Inland Northwest Winter Guide 2021/2022

INLAND NORTHWEST

WINTER GUIDE 2021

SPOKANE REGION

2022

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SKI & SNOWBOARD TRIPS

MOUNTAIN RESORT

PROFILES

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ADVENTURES FEATURING

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INSIDE THE GUIDE Beyond the Slopes

Apres Ski at its Finest. . . .

Getting to Spokane. . . . . .

Places to Have a Drink.. . .

Things to See & Do. . . . . . .

Places to Stay & Play.. . . .

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Featured Regional Resorts 49 Degrees North . . . . . .

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Doing Winter Right

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hen the calendar turns to winter, the Inland Northwest cranks it up.

Spokane is the perfect jumping off point to all kinds of winter fun, with world-class resorts surrounding us. There are so many options, but to name a few, you can cut turns high above the Spokane River valley at Mt. Spokane, or ’board as you look out over Lake Pend Oreille at Schweitzer. Straddle a time zone up on the Idaho-Montana border at Lookout Pass, hop the world’s longest gondola at Silver Mountain or test your endurance against the vast acreage at 49 Degrees North. Or, take a quick trip up to B.C., and you’ll find RED Mountain outside the old mining town of Rossland, while Whitewater is just up above charming Nelson.

After your high-altitude adventures, you’ll find great dining options spread across the Spokane-Coeur d’Alene area, along with craft breweries, wineries, distilleries and cideries.

Rest your weary legs at any number of unique, cozy hotels and resorts to complete your experience. So jump into the Inlander’s 2021 Winter Guide and start planning your visit to our own winter wonderland!

Information contained within this publication has been developed to the best of our knowledge and any omissions or errors are unintentional. All rights reserved. No part of this guide may be reproduced without permission of the publisher.

For advertising information, please contact us at 509-325-0634. © 2021 Inland Publications, Inc.

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here are world-class winter sports destinations all within a quick drive of Spokane, but save some energy, as the apres ski options are top-notch as well. Down in the Spokane/

Coeur d’Alene urban lowlands you can satisfy that hunger you worked up, browse some one-of-a-kind shops and take your pick from a wide variety of entertainment options, from the Best of Broadway right in Spokane to Vegas-level casino gaming.

With iconic places to stay and great neighborhoods to explore, complete your winter sports getaway by taking advantage of the full Spokane experience.

Follow Your Tastebuds

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pokane and the Inland Northwest have a great culinary scene, with longtime local favorites and exciting newcomers sharing the stage.

One of those newcomers is VIEUX CARRE NOLA KITCHEN, a little chunk of New Orleans right in Kendall Yards. Hushpuppies? Yep, along with bacon-wrapped shrimp, gumbo and beignets. Seattle superchef Ethan Stowell has staked an outpost of his beloved pastaria, TAVOLATA, right in downtown Spokane across from Riverfront Park. The house special is the delicious rigatoni with spicy sausage ragu.

If you want something totally out there, like from Maine, there’s Chef Chad White’s HIGH TIDE LOBSTER BAR, inside the Wonder Building near the Spokane Arena. Butter, fresh lobster — perfection! And for an elevated take on the humble taco, visit COCHINITO TAQUERIA right downtown, where you can choose from octopus, lamb or pork belly You’re the type to try the local for your protein. Don’t forget to try the grilled corn elote bowl appetizer. libations? The Spokane area Nothing is more humble — or more has so many craft breweries, satisfying — than that all-American cideries, distilleries and standby, the hamburger. Just off the wineries people are losing beaten track on the lower South Hill you’ll track of how many. No-Li find WISCONSINBURGER, where you can Brewhouse near Gonzaga get fried cheese curds on your burger.

University, Twilight Cider Did we mention the Wisconsin part? And Works at Green Bluff, Dry take a quick trip out to the Lake City to Fly Distilling above one of check out HUDSON’S HAMBURGERS, where downtown Spokane’s busiest the Hudsons have been slinging some of streets and the Liberty Lake the tastiest, most classically old-school Wine Cellars are just four of

Drink Up!

