SunSurfer Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 Just finished 11 days of riding at Revelstoke. First, a shoutout and thanks to @crackaddictJames Cherry for carving company, a guide to some of Revelstokes best carving runs, some really useful tips to work on in my own riding, and he and his partner Martina's hospitality during my stay. If you don't know James he's a Revelstoke local, an incredibly skilful and experienced rider, has instructed at Montucky CC, and just an all round nice guy. Revelstoke has great trails for carving for all levels of rider, from beginners through to steeps to challenge the most skilled. Some of the groomed slopes on Pitch Black were the steepest I have ever attempted. The Blue rated trails off the upper gondola are ideal for intermediates trying to up their game. There is a shuttle bus between the hotels in town and the resort. Most of the hotels provide free tickets for the shuttle which is otherwise C$4 exact change per ride. There are some pretty reasonably priced hotels, and a good range of places and cuisines to eat at the end of the day. I had a great time and some of the best carving days I've ever had in the groomed days after 20cm fresh. My biggest day was approx. 15.5Km vertical descent (approx. 50k feet). Beware powder days! Every man, his dog, and the dog's fleas arrive to ski it and the gondola queue at the bottom can be incredibly long if you are not in the queue seriously early. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortcutToMoncton Posted March 8, 2023 Report Share Posted March 8, 2023 How did you get there? I’ve always wanted to go but have only looked at driving from Calgary, which is a bit of a hike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 The drive from Kelowna is much shorter (200 km vs 400). 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortcutToMoncton Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 Yeah, looks like it’s just harder to fly into Kelowna. Pick your poison!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 If you fly to Kelowna you can spend some time at Big White which is a fantastic hill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunSurfer Posted April 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2023 On 3/9/2023 at 12:53 PM, ShortcutToMoncton said: How did you get there? I’ve always wanted to go but have only looked at driving from Calgary, which is a bit of a hike. Caught a shuttle from Kelowna Airport run by Everything Revelstoke. Travel agent booked it for me. Dropped me at my hotel, picked me up when it was time to fly out. Too easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b.free Posted October 4, 2023 Report Share Posted October 4, 2023 Hey guys, I was wondering what is the best time to go here, especially for carving?! Might try to get here this winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b.free Posted November 1, 2023 Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 (edited) It’s happening, coming to ride on Jan 21-23! Very excited to finally meet the mountain and ride for 3 days with James Cherry and all others. Edited November 1, 2023 by b.free 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackaddict Posted November 7, 2023 Report Share Posted November 7, 2023 I'll be there with boots on! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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