Fresh powder greeted Revelstoke Mountain Resort (RMR) guests Sunday, Dec. 15 for the first Locals Day of the season. The overcast skies, scattered flurries and bouts of fog kept visibility in some areas low, but didn’t dampen the spirits of those taking advantage of the reduced ticket prices and rentals.
“You can’t turn down a chance like this,” Kester Stevens, who lives within the Columbia Shuswap Regional District boundary and traveled to Revelstoke for Locals Day told Revelstoke Mountaineer. He was one of four who made the trip in to try out the higher end gear for rent from RMR, 50 per cent off for Locals Day ticket holders.
Temperatures remained above freezing lower in the valley through the first half of December, keeping routes from the resort base up to Stoke Base in marginal condition, or entirely closed due to lack of snow. The fresh powder that made opening day one for the books was still plentiful around Stoke chair, Ripper chair and Stellar chair. Multiple families took advantage of the $20 day pass prices for a birthday party celebration that featured a chorus of Happy Birthday songs in the Mackenzie Outpost warming hut.
The cheap ticket prices for those who can prove Revelstoke residency might be the main draw, but locals who have season passes can still cash in on Locals Day perks, including discounted food and drink and $10 standard rentals. David Shnerik, who works construction in Revelstoke, took the opportunity to try his hand at skiing for the first time.
“I’ll admit, I was kind of expecting to strap the skis on and just go, but it’s not working out that way.”
He brought his trusty snowboard along in case plans needed to change, still happy for the chance to try out a new winter sport at a discounted price.
A total of 665 visitors cashed in on the Locals Day ticket price, with RMR raising $6,650 for Revelstoke Community Foundation.
The next Locals Day is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 12, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather and snow permitting.
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