Vieux Carre Nola Kitchen

High Tide Lobster Bar

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Cochinito Taqueria

many to check out.

burgers since 1907. 

Can’t-Miss Winter Events NOVEMBER

The Holiday Season kicks off in downtown Spokane with THE ARRIVAL OF SANTA CLAUS to his winter throne at River Park Square Mall on Friday, Nov. 19. There’s a full DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY PARADE to help him make his way, along with the annual CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING in Riverfront Park.

From Here

Happy Browsing!

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here are a ton of one-of-a-kind, locally owned shopping options across the Spokane region. One category that just keeps getting hotter is vintage, and you can find great stretches of shops along Spokane’s North Monroe, in Coeur d’Alene’s Midtown and even scattered around places like Hillyard and Rockford. Out on You want to feel your inner pinball wizard?

North Monroe, one Check out JEDI ALLIANCE in Spokane popular destination Valley. Or grab a pizza along with indoor is 1889 SALVAGE CO., mini golf at FLATSTICK PUB. You want to where multiple vendors work on your actual golf swing? Northern share a space. And Quest Casino has a TOPGOLF SWING SUITE the old general store inside its EPIC sports bar. Or learn to paint that served the tiny at PINOT’S PALETTE, taught in downtown wheat farming town Spokane by a real artist while you sip wine. of Rockford just south of Spokane is now the HURD MERCANTILE, jam-packed with farm chic decor.

For a gift that reflects the region, check out MIX IT UP in downtown Coeur d’Alene, where they also offer home decor and jewelry. And in the River Park Square Mall, you’ll find FROM HERE, a showcase of some of the region’s best artists. With clothing, paper goods and stuff for your kids or pets, every purchase supports a real, live artist!

Spokane has a strong boutique scene as well, offering the kinds of finds you won’t see at the chains. Near Franklin Park on Spokane’s North Side you’ll find SWANK BOUTIQUE, where the staff will always help you look great. And out in Spokane Valley for more than a decade now, JEMA LANE keeps it fun and friendly, with new stuff arriving regularly. 

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Comedy is coming to Spokane in November, with HASAN MINHAJ filling up the First Interstate Center on Tuesday, Nov. 16. At the Spokane Comedy Club they have a couple of headliners, too, in PAULY SHORE (Jan 13-15) and JAY PHAROAH (Nov. 19-21).

DECEMBER

Among the Inland Northwest’s biggest family holiday traditions are the JOURNEY TO THE NORTH POLE CRUISES, departing three times each night all month long from the famed Coeur d’Alene Boardwalk. Sip some cocoa as you make your way across the lake to visit Santa’s workshop.

And for one day only, craftspeople from across the Inland Northwest join the usual retailers at River Park Square to offer their one-of-akind, handmade holiday gifts at BRRRZAAR on Saturday, Dec. 18. You’ll find ceramics, prints and more — showing off the region’s creativity.

JANUARY

THE NORTHWEST MUSEUM OF ARTS AND CULTURE, always has something fascinating on display. And if you’ve ever watched what a Tiffany lampshade fetches on Antiques Roadshow, you’ll want to check out some of the finest pieces ever created by LOUIS COMFORT TIFFANY, all month at the MAC. THE SPOKANE SYMPHONY is a great orchestra, playing in the impeccably restored Fox Theater in downtown Spokane. But sometimes guest artists can take it to another level, and PINK MARTINI is one of those; they’ll be joining the Symphony on Saturday, Jan. 29

FEBRUARY

Spokane’s arts season is punctuated every year by the STCU Best of Broadway series, bringing New York City’s best musicals to the First Interstate Center for the Arts. JERSEY BOYS, running Feb. 11-13, follows the career of the Four Seasons and Franki Valli.

The culinary scene of the Inland Northwest is on display every February with INLANDER RESTAURANT WEEK. Spanning across Eastern Washington and North Idaho over 10 days, and featuring more than 100 restaurants, you get three yummy courses for one set price.

