Kootenay Rockies Cat-Skiing

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.
Cat-Skiing Highlights in the Kootenay Rockies:
Fernie

is an authentic mountain community and a serious

Fernie
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

Rosslandis 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

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.