Holiday Type: Bucket List, Off Piste, Touring
Ski Profile:
Resort: Whitewater, Red Mountain
Flights: Not Included
Transfers: Return transfers to/from Kelowna Airport & transfers between Nelson and Rossland
Accommodation: Prestige Lakeside Resort Nelson, Prestige Mountain Resort Rossland
Holiday Type: Bucket List, Off Piste, Touring
Ski Profile:
Resort: Whitewater, Red Mountain
Flights: Not Included
Transfers: Return transfers to/from Kelowna Airport & transfers between Nelson and Rossland
Accommodation: Prestige Lakeside Resort Nelson, Prestige Mountain Resort Rossland

Join us for an unforgettable adventure to two of Canada’s hidden ski gems. Experience 8 days of incredible skiing at Red Mountain and Whitewater, with a mix of off piste terrain, backcountry touring and world-class powder. Don’t miss this epic Canadian escape!

What's Included

What’s included

  • Return transfers to/from Kelowna Airport
  • Transfer between Nelson and Rossland
  • 10 nights B&B
  • 4 days social skiing & 4 days guiding

What’s not included

  • Flights
  • Lunches
  • Dinners
  • Lift pass
  • Ski/boot hire

On Snow Experience

British Columbia is a powder skier’s paradise, and this adventure unlocks two of its most coveted resorts. Starting with a night in Kelowna, you’ll travel to Nelson, a vibrant mountain town set against the dramatic backdrop of the Selkirk and Purcell ranges, for 5 nights and 4 days exploring the deep, dry snow and wonderfully uncrowded slopes of Whitewater. A free day mid trip offers the choice to ski further, discover Nelson at your own pace, or simply rest and recharge.

Next, head to Rossland, home to the legendary Red Mountain, for 5 nights and 4 days navigating some of the region’s most exhilarating terrain – from steep chutes to wide open bowls. Throughout the trip, enjoy four days of expert guiding blending touring and off piste skiing, and four days of social skiing with your Rep. Still want more? The adventure doesn’t have to end here – our Canadian Powder Safari kicks off the very next day, for those hungry for more.

Please note the guided days will be based around touring. A good level of fitness is essential, as you will need to be able to sustain periods of touring throughout these days.

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Instructors, Guides and Ski Club Reps (see Essential Info for specific holidays)

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Mark Colston

I learnt to ski late and have been doing everything in my power to catch up! I'm a keen offpiste and touring skier always searching out the best powder stashes. Outside of skiing I enjoy running the countryside trails in Hertfordshire and sail dinghies/yachts. You won't miss me on the mountain with my yellow jacket !

Find out more about this trip ...

Freshtracks holidays are group ski trips organised by the Ski Club of Great Britain for solo travellers, couples, and friends who want to ski with like-minded people. We offer social skiing, instructional, off piste, and touring holidays. On all holidays, a dedicated Freshtracks Rep will be on hand to make sure the holiday runs smoothly.

Find out more here – Holidays – Ski Club Of Great Britain.

Single room availability will be shown in the "View Dates & Prices" tab on each holiday page, located under the holiday name. If single rooms are available, this will be clearly stated there. If no single room option is listed, unfortunately this means they have already sold out.

Sometimes we can request additional single rooms from the hotel. Please contact [email protected] for more information.

This information is usually sent out 7-10 days before departure. It will include your final itinerary, Freshtracks Rep contact details, and any important information relating to your transfers, flights, and accommodation, depending on what is included in your specific package.

Freshtracks holidays use a ski profiling system to ensure you’re skiing alongside members of a similar ability, creating well-matched groups and a more enjoyable experience for everyone.

We recommend reviewing our Ski Profile page and selecting the profile you feel best represents your current skiing. The profiles are there to help us place you on the right holiday, so please choose honestly to ensure you get the most out of your time on the slopes.

Our Ski Profiles

If you’ve been on a Freshtracks holiday before, your Rep will give you an official grading at the end of the week. This will be recorded on our system and available to view in your Ski Locker.

No. Freshtracks holidays cater to a wide range of skiing abilities, from early intermediates to advanced skiers. Each trip includes detailed information about the recommended ski level so you can choose the right holiday for your ability.

Absolutely. The majority of Freshtracks guests travel solo – in fact, 85% of our guests last winter were solo travellers.

Our holidays are specifically designed to help you meet other passionate skiers and feel part of the group from the start. Group dining, organised skiing and fun social activities all help to create a friendly, relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, making Freshtracks an ideal choice for anybody travelling alone.