Opening night is Thursday, Feb. 24.

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49 Degrees North

MOUNTAIN RESORT

Chewelah, WA

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An eclectic mix of bowls and glades and winding groomers stretched across 2,325 acres and two stunning peaks high above Chewelah, Washington, 49 Degrees North is prime winter sports habitat. But those thirsting for the steep and deep or that relaxing thrum of corduroy snow aren’t the only ones 49 Degrees North caters to. There are 10 miles of crosscountry ski trails here, with opportunities for track skiers, skate skiers and ski-jorers alike. For skiers and snowboarders, if it’s powder you’re after, head straight for Last Chance or Cy’s Glades off Chewelah Peak. Those who prefer a mellower, longer ride should cruise down Huckleberry Ridge to Bugaboo.

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NEW FOR 2021-2022 The classic “Bonanza” Chair No. 1 double that had been in use on the mountain since 1972 is out. New this year is a high-speed Doppelmayr Quad — a 900-horsepower lift bearing the distinction of being the longest chairlift in Washington state. And yet, despite measuring well over a mile (6,644 feet to be exact), it manages to bring riders to the summit in under seven minutes — about half the time as the old one. Ascending Chewelah Peak at 49 Degrees North will now be almost as much fun as the descent. With the addition of 6 new runs in the central basin and extended snowmaking up Silver Ridge, the new chair accesses even more fun.

SKI THE TREES “Our tree skiing and riding is some of the best anywhere that I’ve ever been, and I’ve traveled all over the country,” says Rick Brown, 49 Degrees North’s director of skier and rider services. “It’s pretty tough to find someplace that stands out as being dramatically better in terms of getting out into the woods and on a variety of pitches with different spacing, from open to tight trees.”

Mt. Spokane

SKI & SNOWBOARD PARK NEW FOR 2021-2022

Mead, WA

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Mt. Spokane’s Illuminator, once known simply as Chair Number Two, is the beneficiary of a million-dollar investment, ushering in a more efficient ride to the 5,889-foot summit.

And for those who haven’t been up lately, this season is the time to fully explore the newly opened terrain off the Northwood lift that was installed in 2019. And watch for a new variety of menu items added to the grab-and-go offerings introduced last season.

MOUNTAIN STEWARDS

NOVICE

42% 45% 23% 150” INCHES ANNUAL SNOWFALL

For more than 80 years now, Mt. Spokane has been a local hot spot for riders of all skill levels. Six lifts offer access to 52 runs across 1,704 skiable acres, as well as numerous tree-sheltered powder stashes. Freestylers can hone their tricks in the resort’s popular terrain park, and beginners can learn the ropes with a multitude of lesson and camp options—including affordable learning opportunities for first-time skiers. The park will be open seven-days-a-week starting in December through mid-March of 2022, offering night skiing Wednesdays through Saturdays, opening up even more opportunities to get out on the mountain.

“We’re lucky to have so many exceptional regional mountains, but we’re different because we are a nonprofit located in a state park,” says Jodi Kayler, Assistant General Manager. “Our mission is all about community. We’re here to provide excellent service and make sure our community has access to this beautiful state park. We see ourselves as stewards of the mountain. It’s our goal to create lifetime adventurers and mountain enthusiasts.”

Good vibes & Endless adventure Voted #1 by readers of The Inlander for the best place to ski and snowboard, Mt. Spokane provides exceptional skiing and snowboarding for all ages and abilities. With 52 runs, 7-day-a-week operations, an epic terrain park, and a robust ski school, this special place offers something for everyone.

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Schweitzer Sandpoint, ID

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4000FT

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NOVICE

15% 35% 40% 10% 300” INCHES ANNUAL SNOWFALL

Local Sandpoint lore has it that an old Swiss hermit once called the area around Schweitzer home. Today, the resort’s 2,900 skiable acres attract more than those seeking forested tranquility. It is, after all, the largest resort in the Inland Northwest, and consistently ranks among the top in the nation.

