Backcountry Snowcats

All-time conditions at the lodge right now. 30cms has fallen this morning, with another 20-30cms forecast to fall before the day is over! Shot via Guy Fattal / Altus Mountain Guides.

We like to keep it personal at Backcountry Snowcats. The groups are small and the stoke is high all season long. Only a few more trip dates for the 2020/2021 season. Check our rates and dates page for last-minute availability! https://snowcats.ca/rates-dates/

Welcome to the white room. Photo Guy Fattal / Altus Mountain Guides.

It’s going to stay cold this weekend! Cold snaps like these are why we’re glad to be getting a bump back to the top of the run in a heated cat rather than a chairlift.

Rough day in the office. There is still space available on select dates for our two-night, midweek trips through the remainder of the season! Check out the link below for our rates and dates. Paul Morrison https://snowcats.ca/rates-dates/

Conditions at the Hurley Mountain Lodge are all time right now. We have seen 23 cm fall at the lodge in the last 24 hours, and 53 cm over the past four days, bringing our mid-mountain base up to 235 cm. With temperatures hovering around -5 C, it doesn't get much better than this. Check the link below to get in on the action. https://snowcats.ca/rates-dates/

New Years is just around the corner, and so is our first trip of the season. We are looking forward to welcoming guests back for another stellar season of backcountry powder skiing. There are still seats available for some prime dates in 2021, but they’re filling fast. Contact us today to secure your spot! via Guy Fattal

When your backyard looks like this, why would you travel anywhere else?

Book your ticket to Powder Town. There are deep days ahead. Shot via Jordan Manley

The temperature is falling here at the lodge, and so is the snow. Forecast is calling for another 30+ cm this weekend. Pillows lines, bowls and ridges are filling in nicely. We can’t wait for guests to start arriving! Shot via Guy Fattal / Altus Mountain Guides

Resort skiing is no match for the long descents, natural terrain and untouched powder our guests enjoy each day at the lodge. From gladed tree runs to wide open bowls, our terrain caters to intermediate and expert backcountry skiers alike. via Paul Morrison

The snowpack is building, and so is our anticipation. Not long now. Shot via Guy Fattal

Only a few short hours from Vancouver, the Hurley Mountain lodge at Backcountry Snowcats is your powder haven. Skip the long-haul flights this season - destination backcountry powder skiing is only a short drive away.

From the snowmobile ride to the lodge, to the outdoor hot tub in the snow, delicious homemade meals and incredible cat skiing & riding: a trip with us is an experience - and it's second to none. Find out for yourself this winter. Now booking for the 2020/2021 season. via Guy Fattal

This time of the year, rain in the valleys means snow in the mountains. We’re expecting our first big dump of the season this weekend at the Hurley Mountain Lodge, with over 20cms forecasted to fall through Sunday. via Jordan Manley

Powder. Pow. Freshies. Fluff. Champagne. Untracked. All-Natural. All-Time. Face-shots. DEEP. All of these words are synonymous with skiing at Backcountry Snowcats. Join us this season and experience them all for yourself. Rates and dates now available for 2020/2021 trips! via Guy Fattal

At Snowcats, your safety is our top priority, on and off the slopes. This season we are reducing our max group size to 10 seats, ensuring ample space to socially distance while in the cat and the lodge. Escape the crowds this season, and come play in the backcountry with us! by Pat Mulrooney

The long-range forecast prediction? All-time conditions. Wet, white, and wild in the West, everything crazy in the Eastif you’re a fan of snow, head to the [B.C.] mountains for some great skiing. - Canadian Farmers’ Almanac 2020/2021 trip dates are now live on the website! Please read our COVID operating procedures for the season as well so that you can book with confidence. Read more below!... https://snowcats.ca/covid-19-update/

The forecast is calling for bluebird conditions well into next week. The snow has fallen, and now the clouds are parting to provide some all-time conditions. Want in? Contact us! Photo via Paul Morrison https://snowcats.ca/contact-us/

Guides throwing it down. Luke G through Conny Amelunxen’s lens. https://snowcats.ca/rates-dates/

Dying light, untracked powder. Friends waiting at the cat. The last run of the day at Snowcats is always a good one. Shot by Conny Amelunxen

Check out these shots from recent guest, Scott Mitchell! Three days of cat skiing means wind lips, early mornings, and group stoke at the bottom of the run!

Our backyard, your playground. Photo courtesy Paul Morrison

Mondays #thisisbackcountry

Our guests enjoyed a fantastic spell of clear weather this week, allowing us to dig deep in the bag to ensure powder for all! That said, another system is rolling through, and snowfall is projected to peak Sunday morning. If you’re out with us this weekend, lucky you. If you’re not, you should be. Rates and dates available below. https://snowcats.ca/rates-dates/... Shots by recent guest Michael Leckie

Lift lines? Never heard of ‘em https://snowcats.ca/skiing/

Snowcat accessed ski touring is happening right now at the Hurley Mountain lodge in collaboration with Altus Mountain Guides! The three day trip combines the access of a snowcat with the freedom of ski touring, all running out of Hurley Mountain Lodge. If you’ve missed out so far this season, we're offering one more trip, March 2-5. Space is limited, so book today! Photos via Altus Mountain Guides and Guy Fattal... https://snowcats.ca/rates-dates/

There’s snow on the ground and sun in the forecast. Come bag some bluebird powder with us. Photo via Paul Morrison https://snowcats.ca/rates-dates/