GET YOUR SKIS SHINED UP AND GET READY FOR THE PREMIER KOOTENAY FREE HEEL FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR.

February 25-28, 2011. The 5th Annual Kootenay Coldsmoke Powder Fest is a grass-roots gathering where experienced and debutant backcountry skiers and snowboarders can celebrate the culture of backcountry. Clinics, comps and socials in Nelson, British Columbia, the powder mecca of the Kootenays

While attracting veteran backcountry enthusiasts the week is geared to draw anyone who is keen to learn more about the backcountry and give them the skills to do it.

Whitewater resort’s terrain combined with the Selkirk’s legendary snow, provides fantastic opportunities for all levels to ski, learn, compete, and celebrate off-piste and backcountry riding.

The festival revolves around 4 full days of clinics, films, beer drinking, and competitions for all ski/snowboard pursuits as well as a ski/snowboard photojournalism competition. Don’t miss the G3 Ski Graphix Challenge Opening at Touchstones Nelson, Museum of Art & History.

For full details on the weeks events, visit the Coldsmoke Website