Shredders flock to the open bowls. Park rats love all of their three terrain parks. Families revel in the something-for-everyone vibe, from the extensive Nordic trail system to the assortment of bars, cafes and restaurants in the village. Skiing’s always been a bit of a mystical sport, and that sense of history makes Schweitzer special.

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NEW FOR 2021-2022 For the first half of the 20th century, the Humbird Lumber Company was an economic engine and community mainstay in North Idaho. Schweitzer’s new Humbird Hotel, slated to open this season, honors that history with a three-story, 31-room facility that makes a stunning visual feature of its heavy timber construction. Designed by Portland’s Skylab Architecture, it will offer a boutique guest experience with a variety of room types, an onsite restaurant and bar, a fitness center and even a co-working space, all with central ski-in/ski-out access.

DON’T MISS IT If you’re planning a visit, you can’t go wrong during the holidays. The run from Dec. 17 through Jan. 2 is when the snow is coming down and the apres ski offerings are ramped up, from dining at the Chimney Rock Grill to browsing the Artist’s Studio, a co-op of local artists. And for a bonus, on Dec. 23-24 you may find yourself riding up a chairlift with none other than Santa Claus during Ski with Santa days. Book your visit at schweitzer.com.

Chart Your Course to Winter Adventure!

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Getting to Spokane

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hen you’re flying in or out of Spokane International Airport, you can bet it will be more relaxing than most

airports. Even though it’s the second-busiest in the state of Washington, with three concourses and seven different airlines (including Alaska, Allegiant, American, Delta, Frontier, Southwest and United) offering nonstop flights to 21 different destinations, you can be in and out in a flash.

Everything is closer to Spokane than you might think. The direct flight time from Los Angeles is just two hours and 40 minutes; from Denver, it’s 2:40; Seattle, with multiple flights per day, is just an hour away. Other cities with direct links include Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Phoenix, Dallas, Minneapolis, Las Vegas and Chicago. You can quick-hop to Everett, Boise or Portland.

And perhaps best of all, Interstate 90 is right next door, with downtown Spokane just 10 minutes away.

he Inland Northwest is a winter paradise, with plenty of snow-

covered nature to commune with surrounding the Spokane region.

But as you can see with the Snowlander Winter Map on the following pages, it’s also perfectly situated to take in even more of the most rugged landscapes anywhere on Earth. Montana and the Rockies, heading toward Seattle and the Cascades, up into Canada with the many mountain ranges there — the Kootenays, the Selkirks, the Purcells, hile weather the Canadian Rockies. Bottom line: systems on the There are mountains all around us West Coast, here — like, massive ones.

Midwest and East Coast are So there’s a ton to explore, both generally filled with more near and far from your home base moisture, the interior parts in Spokane, all served by legendary of the West are drier. Less ski resorts. In Washington, you’ll find moisture in the air means 49 Degrees North and Mt. Spokane that, when it snows, you get nearby; Idaho’s got Schweitzer and more of that powdery white Silver Mountain, while up on the stuff everyone wants. While Montana border there’s Lookout California snow can have a Pass. Just over the northern 12 percent water content, border, there’s RED Mountain interior places like Eastern and Whitewater, both in British Washington and North Idaho Columbia. You can learn more about can be closer to 8 percent, all of them, and many other great according to AccuWeather. ways to spend your winter, in the That’s just science. pages of this 2021 Winter Guide.

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NEW FOR 2021-2022 On the Montana side of Lookout, Chair two — The Timber Wolf lift — has been upgraded from a double to a triple chair, making it more family friendly. That chairlift also happens to be a linchpin in Lookout’s long-term acreage expansion. The company will have the NEW Eagle Peak in operation by Christmas with the completion of 14 new trails accessible this year via a Cat Skiing operation that runs by reservation allowing patrons to access 1,650 vertical feet and all of Lookout’s 1,023 Acres.

Just one hour and twenty minutes from Spokane, Lookout Pass is a snowfall magnet. Situated along the Idaho-Montana border just off I-90, the area attracts an annual average of more than 400 inches of snow, making it a regional favorite for early-season and consistent powder turns.

