Revelstoke Ski Resort Review & Mountain Guide

[@anonymous134y]

make more of these videos please!
Canadian ski resort / mountain reviews playlist needed

[@riseandalpine]

Glad you liked it. We've got some more incoming! Stay tuned.

[@stephenjurisic]

Love Revy. Like you said the tree lines and the chill vibes keep me coming back.

[@riseandalpine]

100%

[@src248]

Love Revy! Was lucky enough to catch a rope drop for Three Bears on my last visit. A dozen people dropping into a narrow chute filled with perfect knee deep powder, it was total chaos and silly fun

[@riseandalpine]

That sounds like my kind of mayhem. Would love to get a deep day at Revy this year.

[@BramskiVlogs]

@@riseandalpine when the rope drops for separate reality bowl its just awesome. The locals know roughly the time it expects to open so they'll try time a few laps on the stoke and get just on opening.

[@dickshank7709]

Am amazing mountain. Top notch steep glades spaced just far enough apart, not the same big mountain skiing as Crazy Horse but more varied terrain and by far a better place for a family trip vs one just for very advanced expert skiers and way better snow condition usually than CH but also much more expensive to stay. My last run Feb 23 top to bottom was over 7 miles! Still Crazy Horse is my fav between Whistler and Rev if you want to scare yourself. It definitely can take you out of your comfort zone and challenges you as there is no easy way down anywhere. Keep up the great videos. Love seeing these places I've skied! Hitting Sunshine and Lake Louise in a few weeks. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!!!!

[@riseandalpine]

KHMR is my fav too. Incredible terrain. Let me know how LL and sunshine go!

[@mackie_p]

Loooooove revy!!! Thanks for all the info!!
Snowboarder here and it's priiiiiimoooo

[@riseandalpine]

A revy pow day on a board would be so surfy in those trees. Wow.

[@ragnaringibergsson562]

that was helpful. i've avoided Revy because i thought it was better suited to advanced skiers and riders. nice to know that leaves a lot of room on groomers for more intermediate types.

[@BramskiVlogs]

They've made a big push to welcome more families to the resort in recent years. Mid mountain groomers are always empty as all the advanced skiers head to the bowls up top.

[@riseandalpine]

As long as you're comfy with blues that are a tad steep, you'll have a real blast on the stoke chair. The Ripper chair is an absolute blast too!

[@kencooper7208]

Fair review. One caution: Don't go late in the season, it not the mountain for spring skiing because it faces West; and how low it is in the valley means no over night freezes and rain.

[@riseandalpine]

That's a great tip Ken! This is going to be super helpful for a lot of people.

[@michaelkuster960]

Really helpful video... Thanks a lot for this review :)

[@riseandalpine]

Glad you enjoyed it! More mountain reviews incoming this month.

[@michaelkuster960]

Can't wait to see them... It's a great video format :) @@riseandalpine

[@jean-francoiscloutier7361]

Great review. Never being there. Maybe one day. Keep up the good work.

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks Jean! It's definitely worth a trip, I think you'd love it man!

[@iugaialeksei2108]

Dude, I absolutely love your videos about skiing, resorts and outdoor activities. Please keep going! Hopefully, one day I will move my ass from Ontario to Alberta or BC in order to explore al those fantastic ski resorts.

[@nicplemel5682]

Great video - would love to see one about Big White as well!

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks dude! Would love to get to big white this season. It's one of the greats when the snow's nuking.

[@BramskiVlogs]

Revy is getting it's first snow this morning on the summit 🌨🎿

[@riseandalpine]

No way my dude. Get out those rock skis and go for a hike!

[@BramskiVlogs]

@@riseandalpine Its definitely time to start getting the gear out! How are your winter plans going? I did shoot you an email last week, not sure if it came through?

[@epic.9186]

im a bit late but w

[@lucxski]

Can’t wait for the season

[@riseandalpine]

I'm already getting so fired up!

[@chazbickel4518]

Killer resort !
Driving the powder highway is just as intense as the skiing.

[@riseandalpine]

The driving can get super gnarly 😂

[@Denizz._]

I need to go here!

[@riseandalpine]

100%, you'd absolutely love it!

[@pat13487]

❤❤❤❤

[@freedomrider5906]

Revy is awesome, I have been going there since they opened. Have you been to Red Mountain? They have awesome terrain and a cool ski town vibe. You should do a review.

