Lower 48 - Heli Snowcat Alaska  - Heli Snowcat Canada - Heli Snowcat Lower 48 States HELI top COLORADO Telluride Helitrax, Telluride Mountains: San Juan Range of Southern Rockies Phone: 866.435.4754 Fax: 970.728.0995 Web site: helitrax.net E-mail: Powder@Helitrax.net Season: January through early April Peak: February and March Package: Colorado Heli skiing three-day A-Star Package, $3,350 Average vertical: 11,000 to12,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Telluride, Montrose, or Durango Accommodations: Telluride for single-day packages. Dunton Hot Springs or Inn at Lost Creek for multi-day packages. Comment: Telluride Helitrax is the undiscovered jewel of destination heliskiing in North America. IDAHO Sun Valley Heli-Ski, Ketchum Mountains: Boulder, Pioneer, and Smoky Mountains Phone: 800.872.3108 or 208.622.3108 Fax: 208.726.6850 Web site: sunvalleyheliski.com E-mail: info@sunvalleyheliski.com Season: 2004-05 season scheduled for December 21 to April 1 Peak: February to March Package: Full day, $700; Smoky Mountain Lodge, three days skiing, 2 nights lodging, $3200. Average vertical: 10,000 to 15,000 feet per day. Nearest airport: Hailey; The closest major airport is in Boise (about 150 miles). Accommodations: Fly in to Smoky Mountain Lodge on the South Fork of the Boise River, in Sun Valley and Ketchum Comment: Established in 1966, Sun Valley Heli-Ski is the oldest heliski operation in the continental United States. Smoky Mountain Lodge is the only backcountry heliski lodge in the lower 48 that is accessible exclusively by helicopter. NEVADA Ruby Mountain Heli-Ski, Lamoille Mountains: Ruby Mountains Phone: 775.753.6867 Fax: 775.753.7805 Web site: helicopterskiing.com E-mail: info@helicopterskiing.com Season: January to April Peak: February to March Package: three day package $3050 Average vertical: 13,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Elko Nevada Accommodations: Reds Ranch Comment: Helicopter skiing light dry snow in the remote terrain of Northern Nevada. We accommodate small groups, families, and custom tours. We have a 70 percent return rate. UTAH Diamond Peaks Heli-Ski Adventures, Ogden Valley Mountains: Northern Wasatch Phone: 801.745.4631 Fax: 801.745.4631 Web site: diamondpeaks.com E-mail: heli-ski@diamondpeaks.com Season: Mid-December to Mid-May Peak: February to March Package: Six runs, $595 Average vertical: 18,000 to 20,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Salt Lake City Accommodations: Snowberry Inn, Atomic Chalet, and Red Moose Lodge Comment: Diamond Peaks Heli-Ski Adventures accesses backcountry that averages 500 inches of Utah powder a year. In addition to their full-day packages, they offer a one-run heli tour for $150 that includes a day ski pass to Powder Mountain Resort. Wasatch Powderbird Guides, Alta/Snowbird Mountains: Wasatch-Cache and Uinta National Forests Phone: 801.742.2800 or 800.WPG.HELI Fax: 801.742-2832 Website: powderbird.com E-Mail: info@powderbird.com Season: December 15 to April 15 Peak: January 16 to March 21 Package: Starting at $525 per day in the low season; $770 per day in the peak season Average vertical: 15,000 feet per day Nearest Airport: Salt Lake City Accommodations: Snowbird Ski Resort or Alta Comment: Based at the foot of Snowbird Ski Resort in the Wasatch Mountains, Wasatch Powderbird Guides has been accessing “the greatest snow on earth “ for over 30 years. Guests reserving three or more days within a seven day period will be entitled to an additional $35 per person, per day, multi-day discount. WASHINGTON North Cascade Heli Skiing, Mazama Mountains: North Cascades Phone: 800.494.HELI or 509.996.3272 Fax: 509.996.3273 Web site: heli-ski.com E-mail: info@heli-ski.com Season: Mid-January to March Peak: February to March Package: Full day, $725: three days, $2,270 midweek, and $2,530 on weekends (2004 prices) Average vertical: 10,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Seattle, Spokane Accommodations: All-inclusive Freestone Inn Comment: NCHS is permitted to access 300,000 acres of the Okanogan National Forest. If that ‘s not enough, a one-to-four guide-to-client ratio and the fact that their terrain is nicknamed the “American Alps “ just might entice you. WYOMING High Mountain Heli-Skiing, Teton Village Mountains: Snake River, Palisades Mountain Ranges, and portions of the Teton, Gros Ventre and Hoback Ranges Phone: 307.733.3274 Fax: 307.733.3529 Web site: heliskijackson.com E-mail: info@heliskijackson.com Season: December 18 to April 15 Peak: Mid-January to Mid-March Package: $675 per day, includes six runs and lunch Average vertical: 15,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Jackson Hole, Idaho Falls Accommodations: Packages available at Teton Club or Best Western Inn at Jackson Hole Comment: UNTRACKED, UNTOUCHED, UNBELIEVABLE. Vast open bowls, steep chutes, enchanted forests and glades can all be yours to explore with High Mountain Heli-Skiing. Come and enjoy the experience of a lifetime with us. SNOWCAT top CALIFORNIA Pacific Crest Snowcats, Tahoe City Mountains: Sierra Nevada Phone: 888.SWAYBACK Fax: 530.581.1767 Web site: pacificcrestsnowcats.com E-mail: info@pacificcrestsnowcats.com Season: December 15 to April 15 Peak: January and Febuary Package: $225 midweek with advanced booking. $250 on weekends Average vertical: 10,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Reno-Tahoe Accommodations: Tahoe City, Squaw Valley, or Truckee Comment: Pacific Crest Snowcats is nestled between Squaw Valley and Sugar Bowl ski resorts and offers the best advanced and expert snowcat terrain in the country. Our sheltered north-facing chutes and bowls are perfect for powder preservation throughout our nearly 2,000 acres. COLORADO Aspen Mountain Powder Tours, Aspen Mountains: Elk Mountains Phone: 970.920.0720 Fax: 970.925.3785 Web site: aspensnowmass.com E-mail: powdertours@aspensnowmass.com Season: Thanksgiving to mid-April Peak: Mid-December to March Package: Individual, $295 per day; group rate, $245 a day Average vertical: 10,000 feet per day Nearest Airport: Aspen, Eagle Accommodations: Local Aspen lodges Comment: Gondola access to three luxury cats operating on the backside of Aspen Mountain. Two guides per group, a high level of costumer service, gourmet lunch in small cabin, and terrain for upper intermediate to expert. Chicago Ridge Backcountry Ski Tours, Leadville Mountains: Sawatch Range Phone: 719.486.2277 Fax: 719.486.3685 Web site: skicooper.com E-mail: chicagoridge@skicooper.com Season: Mid-December to April Peak: January to March Package: $234, full day Average vertical: 1,200 feet per day Nearest airport: Eagle, Denver Accommodations: Closest accommodations in Leadville, 9 miles south of the ski area. Comment: Chicago Ridge accesses 2,500 acres of terrain with peak elevation of 12,600 feet. El Diablo Snowcat Skiing, Durango Mountains: San Juan Mountains Phone: 877.241.9643, 970.385.7288 Fax: 970.247.0998 Web site: snowcat-powder.com E-mail: info@snowcat-powder.com Season: Mid-November to May Peak: January to April Package: Full day, $125; private cat (up to 10 people), $1,100 Average vertical: 12,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Durango Accommodations: Durango or Silverton Comment: This is the place to get high on altitude! The wide-open terrain offered by El Diablo Guides is amazing and cats