| Description: |
The interior of British Columbia, famous for the world’s finest powder and tree skiing, over three mountain ranges. Nelson BC and the Red Mountain Resorts Ski Area as well as snowcat backup. |
| Description: |
Terrain: |
| Located in the Selkirk Mountains near Nelson, British Columbia,
over three separate mountain ranges of 150,000 acres, SW flies in small, cohesive groups in the fastest and most powerful machines in the industry. Snowwater also provides a failsafe snowcat backup guarantee for all our guests. Catering to only twelve guests at a time, ensuring each person receives uncompromising service and optimal comfort at the private, mountain lodge.
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The terrain is exceptional. Operating in three separate ranges in the Selkirk Mountains: the Bonnigtons, the Nelson Range and the Valhallas. With over 150,000 acres you never ski tracks or repeat a line. Guests can indulge in steep fall-line trees, chutes flanked by towering granite spires and perpetual meadows of unbroken powder. Runs are often well over 3000 feet in length, presenting dramatic alpine ridges, colossal bowls and countless pillow fields to choose from. |
| Helicopters: |
Group/Lift Size: |
| B2 A Star Eurocopter Heliskiing in groups of four skiers per guide |
Ski in groups of four skiers per guide |
| Location: |
Closest Major Airport: |
| Near Nelson BC in the Bonnington Range. Simply put, the lightest, fluffiest, most consistent stimulant on earth. Annual accumulations can amount to 7m (23 ft) at the tree line with 9m (30 ft) at higher elevations. This reliable snowfall often begins in October, serving up early season turns in December and fresh powder until April. We have moderate temperatures throughout the season with an average winter daytime temperature at tree line of -7C (20F). |
Spokane, WA or Castlegar, BC out of Vancouver International Airport (YVR) |
| Standard Packages Offered: |
Packages Include: |
| Single day as well as 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7 day packages. Also try BOTH heli and snowcat on the same trip!! |
All-inclusive, unlimited and Classic
2, 3, 4, 5, and 7 day packages. Also try BOTH heli and snowcat on the same trip with our Kootenay Sampler!! Accommodation, 3 gourmet meals a day, guides, safety gear, 6 runs a day, transportation from our meeting spot.
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| Average Vertical: |
Price of Extra Vertical: |
| 15,000-25,000 per day |
$90/run ( in Classic package) |
| Average Snowfall: |
Maximum number of guests: |
| 42 feet |
12 |
| Minimum age requirement: |
Powder skis required: |
| 19 |
Powder skis required: we rent for $30/day, poles $5 ( included with unlimited package) |
| Level of skiing/snowboarding required for first timers: |
Hotels recommended for pre & post accommodation: |
| advanced intermediate |
Snowwater’s timberframe lodge |
| How guests arrive: |
The best time to arrive: |
| Helicopter or Snowcat |
1:30 pm the day before skiing starts |
| Year-round services: |
Why Us: |
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* Only 3 groups of 4 share a helicopter and 150,000 acres of remarkable terrain.
* We don’t farm snow. We ski untracked powder. Period.
* The quality of the snowcat backup terrain is simply superb, and unlike other operations - all twelve guests fit into one luxurious, iPod equipped Snowcat.
* Our remote lodge is ’mountain chic’ and includes every creature comfort.
* We are committed to sustainability and reducing our footprint
* We have innovative packages, such as our Kootenay Sampler, which includes cat skiing, heli skiing, resort skiing, hot springs, accommodation and meals.
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