SNOW CAT-ASSISTED TOURING
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH KOOTENAY BACKCOUNTRY GUIDES
Our cat gets you deeper, faster.Then you earn the turns.
We’ve spent 25+ years guiding skiers through some of the steepest, most soulful tree lines in the Kootenays. For 2026, we’re opening a new chapter: Cat-Assisted Touring.
You begin the day with a snowcat ride to the treeline, it’s like starting your tour halfway up the skin track. The snowcat isn’t there to replace the work; it’s there to skip the approach, and to bring you somewhere above treeline. From there, the day unfolds on skins, shaped by the snowpack, the terrain, and the group moving through it together.
But it’s not just about skiing. The other half of the experience is your stay at The Wild Bear Lodge, a luxurious backcountry retreat—and genuinely, a very special place. Our private chef takes care of you while you relax in the sauna beside the Lardeau River. A private cabin with full amenities awaits, offering a silent, replenishing night.
Booking inquiries are made via Kootenay Backcountry Guides, our sister company
2026 TRIP DATES
FEB 1–3 SOLD OUT
FEB 26 – 28 SOLD OUT
MAR 1 – MAR 3
2 seats remaining
MAR 5 – 7
4 seats remaining
With just 24 seats across the season, trips move fast.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Snowcat transport into White Grizzly’s remote Selkirk tenure
Touring with professional ACMG guides (3:1 guest-to-guide ratio, facilitated by KBG)
Three nights at Wild Bear Lodge, our secondary lodge
Small groups — max 6 guests per trip
All meals included at the lodge
Optional heli bump upgrade for high alpine objectives
Booking inquiries are made via Kootenay Backcountry Guides, our sister company
ITINERARY SNAPSHOT
Day 1:
Arrival at Wild Bear Lodge. Welcome dinner, safety briefing, gear prep.
Day 2:
Cat-assisted ski touring. Objectives set by conditions & group goals. Après + dinner at the lodge.
Day 3:
Touring with optional cat bumps.
Day 4:
Final day of ski touring. Departure by 5:00 PM.
PRICING
Base Package – $2,997 CAD / person
Includes: 3 days guided ski touring, 3 nights at Wild Bear Lodge, snowcat access, all meals.
Optional Add-Ons:
Whitewater Ski Touring Day: +$850 (up to 5 guests)
Heli bump: +$900–$1,200 per person
Extra lodge night: +$250
Booking inquiries are made via Kootenay Backcountry Guides, our sister company
WHO IT'S FOR
This program is designed for experienced backcountry users. You’ll be moving in technical terrain and need the fitness to climb ~500–1000m per day. If you’re unsure, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
