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POWDERMAG.COM: 2004/2005 SNOWCAT GUIDE

CAT Powder Skiing - Revelstoke,BC - 3 day package
CAT Powder Skiing offers terrain suitable for every level of skier.

We have over 250 different runs to ensure every skier untracked snow every run. Most of our runs are 1500 to 2000 feet of vertical, with our ski-out being over 6000 feet!

Monashee Powder Adventures - Snowcat Skiing - Unlimited Packages
Snowcats, powder skiing, a remote mountain lodge, untracked powder, a hot tub under the stars, great food and fun: what more could you ask from a getaway powder cat skiing adventure in the mountains of B.C.! That is exactly what we have planned for your ski holiday here at Monashee Powder Adventures. The best powder snow cat skiing conditions in North America coupled with our ability to get you there will create such a memorable adventure you will be signing up for your next trip even before you leave our new cat ski lodge on Tsuius Mountain.
Highland Powder Skiing - 5 days/6 nights Package
We offer week-long snowcat accessed powder skiing vacation packages in the spectacular Selkirk mountain range, which boasts an average annual snowfall of over 400 inches of the lightest, driest powder snow in the world!

Trip Details
-5 days of skiing, Monday through Friday
-6 nights accommodation (double occupancy), and all meals.
-Your week begins with Sunday supper and ends with Saturday breakfast.
-If requested transportation is available from Nelson and return to Nelson on the following Saturday morning.

PC Snowcats - Single Day Snowcat Skiing
Park City Powder Cats operates just minutes away from Park City at the privately owned Thousand Peaks Ranch.

The Uintas Mountains is the largest range in North America that runs East and West. The weather patterns always seem to fill our 20,000 acres of incredible terrain with fresh Utah powder. Our private resort is larger than Vail, Aspen and Killington combined. The base of operations is at 7,600 ft. soaring to the top of Windy Peak at 10,800 ft.

Valhalla Powdercats - Single or Multi-Day Snowcat Packages
Valhalla Powdercats is a new catskiing operation which specializes in backcountry ski and snowboard adventure. Our cats supply full day lifts into the spectacular remote Valhalla range of the Selkirk Mountains. We cater to strong skiers and riders who come from many parts of the globe to get simply some of the best snow Mother Nature has to offer.
Pacific Crest Snowcats - Single Day Snowcat Tours
You will be in Great Hands

Your guides are highly skilled professionals experienced with avalanche forecasting, control and rescue, as well as medical rescue, and all are certified Emergency Medical Technicians. Each guide has a minimum of ten years of experience in the Sierra snow pack as well as additional experiences including; Avalanche Consulting, Helicopter Ski Guiding, even Climbing and Skiing Denali, North America’s highest peak. There will be a maximum of six guests per guide and often there will be a second “tail guide” or “guide in training” with each group. Essentially, you will be in Great Hands!

Each participant must be a “strong intermediate” or better, and should be comfortable skiing or boarding in powder conditions and variable terrain off the groomed slopes at your local resort.

White Grizzly Adventures - Single and Multi-Day Snowcat Packages
The White Grizzly Adventures Snowcat Powder ski terrain is located north of the lodge, approximately 20 kilometres (13 miles). Highway 31 brings us to the base staging area for the snowcats. The mountain is unnamed, situated in the Goat Range of the central Selkirk Mountains of British Columbia. Every morning, we leave from the valley bottom (550 metres or 1800 feet above sea level) and arrive at the top of our first run at 2250 metres (7400 feet). We have an area of eight square kilometres (2000 skiable acres) available for the exclusive use of our clients. There are over 50 runs offering primarily north and east facing slopes which are protected from exposure to sun and wind. Most runs are 1000 metres (3200 feet) long, and we average five runs each day. Most of the terrain is gladed, with steep powder chutes and secluded tree skiing offering endless enjoyment. Located in the renowned Selkirk Mountain Range, White Grizzly Adventures offers a deep and consistent snowpack, receiving an average annual snowfall of 11 metres, (435 inches).
Powder Mountain Snowcats
Enjoy an exciting day in the backcountry with Powder Mountain Snowcats. Skiers and boarders of all levels and ability are welcome to carve through powder, endless terrain while absorbing spectacular views.

Day Includes:
-Transportation to the heliport from Whistler Resort
-Helicopter flight to Powder Mountain Snowcats
-Avalanche transceivers
-Certified guide to lead the group
-Hearty lunch and beverage
-Return transportation to Whistler Resort after the backcountry adventure

Baldface - Unlimited Packages
Snowcat Skiing on Nelson's Doorstep

In the heart of British Columbia’s world renowned Selkirk Mountains is Baldface, an exclusive snowcat skiing and snowboarding operation where powder dreams come true. Escorted by friendly and qualified guides. Baldface quests explore 36,000 acres of varied terrain, including wide open bowls, steep fall-line tree runs, and all the nooks and crannies in between. When you have carved your turns on 10,000 to 15,000 feet of untracked powder, exchange stories over a frosty pint at the bar, soak in our hot tub under the stars, or indulge in a massage. After a hearty meal in our exquisite mountain setting, retire to your cozy room and recharge for the next day's powder adventure.