| country: | Canada | trip type: | Off Piste Adventure |
| length: | 2-4 Days | ||
| destination(s): | Lizard Range - Fernie, British Columbia | ||
| why go? | Smaller groups (with 6 to 12 per group and max 24 guests) - more powder for yourself! Over 6000 acres of tenure, wide variety terrain with amazing gladed runs! Fun atmosphere with safety and service focus Unique Western Ranch styled lodging - casual luxury! Ski the local's choice for cat skiing in the Fernie Valley! note: Same owners and operators as Island Lake Lodge. This is the newer operation to accommodate excess demand! |
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| included: | Accommodation (double occupancy with en-suite bathrooms) Use of all lodge amenities Gourmet supper and breakfast at lodge, picnic lunches on mountain Professional Mountain Guide services Free use of powder skis or snowboard Avg 8 - 14 runs (10,000 to 14,000 vertical feet) per day |
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| optional: | Single Room upgrade (subject to availability) Massage Treatments Fernie Mountain Resort Packages (ask us for latest prices and recommendations) International flights and domestic transfers |
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| Price: | From $1250 CAD | ||
Itinerary
| Note: | Snow conditions and the group's ability will dictate terrain accessed during the day. |
| 7:30 | Meet at Nelson Lodge to check in |
| 8:45 | Depart for Stoke Chair to reach cat ski area |
| 9:15: | Backcountry orientation and beacon training |
| 10:00 | Cat skiing begins! |
| 12:00 | Enjoy fresh soup and sandwich lunch (15 -30 mins) |
| 3:30 | Return to Day lodge with group to enjoy Apres and snacks |
| 4:30 | Download to Nelson Lodge - return rental equipment |
| accommodation | Not Included We have deluxe on-hill as well as conveniently located town options. Request quote for latest prices and recommendations. |
| guides: | Lead guides are fully certified ACMG mountain guides. Powder Cowboy is a full member of HeliCat Canada. They follow strict operating procedures and practices for cat skiing operations as specified by HeliCat Canada. For further information about the extensive training of these internationally recognized professional guides, visit |
| guide ratio: | 1 to 6 (lead and tail guide per group) |
| group size : | Maximum 12 skiers |
| skill/stamina level : | suitable for intermediate to experts |
| conditions : | Must be booked in advance Full payment 120 days before trip |
Fernie Cat Skiing: Powder Cowboy
Ski 6000 acres of untracked powder on the west facing side of Fernie’s famous Lizard range. Imagine sharing your favourite ski hill covered in fresh snow with just 11 friends. Enjoy rustic luxury in Powder Cowboy’s remote western themed lodge.