Ski rental is not included on Freshtracks holidays and is arranged separately. That said, Ski Club of Great Britain members enjoy access to a number of ski hire discounts, which can be found on our Discounts page.

Ski Club of GB Rental Discounts

Please note that inclusions differ by holiday when it comes to lift passes, so it’s important to check the Essential Info tab beneath the holiday title, as well as the "What’s Included" and "What’s Not Included" sections at the top of the holiday overview page.

For Freshtracks holidays that include group flights, it is not possible to check in online beforehand. You simply need to turn up to a manned check-in desk with your passport on the day, where you will be checked in and issued with a physical boarding pass.

Make sure you read the full travel information in the Travel tab and, once you have booked, keep an eye out for your final information document. This will provide further details on your baggage allowance.

Ski carriage cannot be pre-booked and is payable at the airport.

We are ATOL and ABTOT protected so you can book with confidence knowing your money is secure.

Our holidays are a great way to meet and ski with other members of a similar ability to you.

Have questions? Call now and talk to our friendly team of holiday experts on 020 8410 2022.

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Prices include

4 days with guides, 4 days social skiing & 1 free ski day, Return transfers & transfers between resorts Twin share accommodation, single occupancy at an extra supplement

Prior to booking it is essential that guests have the correct ski profile for the holiday. See our profiles here.

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Hampton Inn Airport Hotel By Hilton, Prestige Lakeside Resort Nelson, Prestige Mountain Resort Rossland,

This holiday includes 10 nights B&B accommodation. This holiday is on a Twin share accommodation meaning you’ll be sharing a room with somebody of the same gender for the duration of the trip., single occupancy available at an extra supplement.

Please note all rooms are Double Queens, which means they have 2 x queen beds in each room.

1 x Night at Hampton Inn Airport Hotel By Hilton
5 x nights at Prestige Mountain Resort Rossland
5 x nights at Prestige Lakeside Resort Nelson

The Prestige Lakeside Resort in Nelson

701 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, BC V1L 6G3

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Travel Information

Flights are not included on this holiday, however a set group transfer will be arranged from Kelowna Airport. Please see below for recommended flight times and transfer arrangements.

Recommended Flight Times

23rd February 2027 – LHR 1450 – YYC 1755 (WS1) (West Jet), Leg 2 – YYC 2145 – YLW 2158 (-1 Hour) WS187

06th March 2027 – YLW 1500 – YYC 1715 (ws3610) (West Jet), Leg 2 – YYC 2110 –  LHR 1150+1 (WS2) (Westjet)

Your Ski Club Rep will meet you upon arrival in Kelowna. There will also be a group chat created before departure, where your rep will post updated information on meet locations etc. The return group transfer from Rossland will take approximately 4 hour 30 minutes. and you will arrive at the airport 3 hours before departure on return. 

Please contact the Freshtracks office on 020 8410 2022 if you wish to discuss this further. Please do not book your flights until the holiday has been confirmed to run.

Confirmation

Once the holiday has been confirmed, please send your flight details (flight numbers, arrival and departure time) to the Freshtracks Team via email to [email protected].

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We are currently awaiting pricing for the 2026/27 season. Once received, we will update here if we will be able to offer lift passes for a discounted rate or if you will need to purchase them direct from the resort.

We recommend bringing your own equipment, as this holiday includes a significant amount of touring. Please ensure you bring your touring setup for the guided days.

When venturing off piste, it is compulsory to wear an avalanche transceiver. These can be provided by the Ski Club and should be worn by every person on every all mountain, off piste and touring holiday. If you require one for this holiday, please notify Head Office well in advance of departure. Anyone joining these holidays will also be required to bring their own backpack, shovel and probe.

23 Feb – 06 Mar 2027 : Mark Colston

It is a condition of booking that you have valid and adequate snowsports insurance. It is your responsibility to ensure your policy provides cover for all the activities that you participate in during your holiday. We offer a Ski Club Insurance policy which provides the cover we require for all bookings. This policy can be found here: Ski Club Travel Insurance – Ski Club Of Great Britain

If you decide to purchase insurance elsewhere, it is your responsibility to ensure that your policy provides cover as that of the Ski Club Insurance policy. The policy of insurance should provide cover for personal injury, death, medical and repatriation costs in the countries which you intend to visit, together with cover for loss of baggage and valuables, personal liability, delay, cancellation, curtailment, missed departure and legal expenses. The policy should also include cover against losses caused by the effects or consequences of Covid-19.

Due to the type of holidays that you will be booking with us, we also advise that your policy should include skiing off-piste without a guide. Please note, insurance premiums must be paid at the same time as booking in order for the package holiday or single service cancellation cover to be effective. It is also advised to keep your insurance details with you while you are on your holiday. If you choose to travel without adequate insurance cover, we will not be liable for any losses howsoever arising, in respect of which insurance cover would otherwise have been available.

