Kootenay Coldsmoke Powderfest
February 20-23, 2025
Kootenay Coldsmoke Powderfest is an annual celebration of ski and snowboard culture. This grassroots flagship festival features clinics, competitions, and ski-themed arts and culture programming both in Nelson and at Whitewater.
Coldsmoke brings together a community with a shared passion for winter sport. Through a curated collection of competitions, backcountry education, arts and culture, storytelling and clinics, we aim to connect, educate and inspire.
It’s a chance to expand your skills, bridge connections, and immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscape that surrounds us. The spirit of Coldsmoke stays with you long after the weekend ends.
Join us at Coldsmoke, where the slopes are our canvas, and the spirit of skiing and snowboarding takes center stage.
Coldsmoke Clinic Registration Now Open
Online registration closes at the end of the day on Wednesday, February 19.
The Festival
Nestled amidst the majestic Selkirk Mountains, beneath the gaze of Ymir Peak, Whitewater Ski Resort emerges as the very essence of skiing and snowboarding. Here, our unwavering devotion to these exhilarating sports is at the heart of Coldsmoke.
Whitewater Ski Resort beckons enthusiasts to a haven that is truly unparalleled. We have cultivated a retreat in the mountains where our passion for snowsports thrives, offering an intimate setting with a diverse range of world-class terrain.
Coldsmoke is the perfect opportunity for mountain enthusiasts to connect and share their passion for all that is ski and snowboard culture.
Demo Village
On the Saturday & Sunday of Coldsmoke, Whitewater undergoes a remarkable transformation, becoming the epicenter of a vibrant ski and board demo village.
This village serves as the focal point of our culture, where the soul of skiing and snowboarding finds its home. It showcases an extensive array of renowned brands, making it your sanctuary for getting immersed in product knowledge, the latest gear innovations, and the wisdom of industry experts who live and breathe these sports.
Discover, indulge, and become a part of the Whitewater Ski Resort family, where our commitment to skiing and snowboarding is carved into every slope.
The vibe
Beyond the slopes, our snowsport culture programming extends to a diverse array of engaging experiences including live music, industry gatherings, and inspirational talks and presentations.
We are excited to reintroduce and enhance a captivating lineup of on-mountain events that will undoubtedly capture the imagination of our audience. From the ROAM Arc'teryx Backcountry Relay to our fantastic lineup of clinics, Coldsmoke offers an array of thrilling experiences.
The Schedule Friday, February 21
9:00am | Womxn's Splitboarding 101
10:00am | Telemark Ski Meet-up
11:30am | NBC Beer Tasting
1:00pm | Telemark Ski Meet-up
8:00pm | Stellar Film Competition
Saturday, February 22
8:30am | Managing Avalanche Terrain
9:00am | Demo Village opens
9:00am | Off-Piste Snowboard FUNdamentals
9:30am | ROAM Arc'teryx Backcountry Relay Check-in
10:00am | 1st Year Ski Meet-up
10:30am | ROAMÂ Arc'teryx Backcountry Relay Athlete Meeting
11:00am | ROAM Arc'teryx Backcountry Relay start
12:00pm | Jump Turns & Steep Skiing
12:00pm |Â Live Music
1:00pm | 1st Year Ski Meet-up
1:30pm | ROAM Arc'teryx Backcountry Relay Results & Podium
3:00pm | Demo Village closes
3:00pm | Organic Slopestyle Athlete Registration (Mandatory) - Whitewater Downtown Office
7:00pm | KORE Outdoors Stories to Tell
Sunday, February 23
8:00am | Organic Slopestyle Athlete Registration (only for those who can't make it on Saturday)
8:30am | Backcountry First Aid Toolkit
9:00am | Demo Village opens
9:00am | Off-Piste Ski FUNdamentals
9:30am | Organic Slopestyle Athlete Meeting
10:00am | Organic Slopestyle start
10:00am | 1st Year Snowboard Meet-up
10:00am | Ski Touring 101
10:30am | Action Mountain Photography
1:00pm | 1st Year Snowboard Meet-up
3:00pm | Organic Slopestyle Results & Podium
3:00pm | Demo Village closes
8:00pm | Ranger Night
On-Mountain Events
Clinics & Meet-ups
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Nelson Events
Title Sponsors
Coldsmoke wouldn't be possible without the support of these amazing industry brands.
Presenting Sponsors
Community Sponsors
Media Sponsors
Coldsmoke 2023
Contact
Rehannon Kramer
Events Coordinator
We're looking for volunteers for Coldsmoke February 21-23, 2025!
Immerse yourself in the heart of the action at Coldsmoke 2025! You can come help out with the participants for one day, two days, or all three! Volunteers will be provided a free lunch and a transferable day ticket to the hill to be used at your discretion. Volunteers are required to be intermediate or advanced skiers or riders. For more info on the positions available, reach out to !