Have you ever been to ...

REVELSTOKE, B.C. ?

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If so, you know you're one of a lucky few.  Steep, deep and practically untracked, Revelstoke is the best kept ski secret on this continent.  

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So shred your legs all day then have a soak at the Sutton Place Hotel, right at the Revy base lodge.  It's no bargain, but with accommodations often scarce in high-season, you'll appreciate the cozy convenience.

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Start your apres ski at Rockford, where you can sip creative cocktails while toasting your toesy.  Be sure to skip across the patio to Wino, where lumber and libations deck the walls, with an approachable balance between shabby and chic. 

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But don't be afraid to stray from the idyllic base area into Revelstoke itself, where you step into a snapshot of some yesteryear.  First stop, The Village Idiot, where Canada's famous Caeser - a take on the Bloody Mary - is lovingly concocted.  Meanwhile, check your watch and catch a tour at Mt. Begbie Brewery.  Hours are spotty, but "Your Dunkel Bob" will make it worth the wait.

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Genuine Canadian charm in an unassuming little railroad town, there's so much more to find when you take a look around.  Revelstoke is worth all of the trouble to get there.  And you might just want to stay.