will drop skiers as high as 12,400 feet. Monarch Ski & Snowboard Area, Monarch Mountains: Monarch Mountains Phone: 888.996.7669 or 719.530.5000 Fax: 719.539.7652 Web site: skimonarch.com E-mail: info@skimonarch.com Season: Late November to March Peak: Christmas vacation, late December, Spring Break, and several weeks in March. Package: $2,000 for full cat tour (12 person, includes lunch; early and late-season discount packages available. Average vertical: 800 feet per run. Number of runs varies depending on group size, ability level of participants, and snow conditions. Nearest airport: Closest is Gunnison; other options include Colorado Springs or Denver. Accommodations: Monarch Lodge is closest. Many options available in Salida, 15 miles from Ski Area Comment: Nine hundred acres of advanced and expert terrain; considered to be the steepest snowcat skiing in the state of Colorado! Mtn. Fun Tours, Jones Pass Mountains: Central Rockies Phone: 303.569.3779 or 303.567.2996 (Empire Sports) Fax: 303.567.0661 Web site: ski-empiresports.com Season: November to May Peak: February Package: Full day for $150 Average vertical: 8,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Denver Accommodations: Georgetown or Denver Comment: Ski powder off the Continental Divide in groups of no more than 10 people. Only need a minimum or five people to go. San Juan Ski Company, Durango Mountains: San Juans Phone: 800.208.1780 Fax: 970.259.4969 Web site: sanjuanski.com E-mail: powder@sanjuanski.com Season: December 1 to May 1 Peak: January 15 to April 1 Package: Full day $185 Average vertical: 10,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Durango/La Plata County Accommodations: Durango Mountain Resort Comment: Largest snowcat operation in the U.S. Steamboat Powdercats, Steamboat Springs Mountains: Buffalo Pass, 20 minutes north of Steamboat Ski area Phone: 800.288.0543 Fax: 970.871.4261 Web site: steamboatpowdercats.com E-mail: adventures@blueskywest.com Season: mid-December to April Peak: January to mid-March Package: December and April, $235 per day and private cats are $2350; January to March, $303 per day M-Th, and $335 per day Fr-Sun; private cats at $3030 and $3350, respectively. Rates include lodging p/u and d/o, light breakfast, snacks, and full catered lunch, powder skis and snowboards, three guides/trip, complimentary cocktails, and beverages after trip. Average vertical: 8,000 to12,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Hayden, 30 min from Steamboat and Steamboat Springs Airport Accommodations: Any lodging near the Steamboat ski area Comment: With three snowcats to its fleet, Steamboat Powdercats separates its guests by ability level, offering not only the terrain to match their skills, but other guests who have similar powder skiing and riding abilities. Vail Snowcat Skiing, Inc., Vail Mountains: Vail Pass Area, Ptarmigen Ridge Shrine Mountain, Resolution Bowl Phone: 970.926.1839 Fax: 970.926.1867 Web site: vailsnowcat.com E-mail: vailvans@vail.net Season: Our season is contingent upon the snow, but we have opened as early as Mid-December and as late as Mid-January; we usually end Mid-March. Peak: February to March Package: $290 per person, six-person minimum to operate. Average vertical: 10,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Vail Eagle, Denver Accommodations: Marriott, Lodge at Vail, Ritz Carlton, Hyatt Comment: Been in operation since 1990 with a highly experienced crew. Strong advanced intermediate ability is required. It ‘s Powder Perfect! IDAHO Brundage Mountain CatSki Adventures, McCall Mountains: North Central Rockies Phone: 800.888.7544 or 208.634.4151 Fax: 208.634.4153 Web site: brundage.com/SkiResort/snowcat.htm E-mail: info@brundage.com Season: Christmas through March Peak season: January and February Package: Full day, $225 includes buffet lunch and powder skis; half day, $135 includes snacks and powder skis; overnight, $550 includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and powder skis Average vertical: 10,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Boise; McCall for smaller aircraft Accomodations: InIdaho.com or 800.844.3246 Comment: Permitted on more than 18,000 beautiful snowy acres in the mountains of Central Idaho, including three mountain peaks: 7,803 feet, 8,225 feet. and 8478 feet. Peak Adventures INC, Cataldo Mountains: St. Joe Mountains Phone: 208.682.3200 Fax: 208.682.3360 Web site: peaksnowcats.com E-mail: Terri@peaksnowcats.com Season: December 1 to April 30 Peak: Mid-January to mid-March Package: $225 per day; add $125 for Yurt and Meals Average vertical: 12,000-15,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Spokane Accommodations: Kellogg, The base of Silver Mountain Ski Resort, and Mountain Yurt for overnight trips Comment: Peak Adventures has been owned and operated by the guides for 12 years. We enjoy providing our guests with a memorable experience in open bowls, hidden glades, and untouched powder fields. Our reputation has been built on delivering safe quality conditions, a friendly atmosphere and a freedom for guests to choose their own lines. MONTANA Big Mountain, Whitefish Mountains: Whitefish Range Phone: 406.862.2909 Fax: 406.862.2922 Web site: bigmtn.com E-mail: skiboard@bigmtn.com Season: November 25 to April 10 Peak: December through February Package: One person, $300; two people, $150 per person, three or more people, $100 per person Average vertical: 10,000 to12,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Kalispell Accommodations: Big Mountain, Whitefish Comment: Acres of open glades will challenge any advanced skier or snowboarder. Terrain will be chosen the day of trip with weather, snow conditions, and abilities of participants in mind. Four to 10 runs per day, depending on the abilities of the group. Price does not include a lift ticket. Montana Backcountry Adventures, Big Sky Mountains: Madison Range Phone: 406.995.3880 Fax: 406.995.4037 Web site: skimba.com E-mail: reservations@skimba.com Season: Late November to mid-April Peak: Mid-January to March Package: Full day, $260; private snowcat (up to 12 people), $2,510 Average vertical: 12,500 feet per day Nearest airport: Bozeman Accommodations: Big Sky, Bozeman Comment: On the north side of Lone Peak, Big Sky ‘s Montana Backcountry Adventures offers 3,000 acres of exclusive backcountry. The mix of steep and deep, plus wide-open bowls, receives more than 400 inches a year. Nevada Ruby Mountain Heli-Ski, Lamoille Mountains: Ruby Mountains Phone: 775.753.6867 Fax: 775.753.7805 Web site: helicopterskiing.com E-mail: info@helicopterskiing.com Season: January to April Peak: February to March Package: $3050 three-day package Average vertical: 13,000 feet perday Nearest airport: Elko Accommodations: Reds Ranch Comment: Helicopter skiing light, dry snow in the remote terrain of Northern Nevada. We accommodate small groups, families, and custom tours. We have a 70 percent return rate. Oregon Mount Bailey Snowcat Skiing, Diamond Lake Mountains: Southern Cascades Phone: 800.446.4555, 541.793.3348 Fax: 541.793.3221 Web site: mountbailey.com E-mail: skigus@mountbailey.com Season: January to March Peak: January to March Package: Full day, $220; private cat (15 people), $2,850; private cat (12 people), for $2,280 Average vertical: 15,000 to 22,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Redmond, Medford