Destination guide: Selkirk Mountains, interior British Columbia
Revelstoke: plan the trip, not just the day.
The big interior trip: one resort day, deep snow, and heli and cat terrain in the same valley.
Revelstoke is where a Vancouver winter trip stops being a day out and becomes a week. The resort holds the longest lift served vertical in North America, and the surrounding Selkirks and Monashees are the base for heli and cat operators. Everything that changes, from conditions to road status, stays with the official sources we link to.
The resort day
Lift served riding here, with the full Flow State guide for each mountain.
Revelstoke Mountain Resort
The big interior trip: the longest lift served vertical in North America.
A destination mountain rather than a day trip. Revelstoke sits on Mount Mackenzie in the Selkirks, with the longest lift served vertical in North America and a reputation for deep, dry interior snow. Plan it as a multi day trip from Vancouver, not a weekend drive and back.
Full Revelstoke Mountain Resort guide →
Where to Stay
One place to stay is The Sutton Place Hotel, ski-in, ski-out at the resort base. If you'd rather stay in town, the Sandman is a good second option. Dates, rates, availability and cancellation terms stay with each hotel.
Listed by distance to the lifts, closest first.
RESORT BASE · SKI-IN, SKI-OUT
The Sutton Place Hotel Revelstoke Mountain Resort
Our main pick if you're skiing or snowboarding the resort or flying with Selkirk Tangiers: ski-in, ski-out at the resort base, a few steps from the Revelation Gondola.
Stay at the base of the mountain and go straight to the lifts.
Condominium-style suites at the Revelstoke Mountain Resort village base, from studios to three bedrooms, with kitchens or kitchenettes. The resort describes it as the only ski-in, ski-out hotel in Revelstoke, a few steps from the Revelation Gondola.
- Address
- 2950 Camozzi Road, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0
- On site
- Heated outdoor pool, hot tub and saunas · Fitness centre · Rockford Bar & Grill and Mackenzie Common Tavern · Sointula Massage & Day Spa · Limited pet-friendly suites · Paid on-site parking for guests
- Resort access
- Ski-in, ski-out at the resort base.
- Suits
- You want direct mountain access from where you sleep.
IN TOWN
Sandman Hotel Revelstoke
A town-based hotel, 6 km from the resort.
Standard rooms and kitchen studios across two buildings in Revelstoke. The hotel lists Revelstoke Mountain Resort as 6 km away and points guests to the seasonal resort shuttle.
- Address
- 1901 Laforme Boulevard, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0
- On site
- Indoor pool and hot tub · Fitness centre · Denny's restaurant · Free parking · Kitchen suites available · Pet-friendly select rooms
- Resort access
- 6 km to the resort. The seasonal resort shuttle stops at the hotel.
- Suits
- You'd rather base yourself in town and drive or take the shuttle to the mountain.
- Location
- Resort village base, Revelstoke Mountain Resort
- Type of trip
- Resort-focused trips where you want to walk out to the lifts
- Resort access
- Ski-in, ski-out; a few steps from the Revelation Gondola
The Sutton Place Hotel
- Location
- In Revelstoke town
- Type of trip
- Trips where you'd rather stay in town
- Resort access
- 6 km; drive, or take the seasonal resort shuttle, which stops at the hotel
Sandman Hotel Revelstoke
You book directly with the hotel. Flow State doesn't take bookings, deposits or payments, and doesn't arrange your stay.
Details checked 2026-09-29 · sources: suttonplace.com/revelstoke · revelstokemountainresort.com/discover/lodging/sutton-place-hotel/ · sandmanhotels.com/revelstoke · sandmanhotels.com/revelstoke/amenities/resort-shuttle
Local shops & services
Listing is not endorsement, and we hold no stock, prices or availability.
In town
The Wax Bench Snow & Bike
The Wax Bench
106 Orton Ave
Ski rental · Snowboard rental · Demo · Retail · Boots · Tune and repair · Kids equipment
Season hours Mon to Fri: 9am to 5pm Sat: 9am to 3pm Sun: closed
Services as listed by the business. Call ahead to check availability. Details checked 2026-09-22.
In town
Revelstoke Powder Rentals
Revelstoke Powder Rentals
709B Victoria Road West
Ski rental · Snowboard rental · Retail · Boots · Kids equipment
Services as listed by the business. Call ahead to check availability. Details checked 2026-09-22.
Resort village
Revelstoke Mountain Resort Rentals & Repairs
Revelstoke Mountain Resort village shop
Ski rental · Snowboard rental · Retail · Boots · Boot fitting · Tune and repair
Services as listed by the business. Call ahead to check availability. Details checked 2026-09-22.
Beyond the resort
Guided winter experiences in and around this destination. Pick the kind of day you want. Programs, dates, prices and booking stay with the operator.
Heli-skiing
Heli-skiing in and around Revelstoke
Fly to the terrain. Big days, guided groups, lodge or in-town bases. 6 operators connected to Revelstoke.
Cat skiing
Cat skiing in and around Revelstoke
Snowcat laps from a lodge. Fewer people, no lift lines, set trip lengths. 5 operators connected to Revelstoke.
Backcountry and ski touring
Backcountry and ski touring in and around Revelstoke
Earn your turns with a guide. Day tours, hut trips and avalanche courses. 7 operators connected to Revelstoke.
Guided snowmobiling
Guided snowmobiling in and around Revelstoke
Guided sled days on the local mountains, from first-timer tours upward. 2 operators connected to Revelstoke.
More winter
Snowshoeing in and around Revelstoke
An easy day on foot in the snow. Good for families and non-skiers. 2 operators connected to Revelstoke.
Plan
Getting there, access and passes. Conditions, road status and pricing stay with the official sources, so we link out rather than restate them.
Getting to Revelstoke Mountain Resort
- Roughly a six to seven hour drive east of Vancouver on the Trans Canada Highway, so most people stay overnight rather than day trip.
- Winter tyres or chains are required, and passes such as Rogers Pass can close for avalanche control. Check highway conditions before you leave.
- Kelowna is the nearest larger airport, with a road transfer from there. Day parking and slopeside accommodation are at the village base.
- Winter season passes are sold by the resort, with individual, midweek, family and youth categories.
- An Ikon Pass add on is offered alongside the resort pass. Confirm on the official page which product covers the days you want.