Backcountry Skiing

The South Kootenay is well known for its pristine wilderness, towering mountains and incredible "Kootenay Powder". Some of the best backcountry skiing in the world is found in these powder stashes and can be accessed by a variety of means to suit a variety of pocketbooks!

Experience deep fresh, unspoiled powder with some of the most spectacular big mountain terrain BC has to offer. Visit one of our local or regional ski touring outfitters and guiding companies for more information or to book a trip. Cat-Skiing and heli-tour operators within one hour of the South Kootenay include:

• SnowWater Heli and Cat Skiing
• Wildhorse Cat Skiing and Powder Mining Company
• Valhalla Powder Cats
• Big Red Cats -startup in Dec 2005.
• Rossland Mountain Adventures

Or talk to the Locals!!  Try some of the friendly folk at the   Powderhound, Butch Boutry's, or the  Ross Vegas Boardshop in Rossland, or Red Sports at Red Mountain.