With their newCat Skiing - Mountaineering Pilot Project you can now access those steeps we all drool over from the view points at Mustang Powder. We were up there earlier this season as you may know and got a few sneak peeks at the steep piste terrain around the area. We were told this wasn't accessible by the cats but is certainly skiable. That is what got Mustang Catskiing guide Colin Zacharias thinking...
The first trip being offered is March 16-19th and will be guided by Larry Stainer. Larry is the man! You must be a fit and competent steeps skier to handle where he is going to take you. Check out the pics below:
The first vehicle I ever owned was a 1990 Chevy Blazer. It wasn't anything special, but it was my first, and I will always remember that. The first place I ever got to go catskiing was at Valhalla Powdercats. Now that is something that not only sticks in my head because it was my first time catskiing, but how amazing the skiing was.
Somewhere out in the wilderness in the Ymir area we found ourselves knee deep in some awesome Kootenay pow. Wildhorse Catskiing offers an authentic backcountry experience. You really feel like you are out exploring and mining fresh powder. Have a look at the evidence below...
Have you ever heard of a place called Kaslo? How about New Denver? Odds are, unless you live in the BC interior, or have a good knowledge of it, you have never heard of those places. But nestled at the top of the pass between these two Kootenay towns is a place called Retallack.
So far 2010 hasn't produced much snow. At K3 Catskiing just south of Revelstoke BC however, there was plenty. This little hidden gem is a place that should be on your list. We brought back some evidence...
We all love spending time in the backcountry, and (hopefully) eveyone knows that having the proper gear with you is essential. All of us at Catskiing.ca carry our Back Country Accessbeacons, probes, and shovels, and regularly practice how to use them when we are out skiing in the backcountry. What we love about BCA, is their philosophy on avalanche safety:
"At BCA, our mission is to save lives, not just pump products. As a leader in our industry, we need to be responsible about sending people into the backcountry. They need to be equipped not just with products, but with education. That’s why we’ve invested so much in research and education."
Having the right equipment is key, but if you don't know how to use it, you're almost in as much trouble as if you didn't have it at all. Take time to learn with trained guides/instructors, and practice your techniques to get better. In addition to that, there are some great online resources. Check out http://backcountryaccess.com/english/education/education.php for lots of info and education tips. Have fun out there and stay safe.
It is finally here! After a few months of hard work Valhalla Powder Cats out of Nelson BC has launched their new site. Just in time for some mid-season powder pics! We have had a quick review and it looks pretty hot. See for yourself at www.valhallapow.com They are also offering up a few days of catskiing this month for a bit of a deal. Check out our Last Minute Deals section at the top of the page. Be sure to mention you saw them on Catskiing.ca!
The first vehicle I ever owned was a 1990 Chevy Blazer. It wasn't anything special, but it was my first, and I will always remember that. The first place I ever got to go catskiing was at Valhalla Powdercats. Now that is something that not only sticks in my head because it was my first time catskiing, but how amazing the skiing was.