[@riseandalpine]

Unreal! Revy is a spot I plan to go to every season. I've been to Red and absolutely loved it. You should check out the vid I made from last year there. We got a crazy pow day. One of my favourite days of all of last year. Such good vibes there. A Red Review will be incoming in the next few weeks!

[@swaws1983]

ive been tempted to hit revy for a while since my local mountain is silverstar

[@DirtBikeDuo]

Whistlers getting its second fall of spring and on the 26th the peak is expecting a foot of snow

[@riseandalpine]

A foot? Heck that's pretty much skiable! Let's goooo

[@ralphmetcalf90]

Honestly done season at Whistler and Revy. Whistler wins hands down for me. Way more alpine and more snow. Revy can get rain too. However both are good I just prefer Whistler.

[@riseandalpine]

Both are great. If we were just talking a season of resort skiing with the ability to ride weekdays, I'd 100% choose Whistler too!

[@gregory49]

The best food in revy is a Japanese food truck… it’s INCREDIBLE

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks for the intel! I'll give it a try when I go back this season!

[@MidnightPolak]

Nah, it's the Taco Club haha

[@edcunningham5562]

isn't the guy who owns that on the fwt?

[@gregory49]

@@MidnightPolak for me it was below average.

[@Khood8145]

Its so fucking awesome there. Best resort in Canada if not the world. 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@riseandalpine]

Can't wait to go back!

[@Migueiii65]

Do a review on big white resort please

[@riseandalpine]

Oh man I love big white! I haven't skied it since before I started filming. Would love to get to some more mountains this winter and do even more reviews!

[@Migueiii65]

@@riseandalpine Thank You 🙏Have You Ever Thought About Becoming An Ski Instructor ? I believe You’ll Be Great !!

[@tankhistoryfordummies]

Do you have any recommendations on ski jackets (shells) for skiing in the North Shore mountains? Do you know if the North Face Tsirku jacket is good or not? I would like one that has good waterproofing.

[@riseandalpine]

Hey! Any 3L shell jacket from a ski company will work great in the North Shore. Sometimes the fit changes between brands so the big thing is finding something you find comfortable. As long as it's a shell with 20k+ waterproofing it works great for winter on the North Shore. I've never work North Face but I do think they look really sick!

[@tankhistoryfordummies]

@@riseandalpine I am not sure what the waterproofing of their material is. They didn't publicly release it for the FUTURELIGHT material. It is a 3L shell with taped seams and ripstop.

[@kevinkilgour1]

Revy is sick, headed back this Jan

[@riseandalpine]

Unreal. I'm for sure going to mix in some Revy days this season too!!

[@jnilloc]

if flying in, do you need a car once you get there or can you be OK if you're just taking a shuttle to/ from kelowna?

[@riseandalpine]

You'd be totally fine without a car if you stayed in town. There is a shuttle bus that can take you to the mountain every day. It's handy to have a car if you want to go to Rogers pass, but the downtown is very small and walkable and the hill is like a 10 minute drive out of town.

[@bobbyenglish7803]

Just an fyi, South Bowl and Greely Bowl are not the same, in fact they are at opposite ends of the ski area.

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks for clarifying!

[@The_Blessed_Cowboy]

Hands down best resort! 👌

[@riseandalpine]

It's pretty epic at Revy and the backcountry access is ridiculous from town. Skiers Paradise!

[@johncheresna]

I find the staff their is becoming downright rude in the last few years, Not Enuf facilities, the even closed the top warm up huts.

[@The_Blessed_Cowboy]

@@johncheresna the guy who pours my beer at the mid lodge has a good memory of me over the past few years. He remembers my type of beer paired with a shot of Grandmarnier. Really the only other staff members I interact with is the cafeteria staff, they seem like good people. I always joke around with the staff to help with their day aswell. Hopefully you have a better encounter the next time you go. Stay warm brother 🤙

[@edcunningham5562]

What's revy/pow highway in general like in December? Curious what the roads are like in that area eg do you need snow chains etc?

[@riseandalpine]

I'm not too sure. It's never a bad idea to carry chains on winter highways in BC.

[@duncanross5809]

Winter tyres are a legal requirement. You'd be fine without chains but watch out for the psycho truck drivers

[@edcunningham5562]

thoughts on full on winter tyres vs m+s? thanks ill keep my distance from them@@duncanross5809

[@danieltaylor3396]

Revy is a great mountain with a flawed lift system because they never accounted for the extremely low base elevation. And the lift system does a poor job of spreading out skiers. The front side has a beginner run cat track with switchbacks that crisscrosses the runs every 500ft vertical or so that you have to watch out for. The clientele is predominately black diamond skiers in their 20s and 30s and mostly guys.

