What Is Cat Skiing? Cat skiing uses specially designed snowcats large, heated tracked vehicles to shuttle skiers and snowboarders into remote, untouched zones of deep snow. Unlike helicopters, snowcats aren’t grounded by cloudy skies or poor visibility, making cat skiing a more consistent and reliable way to explore the backcountry. At White Grizzly Cat Skiing, we’ve been delivering expert-guided cat skiing experiences for over 20 years. Nestled in the powder-rich Selkirk Mountains, we offer exclusive access to over 7,000 acres of private terrain. From steep trees to chutes and open bowls, it’s a powder lover’s dream. Why We Believe Cat Skiing Reigns Supreme While heli skiing certainly has its appeal especially for high-altitude thrill seekers cat skiing offers several key advantages that make it the better option for many riders: 1. More Reliable in All Conditions Helicopters are grounded by storms, wind, or low visibility conditions that are common in BC’s winter backcountry. S...
White Grizzly is one of the longest-running snowcat skiing operations in BC, delivering authentic mountain experiences since 1998. In 2020, a group of backcountry enthusiasts from Nelson, BC took over the business to keep building on this legacy. We are committed to upholding the high standards of safety and guest experience that White Grizzly has been known for and to further improve all aspects of the operation.