 Cat Skiing with Highland Powder Skiing, Selkirk Mountains, Tourism BC/Dave Heath photo The mountains comprising the Kootenay Rockies region -the Monashees, Rockies, Selkirks, Purcells and Valhallas - are legendary for their soaring peaks and vast quantities of champagne powder (averaging 12-18m/40-60ft annually), and provide diverse terrain for excellent cat-skiing. The region's many operators (including Big Red Cats, Monashee Powder Snowcats, Mustang Powder and Revelstoke Cat Skiing) offer a variety of ski-packages and services, from high-end luxury accommodation and fine dining to basic room and board.
Highlights:
Fernie: Operators offer single- and multi-day trips from this powder paradise.
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Nelson: This heritage city is a gateway to unforgettable descents in the Selkirks and Valhallas.
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Rossland: The powder descents in the Monashees vary from gentle grades to heart-stopping vertical.
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Meadow Creek: The skiing and riding near this remote town are for the truly adventurous.
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Revelstoke: Skiers and boarders head to this town for the exquisite champagne powder and incredible vistas. > More about Cat-Skiing in Revelstoke
Golden: This town is home to one of the largest cat skiing operations in North America.
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FernieFernie is an authentic Canadian mountain community, rich in coal-mining history and turn-of-the-20th-century architecture. During the winter, Fernie is transformed into a serious snow town, welcoming everyone from international hard-core skiers and boarders to budget-conscious families. Fernie makes an ideal headquarters for an unforgettable powder paradise of cat-skiing and -boarding. Operators, such as Fernie Wilderness Adventures and Island Lake Catskiing offer single-day and multi-day trips, with an option of overnight accommodation in remote lodges for small groups.
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NelsonNelson, often referred to as "the hippest little town in BC," is a charming and friendly community, as well as a gateway to incredible cat-skiing in the Selkirk and Valhalla mountains. Cat-skiing enthusiasts in this area gain access to some of the most outrageous gladed runs in BC, schussing and riding through steep alpine bowls, as well as old-growth forests. Local operators offer both single-day and multi-day trips, lodges accessible via snowcat. > More about Nelson (community)
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RosslandRossland is situated high in the Monashee Mountains, at an elevation of 1,023m/3,410ft. Cat-ski operators, Big Red Cats and Red Mountain Resort, offers a variety of terrain and packages suitable for skiers of different experience levels: intermediate skiers who crave powder, but not steep slopes; competent powder skiers who enjoy trees and a challenge; and those hardcore adventurers who live for triple black diamonds, heart-stopping vertical, and non-stop, leg-burning action. Descents vary from 300m/984ft to 1,100m/3,609ft in length. > More about Rossland (community)
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Meadow CreekMeadow Creek, situated high in the Selkirk Mountains, is one of the most remote towns in the Kootenay Rockies. The skiing and riding in this area is not for the faint of heart. Operators claim that their average run length is 600m/2,000 ft, with some runs exceeding 1,100m/3,600ft. Clients in this area will average 6-12 runs a day. The terrain is varied and steep, consisting of alpine bowls, powder chutes, and gladed fall lines.
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RevelstokeLocated between the Selkirk and Monashee mountains on the Columbia River, Revelstoke's natural beauty captivates visitors year-round. The Selkirk and Monashee mountains receive 18m/60ft exquisite powder annually, creating optimal conditions on outstanding terrain. During the winter, operators offer open bowl and tree skiing. > More about Revelstoke (community)
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GoldenGolden is nestled between the Purcell and Rocky mountains, close to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, and is home to one of the largest cat-skiing operations in North America. The area's current terrain consists of 238sq km/169sq mi of trees, open alpine areas, and glacier - great for skiers and boarders of all experience levels. (It provides ideal learning conditions.) Ski or board at 1,585m/5,200ft - 2,925m/9,600ft above sea level. This higher elevation ensures that the temperature remains colder even when warmer weather moves in; The snow stays light and dry, ideal for knee, mid-thigh or even deeper skiing and riding. > More about Golden (community)
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