Accommodations: Diamond Lake Lodge Comment: Mount Bailey Snowcat Skiing has access to unbelievable terrain, including 27 chutes off the North Wall, three massive bowls, amazing tree skiing, and all the untouched powder in between. Utah Alta Snow Cat Skiing, Alta Mountains: Wasatch Range Phone: 801.359.1078 (ext. 271) Fax: 801.799.2340 Web site: alta.com E-mail: info@alta.com or skischool@alta.com Season: Late December to mid-March Peak: Late December, Mid-February to end of March Package: Five runs, $225, including continental breakfast, safety training, and issuance of avalanche beacons (2004 price). Average vertical: 4,500 feet per day Nearest Airport: Salt Lake City Accommodations: Alta has five base area lodges, several private homes and condos: 888.782.9258 or info@altavisitors.com Comment: Alta ‘s guided snowcat skiing is for strong intermediate and advanced skiers. Snowboarders are also welcome. Participants ride up in a deluxe, 12-seated, heated snowcat. Guiding is conducted by professional ski patrol and ski instructors on Alta ‘s staff. Park City Powder Cats, Park City Mountains: Uinta Mountains Phone: 435.649.6596 Fax: 435.615.0427 Web site: pccats.com E-mail: ray@pccats.com Season: mid-December to Mid-April Peak: February to March Package: Full day, $399; Heli/Cat combo, $550 (two runs heli and 6-8 runs Cat) Average vertical: 10,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Salt Lake City Accommodations: Park City, Deer Valley Comment: While you anticipate 20,000 acres of fluffy, white heaven, Park City Powder Cats ‘ Kassbooher 240D snowcats will take you to the goods at the top of Windy Peak at 10,800 feet. Powder Mountain Winter Resort, Eden Mountains: Wasatch Range Phone: 801.745.3772 (ext. 146 or 115) Fax: 801.745.3619 Web site: powdermountain.com E-mail: powdermountain@powdermountain.com Season: December to March Peak: January to February Package: Charge by the ride, $7with lift pass Average vertical: 13000+ feet per day Nearest airport: Salt Lake City Accommodations: Columbine Inn Comment: Powder Mountain operates seven days a week, weather permitting. Customers are towed 400 feet above lift-accessible terrain and ski a 700-acre canyon called Big Kache. WASHINGTON Cascade Powder Cats Inc., Woodinville Mountains: Cascade Mountains Phone: 877.754.2287 or 206.396.5379 Fax: 425.481.4470 Web site: cascadepowdercats.com E-mail: doug@cascadepowdercats.com Season: December to April Peak: January to March Package: Full day, $250 Average vertical: Minimum of 10,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Seattle Accommodations: Call for info. Comment: World-class skiing just 60 miles from downtown Seattle. Become an email subscriber to be in our communication loop. WYOMING Grand Targhee Resort Peaked Snowcats, Grand Targhee Mountains: Western Slope of the Teton Range; Peaked Mountain Phone: 800.TARGHEE or 307.353.2300 ext.1355 Fax: 307.353.8148 Web site: grandtarghee.com E-mail: info@grandtarghee.com Season: Mid-November to Mid-April Peak: February and March Package: Stay and cat-ski FREE before Christmas; $299 per person includes breakfast, hearty lunch, snack, and beverages served in a souvenir snowcat skiing mug. Average vertical: 14,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Jackson Hole and Idaho Falls Accommodations: Slopeside lodges include Teewinot, Targhee, and Sioux Comment: With over 500 inches of average annual snowfall and breathtaking views of the Tetons, our snowcat operation truly is a world-class experience. Alaska HELI top Alaska Backcountry Adventures, Valdez Mountains: Center of the Chugach Range Phone: 888.SWAYBACK Fax: 530.581.1767 Web site: alaskabackcountry.com E-mail: info@alaskabackcountry.com Season: March and April Peak: March 15 to April 15 Package: $595 (day); $95 (single run) Average vertical: over 20,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Valdez or Anchorage Accommodations: Hotels in Valdez or motorhomes at heli base Comment: Alaska Backcountry Adventures was the first helicopter operator in Valdez. We offer full day packages, as well as half days and single runs for the lowest possible cost. Our low frills and soulful base of operations removes us from the marine weather that plagues other Alaskan locations. Alaska Rendezvous Heli Guides, 45 miles outside Valdez Mountains: Chugach Range Phone/Fax: Before March 15: 307.734.0721; after March 15: 907.822.3300 / 3733 Fax: Before March 15: 307.734.0725; after March 15: 907.822.5319 Website: arlinc.com Email: info@ARLinc.com Season: March 15 to May 5 Peak: April 8 to 22 Package: $720 per day (six runs) Average vertical: 24,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Valdez Accommodations: Alaska Rendezvous Lodge Comment: We live in the blue hole of the Chugach. As the northernmost heli ski operation on Thompson Pass, we have more flyable days than anywhere else in the region. Chugach Adventure Guides, Girdwood, Alaska Mountains: Western Chugach Range Phone: 907.783.HELI Fax: 907.783.4355 Web site: chugachpowderguides.com E-mail: info@chuguchpowderguides.com Season: February to mid-April Peak: Late February to mid-April Package: Seven days, $3,960-$5,550, depending on time of year and double or single occupancy. Average vertical feet: 15,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Anchorage Accommodations: Alyeska Prince Hotel or Winner Creek Lodge Comment: In the heart of Girdwood Village, Chugach Adventure Guides offers exclusive terrain. If Mother Nature won’t allow the heli to fly, there is always the option of snowcat skiing or a day at Alyeska Resort. Dean Cummings’ H2O Heli Guides, Valdez Mountains: Chugach Range Phone: 907.835.8418 Fax: 907.835.8419 Web site: h2oguides.com or deancummings.com E-mail: dean@h2oguides.com Season: February to May Peak: March to April Package: Five days skiing seven nights food and lodging $4,630.00 (2004 price) Average vertical: 15,000+ feet per day Nearest airport: Valdez Accommodations: Best Western Valdez Harbor Inn Comment: H2O has more terrain than any other operator in Valdez, with professional guides, and skiing for all abilities. Out of Bounds Adventures, Haines Mountains: Chilkat Mountains Phone: 907.767.5745 Fax: 907.767.5542 Web site: alaskaheliskiing.com E-mail: info@alaskaheliskiing.com Season: February to May 15 Peak: March to late April Package: Full day for $540 Average vertical: 20,000 to 30,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Juneau Accommodations: Limited on-site lodging in Haines Comment: Out of Bounds is Alaska’s largest and oldest heli ski operation. Besides skiing, they offer a professional heli-guide school for those who want the ultimate job. You can discover a piece of Alaska that others only read about. Points North Heli-Adventures Inc, Cordova Mountains: Chugach Mountains Phone: 877.787.6784 or 907.424.7991 Fax: 907.424.7992 Web site: alaskaheliski.com E-mail: info@alaskaheliski.com Season: February 1 to May 15 Peak: Early season is deep and dry, late season ski days are 12 hours long. Peak season is March 15 to April 15 Package: You pay only for the time you fly, not vertical achievement. Average days are around $650 for eight runs. Average vertical: 18,000-25,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Mudhole Smith Airport, Cordova, Alaska, 15 miles from our lodge. Accommodations: Orca Adventure