  • Storm Track...Engaged

    2012-01-13 by Family Guy

    Get ready peoples, the jet stream has finally got it's act together. Winter pow sessions pick up again, and it's looking good.

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  • Onhill lodging finally comes to Whitewater

    2012-01-08 by Backcountry Skiing Canada

    Have you seen the new "dwelling" in the parking lot up at Whitewater? Is this the first of many condos? How many people are in that thing and what the heck is it doing there?

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  • The Upsides of Backsides

    2012-01-08 by Rebeckah Hornung

    We had the pleasure of hosting Anthony Bonello this December, a industry veteran who just experienced the Glory Chair for the first time. Read more to hear about his experience.

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  • Red/Yellow/Blue

    2012-01-03 by Backcountry Skiing Canada

    The three primary colours that make up the colour wheel - mix and match and you get complementary colours and everything in between. Wear them in the backcountry and suddenly a grey day turns bright.

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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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