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Cat Skiing with Highland Powder Skiing, Selkirk Mountains - Tourism BC/Dave Heath
Cat Skiing with Highland Powder Skiing, Selkirk Mountains, Tourism BC/Dave Heath photo
The Kootenay Rockies region knows cat-skiing. In fact, this was the place that pioneered cat-skiing more than 25 years ago.

Today, the legendary Monashee, Rocky, Selkirk, Purcell and Valhalla mountains are among the world's best cat-skiing destinations. The terrain is diverse and the champagne powder is deep (averaging 12-18m/40-60ft annually).

There are many cat-skiing operators near small mountain towns – Fernie, Nelson, Rossland, Meadow Creek, Revelstoke and Golden – that offer a variety of ski packages and services, from high-end luxury accommodation and fine dining to basic room and board or remote lodges.

Heli-Skiing in the Kootenay Rockies

This region is also known for excellent heli-skiing. Learn more.

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Cat-Skiing Highlights in the Kootenay Rockies:

Fernie

Cat Skiing with Powder Cowboys near Fernie, Dave Heath photo
Fernie is an authentic mountain community and a serious snow town. It welcomes everyone from international hard-core skiers to budget-conscious families. Cat-skiing operators offer single-day or multi-day trips, with an option of remote lodges.

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Nelson

Nelson, often referred to as "the hippest little town in BC," is a gateway to incredible cat-skiing in the Selkirk and Valhalla mountains. Gain access to some of the most outrageous gladed runs in BC and ride through steep alpine bowls and old-growth forests. Operators offer both single-day and multi-day trips with remote lodges.
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Rossland

Cat-Skiing Red Mountain Resort, Dave Heath photo
Rossland is situated high in the Monashee Mountains. Cat-skiing operators offer packages suitable for skiers of different experience levels: intermediate skiers who crave powder but not steep slopes; powder skiers who enjoy trees and a challenge; and hardcore adventurers who live for triple black diamonds and non-stop, leg-burning vertical. Descents vary from 300m/984ft to 1,100m/3,609ft in length.
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Meadow Creek

Cat Skiing with Selkirk Wilderness Skiing, Dave Heath photo
Meadow Creek (in the Selkirk Mountains) is one of the most remote towns in the Kootenay Rockies. Skiing and riding in this area is not for the faint of heart – it's steep and varied with alpine bowls, chutes and gladed fall lines. Average run lengths can be 600m/2,000ft, with some runs exceeding 1,100m/3,600ft.

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Revelstoke

The Selkirk and Monashee mountains near Revelstoke receive 18m/60ft of exquisite powder annually, which creates optimal winter conditions on outstanding terrain. Cat-skiing operators offer open bowl and tree skiing.
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Golden

Golden is nestled between the Purcell and Rocky mountains, close to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. It has one of the largest cat-skiing operations in North America, with terrain consisting of trees, open alpine areas, and glaciers – ideal learning conditions for skiers and boarders of all experience levels. The high elevation (1,585m/5,200ft to 2,925m/9,600ft) means the snow stays light and dry for knee-deep (or mid-thigh) skiing and riding.
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