REVELSTOKE RATED #5 IN NORTH AMERICA BY SKIING MAGAZINE

September 23, 2009, Revelstoke, BC: Skiing Magazine recently released their 2010 Resort Awards and a new favourite was listed in the top five for “Best Overall Resort” – Revelstoke.    The ratings, based on results by reader polls ranks resorts based on terrain, snow, backcountry access, trees, nightlife and parks, with the most prestigious ranking listing the “Best Overall Resort.”

New for the 09-10 season Revelstoke Mountain Resort is launching the Revelstoke Outdoors Centre (ROC), bringing together the industry’s top ski and boarding pros with guiding excellence.  Programs include avalanche skills courses, guided backcountry/slackcountry trips, Cat-Heli Prep sessions and specialty education options. 

Also new this winter, Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing is expanding its programs to include more customized options, one of which is to fly directly from the Nelsen Lodge, at the base of RMR.  Guests will be able to walk out the door of their suite into their waiting A-Star helicopter.   The new luxury hotel features studio to four bedroom suites and is available now.  Bookings can be made online atwww.thenelsenlodge.com.

To learn more about Revelstoke click here! www.snowseekers.ca