Lodge. Points North is the only heli ski operation with an all-inclusive lodge. Comment: Points North is truly an all inclusive heliski operation, with three A-Stars and a chairlift for down days. Our return rate is over 70 percent and you pay only for what you fly in the helicopter. Points North II, 100 miles from Anchorage on the north side of the Chugach Mountains. Office in Cordova, AK Mountains: Chugach Mountains Phone: Toll free 877.787.6784 or 907.424.7991 Fax: 907.424.7992 Web site: alaskaheliski.com E-mail: info@alaskaheliski.com Season: February 15 to April 15 Peak: Entire season Package: $600/flight hour; average $750-$800/day Average Vertical: 18,000-25,000 ft/day Nearest Airport: Anchorage International Accommodations: Points North II Lodge. Exclusive remote lodge, only 14 guest at a time. Comment: Points North II is a brand new branch of its sister operation out of Cordova. First Ascents await you, so come help us open this part of the Chugach that has never been skied before…by anyone. Southeast Alaska Backcountry Adventures (SEABA), Haines Mountains: Chilkat, Takinsha, Ferebee and Chilkoot Ranges Phone: 877.617.3418 Web site: skiseaba.com E-mail: sunny@skiseaba.com Season: February 20 to May 5 Peak: April Package: Heli, skis, harness, for $620 Average vertical: 25,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Juneau for jets with commuter to Haines Accommodations: Haines has hostels, lodges, and condo rentals. We hope to soon bring all-inclusive accommodations. Comment: Heli skiing in Alaska is not just a new place to ski; it is a culture that allows the skier new experiences and adventures surrounded by good food, great friends, and sunny powder. Come ski with SEABA and experience a new wave in Alaskan Skiing Adventure. Valdez Heli-Camps, Valdez, Alaska Mountains: Chugach Mountain Range Phone: Anchorage: 907.783.3243 Fax: Anchorage: 907.783.3513 Web site: valdezhelicamps.com E-mail: info@valdezhelicamps.com Season: January 30 to May 10 Peak: Mid-March to Mid-April Package: All-inclusive six day, seven night helicopter skiing package with snowcat alternative, $4899. Average vertical: 18,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Valdez Airport is served three times daily from Anchorage International Accommodations: 103 room deluxe facility at town center. Comment: Valdez Heli-camps will be your best experience at the world’s premier heli ski destination. The infamous steep terrain of Valdez will change the way you look at skiing forever. Valdez Heli-Ski Guides, Thompson Pass Mountains: Chugach Range Phone: 907.835.4528 Fax: 800.817.4828 Web site: valdezheliskiguides.com E-mail: info@valdezheliskiguides.com Season: Mid-February to Mid-May Peak: March to April Package: All packages include lodging, meals, and skiing. Seven day packages, $5,560; four day packages, $3,800 and three day packages, $2850 Average vertical: 18,000+ feet per day Nearest airport: Valdez Accommodations: Private cabins at the Tsaina Lodge Comment: VHSG caters exclusively to the advanced and expert skier looking for a steep and deep heliski adventure. We offer Alaskan style accommodations in private cabins and decadent meals at our mountain lodge located on Thompson Pass in the heart of the Chugach Mountains. SNOWCAT top Chugach Adventure Guides, Girdwood, Alaska Mountains: Western Chugach Mountain Range Phone: 907.783.HELI Fax: 907.783.4355 Web site: chugachpowderguides.com E-mail: info@chuguchpowderguides.com Season: February to mid-April Peak: Late February to mid-April Package: Seven days, $3,960-$5,550. Average vertical feet: 20,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Anchorage Accommodations: Alyeska Prince Hotel or Winner Creek Lodge Comment: In the heart of Girdwood Village, Chugach Adventure Guides offers exclusive terrain. If Mother Nature won’t allow the heli to fly, there is always the option of snowcat skiing or a day at Alyeska Resort. Dean Cummings’ H2O Heli Guides, Valdez, Alaska Mountains: Chugach Range Phone: 907.835.8418 Fax: 907.835.8419 Web site: h2oguides.com or deancummings.com E-mail: dean@h2oguides.com Season: February toMay Peak: March toApril Package: Five days skiing, seven nights food and lodging $4,630 (2004 price) Average vertical: 20,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Valdez Accommodations: Best Western Valdez Harbor Inn Comment: Access the Goods! H2O has more terrain than any other operator in Valdez, professional guides for heli and cat-skiing for all abilities. Glacier Snowcat Skiing and Tours, Hatcher Pass, Alaska Mountains: Talkeetnas Phone: 907.373.3118 or 800.770.3118 Fax: 907.929.5762 Web site: akpowder.com E-mail: akpowder@acsalaska.net Season: November 15 to April 15 Peak: February 15 to March 31 Package: $175 full day Average vertical: 18,000 to 21,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Anchorage, Alaska Accommodations: Motherlode Lodge, Hatcher Pass, Alaska Comment: The Last Frontier in Powder! Valdez Heli-Camps, Valdez, Alaska Mountains: Chugach Mountain Range Phone: 907.783.3243 Fax: 907.783.3513 Web site: valdezhelicamps.com E-mail: info@valdezhelicamps.com Season: January 30 to May 10 Peak: Mid-March to Mid-April Package: All-inclusive six day, seven night helicopter skiing package with snowcat alternative, $4899 double occupancy. Average vertical: 14,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Valdez Airport is served three times daily from Anchorage International Accommodations: 103 room deluxe facility at town center. Comment: Your Best Experience in the world’s premier heli ski destination. The infamous steep terrain of Valdez will change the way you look at skiing forever. CANADA HELI top ALBERTA CMH Heli-Skiing, Banff, Alberta Mountains: Selkirks, Purcells, Cariboos, Monashees Phone: 403.762.7100 or 800.661.0252 Fax: 403.762.5879 Web site: canadianmountainholidays.com E-mail: info@cmhinc.com Season: December to May Peak: January to March Package: Three-, four-, and seven-day packages; seven-day trips range in price from approximately $3,000 to $7,000 Average vertical: 20,000+ feet per day Nearest airport: Calgary International Accommodations: CMH operates out of nine exclusive, remote heli ski lodges as well as three hotel-based operations. Comment: CMH is the largest, most experienced heli skiing operator in the world; offering over 5,790 sq. miles of outstanding terrain, the largest contingent of internationally certified mountain guides in the industry; beautiful mountain lodges; and a team of passionate, friendly, and professional staff. BRITISH COLUMBIA Baldface Lodge, Nelson, B.C. Mountains: Selkirks Phone: 250.352.0006 Fax: 250.352.0800 Web site: baldface.net E-mail: info@baldface.net Season: December 15 to April 15 Peak: January 23 to March 23 Package: $338 per day(low season); $470 per day(peak season) Average vertical: 15,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Spokane, WA, Castlegar, B.C. Accommodations: Nelson, B.C. for before/after trip, and the Baldface Lodge for on-mountain accommodations during the trip. Comment: More alpine terrain opened for 04/05 season. Women’s ski and snowboard camps, intermediate clinics, and expert-only cats! Bella Coola Heli Sports, Bella Coola, B.C. Mountains: North Coast Range Phone: 604.932.3000 Fax: 604.932.5054 Web site: bellacoolahelisports.com E-mail: info@bellacoolahelisports.com