- Most lessons meet in the Mountain Sports School corral located at the base of the gondola in the village.
- Plan to arrive at your lesson 15 minutes prior to the start time.
- All program participants are required to have a lift ticket or season pass. *Except First Time Discovery programs
- Program availability, prices and lesson formats are subject to change and subject to minimums for participation.
- For advance sales and reservations, credit cards will be charged at the time the order is placed.
- All prices noted are listed in Canadian dollars and are subject to applicable taxes.
- Children and teens under 19 years of age must wear a helmet while participating in programs.
- Equipment is not provided as part of the lesson, so you'll need to bring your own or rent from Revelstoke Mountain Resort Rentals *Except First Time Discovery programs.
- Please read our cancellation & refund policies prior to booking.
WEATHER AT A GLANCE
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Gnorm the Powder Gnome
RMR Village
Top of The Stoke
Top of Stellar
Mackenzie Outpost
Ripper
Information & Ability Chart
Find information on ski and snowboard rentals, Mountain Sports School meeting points, how to layer your clothing, and how to assess your ability.
- Wear a thermal Base layer.
- Outer layers should be well insulated and protect you from both water and wind.
- Do not wear jeans!
- Wool and polyester/fleece blends are warmer and drier than cotton.
- Socks should be a wool/polyester blend and not be too bulky.
- Only wear one pair of socks.
- Wear a helmet (required for participants under age 19) or warm hat to keep your head warm.
- Gloves or mittens are important. A nylon or leather outer shell will help keep your hands dry and warm.
- Goggles are your best bet to protect your eyes, but a good pair of sunglasses will do on a sunny day.
- Protect yourself from the sun with sun screen in the spring when the temperatures rise.
Adult Ability Level Chart
Level 1 : First Timer
You have never skied or snowboarded before.
Level 2 : Still A Beginner
You have been out before but only once or twice. It may have been years ago, and starting in the beginner area will put you more at ease while remembering how to control your speed, turn and stop.
Level 3 : Green Runs
You have had some time out and your confidence is growing. The Green Runs are appealing because of their gentle slope, but you know that with a little guidance and some added skill, a Blue run is in your near future.
Level 4 : Blue Runs
Control on groomed runs is the name of the game. You avoid bumps and prefer the Blue Runs. Your adventurous side is calling to you to try something different. You feel that with some new skills, you may be able to venture onto a non-groomed run, some trees, a Heli or Cat Day or even a Black Diamond Run.
Level 5 : Black and Double Black Diamond Runs
You can get down anything with a Black Diamond, but just getting down isn't your goal - getting down with style, rhythm and speed is. Long vertical with steep terrain is what you crave.
Level 6 : Double Black Diamond Runs
You want to go from the Front Side to the Back Side. You can still work on some technique, but really want to find those new and challenging lines. Powder calls to you and you aren't afraid to go out looking for it.
Kids Ability Level Chart
Level 1: First Timer
Let's get out on the snow and show you how to go. Equipment familiarization and having fun in the snow while learning how to stop and turn are the focus.
Runs used: Little Bit
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Level 2: Learn To Turn
You're sliding, but stopping and turning aren't your strong points. Gain control so that you can access more of the mountain.
Runs used: Little Bit & Stellar Chair
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Level 3: Intermediate
You've mastered the magic carpet and now it's time to play on the long runs. Introduce mountain etiquette while refining the skills needed to ski with control.
Runs used: The Last Spike from the top of the Gondola, Tickle Trunk, Tumbelina, Sunshine, Stellar Chair.
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Level 4: Intermediate
Green runs are good but it's time to explore more of the mountain.
Runs used: The Last Spike from the top of The Stoke Chair, Critical Path when groomed, Upper portion of Snow Rodeo down to the first intersection with The Last Spike, Snow Rodeo from the top of the Revelation Gondola, Hollywood, Ripper Connector, Burn Down, Chopper when groomed, Wooley Bully, Feller Buncher, Lightning Rod, Cannonball, groomed runs from Mid-Mountain.
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Level 5: Advanced
You've got the Blue Runs under control and you are ready to play in the bumps. Use a variety of terrain to develop all mountain skills.
Runs used: All runs from level 4 including: Hot Sauce, Separate Reality Glades, Chopper, SWF, Clyde's Secret Glades, Devil's Club, Snow Rodeo, Pitch Black, Fast Fred's, Short Shot, Short Final, Aspen Glades, 007 Glades, Meet the Neighbours, Unlimited Assets, Sweet Spot and more.
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Level 6: Expert
You have mastered the black runs and can comfortably ski anything on the mountain on your own. Steep runs and challenging terrain are your favorites and you are looking for technical improvement to ski faster and tighter lines all around the mountain. Sometimes you like to jump off things that would scare away your parents.
Runs used: North Bowl, Gracias Ridge, Greely Bowl, Powder Monkey Glades.
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