World-renowned for its epic powder, Revelstoke Mountain Resort is experiencing hotter and drier summers, with increasingly inconsistent winter snow. Annual snow stats reported by the city shows the snowpack has consistently shrunk by about one meter (39 inches) since the late 1990s. According to a climate change study that took place in November of 2024, if emissions continue to increase at the current rate, the average annual temperature will rise by 4 degrees in the next 25-50 years. As skiers, we know this means more rain and likely, less snow.
March 2026 reported one of the snowiest months for Revelstoke Mountain Resort, yet on closing day April 12, riding the gondola down was “highly recommended” as snow conditions changed quickly. Revelstoke Mountain Resort advised skiers that the lower half of the mountain had significantly less snow than the summit, and what was left was a “mixed bag” of conditions. The resort also had to push back its opening day in December this season (2025-26) a week due to lack of snow at lower elevations.
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The study reports that Canadian ski tourism destinations face growing risks, “yet are not currently prepared to adapt to climate change.” It also highlights that resorts are relying heavily on snow-making, which can hinder summer season operations. For example, Lake Louise Resort prefers man-made snow to maintain their runs longer, while Whister Blackcomb is embracing less snow by leaning more into its bike season that is 5 months long.
Revelstoke Mountain Resort has been playing a balancing act by implementing snow-making operations at lower elevations for over 15 years while continuing to invest in new summer offerings. Some of these include the Highline Viewing Deck and Suspension Bridge, and the Cabot Revelstoke Mountain Resort and Golf Course, which is slated to open next year. Revelstoke Mountain Resort is open for mountain biking from June to September, but closes for about 4 months total in the shoulder seasons.
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Revelstoke Mountain Resort is operated under Basecamp Resorts, which has joined a Protect Our Winters (POW) Canada campaign to protect the colder and snowier months of the year. Through this, Basecamp is dedicated to reducing its own operational footprint through energy, water, and waste while supporting larger-scale climate solutions put forth by POW. In a recent interview, Basecamp CEO Sky Mitchell states, “Partnering with POW allows us to be part of the solution, supporting both immediate action and long-term change to help ensure these places can be enjoyed for generations to come.”