Season: Late January to April Peak: February to March Package: Three-Day Tours only $2,581 all-inclusive, except flight. Average vertical: 20,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Bella Coola Airport in Bella Coola Accommodations: The Historic Tweedsmuir Lodge Comment: Some of the longest vertical runs in North America. Nearly 1.5 million acres with a maximum of only 15 guests in the lodge per week. Blackcomb Helicopters Ltd, Whistler, B.C. Mountains: Coastal Mountains Phone: 604.938.1700 or 800.330.4354 Fax: 604.938.1706 Web site: blackcombhelicopters.com E-mail: info@blackcombhelicopters.com Season: December to April Peak: February to March Package: Private package, $4,500, plus 7% GST. Average vertical: 9,000 to15,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Vancouver International Accommodations: Whistler Village Comment: Packages include private A-Star helicopter (one to four passengers), 1.5 hours of flying time, a professional guide, use of personal transceiver, and powder ski tracers, on-mountain lunch, and return ground transportation to the helicopter landing area from Whistler Village. Coast Range Heliskiing Ltd, Pemberton, B.C. Mountains: Coast Range Phone: 604.894.1144, 800.701.8744 Fax: 604.894.1146 Web site: coastrangeheliskiing.com E-mail: info@coastrangeheliskiing.com Season: December to April Peak: February to March Package: Four-run package, $520; six-run package, $630 Average vertical: 6,000 to 15,000 feet per day. Nearest airport: Vancouver International Airport Accommodations: Whistler and B&B’s in the Pemberton area. Comment: Utilizing A-Star helicopters we specialize in small private groups of four and a guide. Spectacular backcountry terrain that is close to Whistler ski resort. Crescent Spur Heli Skiing, Crescent Spur, B.C. Mountains: Northern Rockies, Northern Cariboos Phone: 250.553.2300 or 800.715.5532 Fax: 250.553.2301 Web site: crescentspurheliski.com E-mail: regina@crescentspurheliski.com Season: January to April Peak: January to April Package: 5-day, 6-night package, $3,885 (Spring season) Average vertical: 22,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Prince George Accommodations: Private lodge in Crescent Spur Comment: We offer private and semi-private packages with a maximum 18 guests per week in our private lodge. Very diverse terrain includes open bowls, glaciers, and excellent tree skiing in two mountain ranges. Dream Catcher Heliskiing, Bella Coola, B.C. Mountains: Coast Mountains, B.C. Phone: 403.762.0435 Fax: 403.762.0436 Web site: dreamcatcherheliskiing.com E-mail: info@dreamcatcherheliskiing.com Season: January to March Peak: February to mid-March Package: Five-, six-, and seven-night packages (all-inclusive) start at $3,900 Average vertical: 24,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Vancouver to Bella Coola Airfield Accommodations: Bella Coola Valley Inn, Bella Coola Comment: This program is suited to experienced heliskiers who want remote, big mountain terrain. As an experienced heli-operator we personalize each trip in British Columbia’s pristine mountains. Grand Pantheon Helisports, Tatla Lake, B.C. Mountains: Pantheon Mountains, between Whistler and Bella Coola Phone: 520.465.2924 Fax: 520.844.3300 Web Site: grandpantheon.com E-mail: eric@grandpantheon.com Season: Febuary 1 to April 15 High season: March Package: Seven-day, all-inclusive private package (two groups of four skiers per A-Star B3), $8,500. Average vertical: 20,000 to 40,000 feet per day, depending on weather Nearest airport: Vancouver. Air charter from Vancouver airport to lodge. Accommodations: King’s Ranch Lodge Comment: Big vertical. Better weather. We offer short flight times to the highest peaks in Coast Range with only eight guests per week and very experienced guides. Great Canadian Heli-Skiing Ltd, Golden, B.C. Mountains: Selkirk and Purcell Mountain Ranges Phone: 250.344.2326 or 866.424-4354 Fax: 250.344.2316 Web site: canadianheli-skiing.com E-mail: info@canadianheli-skiing.com Season: December 14 to April 16 Peak: January 29 to March 26 Package: Three-day packages, $2,560 to $3,240; and seven-day packages, $4,500 to $6,350 Average vertical: 20,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Calgary International Accommodations: Heather Mountain Lodge Comment: Great Canadian Heli-Skiing is a boutique-style operation, specializing in small group heli skiing experiences, using the A-Star helicopter and hosting a maximum of 24 skiers per week. Unlimited vertical skiing during selected weeks plus an “Experienced Heli-Skiers Only” week and a “Women’s Only” week. Heli Canada Adventures, Revelstoke, B.C. Mountains: Monashees and Columbia Phone: 888.837.5417 Fax: 877.837.5416 Web site: helicanada.com E-mail: info@helicanada.com Season: December Peak: December to May Package: $700 per day Average vertical: 4,000 to 8,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Kelowna Accommodations: Hillcrest Resort Hotel Comment: Ski touring/mountaineering with helicopter access in the best powder skiing area in the world with certified ACMG guides. Helivision Sport Inc, Garibaldi highlands, B.C. Mountains: The Tantalus Range Phone: 604.898.8291 866.HELI.VIS Web Site: helivisionsport.com E-mail: helivision@shaw .ca Season: December to May Peak: January to April Average vertical: 15,000 feet per day Airport: Vancouver International Airport or Squamish Municipal Airport Accommodations: Squamish Comment: Whistler Helivision is willing to customize packages to satisfy everyone in the group. By mid-February, guests can ski in the morning and golf in the afternoon. Klondike Heliskiing Ltd, Atlin, B.C. Mountains: Interior Coast Mountains Phone: 250.651.7474 or 800.821.4429 Fax: 250.651.7474 Web site: atlinheliski.com E-mail: heliski@tirol.com Season: January to May Peak: February, March and April Package: Weekly heli ski with 105,000 vertical feet, A-Star Helicopters, Maximum of five guests per group, $4,200 and up. Private helicopter available. Average vertical: 28,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Whitehorse, two hours by car Accommodations: The Atlin Inn Hotel Comment: Since 1995 we’ve had no more than two down days a week. Every client skied at least four days because of great weather. We give high variability and flexibility for you to choose the terrain to ski or board. Last Frontier Heliskiing, Bell 2 Lodge, B.C. Mountains: Skeena and Northern Coastal Mountains Phone: 800.665.5566 Fax: 250.558.7981 Web site: lastfrontierheli.com E-mail: sales@lastfrontierheli.com Season: December to May Peak: February to April Average vertical: 30,000-45,000 feet per day Package: One week, $5,300 Nearest airport: Smithers Accommodations: Bell 2 Lodge on the Stewart Cassiar Hwy Comment: We offer uncrowded powder with only three groups per A-Star helicopter, 30 guests per week and 45-60 feet annual snowfall. Mica Heli Guides, Revelstoke, B.C. Mountains: Western slopes of Canadian Rocky Mountains Phone: 877.837.6191 Fax 250.837.6199 Web site: micaheliguides.com E-mail: info@micaheliguides.com Season: Novembr 15 to April 30 Peak: February and March Package: All-inclusive, $900 per day Average Vertical: 35,000 feet per day Nearest Airport: Kelowna (or Calgary) Accommodations: Backcountry Lodge included in Package Comment: At Mica Heli Guides you will find a remote lodge nestled in the heart of the deepest snow packs in the Rocky Mountains. Accessible only by helicopter, the private lodge gives you immediate access to over one thousand square miles of unlimited, deep, dry Rocky Mountain powder. Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing, Blue River, B.C. Mountains: Cariboos and Monashees Phone: 250.673.8381 Fax: 250.673.8464 Web site: wiegele.com E-mail: mail@wiegele.com Season: November 27 to May 14 Peak: January 1 to April 9 Package: Three days, starting at $2,555 Average vertical: 16,500 to 25,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Kamloops Airport Accommodations: Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing in Blue River Comment: Unlimited Vertical! We have Deluxe and A-Star Elite Tours in seven-, five- and three- day packages, plus private tours available. Northern Escape Heli-sking Ltd, Terrace, B.C. Mountains: Skeena Mountains of Northern BC Phone: 250.615.3184 or 866.619.3184 Fax: 250.615.3181 Web site: northernescapeheliskiing.ca E-mail: info@northernescapeheliskiing.ca Season: January to April Peak season: February to March Package: Three-day, $2,440; four-day, $3,260; seven-day, $5,700 Average vertical: 18,000+ feet per day Nearest airport: Terrace Regional Accommodations: Remote lodging Comment: Only 30 minutes from the airport, we offer powder and luxury with our backcountry lodge’s sauna and outdoor Jacuzzi. Peace Reach Adventures Ltd, Hudson’s Hope, B.C. Mountains: Northern Rockies, Hart, and Muskwa Ranges Phone: 250.787.6406 Fax: 250.787.6407 Web site: peacereachheliski.com E-mail: info@peacereachadventures.com Season: January to May Peak: February to March Package: Powder-Heaven Package: seven days, $6,000 for 100,000 vertical feet guaranteed Average vertical: 23,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Fort St. John, 1.5 hour coach transfer to lodge Accommodations: The 5 Star Torwood Lodge Comment: Peace Reach Adventures has become the premier upscale destination for small group and private heli-skiing. Seasoned heli-skiers have discovered the dry northern powder in our remote, never-before-skied mountains. Purcell Helicopter Skiing Ltd, Golden, B.C. Mountains: Purcell and Selkirk Mountains Phone: 877.HELISKI (435.4754) Fax: 250.344.6076 Website: purcellhelicopterskiing.com Season: Year-round with heli-hiking in the summer. Peak: February through mid-March Package: Three to seven day all inclusive packages, or one day for $470 Average vertical: Three runs for one-day tour, or 9,900 feet per day for multi-day packages Nearest airport: Calgary International Accommodations: Prestige Inn, Golden Comment: For 31 years Purcell Helicopter Skiing has aimed to provide less- demanding skiing at a more relaxed pace. Our area is renowned for the dry, light powder and is in close proximity to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Banff, Sunshine, and Lake Louise. R.K. Heli-Ski Panorama Inc, Panorama, B.C. Mountains: Purcell Mountain Range Phone: 800.661.6060 or 250.342.3889 Fax: 250.342.3466 E-Mail: info@rkheliski.com Web Site: rkheliski.com Season: December 15 to April 15 Peak: February 1 to March 20 Package: Three-day package, $1,560; five-run package, $535, includes breakfast, lunch and powder fat skis Airport: Calgary International Accommodations: Panorama Mountain Village/Invermere Comment: Packages available from Banff. Info/sales desk located in Banff, AB at the RnR Walking Store, 124 Banff Ave., 403.760.2824. Daily transportation available from Banff. Robson Helimagic Inc, Valemount, B.C. Mountains: Rockies Phone: 877.454.4700 or 250.566.4700 Fax: 250.566.4333 Web site: robsonhelimagic.com E-mail: brigitta@robsonhelimagic.com Season: January 3 to April 13 Peak: February to March Package: Three day all-inclusive, $1,925; five day all-inclusive, $3,200; seven day all-inclusive, $4,500. Average vertical: 13,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Kamloops Accommodations: Valmount Lodge/ Holiday Inn is our accommodation partner Comment: Skiing in groups of six to eight and only two multi-day groups at a time, we offer more personal service and a no-pressure environment. Sea to Sky Helisports and Megayacht Adventures Mountains: Coastal ranges of British Columbia Phone: 866.935.3228 or 604.935.3228 Fax: 604.935.0455 Web site: SeaToSkyHolidays.com E-mail: info@SeaToSkyHolidays.com Season: February 5 to April 30 Comment: New and very exclusive! The only heliskiing operation in the world that has a luxurious megayacht as “lodging.” For the first time, you can heli-ski and explore the splendors of inaccessible remote areas along the British Columbia coast with all the comfort available on one of the largest megayachts in the world. Absinthe, a luxurious 230-foot megayacht equipped with full helicopter facilities offers the ultimate heliskiing and yachting experience. Vertical feet: Unlimited vertical included in each package Accommodations: The luxurious 230-foot expedition megayacht Absinthe Package: Eight-day package, $ 11,995 to $ 24,995. Full private charters also available. Nearest Airport: Vancouver International Selkirk Tangiers Helicopter Skiing Ltd, Revelstoke, B.C. Mountains: Selkirks and Monashees Phone: 800.663.7080 or 250.837.5378 Fax: 250.837.5766 Web site: selkirk-tangiers.com E-mail: info@selkirk-tangiers.com Season: Mid-December to mid-April Peak: February 5 to March 5 Package: Three-day package, $1,615, day skiing, $500 Average vertical: 20,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Kelowna International Accommodations: The Coast Hillcrest Resort Hotel, Revelstoke Comment: Great early- and late-season rates available Snowwater Heli-Skiing Inc., Nelson, B.C. Mountains: Selkirk Mountains in the Canadian Rockies Phone: 866.722.SNOW (7669) or 250.362.0094 Fax: 250.362.5235 Web site: snowwaterheliskiing.com E-mail: info@snowwater.com Season: December 15 to April 15 Peak: December 25 to March 15 Packages: Per person, per day, $600; weather guaranteed, plus snowcat back up for groups of eight or more. Average vertical: 15,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Spokane, WA, Castlegar, B.C. Accommodations: Remote, timber-frame lodge or in hotels in Nelson and Rossland. Comment: Weather-guaranteed skiing: Snowwater guarantees that you will ski every day of your holiday regardless if the helicopter can fly or not due to weather. Unlimited vertical available upon requested. TLH Heli-skiing, Tyax Lodge, Goldbridge, B.C. Mountains: South Chilcotin Mountains Phone: 800.667.4854 Fax: 250.558.5389 Web site: tlhheli.com E-mail: info@tlhheli.com Season: January to April Peak: February to April Average vertical: 20,000 to 35,000 feet per day Package: Three days of destination heli-skiing, $2,100 Nearest airport: Vancouver Accommodations: Four-star remote mountain lodge with a maximum of 44 guests per week Comment: Only two groups per Bell 212 helicopter, 44 guests per week, closest destination heli ski operation to Whistler. Whistler combination tours starting at $4,700. A-Star private heli ski tours also available Valhalla Powdercats LTD, Nelson, B.C. Mountains: The Valhallas Phone: 888.352.7656 Fax: 250.352.7650 Web site: valhallapow.com E-mail: info@valhallapow.com Season: January to March Peak: Mid- January to mid-March Package: Day-skiing, $240-$275; three- and four-day packages from $940 (lodging & meals included) Average vertical: 