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Cat and Heli Skiing

Red Mountain Resort is located in the B.C. Interior in the mountainous Monashee range which boasts high levels of snowfall and high quality terrain, an ideal setting for cat-skiing. Red Mountain Resort partners with Big Red Cats located 10 minutes down the highway from Red.There are also 10 other cat and heliski operations within 4 hours of Red Mountain Resort.

Snowwater:

SnowwaterDeep in the heart of the Selkirk Mountains, BC, Canada, a unique and exciting heli skiing and boarding experience awaits you. Snowwater offers exclusive heliskiing & heliboarding packages for 3 small groups of 4 guests at a time. With over 150,000 acres at our disposal, our heli and boarding terrain is both vast and breath taking. We operate in three separate mountain ranges providing you with endless untracked Kootenay powder! The beauty of these mountains is staggering: immense alpine bowls, steep chutes, glades and perfectly spaced trees brimming with fresh champagne powder. Receiving an average annual snowfall of 12 meters (42 ft) or 500 inches we operate from Dec 15 to April 7th.
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Valhalla Powdercats:

Valhalla PowdercatsIf you're looking for the best big mountain snowcat skiing and boarding experience out there then look no further. Valhalla Powdercats invites you to come and be professionally guided through epic terrain nestled deep in the heart of the Valhalla Mountains, British Columbia. Our tenure is six times the size of Whistler and Blackcomb combined. That translates to acres of high alpine bowls, steep, old-growth forests, and untracked deep Kootenay powder all day long!
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Baldface Lodge

Baldface LodgeThe mission of Baldface Lodge is to provide skiers and snowboarders with a fun, exciting, challenging and safe backcountry experience. Baldface guests fly via helicopter to the mountain lodge for three- and four-day trips between mid-December and mid-April. Once at the lodge guests spend their days skiing and riding powder and their evenings enjoying gourmet meals, our full-service bar, massages, a wood-fired sauna and the company of old and new friends.

Retallack Lodge

Retallack LodgeRetallack provides cat skiing and snowboarding experiences in the remote mountain wilderness high up in the Selkirk Mountains of BC, Canada. It's one of those out-of-the-way places that you'll never forget.

Retallack Lodge, located on two hours away from Rossland between the towns of New Denver and Kaslo, will be your home base during your powder snow adventures. Expect friendly service and cozy surroundings in our 10,000 square foot mountain lodge. Your meals are carefully prepared by our chefs and served in style in our fully licensed dining room. Our season runs from the middle of December until early April. Our booking staff will be pleased to help you decide on a powder ski adventure that is right for your schedule, ability and price range. Bring a group of friends anytime!

Retallack cat skiing and snowboarding is best suited to seasoned powder skiers and boarders. Let us help you make the most of your steep 'n' deep experience with Retallack.

Wildhorse Catskiing & Powder Mining Co.

We offer steep trees, open glades, powder stashes, mellow meadows, crazy cliffs, endless mayhem, and sunlit ridges. You should be at least a strong intermediate to advanced skier keen to ski at least 10,000 feet of untracked powder. A wide variety of slopes, aspects, elevations and terrain will please those seeking the ultimate run.

Booking your Cat or Heli-Ski Trip

Red Mountain Central Reservations can handle all of your booking needs through our phone line at 1-877-969-7669, or by emailing Central Reservations at reservations@redresort.com

Catskiing Operations Near Red Mountain

Big Red Cats - located 10 minutes up the highway.
Big Red CatsBig Red Cats has more world class cat powder skiing just minutes from Red Mountain Resort. Just minutes from Red Mountain Resort, you can enjoy untracked powder skiing and riding all day. Great programs are offered for intermediate, advanced and expert skiers and riders. Plus, if you are a season pass holder at Red you can enjoy a $50 discount off catskiing every time you book so contact us today for an adventure to remember!

Why Big Red Cats?
Big Red Cats
  • Huge Terrain:  explore 18,500 acres of bowls, old growth forest and, like Red, some of the most amazing gladed powder skiing in the world.
  • Only minutes from Red Mountain Resort – shuttle out for cat skiing after breakfast, and be back to your condo at Red in time for dinner.
  • Great value price between C$249 – C$395 per person per day plus tax, ½ price for teens with a parent, and Red Season Pass Holders get a $50 discount!
  • Ski with people of your own ability - Separate snowcats for intermediate, advanced, and expert skiers/snowboarders.

Combine Cat skiing with a great holiday with Red Mountain Resort. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Call Red Resort Central Reservations at 1-877-969-7669 to book your Big Red Cats trip!

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Red All Access Package
Prepare yourself for the ultimate out-of-bounds experience!
  • One full-day adult winter lift pass to Red Mountain Resort
  • Half-day skiing or snowboarding private lesson at Red
  • One full day of local cat skiing with Big Red Cats
  • $480 per person plus tax, subject to availability


  • Contact Red for details - 250-362-7384, or snowsports@redresort.com. Separate tours for expert, advanced and intermediate skiers and riders available.