[PHOTOS] Revelstoke, BC, Delivers Consistent Late-February Powder as Storm Cycle Rolls On Into March Report from February 24-28 Revelstoke Mountain Resort (RMR) in British Columbia wrapped up the last week of February in excellent form, with consistent refreshes keeping conditions soft and wintery across the upper mountain. Day after day, from February 24 on to the end of the month, light snowfall and subalpine temperatures hovering around -5°C (23°F) preserved quality snow surfaces and […] Conditions Report Lee Lau | March 3, 2026 0 Comments
Heliskier Killed by Avalanche Near Revelstoke, BC A skier was killed on Thursday after an avalanche buried them in British Columbia‘s Selkirk Mountains east of Revelstoke. Selkirk Tangiers Helicopter Skiing, the outfitter guiding the group, confirmed the incident in a statement. Related: 8 Skiers Found Dead After Castle Peak Avalanche in California With One Still Missing For What is Now The Deadliest Avalanche Accident in State History “Yesterday, […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 20, 2026 0 Comments
Revelstoke, BC, Report: 5,620-Vertical-Foot Non-Stop Runs on 273″ of Snowfall This Season Report from January 10, 2025 Yesterday was our last day at the backcountry BC hut. We skied incredible powder all 7 days and ruminated in modest accommodations. We were trashed yesterday coming out of the hut. We rolled directly into the luxurious Sutton Place at the base of the gondola at Revelstoke Mountain Resort (thanks for hosting us:) and immediately […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | January 10, 2026 1 Comment
The Top 10 Longest Ski Runs in North America If you are in the market for long and leisurely cruisers, check out some of these runs known for their extreme length and stately views at resorts throughout the North American West. These mostly groomed beginner or intermediate cruisers are known purely for their significant length, testing the endurance of most skiers and riders. Traversing across multiple mountain areas and […] Brains Luke W. Smith | December 22, 2025 6 Comments
The 23 North American Resorts That Have Already Received Over 100 Inches of Snowfall This Season The story of this year’s North American snowfall has been a dramatic tale of boom or bust. Areas like the powder highway in British Columbia are enjoying an early-season boom, with several resorts reporting higher-than-average snowfall. On the other hand, regions in the American Pacific Northwest have had a less-than-stellar start. But PNW skiers, do not fret: 3-6 feet of […] Industry News Greg Wedow | December 18, 2025 0 Comments
Top 5 Newest North American Resorts Opened in the Last 20 Years Is new always better? While skiers and snowboarders have enjoyed an avalanche of new lifts, terrain expansions, and access options over the last two decades, the opening of entirely new resorts has been rarer. Though the number of newer resorts is limited, those who have visited them have surely enjoyed the opportunity and unique experiences they offer. Here are the […] Brains Greg Wedow | December 12, 2025 0 Comments
Lake Louise Wins Best Resort in Canada for Fifth Year in A Row, Bringing Total to 11 Times The World Ski Awards, a sister organization to the World Travel Awards, aims to motivate the ski-tourism industry to deliver its best by recognizing the resorts that skiers truly love. For the fifth consecutive year—and the 11th time overall—Lake Louise Ski Resort has been named Canada’s Best Ski Resort. Situated within Banff National Park, Lake Louise is renowned for its […] Industry News Zach Suffish | November 19, 2025 0 Comments
The 10 Biggest Ski Resorts in Western Canada Western Canada is home to some of the best skiing in the world. From the picturesque Rockies to the breathtaking coastal mountains, Western Canada provides some of the best scenery of any region on earth. Not only are these ski areas picturesque, but they are also big. This region is home to some of the biggest ski resorts on the […] Brains Brett Currie | November 18, 2025 0 Comments
The Ultimate Ikon Pass Odyssey: How to Spend a Year Skiing Across 5 Continents As the mega passes grow in both mountain access and price, being a casual skier is no longer worth the hefty cost. The Ikon Pass nearly spans the entire skiable world, covering both hemispheres, five continents, 13 countries, and 70 resorts. So what’s the most value someone can get from one Ikon Pass? Did you know that access to Southern […] Brains Zach Suffish | November 13, 2025 0 Comments
YETI Natural Selection Snow Returns to Revelstoke, BC, March 10–16, 2026 Two-Days of Thrilling Freeride Meets Freestyle Snowboarding to Broadcast Live on Red Bull TV; Exciting Evolutions to the Tour’s First Stage of Competition Announcing this Fall. Revelstoke, BC (October 1, 2025)—The Natural Selection Tour is back in 2026 with two full days of progressive backcountry-based freestyle snowboarding and a fresh twist on how riders earn their way to the main […] Competition Press Release | October 2, 2025 0 Comments