The summit marks the meeting point of three separate lifts each offering a wildly different way to enjoy 540 of Lookout’s 1,023 available acres. Here Riders have their pick of long rolling groomers, powder-filled glades or steep moguled headwalls. And at the end of each day there’s the likely promise that next time, every track will be filled back in.

Save Big on a Season Pass.

BUY ONLINE NOW: SkiLookout.com/Season-Pass

LEARN AT LOOKOUT First-Timers can take advantage of Lookout’s threeday learners’ program for skiers as well as snowboarders.

The fee includes lift tickets, lessons and rentals over any three days during the season. It’s all part of what has made Lookout a family favorite for more than 87 seasons. “In this age of mega resorts, we still offer free parking, affordable lift tickets, incredible deals on season passes,” says Matt Sawyer, Lookout’s director of marketing. “Even our food is reasonably priced.”

SEASON PASS

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CROSS COUNTRY RENTALS, LESSONS AND MORE

THINGS TO

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CROSS COUNTRY RENTALS $ 30 / Day

SKATE SKI RENTALS $ 50 / Day

SNOWSHOE RENTALS $ 25 / Day

Ask Us about Group and Private Lessons for Cross Country Skiing

Season starts 12/2 (weather permitting) • Rental Times @ Selkirk Lodge: Thur-Sun • 9a-4p

For Rentals, visit our store on Trent or reserve your gear online at FitFanatics.com for pick up at the Mt. Spokane Nordic Area - Selkirk Lodge,

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SPOKANE, WA

3.7” x 4.1125”

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Silver Mountain RESORT Kellogg, ID

70

1.208.783.1111 • 1.866.345.2675 silvermt.com Snow Tubing

6

LIFTS

1 SCENIC GONDOLA

MILES FROM

SPOKANE

Lodging

TOP

6300FT EXPERT

BASE

4100 FT

2500 ELEVATIONFT

77 ADVANCED

RUNS

INTERMEDIATE

NOVICE

10% 30% 40% 20% 300” INCHES ANNUAL SNOWFALL

At Silver, getting to the slopes is part of the adventure. One gondola ride from the lower village, located just off Interstate 90 in Kellogg, Idaho, deposits you at the edge of 1,600 skiable acres with five chairlifts, a moving carpet lift, and an abundance of intermediate and advanced trails. Expert skiers on the hunt for a challenge can find plenty off Wardner Peak, accessible from Silver’s Chair 4, or the North Face Glades on the side of 6,300-foot-tall Kellogg Peak. The season is longer at Silver Mountain, making it one of the first in the region to fire up its lifts, and keeping them running after most others have closed down.

NEW FOR 2021-2022 Learning to ski is an important time, and protecting beginners from the elements is a priority at Silver Mountain. That’s why they’ve invested in a full cover over the magic carpet, making that process as positive as possible for young skiers and their families. Another new mountain mainstay goes by the name Minnie — Minnie the Mulcher. This new winch cat can secure itself to the station and cut steeper runs down the slopes, creating even more terrain to ski earlier in the season.

APRES SKI Silver is more than just great skiing.

The lower village also happens to hold the region’s largest indoor waterpark, Silver Rapids, which includes an indoor surf wave and a second-floor saloon with hot tubs. There’s plenty of great dining right there as well, including Noah’s Canteen, Wildcat Pizza and the Mountain Cafe. To truly enjoy all Silver has to offer, make plans to stay at the Morningstar Lodge, right there at the gondola terminal. Book your stay at silvermt.com.

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RED Mountain

RESORT

AMAZING ACCOMMODATIONS

Rossland, BC

124

1.800.663.0105 redresort.com Cross-Country Skiing

8

LIFTS

MILES FROM

SPOKANE

Night Skiing

Cat Skiing

119 RUNS

TOP

6807 FT

EXPERT

BASE

3887 FT

2500 ELEVATIONFT

Lodging

ADVANCED

INTERMEDIATE

NOVICE

26% 23% 34% 17% 300” INCHES ANNUAL SNOWFALL

Actual Red Mountain is just one of the four peaks that make up the resort, and in fact is the smallest. The big daddy is Granite Mountain, looming smack in the middle of it all, seeming to say, “Welcome to the Kootenays.

