CAT SKIING

Cat skiing, also pioneered in Canada, is a very viable alternative to heli skiing. In fact, some people prefer it. It works on the same principles and similar programs to heli skiing. But, of course, a comfy snow cat is used instead to take skiers and boarders up the slopes. The end result is the same as for heli skiing- endless untracked powder terrain.

Cat skiing has a few advantages over heli skiing:

1. It is not affected nearly as much as heli skiing for poor weather conditions.
2. The pace is more relaxed than the heli loading, although the skiing is the same.
3. For an identical skiing experience, it is a much lower investment. On average, cat skiing can be as much as 50% cheaper for the same snow time duration, although the amount of vertical skied will be a bit less.

Please note- there are an increasing number of operations who offer both heli and cat skiing. Some are predominantly heliski operations offering a service called ‘back up cat skiing’ whilst, others are predominantly catski operations who offer the chance to heliski also. In this section, we feature the latter.

WHISTLER CAT SKIING

21 february 2010 mike 157 300x199 WHISTLER CAT SKIINGThis is an exceptional add on for the first timer who wants to experience the back country world of mechanised skiing for the first time. Be prepared to go out into the backcountry to experience powder skiing and riding like it is supposed to be- untracked, unhurried, uncrowded, unbelievable. Ask Total Heliski about combo packages to Whistler Blackcomb via our partners.

Price from C$499

LUXURY CAT SKIING IN THE ROCKIES

Island Lake cat unload sm 238x300 LUXURY CAT SKIING IN THE ROCKIESNational Geographic Traveler notes- one of the best places to visit on the globe, an enviable combination of spectacular skiing, and wilderness luxury ski right to the door of the luxury Island Lake Lodge with spectacular views. Catski 7,000 acres of vast, spectacular terrain skiing with some of the most consistent deepest, driest powder on the planet from Dec to April. And forget down days- cat skiing means you’re skiing every day. Access via snowcat only from Fernie car park.

Price from C$1,460

CHATTER CREEK CAT SKIING

chatter creek 82 300x200 CHATTER CREEK CAT SKIING Catski or heliski at one of Western Canada’s largest and most spectacular destinations! Just 3hrs drive from Calgary, In the Selkirks, ski some of the lightest, driest powder snow in the world, yet in a wilderness so remote, you will be heli’d in. You will ski a mix of tree skiing, vast alpine bowls and spectacular glaciers. They also have optional heli skiing and snow mobiling from the same place.

Price from C$1,010

CATSKI TOP OF THE WORLD, VALDEZ ALASKA

chatter0441 CATSKI TOP OF THE WORLD, VALDEZ ALASKACome catski the world renowned steeps, and deeps of wild Alaska, skiing the Chugach mountains. Enjoy an all-inclusive warm friendly atmosphere where the guides are your hosts on and off the mountain.

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