Valhalla Powdercats - Nelson BC
We had been skiing with the great crew at Valhalla for a couple of years, but this was our first trip to the new tenure they had got for themselves.  We were going to miss the old terrain because we had made some of our favorite tracks there, and not to mention the year before we were skiing on 60 cms of snow that had accumulated from the previous week.  What we were missing in the old terrain, was met with a whole new variety just a few mountains away.....

This is not just a re-name of the old Seth twin tip. Yes, it definitely follows the lineage, but it is a completely new animal! The new 2009 obSETHed from K2 has a wider waist, more rocker, and even louder graphics. I have had a pair of Seth's for 4 years now and still say they are the toughest, meanest skis ever built. The new obSETHed is no different. It carries over the same rugged ABS sidewalls, solid wood core construction and Progressive Sidecut that has made this ski legendary.

Here are details:

Sizes: 169, 179, 189
Tip/Tail/Waist: 138/105/125
14/12-mm progressive sidecut with standard taper

Get your obSETHed at altrec.com

We spoke with Kieren Gaul of Big Red Cats last week. He has been in the bush all summer fighting flies and mosquitoes just so he can make your skiing experience the best day of your powder filled life! Among other things, Big Red Cats has opened an entirely new mountain called Mt. Venus and 50 new runs...I have seen it, you will fall in love with it.

Not only did they open a new mountain and more runs, Big Red has also gone through the existing terrain and cleared stumps and done some more glading. Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy.

Can't get enough in a day? Kieren and his crew have cleared more cat trails that will result in faster rides back up the slope and more runs per day. Bring your Red Bull!

If you have ever skied with BRC, you know how professional they are when it comes to safety. This coming season, they have a brand new Briefing Centre complete with photo and video viewing. Coffee and muffins will be the standard I am thinking...

After the briefing the drive time to the cat base camp has been shortened as well. New roads have knocked about 30 minutes of driving off of the day. More skiing!!!

My conversation with Kieren left me wanting to be skiing right now. I had to realize that it was still summer and I have a good 3 months to go!

Check out Big Red Cats site for available dates and book now. They are filling up fast.

So here we are, the newly re-developed catskiing.ca. We are your number one resource for info on everything Catskiing and then some. Here you can shop around to see which Catskiing operation you want to check out next or for the first time. There are articles about the gear used in the catskiing world and stories spinning tales of powder and glory. Searching for the best lines and the deepest powder. Oooo, it gives us chills just talking about it! Enjoy.

Blackheart Oatmeal Stout

Pros: Tasty and rich and goes well with many types of meat
Cons:  Not available at every cold beer and wine store, but worth looking for

This has been a staple for our group for many years.  Whether you are sitting by the campfire on a summer evening, or lounging in a sweaty hotel room on a winter night waiting for your next day of skiing, it is a must to enjoy.  Unlike some other stouts and beers that just look dark,  this Stout has a true rich flavor that matches its coffee like appearance.  As always, certified organic and locally brewed.

Nelson Brewing Company

We here at Catskiing.ca figure ourselves as being in the know when it comes to the catskiing companies operating out there. However, there are new operations popping up on new and wonderful areas that we may have missed. If you are one of these places, don't be offended...we didn't mean anything by it. Click here and let us know about ya!

It all began with the original release - Ski Movie - for Matchstick Productions. They blow our minds every year with their latest ski flick and this year is no different. This trailer will get you stoked up for the season and make you start dreaming about your next catskiing adventure. One thing you will notice is that there is a tonne of BC catskiing content in their movies. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did! Get some pop corn, sit back, relax, & click here...

Season Finale with Big Red Cats - Rossland BC
Kieren Gaul of Big Red Cats in Rossland called us at the very end of the season. We thought it was over, we were wrong.