12,000 to17,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Spokane Accommodations: Nelson, Rossland Comment: Wide-open alpine bowls lead into steep old-growth forests with over 3,000 vertical feet of consistent fall line skiing. Challenging terrain and famous West Kootenay powder makes for a truly world class backcountry experience. Join us this season as we explore a whole new mountain range. Whistler Heli-skiing Ltd, Whistler, B.C. Mountains: 500,000 Acres in the Coast Mountain Range Phone: 888.HELISKI or 604.932.4105 Fax: 604.938.1225 Web site: whistlerheliskiing.com E-mail: heliski@direct.ca Season: December to April Peak: February to March Package: All-day packages starting at $510 Average vertical: 25,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Vancouver Accommodations: The Whistler Resort Comment: Over 20 years experience, small groups, personal service, amazing ski and board terrain. Whistler’s first and only heli skiing company. Nunavut Arctic Odysseys, Arctic Canada, Nunavut Type of operation: Twin Otter and Snowmobiles w/komatiqs Mountains: Canada’s Baffin Island, Cumberland Pennisula Phone: 800.574.3021 or 206.325.1977 Fax: 206.726.8488 Web site: arcticodysseys.com E-mail: arctic4u@aol.com Season: Late April to May. Peak: First week of May Package: Six days, five nights, $6,995 Average vertical: 15,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Pangnirtung, Nunavut (via Ottawa and Iqaluit) Accommodations: Comfortable Lodge in Pangnirtung (Auyuittuq Lodge) Comment: Expert, treeless, massive open slopes on the spectacular mountains of Arctic Canada’s Cumberland Pennisula, featuring high arctic powder on northern slopes to smooth corn on southern slopes, and everything in between. Yukon Tulsequah Heli Skiing, Haines Junction, Yukon Mountains: Chilcotin Mountains Phone: 867.634.2224 Fax: 867.634.2226 Web site: tqhheliskiing.com E-mail: info@TQHheliskiing.com Season: February to May Peak: March Package: Seven days, $6,180 with unlimited vertical. Average vertical: 16,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Juneau, Alaska Accommodations: Old mining camp Comment: Allowing groups of five or 10 skiers at a time, TH is totally exclusive. Every week features a private, one-to-five guide ratio. Take an A-Star heli to terrain that receives 35 to 50 feet of snow annually. SNOWCAT top British Columbia Backcountry Snowcats Ltd, Whistler, B.C. Mountains: Coast Range Phone: 604.932.2166 or 888.246.1111 Fax: 604.932.2166 Web site: snowcats.ca Season: December 15 to March 31 Peak: January 1 to February 28 Package: Low season, $300 per day; high season $413 per day Average vertical: Ski all day Nearest airport: Vancouver Accommodations: On-site backcountry lodge Comment: Backcountry Snowcats offers multi day cat-skiing based from a backcountry lodge in the Coast Range Mountains. North of Whistler. Access is by bus to Whistler and shuttle van to snowline then snowmobile to our lodge. Baldface Lodge, Nelson, B.C. Mountains: Selkirk Phone: 250.352.0006 Fax: 250.352.0800 Web site: baldface.net E-mail: info@baldface.net Season: December 15 to April 15 Peak: January 23 to March 23 Package: $338 per day(low season); $470 per day(peak season) Average vertical: 15,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Spokane, Castlegar Accommodations: Nelson, B.C. for before/after trip, and the Baldface Lodge for on-mountain accommodations during the trip. Comment: More alpine terrain opened for 04/05 season. Women’s ski and snowboard camps, intermediate clinics, and expert-only cats! CAT Powder Skiing Inc, Revelstoke, B.C. Mountains: Selkirk Mountains Phone: 800.991.4455 or 250.837.3121 Fax: 250.837.5111 Web site: catpowder.com E-mail: catski@revelstoke.net Season: December 1 to April 1 Peak: January to February Package: All-inclusive day, $400 Average vertical: Unlimited vertical 12,000+ feet per day Nearest airport: Kelowna, Calgary Accommodations: Powder Springs Inn Comment: Powder skiing at it’s best! We offer two, three, four and five day all-inclusive packages. We provide our guests with the best in snowcat skiing for the past 20 years. Chatter Creek Cat Skiing, Northwest of Golden, B.C. Mountains: West side of the Rockies Phone: 250.344.7199 Fax: 250.344.2229 Web site: backcountrywintervacations.com E-mail: information@catskiingbc.com Season: December to April Peak: January 14 to March 25 Package: Full day, $440 (high season), plus helicopter shuttle and taxes Average vertical: 15,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Calgary Accommodations: Vertebrae Lodge at Chatter Creek. Golden B.C. before and after the trip. Comment: We’re a remote backcountry lodge with all types of great ski and board terrain including glaciers. Excellent snow, gourmet meals, and fully licensed guides. You gotta try us! Fernie Wilderness Adventures Inc, Fernie, B.C. Mountains: Morrissey Range Phone: 877.423.6704 or 250.423.6704 Fax: 250.423.6717 Web site: fernieadventures.com Email: info@fernieadventures.com Season: Mid-December to mid-April Peak: January and February Package: $225 per day Lodging: $145 nightly including meals Average vertical: 11,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Calgary, Kalispell Accommodations: Mountain lodge Comment: Not extreme, just extremely good! Advanced-intermediate to advanced-type skiing with lots of gladed tree skiing. If you have any questions or concerns please let us know. Great Northern Snow-Cat Skiing, Trout Lake, B.C. (reservation office: Calgary, Alberta) Mountains: Selkirk Mountains Phone/fax: 800.889.0765 Calgary number 403.239.4133 Web site: greatnorthernsnowcat.com E-mail: info@greatnorthernsnowcat.com Season: Mid-December to mid-April Peak season: January and February Package: Three and six day all-inclusive; three-day/three-night $1,585 Average vertical: we ski all day, everyday Nearest airports: Calgary, Spokane, Kelowna, Kamloops Accommodations: Exclusive private mountain lodge Comment: Established 1979 - Celebrating 25 years of quality powder skiing in the Selkirk Mountains of British Columbia Highland Powder Skiing LTD, Meadow Creek, B.C. Mountain Range: Selkirks Phone: 250.366.4260 Fax: 250.366.4258 Web site: highlandpowderskiing.com E-mail: info@highlandpowderskiing.com Average vertical: 10,000-18,000 feet per day Airport: Castlegar, B.C. and Spokane, WA Season: First week of January to last week of March Peak: Second week of January to second week in March Accomodation: Five days of skiing, six nights accommodation, all meals, $2,032. Stay at Highland Lodge in Meadow Creek. Comment: Great variety of terrain, only one group of 12 skiers at a time. The place to come for first time to advanced powder skiers Island Lake Lodge, Fernie, B.C. Mountains: Lizard Range Phone: 888.422.8754 or 250.423.3700 Fax: 250.423.4055 Web site: islandlakeresorts.com E-mail: info@islandlakeresorts.com Season: December 12 to April 7. Peak: January, February, March Package: Three-day package, $1,330; four-day package, $2,555 Average vertical: 12,000 to 15,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Cranbrook, Calgary Accommodations: All-inclusive packages, accommodation included. Comment: Our lodges are located in a beautiful remote mountain setting. Monashee Powder Adventures, Tsuius Mountain Lodge near Vernon, B.C. and Anstey Lodge near Sicamous, B.C. Mountains: Monashee Mountains