What snowcats do cat-skiing operators use?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 10 November 2026
These 9 cat-skiing operators name the snowcats they run on their own websites, read 10 November 2026. Each card gives what the operator says about it, with the place, package, group size, runs, price or number where it names one, then why to choose it, what to ask for and the limits it publishes.
What snowcats do cat-skiing operators use?
9 cat-skiing operators in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they name the snowcats they run; Great Northern Snowcat Skiing, Mustang Powder and Baldface Lodge have the most Google reviews under the operator's own name.
Baldface Lodge
- Best for
- Lodge-based cat-skiing in the Selkirks
- Snowcats
- Runs seven PistenBully 400s.
- Why choose them
- Runs seven PistenBully 400 snowcats with guides certified by ACMG or CSGA plus Wilderness First Responder and CAA. Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 20 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a Baldface Valhalla day on your dates or a place on the Baldface Lodge waitlist, which the lodge uses for the season.
- Not the fit if
- you are new to powder: it says that if you have never ridden powder or shy away from it at your local resort, this is not the place to learn.
- Published price
- CAD 675 per person per day at Baldface Valhalla on Dec 27-Jan 3 and Mar 24-31 (2026-27), taxes included; CAD 830 on Jan 4-15 and Mar 17-23; CAD 985 on Jan 16-Mar 16. Includes transport from the Valhalla base into the tenure, medical insurance, lunch, safety equipment and certified guides. Read 10 November 2026.
Eleven Experience
- Snowcats
- Uses PistenBully climbing cats on the mountain at Irwin and custom 10-passenger Tucker cats for the 13-mile ride from the lodge, with up to 10 guests and 2 guides per cat group.
- Website
- elevenexperience.com
Great Northern Snowcat Skiing
- Best for
- Boutique cat skiing in the Selkirks
- Snowcats
- Runs a fleet of four PistenBully snowcats (a new 600, a new 400 Edge and two 300s); a private cat takes a group of up to 12 guests.
- Why choose them
- Says it occupies a 75 square-kilometre (7,500 hectares) area of snow-covered forest in the Bad Shot Range. Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 51 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Two-Day Intro to Powder Program, a three, four or seven day lodge package, or a private snowcat for up to 12 guests.
- Not the fit if
- you cannot ski in control across various types of backcountry terrain and snow conditions, including wooded slopes.
- Published price
- CAD 9,658.25 per person for a seven-night package, 16 to 23 March 2027, 2026/27 season, with meals, accommodation, taxes and medical and heli evac insurance included; tips are extra. Read 10 November 2026.
Island Lake Lodge
- Best for
- Lodge-based cat-skiing near Fernie, BC
- Snowcats
- Runs PistonBully snowcats, which also carry guests 8 km up to the lodge.
- Why choose them
- Says it has over 7,000 acres of private bowls, valleys and gladed forest. Google (whole company): 4.7 out of 5 from 534 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a 2, 3 or 4 day tour on the 2026/27 table, or a Single Day Catskiing trip.
- Not the fit if
- you are under 19, as all catskiing guests must be at least 19 years of age.
Keefer Lake Lodge
- Best for
- Lodge-based cat skiing in the Monashees
- Snowcats
- Runs two PistenBully 400 passenger snowcats holding 14 guests each, plus a PB400 back-up passenger snowcat; its FAQ also names an 8-person PistenBully 400.
- Why choose them
- Says its tenure spans over 86,500 acres of mountain terrain featuring steep slopes and treed runs. Google (whole company): 4.8 out of 5 from 197 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a 3-day Peak or 4-day Peak package, or a Private Cat with exclusive use of one snowcat seating up to 14 guests.
- Not the fit if
- you are not an advanced or expert rider: it says it has no beginner terrain.
- Published price
- From $5,063.53 CAD per person for the 3-day Shoulder package, 2026/2027 calendar, excluding taxes; accommodation on double occupancy, meals, avalanche gear and a Kelowna airport shuttle are included, while alcohol, gratuities and massage are extra. Read 10 November 2026.
Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing
- Snowcats
- Runs a Pistenbully 300 snowcat for its Intro to Off-Piste package and as an alternative to the helicopter.
- Website
- wiegele.com
Mustang Powder
- Best for
- Cat skiing from a Monashee wilderness lodge
- Snowcats
- Runs PistenBully PB 400 snowcats for its main 12-person groups, steep chutes and private programme, with heated forward-facing cabs; the Classic cat carries 12 or 13 guests.
- Why choose them
- Says cat skiing there covers 18,000 to 23,000 vertical feet a day, with close to 4,000 more attainable on a good day at no extra charge. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 35 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for Small Group Steep Chutes (6 guests, experts only) or a Classic cat day with 12 or 13 guests.
