Trip Planning
Our unique 5 day/6 night tour package provides 5 full days on the mountain. That’s five days of Kootenay powder, and six nights in our wilderness lodge. The benefit – your last ski day isn’t shortened and you can relax and enjoy après ski, dinner, and the best party of the week!
And because you spend your last night with us, you can save up to $300–$400 in additional hotel, dinner and breakfast expenses.
Ability and Fitness
In order for you to get the most out of your Selkirk
Snowcat Skiing experience, we recommend you:
- Be in strong physical shape
- Be comfortable skiing at a minimum black diamond
resort level - Have off piste experience and comfort skiing in
trees
Wilderness skiing is not for everybody and deciding whether you are physically capable or have the necessary ability requires serious consideration. If you have any questions or concerns with regards to your ability and the challenges specific to our terrain, please call us in advance of booking your holiday and we’ll be pleased to answer all your questions.
What to bring
Here are some of the essentials:
- Plane ticket, passport
- Ski / snowboard boots (packed in carry-on!)
- Skis / snowboard, unless you are renting from us
- Personal medications and toiletries
- Warm, weather resistant clothes (layering works
best). Extra gloves and goggles - Swimsuit for our hot tub and sauna
What not to bring
- Avalanche transceivers, probes or shovels (we supply!)
- food or snacks
- Alcohol (we have a full-service bar)
- Boot dryers
Retail Shop
In the event you forget something, no problem, we carry the essentials.
Rental gear
We have an excellent selection of ski and board rentals in a range of lengths ideally suited for our terrain and snow conditions for $35/day. And we encourage you to try as many as you like. Poles are provided at no charge.
VJJ 155, 165
JJ UL 165, 175, 185
JJ 165, 175, 185
Whitewalker 185
Magic J 180
DPS:
Yvette 158
Wailer 168, 178, 184, 192
F124 175, 185
Burton Fish 156, 161
Burton Moon Buggy
Jones Twin Sister
Jones Spring Break
Jones Storm Chaser
Capita Kazu
Touring Boots with Salomon Guardian MNC Bindings:
We have outfitted half of our ski fleet with the Salomon Guardian MNC combo downhill/touring binding. Most touring boots are compatible with this binding; however, heavily rockered touring boots may not fit properly so make sure you call us if you plan to bring touring boots and rent our skis.
Pin-Type Bindings:
In the interest of skier safety, effective the 2021/22 season we will not allow you to ski on pin-type bindings.
When to come
When is the best snow? When is it sunny? When is the safest? The truth is, whenever you can join us!
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Local highlights
Nelson is an eclectic mountain town known for its colourful characters, and unique vibe.
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Getting here
The best backcountry is way out in the backcountry. We are located 100km north of Nelson, BC.
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Policies
Our standard operating policies, including our waiver, alcohol and cancellation policies.
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