""I was ski bumming in Whistler through my 20s, and one day I was on the side of the road hitchhiking trying to get to the resort on a powder day when a car flew by me with the bumper sticker 'Ski bums don't die, they move to Nelson.' The car didn't pick me up, but I knew I had to check that place out. And that was over 25 years ago.""
"It has everything a hardcore skier could want out of a dream ski resort: 450″+ of average annual snowfall 1,367 acres of skiing with fully gladed terrain, meaning everything in-bounds is fair game Practically zero beginner terrain Very little grooming Almost all single and double black glades and mogul runs Relatively low avalanche danger for in-bounds terrain No multi-mountain pass affiliation AT ALL No base area accommodations or development outside of bare-bones resort infrastructure. Affordable AND delicious on-mountain dining"
Nelson, British Columbia attracts long-term ski bums drawn by Whitewater’s legendary powder and rustic lifestyle. Whitewater sits near Nelson and offers over 450 inches of average annual snowfall and 1,367 acres of mostly gladed in-bounds terrain. The mountain emphasizes expert skiing with almost no beginner runs, limited grooming, abundant single- and double-black glades, mogul fields, and relatively low in-bounds avalanche risk. The resort remains independent with no multi-mountain pass affiliations, minimal base-area development, and a bare-bones infrastructure. On-mountain dining is affordable and highly regarded. The area’s remoteness and enduring local culture sustain its elusive reputation.
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