Revy Gnar Day returns for all to enjoy on Saturday, March 23, 2024! As an added bonus, International Snowblade Day is being observed for a whole month this year, from February 23rd to March 23rd, so what better time to bust out the blades! Post a pic on the ‘gram with #SnowbladeDay to be entered into the photo contest with the Shane McConkey Foundation.
What is Gnar Day about, you ask? Gnar Day is our way of celebrating the life of Shane McConkey, who reminded everyone that skiing is all about having fun. It’s a chance to leave the seriousness of life elsewhere and let loose with the good times. Wear your best costume; the more random the better! Dust off those 215cm Salomon’s from 1988 and toss some epic spread eagles! Wax up those snowblades and lay down some tight carves! Push yourself, your friends, and your family to try something new! Get out of your comfort zone and do whatever “fun” means to you!
While Gnar Day is the best day (hands down, no contest), it is also like any other day at the resort when it comes to the rules that are in place for everyone’s safety. We encourage you to respect the resort and its staff that really contribute to making Revelstoke the awesome place it is. There are no exceptions to drinking and smoking policies that RMR has in place, and like in other years, there will be bag checks at the gondola base. If you are looking for refreshments, please head to Makenzie Tavern or the Rockford and if you do, please do not drink and drive. You can always use the resort shuttle to get home and the shuttle schedule is available at the link below: https://revelstoketransfers.com/services/resort-shuttle-revelstoke-transit/#content
To max out enjoyment for yourself and everyone else, we encourage you to follow the resorts code of conduct and the alpine responsibility code. As a gentle reminder, failure to abide by the code of conduct may result in a loss of skiing/riding privileges.
1. Abide by the Alpine Responsibility Code.
2. Be cordial and respectful to all fellow skiers/riders and employees.
3. Respect all area closures and slow zones.
4. Refrain from profanity or abusive language in all public areas.
5. Smoking in non-designated areas will not be tolerated.
6. Alcohol consumption is restricted to licensed areas at the Resort.
7. Zero tolerance of narcotics use.
8. Be accountable for your own actions.
https://www.revelstokemountainresort.com/mountain/safety/alpine-responsibility-code/#group_6291_1
Now, if you have never experienced Revelstoke Gnar Day for yourself, the best way to learn is to watch “GNAR: The Movie” (https://vimeo.com/18809446), which is available for free on Vimeo. If you want to learn more about Shane McConkey, check out the documentary film “McConkey”, which chronicles Shane’s life and legacy.
The Revelstoke Gnar Day Rules List. Rather than having a points system to decide how rad you’re getting, let your friends be the judges. But always remember, if you’re getting rad and there’s no one there to see it…are you really getting rad?
1. Ego Claim: After skiing a line, go up to a group of strangers and loudly proclaim “I’m the best skier on the mountain!”
2. Radness Yell: Prior to skiing your line, attract attention and yell something like, “Hey! Check me out! I’m gonna rip the s**t outta this!”
3. Talk Smack: In a serious tone, look at a stranger close to you and yell, “I’m better than you!”, prior to dropping into or after you’ve stomped your run. You are not better if you crash.
4. Pro Call Out: “Hey (name), I can’t believe you’re a pro, I’m totally better than you!”
5. Mad Props: Find at least 5 different Ski Patrollers and give them props or a high five.
6. Epic Attire: Wear an outfit that a minimum of 6 people laugh at you for wearing.
7. Old School: Ski any run using 200+cm skis, or an old school snowboard.
8. Pole Whacker: Whack your pole above your run for at least 30 seconds.
9. Buck Naked (BN): Complete any run completely naked.
10. Hot Dog: Perform a minimum of 5 old school tricks in one run.
11. Fart Bag: Spot or sport a one-piece snowsuit. Bonus for retro-ness. If no one-piece is available, a most ridiculous costume is sufficient.
12. Revelation Line Breakfast: Prepare breakfast while in line-up for Revelation Gondola. Bonus for hooking up the lift operators with food.
13. Mad Hook Ups: Hook up in Gondola or at the Hammocks.
14. Call Ma: Call your Mom on your cell phone while dropping into your run.
15. Switcheroo: Ski/snowboard an entire run switch.
16. Showoff: Stomp tricks under any chairlift.
17. Fruitbooter: Rip laps on snowblades.
18. Monoski: Ski a run on a monoski.
19. Long Way Down: Top of Stoke to bottom of Gondola entirely on The Last Spike. First down claims it while losers buy rounds at apres ski.
20. Fart Claim: In Revelation Gondola, join a group of strangers in a cabin and produce a smelly fart and claim it.
Be safe and have a great time out there 😜
