Before the Snow Falls
A look at Winter Mountain Preparations
With Opening Day on December 5 approaching, there's been plenty happening behind the scenes at Revelstoke Mountain Resort. Throughout the summer and fall, our Mountain Operations team has been hard at work getting the resort ready for winter, from improving ski runs and maintaining lifts to upgrading our grooming fleet.
Here's a look at some of the work that's been happening across the mountain ahead of the upcoming season.
Preparing the Slopes
Throughout the summer, a dedicated crew of five worked their way across the mountain, cutting back vegetation on ski runs using brush saws. This annual maintenance plays an important role in preparing the slopes for snowfall, helping our grooming team establish a smoother snow surface early in the season and improving ski conditions as coverage builds.
Alongside the brushing crew, a Prinoth Raptor 100 was put to work tackling heavier vegetation and preparing terrain across the resort. These efforts help create a more consistent surface beneath the snow, setting the stage for another winter of great skiing and riding.
Lift Maintenance
Our Lift Maintenance team has also had a busy summer completing essential servicing, inspections, and upgrades across the resort.
One of the larger projects was the installation of a new haul rope on the lower gondola. This is the main steel rope responsible for moving the gondola cabins and is a critical component of the lift system.
Improvements to Ski Runs
Some of the biggest changes this summer took place above the Ripper Chair, where the entrances to Salley Alley, Burn Down and Chopper received significant improvements.
Through blasting and earthmoving, our team reshaped these sections to improve the flow of the runs and create a smoother skiing experience. While much of this work will be hidden beneath the snow come winter, the improvements will make a difference when you're out on the mountain.
On Mountain Navigation
Beyond the work happening on the slopes, we're also continuing to improve mountain navigation with additional local area maps and directional signage.
These updates will make it easier for guests to find their way around the resort, choose their next run and explore more of what the mountain has to offer.
Investing in Our Grooming Fleet
We're continuing to invest in the equipment that helps keep our slopes in great condition throughout the winter.
This summer, we added another new Prinoth Bison X Park snowcat to our grooming fleet. Designed for precision grooming and shaping terrain park features, this machine will help our team maintain both ski runs and park features throughout the season.
With this addition, our frontline grooming fleet now includes nine modern, efficient Tier 4 machines with low operating hours, helping support reliable and consistent grooming across the mountain.