Cat Skiing with White Grizzly
Getting There:
By car:
Spokane, Washington: Approximately 5.5 hour drive
Calgary, Alberta: Approximately 8 hour drive
Closest Airport: Castlegar, BC (shuttle to Nelson from Castlegar Airport is available)
Season (2009/2010):
Early December through late March
Details:
Located about 1.5 hours north of Nelson, British Columbia in the Selkirk Mountain Range, the White Grizzly Adventures operation offers 80 large-vertical runs on primarily north and east facing slopes. Most runs average 3,200 feet long, and the average six runs per day are claimed to put your total vertical tally right up there with the best around! In fact, the operation guarantees that you will cover more vertical than anyone else. Snowfall in the vicinity generally averages about 50 feet per year.
The terrain is varied and includes alpine bowls, chutes, and gladed tree skiing. About 50% of the terrain consists of steep tree runs. Over 11,000 skiable acres are included in the terrain area – more than the total area of Whistler and Blackcomb combined.
To start the day a maximum of 12 guests are conveyed 13 miles from Meadow Creek to the staging area, where everyone piles into the heated snowcat for a 6,200 vertical foot climb to begin the day at 8,000 feet. Packages are customizable from 1 day on up, and include guided skiing, safety equipment, and with or without lodging. If you opt for lodging, all meals are included. Rental skis and snowboards are available for $30 per day; your own boots are recommended.
Contact:
White Grizzly Adventures Ltd.
Carole and Brad Karafil
Box 129
Meadow Creek, BC
V0G 190
Phone: (250) 366-4306
Fax: (250) 366-4425
Toll Free N. America: 1-800-843-5557
Email: snowcats@direct.ca
White Grizzly Cat Skiing Website
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