[@johncheresna]

The hill is great. The staff (lately) not so much, can actually be rude (except for the Revelution lodge)
The crowds have gone up 4x in a few years, but the have added virtulay no facilities and often they are out of order.
The management and staff make you fell Unwelcome. The lifts are overworked and often break down.

[@finndeyda6328]

How is the park? How many rails do they set up?

[@riseandalpine]

Park was pretty small in my opinion. Probably 5 rails before the bottom and two jumps, neither too large. Best part about the park is you get some great skiing above and below it before you hit it. If you're a park only rider, Blackcomb is way better and even Grouse Mtn in Vancouver is much better for park! Someone feel free to correct me if you know more about parks!

[@ScottyInVancouver]

Should I bring QST 92 or Bent 110?

[@riseandalpine]

I'd bring both! But if there is any amount of snow in the forecast I'd go 110.

[@jeremyletourneau]

Revelstoke or Kicking Horse? Which is better?

[@riseandalpine]

You're just going to have to wait for the next video :). Take a guess?

[@jeremyletourneau]

I think I'm going to say Kicking Horse but idk. I'm excited to see your next video!@@riseandalpine

[@KZ-yu4jz]

@@riseandalpine Your rope to the slope.... :) That was insane... Looking forward to the Kicking Horse review

[@mjor6406]

Go to Lake Louise instead

[@riseandalpine]

@mjor6406 Super eager to try Lake Louise

[@AnzuYT]

Nice video dudeee. Have you ever skied in Alberta?

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks! Planning to do some berta skiing this season. What's your favourite hill?

[@theoneandonly1167]

@@riseandalpine Oh I 100% recommend our golden child sunshine village in Banff and lake Louis which is only a 30 min drive from the town of Banff! Marmot basin in jasper is also a ton of fun, although I may be a bit biased just cause that’s home for me😂. Those three make for an amazing road trip especially the drive along the icefields parkway! I also recommend castle mountain but that is quite far south (closer to Lethbridge, AB) and may require it’s own road trip😅

[@src248]

@@riseandalpine I'll be sure to give you a high five if I see ya! Sunshine has the craziest stuff with Delirium Dive (look up Rocket Pocket) and Wild West, South Chutes are super fun (Think Again to Eagle Creek is my favourite lap). West Bowl and the backside of Louise have some excellent runs, the hike up to Brown Cow is very worthwhile. Castle is definitely worth a visit, it's like a mini Revy with great steeps and trees

[@mjor6406]

Sunshine in the spring is the best time. Lake Louise and Sunshine have massive jumps and parks.

[@emaij]

Where to stay?

[@riseandalpine]

That is a great question @emaij! I just stayed in a buddies basement. Can anyone help this guy out in the comments??

[@BramskiVlogs]

The resort has one on site accommodation which is the Sutton Place Hotel, its the only ski in-ski out property unless you are renting the big heli lodges next door. All other hotels, airbnbs, vrbos are all based in town which is a 10 minute drive from the resort. There's a shuttle service that runs regularly in winter stopping at all major pick up points in town. Its run by Revelstoke Transfers, not the resort, and their winter schedule should be up late october time. Hope this helps !

[@brentwareing4162]

Sutton place is the only ski in/out property which is a mix of Owned Units in the rental pool and Many units that are actually private condos so it’s very limited at the moment. New hotel across the street from the gondola is opening in 2025 and there are many great options in town

[@rogxxxr]

Winter stoke could not be higher

[@riseandalpine]

I barely can sleep.

[@user-bv1er1pt9s]

Terrible resort. No one should go there.

[@riseandalpine]

Complete trash! Hype is not warranted.

[@BramskiVlogs]

worst place ever don't go@@riseandalpine

[@corey0johnston]

@@riseandalpineso…good or nah?

[@the6ig6adwolf]

This homie might be rippin more than just pizza if you catch my drift 👃📏❄️

[@anthonysharwood1962]

Couloirs. Say it "cool-waahrs" NOT "cool-aahrs". What is wrong with you North Americans?

[@riseandalpine]

Idiot North Americans Eh 😂😂😂