After the war, the Revelstoke Ski Club was ready to organize further ski events. In , the first Tournament of Champions was held. The event went on to attract competitors from around the world, and was even televised.
Cross country races were an early feature of the competitive skiing scene in Revelstoke, and last to this day thanks to the Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club. Eventually, cross country ski trails were set in Mount Revelstoke National Park, and groomed skiing was available.
These days, the cross country skiing area is across the valley on Mount Macpherson, where groomed trails are maintained by the Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club. Backcountry skiing became a popular pastime, particularly at Mount Revelstoke. Skiers would ski in large groups, meeting at City Hall, to go on to conquer the summit.
Skiers would often stay at Heather Lodge in the alpine meadows, using it as a base for ski touring and summiting. In , a film called Beautiful British Columbia was filmed at Mount Revelstoke, showcasing the beauty of backcountry skiing to the world.
Heather Lodge was purchased by the National Park and taken down in order to preserve conservation values. Today, backcountry skiing is much more popular in neighbouring Glacier National Park.
Ultimately, the logistics of grooming and the cost of maintenance led to a decline in ski jumping. Backcountry skiing and nordic skiing maintained their popularity. Downhill skiing also continued to be popular, and several slalom and downhill runs had been established. In , a rope tow was established and accessed a run called the Don McCrae downhill, just over 2. A beginner hill was also established and called the Hickory Run.
These first runs were on the lower slopes of Mount Revelstoke. In , a poma lift was built on Mount Revelstoke which allowed skiers to access both the slalom runs and the ski jumps. In , a double chairlift was installed. In , a helicopter skiing operation started, and in , a cat skiing operation also began.
Mount Mackenzie was a great spot for skiing, but expensive to run. The hill was purchased in , but in the ski hill went was on the company that owned the hill went bankrupt.
Local business people formed the Mount Mackenzie Alpine Sport Society to try to keep the hill running. Thanks to fundraising efforts and grants from the City of Revelstoke, the ski hill managed to stay open. At its core, Revelstoke has three defining pillars that keep loyal snow seekers coming back year after year: Big mountain terrain, legendary powder and small-town charm.
We take pride in our pow. It's light, it's fluffy and there's a lot of it with an annual average of Home to North America's longest descent, epic alpine bowls and plenty of heroic glades. It's true what they say, smaller towns breed nicer people and shorter lift lines. Learn more ». The planned golf course was cancelled, as was a townhouse development. The slowdown impacted the town as well. The City of Revelstoke was planning for rapid growth, with the population expected to soar over the next decade.
All were controversial and few were finished as it became evident that they were too ambitious and planning for a future that may not come. The expected growth never came, as many families left town due to rising prices, while some left because their homes were finally worth enough that they could sell and move on. When the next census numbers came out in , they actually showed a slight decline in population, contrary to expectations.
The recession impacted other sectors — notably forestry. Downie Timber, the biggest employer in town, scaled back operations to one shift a day. It was helped by generous city tax cuts. No one wanted to see a repeat of the s, when the mill closed down. Downtown, businesses struggled and also lobbied city hall for a lower tax burden. At the same time, the construction sector was booming thanks to the construction of Revelstoke Secondary School, Begbie View Elementary, the Best Western Plus hotel, and ongoing construction at the resort.
Real estate prices peaked in and then started a slow decline over the next few years. Meanwhile, awareness of the resort continued to grow. Revelstoke was no longer a backwater known only by die-hard backcountry riders and wealthy heli-skiers, but was becoming a destination. People started camping out for opening day, and you would have to show up a little earlier each year to get a good spot in line. In the city, there was a major turnover in business. In , I compiled a list of businesses that had opened since and it was striking.
There a massive turnover in downtown businesses, with new shops and restaurants opening where others had closed. Most were owned by young entrepreneurs drawn here by the resort. In , a major shift occurred when a new council was elected and Mark McKee, who was mayor from to , was brought back in. Necessary Necessary. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
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