What To Expect For Opening Day 2023
The 2023/24 winter season kicks off on Saturday, December 9. Our team has been working overtime to ensure we start the season off right. We are excited to finally open the gates for the season but want to make sure you have all the information needed heading into opening day. Read on to find out everything you need to know about conditions, what’s open, and what to expect this weekend.
Terrain & Conditions
Typical to opening conditions, base depth varies depending on terrain and elevation. The alpine has received a lot of snow over the past week, but in recent days, all elevations were hit by rain. Guests can expect heavy snow, crusts, and ice at lower elevations.
Unmarked hazards remain close to the surface throughout the mountain including rocks, obstacles, trees, stumps, ditches, and varying terrain. Be aware of your surroundings and use caution while riding at the Resort over the coming weeks as the snow accumulates. Watch out for open creeks, deadfall, unmarked rocks, and hazards at all elevations.
Snow conditions below the Stoke Chair and on the Ninja Traverse are marginal - The Last Spike is recommended below the Stoke Chair, or downloading via the Revelation Gondola.
Lifts
- Upper and Lower Revelation Gondola
- Stoke Chair
- Ripper Chair
- Stellar Chair
- Cupcake Carpet (tentative)
Important Downloading via the Revelation Gondola will be mandatory from mid-station and is recommended from the top for beginner and intermediate skiers and riders.
Grooming Plan*
- Stoke Chair: The Last Spike (to Stoke Chair base), Greenhorn, Hollywood, Bread & Butter and Critical Path to Top of Gondola
- Stellar Chair: Big Bend, Over Easy, and Bacon & Eggs
- Ripper Chair: Sally Alley, Burn Down
*Groomed runs are subject to change depending on weather and on-mountain conditions. Please reference the Grooming Report on Opening Day to see the most up-to-date information on groomed terrain.
Important The Last Spike will be open to mid-station, but conditions will be marginal and ungroomed below the Stoke Chair. This area is recommended for advanced skiers and riders only.
Bowls
- Subpeak and Greely Bowl will remain closed.
- Lower North Bowl will be open from Sweet Spot down
- All terrain openings are condition-dependent and subject to change.
Terrain Parks
- All terrain parks will be closed. We will continue to work to open The Gnome Zone & Terrain Park as the snow accumulates.
PLEASE RESPECT ALL CLOSURES.
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Resort Shuttle
The Resort Shuttle provides daily service between downtown and RMR. Each ride is $2. However, many hotels offer free shuttle passes with your stay.
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Snow Report
Get the lowdown on the latest conditions with snowfall stats for the last hour, overnight, 24 hours, 48 hours, and the past 7 days.
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Grooming Report
Revelstoke is known for more than its legendary powder. Experience our world-class groomers with picture-perfect corduroy.