Have a nice day, eh!” The entire breathtaking scene is just 2.5 miles from downtown Rossland, B.C., a super quaint old mining town worth exploring (five-pin bowling!); also, Spokane’s just two-and-a-half hours away. Grab a pint at the Rafters Bar, or if you need a quick midday meal, they even have a ski-in taco truck at the bottom of Grey Mountain Chair.

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In 2020, RED opened the Constella Cabins, offering an unforgettable highaltitude stay, right up on Paradise Basin; they sleep up to five. A budget-friendly choice among RED’s many options, the Nowhere Special hostel is just a two-minute walk from the lifts. There’s a shared kitchen and dining room, plus an outdoor area for year-round grilling; a bed in a fourperson dorm is just $39 CAD/night. Book at redreservations.com.

And did you know RED Mountain is part of the Ikon Pass program that gets you access to resorts around the world? That includes Schweitzer, Crystal Mountain, Snowbird, Jackson Hole and more. Check out ikonpass.com.

CAT SKIING The skiing at RED Mountain is already epic, but if you want to access, say, 20,000 acres of pristine glades and bowls, good news: Big Red Cats is located right there at RED Mountain. A Big Red Day will cost between $399 and $599 CAD, but you’ll forget all about that when you’re telling your friends back home: We’re talking about up to 14 runs and 18,000 vertical feet of pure bliss in a day. Or, if you’re only interested in a run or two, RED also offers cat skiing on Mt. Kirkup for only $10 CAD/run. Visit redresort.com/get-lost for details.

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Whitewater

SKI RESORT

Nelson, BC

MEET NELSON, B.C.

147

1.250.935.6649 skiwhitewater.com

MILES FROM

SPOKANE

Cross-Country Skiing

3

LIFTS

TOP

5299 FT

46

EXPERT

BASE

4665FT

2500 ELEVATIONFT

40%

RUNS

INTERMEDIATE

Skier: Sam Kuch. Photo: Ryan Flett

NOVICE

40% 20%

480” INCHES ANNUAL SNOWFALL

From the treed steeps of Glory Ridge and Summit to the beginner-centric fare of the Silver King Chair, Whitewater has something for everyone in the family. The resort has long lived by the motto “Pure, Simple and Real… Deep” and they easily back that up, with an average of 40 feet of powder annually.

If you like to get out in the backcountry, Whitewater has tons of terrain that can be accessed by chairlift. (Please check in to verify you have the proper equipment and education.) And there are five kilometers of nordic trails through the forests for cross-country or snowshoeing — all dog-friendly.

The relationship between Nelson and Whitewater is like mother and daughter.

In fact, it was the people of Nelson who brought this beautiful resort into the world — with countless donations of goods and services, along with thousands of volunteer hours building it back in the 1970s. And at just 20 minutes from Whitewater, no visit is complete without hanging out in one of BC’s hippest towns. It’s so scenic, Hollywood filmed Steve Martin’s Roxanne there. With more restaurants per capita than San Francisco, a stroll down Baker Street is sure to reveal something delicious.

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LEGENDARY FOODMore sunshine. More space. More savings.

UP TO 20% OFF MULTI-DAY LIFT TICKETS Whitewater has longwww.skiwhitewater.com/tickets been known for having some of the best onsite food of any ski resort in North America. The Fresh Tracks Cafe has been pumping out wholesome, creative meals for years now; former co-owner Shelley Adams elevated the ski cafeteria so high that foodies were visiting from all over. She’s published six cookbooks as part of the Whitewater Cooks series. And don’t miss the rustic Coal Oil Johnny’s Pub, where you can quaff a nice pint from the Nelson Brewing Company.

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