Phone: 888.353.8877 or 250.679.8125 Fax: 250.679.2999 Web site: monasheepowder.com E-mail: monasheepowder@idmail.com Season: December 10 to April 3 Peak: January 3 to March 20 Package: $300 to $ 410 per day (all meals and accommodations included) Average vertical: 12,000 to18,000 feet per day Accommodations: Overnight in Kelowna or Vernon Nearest Airport: Kelowna Comment: Steep and deep tree skiing along with wide-open bowls in the Monashee Mountains. We receive over 60 feet of snow each winter at our remote mountain lodges. Powder Cowboy Cat Skiing, Fernie, B.C. Mountains: Lizard Range Phone: 888.422.8754 or 250.423.3700 Fax: 250.423.4055 Web site: islandlakeresorts.com E-mail: info@islandlakeresorts.com Season: December 30 to March 30 Peak: January, February, March Package: Packages prices vary, depending on time of the season, accommodation and length of package. Packages starting at $1,300 + tax (three-day package) up to $1,880 + tax (4 day package). Average vertical: 10,000 to 12,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Cranbrook Airport, Kalispell Nearest international airport: Calgary Airport in Calgary Accommodations: All-inclusive packages, accommodation included. Comment: Our lodges are located in beautiful remote mountain settings. Powder Hounds Cat Skiing, Sun Peaks, B.C. Mountains: Four mountains with 24,000 acres terrain Phone: 250.578.8982 Fax: 250.578.8983 Web site: powderhoundscatskiing.com E-mail: peter@besttravelcanada.com Season: January 15 to March 20 Peak: February to March 20 Package: All-inclusive day, $394 Average vertical: 12,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Vancouver, Kamloops Accommodations: Grizzly Lake Lodge Comment: B.C.’s newest powder resort with the dry powder of the Monashee range Powder Mountain Catskiing, Whistler, B.C. Mountains: Tricouni Mountain in the Canadian Cascades Phone: 604.932.0169 or 877.PWDRFIX Fax: 604.932.4667 Web site: pmcatski.com E-mail: info@pmcatski.com Season: December to April Peak: February to March Package: Full day of cat-skiing, $300 Average vertical: 10,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Vancouver Accommodations: Whistler Comment: Powder Mountain Catskiing is Whistler’s best-priced powder skiing adventure that keeps on rocking with 3,700 new acres of cat-skiing. Plus, a host of new products to keep our loyal customers coming back for more. Retallack Alpine Adventures Ltd, New Denver, B.C. Mountains: Selkirk Mountains Phone: 800.330.1433 Fax: 604.648.8462 Web site: retallack.com E-mail: info@retallack.com Season: December 15 to April 5 Peak: January 16 to March 14 Package: $400 per person per day Average vertical: 12,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Castlegar(1.3 Hrs from the lodge) Accommodations: Retallack Lodge Comment: Retallack is an established snowcat skiing operation offering an abundant supply of untracked steep and deep Powder on 17,375 sq. miles of terrain. Our world-class terrain offers open alpine bowls, steep gladed treed runs and everything in between. Selkirk Wilderness Skiing Ltd, Meadow Creek, B.C. Mountains: Meadow Mountain, in the Selkirk Range Phone: 250.366.4424 or 800.799.3499 Fax: 250.366.4419 Web site: selkirkwilderness.com E-mail: info@selkirkwilderness.com Season: Mid-December to mid-April Peak: January 9 to March 12 Package: All-inclusive holidays for a maximum of 24 guests for approx. $3,000 Average vertical: 14,000 to 22,000 per day Nearest airport: Castlegar, B.C., Spokane, WA Accommodations: Meadow Mountain Lodge. Comment: Thirty years ago Allan and Brenda Drury founded snowcat skiing as it is known today. Their beautiful high mountain lodge offers legendary service, panoramic views, and quick access to some of B.C.’s highest and finest powder skiing terrain. Snowwater Heli-Skiing Inc, Nelson, B.C. Mountains: Selkirk Mountains in the Canadian Rockies Phone: 866.722.SNOW (7669) Direct: 250.362.0094 Fax: 250.362.5235 Web site: snowwaterheliskiing.com E-mail: info@snowwater.com Season: December 15 to April 15 Peak: December 25 to March 15 Packages: All-inclusive, two-day package, $699; includes six or more descents per day, gourmet meals, accommodation, and fat powder skis. Average vertical: Five-run guarantee for heli. Six-plus for cat-skiing runs, which vary in length from 1,200 to 3,630 vertical feet. Nearest airport: Spokane, WA, Castlegar, B.C. Accommodations: Stay high in the mountains in our beautiful timber-frame lodge. Alternatively, stay in Nelson or Rossland. Comment: Weather-guaranteed skiing. Snowwater guarantees that you will ski everyday of your holiday. Snowwater is a dual heli-and-cat-skiing operation, so if the heli cannot fly, Snowwater takes you snowcat skiing. Unlimited vertical available upon request. Valhalla Powdercats LTD, Nelson, B.C. Mountains: The Valhallas Phone: 888.352.7656 Fax: 250.352.7650 Web site: valhallapow.com E-mail: info@valhallapow.com Season: January, February, March Peak: Mid-January through mid-March Package: Day-skiing from $240. Three- and four-day packages from $940 (lodging & meals included) Average vertical: 12,000 to 17,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Spokane Accommodations: Nelson or Rossland Comment: Wide-open alpine bowls lead into steep old-growth forests with over 3,000 vertical feet of consistent fall line skiing. Challenging terrain and famous West Kootenay powder makes for a truly world class backcountry experience. Join us this season as we explore a whole new mountain range. White Grizzly Adventures Ltd, Meadow Creek, B.C. Mountains: Selkirk Mountains, Kootenay Valley Phone: 250.366.4306 or 800.843.5557 Fax: 250.366.4425 Web site: whitegrizzly.com E-mail: snowcats@direct.ca Season: December 10 to April 5 Peak: January to March Package: All-inclusive day, $350 Average vertical feet: 18,000 to 20,000 feet per day Nearest airports: Castlegar, B.C. & Spokane, WA Accommodations: White Grizzly Lodge Comment: White Grizzly Adventures caters only to expert ability levels. The intimate single cat operation has three guides for 12 lucky guests with unlimited use of challenging terrain, steep, and treed peaks receiving an annual average snowfall over 500 inches! Wildhorse Catskiing & Powder Mining Co., Nelson, B.C. Mountains: Southern Selkirks Phone: 888.488.4327 Fax: 250.352.2641 Web site: wildhorsecatskiing.com E-mail: catskiing@KootenayExperience.com Season: December 1 to March 30 Peak: January to February Package: $250 per day includes breakfast and lunch. Average vertical: 12,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Spokane, WA and Castlegar, BC Accommodations: Rustic on Mountain Cabins or Nelson Hotels. Comment: Daily catskiing in classic Kootenay trees and glades. Steeps, cliffs and perfect 30- to 35-degree terrain. Let ‘em loose bronco style. NEWFOUNDLAND Blomidon Cat, Cornerstone Brook, Newfoundland Mountains: Blomidon Mountains Phone: 709.632.0077 Fax: 709.785.2744 Web site: catskiing.net E-mail: info@catskiing.net Season: January to mid-April Peak: February to March Package: Full-day, $200 Average vertical: 14,000 feet per day Nearest airport: Deer Lake, Stephenville Accommodations: Packages available Comment: 17,000 acres of terrain that’s excellent for beginner, intermediate, and expert powder skiers. We ski the terrain that best suits our guests, from open glades and steep trees to powder bowls.