Whitefish Escapes
Vacation homes, cabins and condos with luxurious amenities in and around Whitefish. Discover activities for the entire family and plan your perfect getaway.
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CAT SKIING/SNOWBOARDING RATES
NON-PRIVATE
POWDER CAT
A full day of cat skiing, with breakfast and lunch for singles or groups.
If you have 9+ guests, a Private Cat may be better for your group.
$550
PRIVATE
POWDER CAT
A full day of cat skiing, breakfast and lunch included for groups up to 14*.
*price is for 12 but can add up to 2 more guests for an extra charge
$5250
STEEP & DEEP
POWDER cat
Up to 12* guests get quicker laps and dibs on our newly added terrain.
*price is for 10 but can add up to 2 more guests for an extra charge
$5900
PREPARING FOR YOUR ADVENTURE
Cat skiing/boarding is a strenuous endeavor, so you should be as physically fit as you can be. Great Northern Powder Guides is located at a relatively low elevation, which is a very big advantage for your acclimation.
YOU NEED TO BE A COMPETENT ALL MOUNTAIN SKIER/RIDER, RECOGNIZING THAT ALL OF OUR TERRAIN IS UNGROOMED, OFF-PISTE AND THAT OUR GOAL IS TO GET YOU IN THE DEEPEST UNTRACKED POWDER AVAILABLE
SKI/SNOWBOARD SELECTION
We recommend bringing skis that are at least 98mm under foot, preferably with some rocker. Snowboards also need to have rocker in them as this promotes a proper float in the powder.
We offer a full line of powder skis for rent at $40 per day. We have a limited number of powder snowboards for rent as well, so please let us know in advance if you need to rent one.
Call for details!
WHAT TO EXPECT
Arrive at Base Camp at 8:00am
Coffee, Hot Cocoa, ski rental fitting (if renting), guide and group meet & greet, avalanche beacon assignment. We have a large and comfortable locker room for you to change in and safely store your personal belongings for the day.
Cats depart by 8:45am
Midway up to your first zone, your group will stop for avalanche beacon hands on training.
Mid-day Lunch
You will work your way up our zones to a hot tasty lunch at our NEW Powder House!
Return to Base Camp around 5:00pm
Return time can vary depending upon snow conditions, group ability, etc.
WHAT TO BRING
Aside from your usual backcountry ski/snowboard gear and clothing, you can bring a small pack onboard with items like:
• dry socks
• extra gloves
• extra beanie
• backup goggles
• personal snacks
• camera
• extra gloves
• extra beanie
• backup goggles
• personal snacks
• camera
We supply each cat with hot and cold water, tea, lemonade, and a variety of snacks.
Be sure to bring an iPod or phone for music in the cat!
NOTE: Unfortunately, you will not be allowed to bring a 2nd pair of skis or 2nd board due to space limitations.
TRUSTED LODGING
We have partnered with the following Whitefish Escapes, The Firebrand Hotel and The Lodge at Whitefish Lake to offer our guests discounted rates for some of the best lodging options that Whitefish has to offer.
The Firebrand Hotel
The Firebrand Hotel brings urban sophistication and service combined with the atmosphere and adventurous style of Northwest Montana’s rugged landscapes.
LOCAL WEATHER FORECAST
Check out the current radar map to see what you can expect on your Montana backcountry cat skiing/snowboarding adventure.