The Top 5 Resorts for Snowboarders in North America, According to the Pros What’s the most important aspect of a ski resort for snowboarders to consider? The first thing to consider would probably be ‘am I allowed to snowboard here?’, as three resorts in the US still don’t welcome snowboarders. Is it the terrain parks? The amount of flat terrain? Or is it as simple as the amount of snow a resort gets? Related: […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 2, 2025 3 Comments
[WATCH] It’s On! Day 1 of the YETI Natural Selection Revelstoke LIVE HERE on Friday Revelstoke, BC (March 12, 2025)–The wait is finally over! Mother Nature has spoken, and she said that it’s a GO for the YETI Natural Selection Tour Revelstoke to stream live worldwide starting Friday, March 14, at 1 p.m. PT. Get ready for two action-packed days of all-mountain snowboarding from the world’s top riders, streamed live exclusively on Red Bull TV. […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 13, 2025 0 Comments
Revelstoke, BC, Report: Skiing Gracias Ridge & Snow Rodeo in the Sunshine Report from January 26, 2025 On Sunday we gathered a crew in the parking lot and headed up the Revelation Gondola at Revelstoke. JJ, Kim, Aaron, me. JJ & Kim took us to Gracias Ridge area to ski old chowder in fun, rolling terrain. It’s a fun adventure run with 2 hikes, 2 traverses, Mr Toad’s Wild Ride Gully, and […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | January 28, 2025 0 Comments
Revelstoke, BC, Report: One 5,620-Vertical-Foot Fun-as-Hell Groomer Ski Run Report from January 21, 2025 I was beckoned by the ridiculously long runs of Revelstoke, BC, Yesterday. It was snowing lightly and coldly when I arrived. Not much in this world beats a 5,620-vertical-foot crisp-as-hell groomer. I rode the 2 gondolas to the upper mountain and slid down to the Stoke chair. I exited the top of the chair with […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | January 22, 2025 1 Comment
Revelstoke, BC, Report: Tree-Bomb Sidecountry Powder With Local Legend JJ Vinet Report from January 16, 2025 Today I bumbled out into the Revelstoke, BC, sidecountry in a snow squall with local legend JJ Vinet. At times it was snowing and blowing hard but it didn’t last. We scooted out to the selected zone and things looked fun. JJ guided me around showed me the goods. Tree-bombs had littered the landscape making […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | January 16, 2025 0 Comments
Revelstoke, BC, Report: Long Groomers, Stellar Sidecountry, and “C’est Magnifique” Burgers Report from January 14, 2025 Yesterday we rolled out to Revelstoke at about 9 am. The Selkirk Sea (low river valley clouds) was kickin’ down low and thin clouds were driftin’ up high creating a classic BC cloud sandwich. We were skiing some glorious groomers inbounds when we saw a big hole developing in the upper cloud layer to the […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | January 15, 2025 0 Comments
Luxury Chalet in Revelstoke, BC, Listed for $9.2 Million The Five Peaks Chalet is a luxurious estate on a 5.53 acre slice of heaven at the base of Revelstoke Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Canada. With panoramic views of the Columbia Valley and Monashee Mountains, the chalet has been awarded Canada’s Best Ski Chalet by the World Ski Awards from 2020 through 2023. Built in 2014, the chalet features […] Industry News Luke Guilford | January 14, 2025 0 Comments
Revelstoke, BC, Report: 5,620-Vertical-Feet of Hell Yes Report from January 11, 2025 Yesterday we got out at Revelstoke Ski Resort in British Columbia, Canada. This is one of my homes away from home. I’ve spent many months here over the years and just being here makes me happy. We rolled onto the hill about 9 a.m. yesterday. They saw about 4 centimeters of new snow overnight. The […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | January 12, 2025 1 Comment
Top 9 Ski Resorts in North America as a Professional Freeskier View this post on Instagram A post shared by SnowBrains (@snowbrains) Here are my top nine personal favorite ski resorts as a professional freeskier: Related: The Top 10 Male Freeskiers of All-Time: 9. Mount Bachelor, Oregon This is where I learned to ski. It was a very special place in my heart. I did a full ski season […] Featured Video Miles Clark | November 26, 2024 0 Comments
Revelstoke Mountain Resort, BC, Latest Ski Area to Share Summer Snow Images Winter might be closer than you think. Revelstoke Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Canada, is the latest resort in North America to boast of having received a dusting of snow in August. Today’s picture shared on social media shows snow falling and accumulating on the resort’s slopes at the top of Stoke Chair at 7,300′. On Friday, Sunshine Village Ski […] SnowBrains | August 27, 2024 0 Comments