Powderhounds Review
Big Red Cats - Cat Skiing OperationPros
- Big Red Cats can cater very well to differing ability levels. Don’t believe any rumours that the terrain is a bit gentle for advanced and expert skiers and snowboarders – it’s not true!
- This is a large and slick operation that is tightly run.
- Safety is a priority. The guides are highly experienced and qualified, and in addition to a lead and tail guide there is an extra guide on a snowmobile for backup. This guide assists in scoping out appropriate runs, snow testing, and is there for support in the event of any incidents. The safety briefing at the start of the day is presented very professionally.
- The guides are fantastic at picking the right runs and lines dependent upon the conditions of the snow and snowpack.
- The snowcats are powerful and fast, which leads to the potential to ski or snowboard more vertical.
- They have a great pricing structure, and it’s possible to get a bargain via stand-by rates. Of course this involves the risk of not getting a seat and the associated disappointment!
Cons
- When we visited in January 2009, the snow cat cabins were a little noisy, but they've upgraded the cabins since then so you can now chit chat to your hearts content!
- The area around Rossland typically doesn’t receive as much snowfall as other regions in BC.