Kootenay Coldsmoke Powderfest
February 24-26, 2023
Kootenay Coldsmoke Powderfest is a 3-day celebration of backcountry exploration. This grassroots festival features backcountry clinics, competitions, and ski-themed arts and culture programming both in Nelson and at the resort.
The Venue
Perched in the Selkirk Mountains, within the shadow of Ymir Peak, Whitewater Ski Resort is a place like no other. With an average of 12 meters (40 feet) of annual snowfall each winter, it provides an intimate location with a variety of world class terrain. Featuring some of the most accessible lift-accessed backcountry terrain, it attracts destination travelers from all over the world.
Demo Village
During Coldsmoke, Whitewater transforms to host an impressive ski demo village featuring a wide range of brands and demo fleets. This village is your home base for product knowledge, the latest gear, and access to industry professionals in the field.
The Schedule Friday, February 24
9:00am | Demo Village Opens
9:30am | Knuckle Huck Athletes Meeting
10:00am | Knuckle Huck Start
11:00am | Freeride Clinic
12:00pm | Party at Glory! w/ DJ Toby
2:00pm | Knuckle Huck Results & Podium
Saturday, February 25
9:00am | Demo Village Opens
9:00am | Splitboard clinic
9:30am | ROAM Randonee Athletes Meeting
10:00am | ROAM Randonee Start
10:00am | DJ - Live music outside Main Lodge
11:00am | Junior Freeride Clinic
12:00pm | Barbecue & Beer Garden outside Main Lodge
1:00pm | Band - Live music outside Main Lodge
Sunday, February 26
9:00am | Backcountry Clinics
9:30am | Organic Slopestyle Athletes Meeting
10:00am | Organic Slopestyle Start
11:00am | Watercolour Clinic w/ Artist in Residence Josie Michaud
11:00am | Amateur Ski Ballet Competition
12:00pm | Barbecue & Beer Garden outside Main Lodge
2:00pm | Organic Slopestyle Results & Podium
3:00pm | Coldsmoke Coronation
Contact
Cassie Gibbons
Events and Content Coordinator
events@skiwhitewater.com