Passport – Check your passport is in date and valid for travel by checking the entry requirements for your destination country – you can see these here: Foreign travel advice – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

For most European destinations your passport should:

  • have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it may have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago
  • have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave the Schengen area

Check your passport meets these requirements before you travel.

NB: Starting in 2025 (Date TBC) travel authorisation will be required to travel withing Europe – find out more here ETIAS (europa.eu)

When venturing off piste, it is compulsory to wear an avalanche transceiver. These can be provided by the Ski Club and should be worn by every person on every all mountain, off piste and touring holiday. Anyone joining these holidays will also be required to bring their own backpack, shovel and probe.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Any Member wishing to ski/snowboard with a Ski Club Group, in any of the resorts where the Ski Club is represented, agrees to do so under the following conditions:

  1. You appreciate that the Ski Club Rep is a volunteer with no formal qualifications as an instructor or mountain guide.
  2. You also appreciate that no other member of the group undertakes any obligations to you concerning your safety for which you remain solely responsible.
  3. You must ensure that your equipment is in good working order before setting off for the day and that you are suitably clothed for the proposed itinerary and all possible weather conditions.
  4. You must decide whether or not a particular run or route is within your competence.
  5. You must ensure that you are properly equipped for that day. If you are skiing off piste you must have a shovel, probe and transceiver, and know how to use them. If you are using a Ski Club transceiver, it is your sole responsibility to know how to use it.
  6. It is your sole responsibility to ensure that you are suitably insured for the activities intended to be undertaken.

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British Columbia Powder Adventure

This itinerary is intended as a guide to give an overview of the trip, and some fine details may be adjusted slightly.

Arrive into Kelowna Airport and stay at the Kelowna Hampton Airport Hotel, where you’ll stay for the first night. For details on recommended flights please go to the travel tab.

Check out of the Hampton Inn Airport Hotel By Hilton and depart at 10am on a private transfer with your Ski Club Rep and the group to Nelson, taking approximately 5 hours. You will arrive at approximately 1600, allowing time to settle in and explore Nelson a little bit.

Spend five nights in Nelson, enjoying four days of skiing while staying at the Prestige Lakeside Resort Nelson. Ski for two days with your Ski Club of Great Britain Rep before joining Summit Mountain Guides for two days of expert guided ski touring, exploring Whitewater’s renowned off-piste terrain and surrounding backcountry accessing the mountain via the shuttle from Nelson to Whitewater each day.

Following four days of incredible skiing at Whitewater, enjoy a flexible free day. Spend more time on the slopes, discover the character and culture of Nelson, or unwind before the next chapter of your Canadian adventure. Your transfer will depart the Prestige Lakeside Resort Nelson at 1700 taking you onto Rossland arriving at approximately 1800.

Now based in Rossland, spend five nights at the Prestige Mountain Resort Rossland with four days of skiing at Red Mountain. Enjoy two days of social skiing with your Ski Club of Great Britain Rep, followed by two days of expert-guided ski touring with Summit Mountain Guides, exploring Red Mountain’s renowned off-piste terrain and surrounding backcountry, accessing the mountain via the short shuttle from Rossland to Red Mountain each day.

After an incredible week of skiing, it’s time to head home. Your transfer will depart Rossland at approximately 0730am, with an estimated arrival in Kelowna of midday.
For information on our recommended flights, please head to the travel tab on this page.
If you have any further questions regarding the itinerary for this holiday, please don’t hesitate to contact a member of the Freshtracks team via email at [email protected], or call us on +44 (0)20 8410 2022.

Whitewater is a real, old school ski hill that brings expert skiers back year on year to experience some of Canada's deepest, driest and best snow

That is despite the limited infrastructure, lack of fast chairlifts and long journey to get here – skiing at Whitewater is a bit of an adventure but is well worth experiencing if you get the chance. There are greens and blues on the trail map, but the main attractions are the steep glades, chutes and hike-to terrain that make this resort so special.
The town of Nelson is only 20 minutes away and is the place to stay. It has a lively atmosphere as a real frontier town, plus a number of bars usually busy with skiers relaxing after a long day skiing powder or preparing to head up into the surrounding mountains for heliskiing or catskiing adventures of a lifetime. Speaking of which, Whitewater is a great resort to warm up at before heading out in the steeper, deeper and remoter parts of British Columbia either by heli or snowcat.
Resort website: www.skiwhitewater.com

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