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Steep Trees. Deep Pow: The White Grizzly Cat Skiing Experience If you dream about bottomless turns, untouched lines, and the kind of terrain that challenges even the most seasoned riders, then welcome to White Grizzly where tree skiing and steep terrain reign supreme. Tucked deep in British Columbia's Selkirk Mountains, this is not your average cat skiing operation. It's wild. It's raw. And it's everything you didn't know you needed. The Terrain: Tree Skiing at Its Finest While many cat and heli lodges focus on open alpine bowls and mellow bluebird runs, White Grizzly offers something different. Sure, we've got some above-treeline lines to warm up on, but our heart is in the woods amongst the steeps, the chutes, and those glorious Kootenay Coldsmoke powder pillows. It's steep skiing and tree skiing blended with creativity, control, and the joy of finding your own line… all within the safety of a guided experience. Our private terrain lies in the remote Goat...
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Steep skiing , White Grizzly  If you’re looking for deep powder, untouched lines, and an adventure far from the crowds, cat skiing might just be your next obsession. But what is cat skiing, exactly? It’s a form of snowcat skiing where you’re transported in a heated snowcat to remote, snow-covered terrain no chairlifts or helicopters, just pure backcountry bliss. And when it comes to the best cat skiing in BC, the Selkirk Mountains deliver in spades. A Tree Skier’s Paradise At our private tenure in the Goat Range of BC’s Selkirks, we offer something different from typical resort skiing. While many of our runs begin above treeline (perfect for bluebird cruising), it’s the steep skiing, tight chutes, playful drops, and deep tree lines that set us apart. This is true powder skiing in BC floating through light, dry Kootenay Coldsmoke on natural pillows and features you can make your own. For those who love riding in the trees, our terrain is a dream come true. If you're coming from pla...

Steep Skiing

 White Grizzly  If you’re chasing legendary powder and truly wild terrain, it's time to ride the Koots. At White Grizzly, located deep in the heart of British Columbia’s Selkirk Mountains, we offer an authentic Selkirk cat skiing experience that delivers deep snow, steep lines, and good times with friends in the backcountry. We’re not just about vertical drop we’re about playful terrain, natural features, and steep skiing through old-growth forests. With small groups, expert guiding, and exclusive access to our private mountain, it’s no wonder our guests say it’s the most exciting terrain of any cat skiing lodge they’ve ever visited. Kootenay Coldsmoke: Deep, Dry, and Reliable Our mountains are famous for their Kootenay Coldsmoke that ultra-light, dry powder that floats beneath your skis like magic. White Grizzly sits in one of BC’s most consistent snow zones, receiving an impressive 11–15 meters (36–50 feet) of snowfall each season. It’s no exaggeration to say we offer some ...