A Day Out Cat Skiing

0800 AM
Register at the Selkirk Powder Guides desk in Schweitzer Mountain’s Lakeview Lodge. You’ll complete registration documents and be fitted for an avalanche beacon, then watch a safety video and receive your complimentary lift pass for the ride up to the Operations Center on the summit.

If you need equipment rentals, you can organise these the evening prior, or quickly do it before registration. The two options are Schweitzer Ski and Ride Center (208-255-3070) or the Alpine Shop (208-255-1660).

0900 AM
As you offload from the lift you’ll be met by your guide and led towards the Summit Operations Center to complete your safety briefing and gear check. Now you’re ready to drop into the backcountry for skiing and riding fun! The snowcat will be waiting for you at the bottom of your first run, ready to whisk you back up for more powder cat skiing.

Fuel
You’ll eat the specially prepared lunch on the snowcat, and drinks and snacks will be provided throughout the day.

3:00 to 3:30 PM
After about six hours of cat skiing, the group will drop back into the ski resort. Your victory lap will be to ski down one of the resort’s trails on the front side to the village-based reception area. After checking back in and returning your beacon, you can pick up a Selkirk Powder Guides souvenir if you wish.

After that you can opt to visit one of the Schweitzer Village bars and toast to an amazing day of epic powder turns.

2023/24 Rates, Inclusions & Add-Ons

Rates

Day Cat Skiing
$600/person/day

Snowcat Charter Peak Season
$6,000/day (for up to 10 people)

• base/invoice currency is in USD
• prices are ex taxes

Inclusions

• Full day of guided cat skiing (8-11 runs; approx 11,000 vert ft)
• Use of avalanche beacon & safety briefing
• Single lift access pass
• Lunch, water & snacks during the day

Add-ons Not Included

• Ski travel insurance - buy travel insurance online here
• Taxes (6%)

Selkirk Powder Cat Skiing Payment Terms & Conditions

Payment Policy

A 25% non-refundable deposit is required upon confirmation of your reservation with us. If paying by credit card, please ensure the same credit card is used for both deposit and final payment.

Full payment is due no later than 60 days from your tour date. Failure to pay in a timely manner will result in forfeiture of your reservation and your deposit. Reservations made 59 days or less from tour date are payable in full.

Changes

If you need to reschedule your tour during the current season (and we are in receipt of your full payment), you will be charged a $40 administrative fee. We will endeavor to honor new tour dates, but please be aware that any changes are subject to space availability.

Cancellations

If you must cancel your tour with us and we receive your notice more than 30 days in advance of your scheduled tour date (and we are in receipt of your full payment), you will be credited for a new tour with us for a period of up to 5 years from your original date.

Any cancellations 30 days or less from your scheduled tour date are 100% non-refundable. We encourage our guests to purchase travel insurance through an outside provider.

A Note About Weather: We have no control over Mother Nature. We tour in sun, snow, rain, wind or any combination of interesting weather. It is, after all, an alpine environment. Be prepared, and dress accordingly. We reserve the right to cancel a tour for safety or mechanical reasons, as conditions warrant. In such an instance you will be credited for a new tour with us for a period of up to 5 years from your original date.

Should I buy travel insurance? We recommend travel insurance policies with “Cancel For Any Reason” coverage for peace of mind and reducing your exposure should you want to cancel or become ill.