Revelstoke Mountain Resort (RMR) webcams showed beloved mascot and snow gauge Gnorm the Powder Gnome entirely covered by snow multiple times throughout November as the resort prepared for the 2024-2025 winter season, offering a welcome contrast to last season’s lower snow levels and delayed opening.
This year, RMR is hoping for more of that as British Columbia may see the impacts of a La Niña weather system. As the resort readies for what is hopefully a snow-filled few months, locals and visitors can look forward to updated infrastructure, events and more.
What a La Niña year could mean
“We’re optimistic about the season ahead, with weather predictions pointing at a potential La Niña year,” Laura Meggs, RMR communications manager told Revelstoke Mountaineer.
With a current 57 per cent chance of a La Niña this season, and with the weather phenomenon showing up later than previous years, even a small La Niña could see substantial levels of cold, moist air pushed from the Pacific into B.C.’s Interior.
Paired with Revelstoke’s location in an inland temperate rainforest that produces high levels of moisture throughout the year, RMR is preparing for a season filled with deep powder. But they won’t be counting on the powder until it’s fallen.
“Forecasting the weather, especially in the mountains, comes with many variables,” Meggs said.
RMR partners with professional forecasters and data sources to monitor conditions day-by-day in an effort to track short-term and long-term forecasts.
“Our team will continue to monitor conditions in real time and adapt our operations as needed to ensure the best possible experience for our guests.”
Opening day and upgrades
Opening day is currently scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 30, with live tunes and aprés available for guests hitting the slopes. This year visitors will also be able to take a complimentary guided tour around the mountain to find their preferred trails. More information about the guided mountain tours will be available on the RMR website opening day.
Guests will be able to take the newly updated Camozzi Road after a summer of detours to the resort. The road opened back up Monday, Nov. 18 with increased safety features and utilities added during construction. A large hill that was the source of traffic struggles has been leveled out, creating more direct access to RMR.
The resort’s parking woes are one step closer to being a thing of the past, with a new paved lot, additional parking spots and transit drop-off section completed for opening day. The new transit resources are part of RMR’s push to make public transit a more appealing option for guests. Paired with a partnership in the works with the City of Revelstoke, the hope is to boost Revelstoke’s overall public transit infrastructure.
“These upgrades will not only make parking more convenient and reduce congestion but also create a more seamless experience from arrival to departure for our guests,” Meggs said.
The resort now has a speed limit of 30 kilometres an hour throughout to increase safety for guests and staff.
Big events this year
Plans are still in the works for various events hosted at and by RMR this 2024-2025 winter, but some highlights are already on the calendar.
Local’s Days, offering those who can prove residency in Revelstoke $20 lift tickets and $10 rental fees for standard rentals along with other discounts and perks, are scheduled for Dec. 15, Jan. 12, March 16 and April 13, weather and snow conditions permitting.
RMR will once again host International Freeskiers & Snowboarders Association two star, four star and junior qualifying events in January and March. The qualifiers are part of the international freeride competitions that help athletes build their ranking on the Global Seeding List and eligibility for the Freeride World Tour.
YETI Natural Selection Tour will be back for a third year to take advantage of Revelstoke’s mountain terrain in the competition that pits 24 of the world’s top snowboarders in a two-day event.
RMR’s beloved free Valentine’s Day weddings will once again be taking place on the hill, with a marriage commissioner on site to make things official. Couples must register beforehand and more information will be available on RMR’s website closer to the date.
“As always, our biggest excitement is welcoming guests back to the mountain and sharing the love of skiing, snowboarding and the magic of winter in Revelstoke,” Meggs said.
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