Revelstoke, BC Interior

Revelstoke: 5 things to know before you go

BC Interior, Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

Revelstoke holds the biggest vertical drop in North America, 1713 metres of skiing from summit to base, served by just seven lifts and famous for the deepest, driest powder in interior British Columbia. Family-owned, slightly raw, with a small old railway town at the bottom of the hill.

1.Is the snow reliable in Revelstoke?

Yes. The base sits at 512 m and the top reaches 2225 m, which puts snow reliability among the very best on our index (score 95/100).

2.Do you need a car, or can you ski in and out?

Ski-in/ski-out depends on the address here: some hotels are on the snow, others need a short walk or shuttle. Pick a slopeside address if skiing from the door matters to you.

3.How big is the ski area, and who is it for?

It is one of the bigger domains on the site: 260 km of piste on 7 lifts, enough to ski a different sector every day of the week. The terrain is balanced (13 green, 27 blue, 14 red, 21 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.

4.What is the resort like?

Revelstoke stands out for demanding terrain for strong skiers and serious off-piste and freeride terrain.

5.When is the best time to go?

The season usually runs Dec 1 to Apr 14 (about 19 weeks). For the most dependable cover, the deep-winter window of January to February is the safe bet. Conditions soften as spring arrives, so earlier in the window is the safer call.

The full Revelstoke guide

Hotels, piste breakdown, snow month by month, lift and rental info, map and more.

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More questions, answered

How much vertical drop does Revelstoke have?
About 1713 m of vertical, from a 512 m base to 2225 m at the top.
Is Revelstoke part of a larger ski area?
No, it is a self-contained resort with its own 260 km of piste rather than part of a linked domain.
Is Revelstoke good for beginners?
Yes. With 13 green and 27 blue runs, there is plenty of gentle terrain to learn on.

Where to stay

Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.

Sutton Place Hotel Revelstoke Mountain Resort
4.61.0k reviews
โ‚ฌ170
โ˜… Top pick

Sutton Place Hotel Revelstoke Mountain Resort

Excellent ยท 1.0k reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Revelstoke, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.6/5 from 1,024 reviews). It sits about 350 m from the slopes. A mid-range option for Revelstoke, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

โ‰ˆ 350 m to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ170/ night
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Coast Hillcrest Hotel
4.51.0k reviews
โ‚ฌ140

Coast Hillcrest Hotel

Very good ยท 1.0k reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Revelstoke, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

โ‰ˆ 4.5 km to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ140/ night
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Basecamp Suites Revelstoke
4.7363 reviews
โ‚ฌ180

Basecamp Suites Revelstoke

Excellent ยท 363 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Revelstoke, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

โ‰ˆ 5.3 km to the slopesUpper-scale
From
โ‚ฌ180/ night
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Grizz Hotel
4.1399 reviews
โ‚ฌ125

Grizz Hotel

Great ยท 399 reviews

Why we like it

A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Revelstoke.

โ‰ˆ 5.4 km to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ125/ night
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Live snow reportSki-in/ski-out: Canada