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The latest news from the catskiing / snowcat industry.  Where to ski, who has snow, whats happening.  We also post reviews of the latest gear, skis, and some general interest stuff.  Be sure to check for last minute deals to make your winter vacation the best.

June Special from Big Red Cats

Book 5 Days and Save

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June Special: Book 5 days or more

  • $400/day high season
  • $350/day shoulder
  • $300/day low season
  • Lodging from $59/night

Must be booked and deposit paid by June 30th, 2013

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The Lost Trailer from Legs of Steel

More powder lovin' from the Euro crew

Legs of Steel is back with their latest effort in 'The Lost'. If the trailer is any indication this film is going to be sweet. These guys come over to Canada every season from Europe to find fresh and light BC powder. From the looks of the trailer they hit up Monashee Powdercats during one of the season's epic powder cycles. We're looking forward to this one dropping September 24th, 2013.

Enjoy!

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Selkirk Wilderness Skiing Mega Gallery

A collection of amazing photos from deep in the Selkirk Wilderness

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We will have lots more to share about our trip to selkirk wilderness but for now check out this gallery of the good times we had up there.

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More Powder Deep in the Caribou Bowl

Day 3 at Valhalla Powdercats and we are still finding new terrain

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We just finished up our third day of epic skiing at Valhalla Powdercats and we were still finding new terrain. Their new expansion into what is called the Caribou Bowl has give Valhalla a huge amount of ski-able terrain. What is interesting about the Caribou Bowl is that it seems to have something for every type of skier. There are wide open alpine bowls, ridge lines, tree runs and airs and features mixed in for good measure.

What really struck us with the Caribou Bowl is that every time we stepped out of the cat our senses where overloaded from the views. Those mountains are massive and so powerful looking. It is worth the trip just to be in those bowls and soak in the vistas. But we weren't just there for the views! Our lead guide Tyler was joined by Maria Grant (one of the owners of Valhalla) and they took us down some new runs that were nothing short of amazing. We even got to session a pillow line that felt like it was right out of Powder Magazine.

It was an incredible experience for us and one that I am sure we will be talking about for years to come. With the new Caribou terrain added to the already legendary Valhalla terrain, do yourself a favour and book now before 2014 sells out!

Here are a few shots from day 3. We will have an entire gallery coming soon.

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Dutch Blitz

New lines in the Caribou Bowl at Valhalla Powdercats

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Today we were treated to an adventure of exploring new terrain and skiing new lines, some that have rarely been skied before. Valhalla Powdercats has just recently started to open up a new area of their terrain called the Caribou bowl. It is a vast alpine area with bowls, rocks, and steeps. From what we've seen, it's a place we will definitely want to come back to.

We also had the pleasure of skiing with a pair of Dutch ski journalists, Julie and Caroline of Juulski & Carolinevanthoff Photography. They were drawn to BC by the snow, and from the looks on their faces today, I think they like it here.

Here is a taste of the pictures we collected in our journey today.

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Whole Lotta Powder

Powder, sun chutes and bowls were on the menu today at Valhalla Powdercats

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Valhalla Powdercats Catskiing March 23, 2013

Today was just day one of a three day trip to Valhalla Powdercats and if the turns today were any indication, we are in for something special. the later half of March has been great for skiing in the high alpine. It is brown and warm in the valley but up high the snow has been coming in 20cm and 30cm waves every few days. Valhalla had a complete reset a while back and the temperatures are mid-winter. The snow is light and fluffy and the stability is excellent. Late season skiing is at its best here in the Valhallas.

this trip we are cruising around the Valhalla terrain exploring their newly expanded area the Caribou Bowl. The terrain up there really feels like bigger mountain heli skiing and gives the Valhalla area a whole new feel. Big bowls and rolling hills to narrow steep chutes, there is something up there for any skier ability. Another two days of this and we should have it all figured out!

We took a tonne of pics today that we will be sorting through but for now check out these few gems:

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Big Red and Sunny All Over

Sunshine and fresh powder at Big Red Cats

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Big Red Cats Catskiing March 22 2013

We had a powder filled beautiful sunny day at Big Red Cats. We made the trek out early this morning and met the Big Red crew at the very cold staging area. It's hard to believe but it was -17 and sunny which meant the snow was dry and light. Perfect for shredding under the Kootenay sun.

Our guides Kieren and Pete took us to some new terrain that we hadn't skied yet in all our years at BRC. The last few years Kieren and his summer crew have been opening new terrain giving returning guest something new to experience year after year. We found some great terrain to play around in making for some excellent shots. This is the start of a four day road for us so we will post a full gallery next week but for now we have a few tasters below:

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