- Not the fit if
- you are below a very strong and fit intermediate skier or snowboarder, as that is its stated minimum.
- Published price
- From $1,050 per day for Classic Cat Skiing (CAD, 26/27 season, Apr 6 to 8, 3 days), rising to $2,200 per day in peak weeks. Read 10 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- mustangpowder.com/contact
Retallack
- Best for
- Selkirk cat skiing for advanced skiers
- Snowcats
- Runs a standard fleet of Bombardier snowcats with a backup cat; a private cat takes up to 12 guests.
- Why choose them
- Says its operating area is approximately 40 square kms (10,000 acres) on three main peaks: Reco, Wishful and Texas.
- Ask for
- Ask for a 3-day to 6-day cat-skiing package, a private cat (maximum 12 guests) or the private lodge (maximum 24 guests).
- Not the fit if
- you are below advanced level: guests should be advanced to expert skiers or snowboarders and all must be 19 years of age or older.
- Published price
- CAD 3,828.90 per person for a 3-day package, 14 to 16 December 2026, with lodging, meals, apres, hot tub and sauna, out-of-province insurance and taxes included; equipment rentals, alcohol, transportation and gratuities are extra. Read 10 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- retallack.com/contact
Selkirk Snowcat Skiing
- Best for
- Small-lodge snowcat skiing in the Selkirks
- Snowcats
- Runs two snowcats with a spare third on standby, from a fleet of 3 new Pisten Bully 400s with 12-passenger custom cabs.
- Why choose them
- Says its tenure covers over 12,000 acres (49 square kilometres), almost double the ski terrain of Whistler/Blackcomb.
- Ask for
- Ask for the 5 days / 6 nights tour, or a 3 day or 4 day tour and ask to join the waitlist if your dates are sold out.
- Not the fit if
- you need a refund: it says all payments are non-refundable under any circumstances.
Which of these show a dated price on this page?
5 of the 9 cards show a published price, with its currency as the operator writes it. Ask every operator for a written quote with your dates and what it includes.
Who to contact first
Start with the 3 operators on this page that publish both a price and their cancellation terms on their own websites, then add any other card that fits your dates and ability.
What to ask each one to set out in writing:
- What the price includes, line by line: lodging, meals, transfers to the lodge, guiding, safety gear, powder skis and taxes.
- How many runs a day the trip usually gives and what happens on a day the cat cannot run.
- How many skiers share a cat and a guide and the ability level the operator asks for.
- The deposit, when the balance is due, what you lose if you cancel or weather stops the cat and the travel insurance you need.
Snowcats used: the questions people ask
What should I ask a cat-skiing operator before booking?
What the price includes, line by line; how many runs a day is usual; how many skiers share a cat and a guide; what happens on a day the cat cannot run; the deposit and the cancellation terms.
Can I book with these operators directly?
Yes. Each card links the operator's own website or booking page; ask for a written quote that lists what the price includes and the cancellation terms.
Do these operators all sell the same kind of trip?
No. Each card names the package, lodge or day the operator's own website gives; group sizes, runs, terrain, lengths and prices differ, so compare the cards before you ask for quotes.
Do I need travel insurance for cat-skiing?
5 of the 9 operators set out on their own websites what insurance they ask for or recommend. Ask each operator in writing for the cover it requires, including rescue and medical evacuation, before you buy a policy.
Which of these have the most Google reviews?
Great Northern Snowcat Skiing, Mustang Powder and Baldface Lodge, in that order. A count says how many people reviewed an operator, not whether it fits your trip; each card gives the rating and count, read 10 November 2026.
Which of these publish their cancellation terms?
5 of the 9: Baldface Lodge, Island Lake Lodge, Keefer Lake Lodge, Retallack and Selkirk Snowcat Skiing. Ask each for the full terms in writing before you pay a deposit.
Where can I check these facts myself?
Each card links the pages of the operator's own website its lines were read from, with the date they were read.
How were these operators chosen?
Each one is in the Uncompromised Travel snow operators table, built from the operators ChatGPT names most often and the members of HeliCat Canada. On its own website it names the snowcats it runs. An operator is on the page because its published facts fit the question, never because it paid.
Is any company on this page paying to be here?
No. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel; none paid to be on it.
Read next
Built to answer the question in the main heading. What is shown: what each operator published on its own website, read on 10 November 2026, with links to the pages read, with its Google figures where the listing carries the operator's own name, from the Uncompromised Travel snow operators table. Cards are in alphabetical order. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel. How this site earns · How we work.