Getting here
As the Ultimate Wilderness Ski Experience involves, just that – getting to the wilderness, here’s a few suggestions for making your journey as smooth as possible.
We are located in Meadow Creek in the SE corner of BC, 100km north of Nelson, BC.
Most of our guests drive right to our office in Meadow Creek. Or, shuttle services are available with pre-booking. Please contact:
- Kootenay Charters 250-365-2871
- Kootenay Gateway 250-362-0080

Our lodge is accessible only by snowcat
From our Meadow Creek office, we transport you by snowcat up to our lodge, tucked away at 1280 meters (4200 feet) in the Selkirk Mountains. Meet at 4pm on arrival days at our office in Meadow Creek. From there you will be shuttled with your luggage to the lodge in two groups of 12 at approximately 4:30pm and 5pm. On the morning of your departure, the first snowcat leaves the lodge at 7am, followed closely by the second. Do not expect to be on the road to your next destination until 8:30 am. When booking your flights, please allow for the timing on our end. Due to our remote location and the logistics involved, transportation outside our regular schedule may not be possible and will be subject to a surcharge.Getting here
We are located in Meadow Creek in the SE corner of BC, 100km north of Nelson, BC. You can drive right to our office in Meadow Creek. Or, pick up in Nelson is available, with pre-booking. Please contact us for pricing.Vancouver, BC or Calgary, AB | Cranbrook (YXC) | 4.5 hour drive to Meadow Creek | ||
Vancouver, BC or Calgary, AB | Castlegar (YCG) | 2 hour drive to Meadow Creek | ||
Vancouver, BC | Trail (YZZ) | 2.5 hour drive to Meadow Creek | ||
Various Canadian Cities | Kelowna (YLW) | 5+ hour drive to Meadow Creek | ||
Various US cities | Spokane WA (GEG) | 5 hour drive to Meadow Creek |
Cranbrook: Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)
Flights from Calgary or Vancouver. More reliable alternative to Castlegar with more flight options and carriers. Drive time to Nelson is 3 hours. Drive time directly to Meadow Creek is 4.5 hours. Plan to arrive by noon (MST – please note there is a 1 hour time change). And book your departing flight after 3pm (MST).- Google directions and drive time from Cranbrook
- Car rentals available at the Cranbrook airport
Castlegar: West Kootenay Regional Airport Castlegar (YCG)
Flights from Calgary or Vancouver. Please note that the Castlegar airport is not the most reliable during inclement weather, and is sometimes referred to as “Cancelgar”. Drive time to Nelson is 35 minutes. Drive time directly to Meadow Creek is 2 hours.- Google directions and drive time from Castlegar.
- Car rentals available if booked in advance
Trail Regional Airport (YZZ)
Flights from Vancouver. Drive time to Nelson is 1 hour. Drive time directly to Meadow Creek is 2.5 hours.- Google directions and drive time from Trail
- Car rentals available if booked in advance
Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
Plan your flight to arrive prior to 10am on the day your tour starts. For your departure, book your flight anytime after 3pm your last day.- Google directions and drive time from Kelowna
- Car rentals available at the Kelowna airport
Spokane International Airport (GEG)
In order to arrive at our office by 4pm, please book your flight to arrive by 10am on the day your tour starts. On departure days, we advise booking your flight after 3:00pm to allow for drive time and border crossing.- Google directions and drive time from Spokane
- Car rentals available at the Spokane airport.