Whitewater Ski Resort

Whitewater Ski Resort, in the Selkirk Mountains southeast of Nelson, developed from a local skiing tradition that began in 1932 and opened in Ymir Bowl in 1976 after residents sought a better site. Beneath Ymir Mountain, it became known for a high alpine setting and exceptionally deep, dry snowfall averaging about 12 metres annually. Its terrain has long favored intermediate and advanced skiers, especially on steep slopes, tree runs, and traverses leading toward nearby backcountry. Later ownership changes and lift expansions in 2010 and 2023 greatly increased skiable terrain, while avalanche control remains a major concern in this powder-focused mountain environment.

British Columbia · Canada