Winter activities

Mount Revelstoke National Park is in avalanche country. Check Avalanche Canada for the North Columbia forecast. Winter travelers must be knowledgeable of avalanche terrain and have self-rescue capability and appropriate training to ensure their own safety.

The lower area of the Meadows in the Sky Parkway is rated as simple avalanche terrain, and visitors should be alert for snow slumping from rock-cuts along the roadway.

Please note that the Nels Nelsen Ski Jump itself is an avalanche area and is not open to the public in winter.

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Snowshoeing

The Columbia Mountains are known for legendary volumes of snow. Strap on a pair of snowshoes and enjoy the following trails on lower Mount Revelstoke. There is something for all fitness and experience levels.

Snowshoe-friendly trails

• Mount Revelstoke (connector trail to Revelstoke townsite)
• 23 Connector
• Soren Sorensen 2 km and 5 km loops
• Meadows in the Sky Parkway up to Monashee Viewpoint (closed to vehicle traffic during winter)
• Inspiration Woods
• Summit (not recommended beyond Monashee Viewpoint)

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Fat biking

Hop on a fat bike and embrace the local cycling culture during winter. There is no trail grooming in the park, but fat bikes are allowed on the following trails:

• Mount Revelstoke (connector trail to Revelstoke townsite)
• 23 Connector
• Meadows in the Sky Parkway to Monashee Viewpoint. The parkway is closed to vehicle traffic during winter.
• Soren Sorensen 2 km and 5 km loops

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Nordic skiing

Nordic skiing is permitted on the Meadows in the Sky Parkway which is closed to vehicle traffic during the winter but it is not a groomed trail. Groomed cross-country ski trails exist elsewhere near the community of Revelstoke.

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Ski touring

The mountainous terrain and heavy snowfall in the park create ski touring opportunities at higher elevations, but terrain suitable for ski touring is very remote and requires the skills, experience and fitness level necessary for long distance travel in avalanche terrain. Overnight use is only not permitted in designated backcountry areas and requires a backcountry permit. See winter camping information below 

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Winter backcountry camping (November 1 - April 30)

Winter backcountry camping is only allowed more than five kilometres from the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 23N. Special conditions apply.  

Winter backcountry camping requires:

• A backcountry permit 
• A national park pass

To travel in the backcountry in winter you should:

• Understand the risks of backcountry recreation, how to travel in avalanche terrain and how to practice self-rescue techniques.
• Have an avalanche transceiver, shovel, and probe for every member of the group.
• Check today's Avalanche Bulletin to determine the current conditions.
• Carefully plan your route using online resources, maps, guidebooks and information from Parks Canada.

There is no winter frontcountry camping in Mount Revelstoke National Park and sleeping in vehicles in parking areas is prohibited. 

Visit the backcountry camping page for more information.

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Winter Driving

In winter, Mount Revelstoke National Park can be accessed by vehicle to the Nels Nelsen parking area and to the gate by the Welcome Kiosk on the Meadows in the Sky Parkway. It is plowed as a secondary road as and when possible following significant snowfall.