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Valhalla Powdercats

Valhalla Powdercats Cat Skiing In Norse mythology, Valhalla is heaven for warriors who are favoured by the gods. Cat skiing with Valhalla Powdercats is unquestionably powderhound paradise, as your prayers to the snow god Odin will definitely be heard. You won’t need to be a warrior though and fight others for fresh tracks. Valhalla is face shot heaven minus the elbows.

Where is Valhalla Cat Skiing Located? Valhalla is situated in an area that is renowned for huge snowfalls, the Powder Triangle. Cat skiing in BC Canada is fantastic, but in the Powder Triangle the skiing is particularly superb. The cat ski operation is located within its namesake, the Valhalla Mountains, in the middle of the Selkirk Mountains. The morning meeting spot for Valhalla is located 20 minutes from Nelson, not far from Whitewater Ski Resort and Red Resort in Rossland.

The closest domestic airport is Castlegar (unaffectionately known as Cancelgar), and the closest international airport is Spokane in Washington (3.5 hours away).

Cat Ski Packages Valhalla Powdercats offer a range of packages including single day trips, multi-day trips or the week long Kootenay Sampler. This amazing package includes accommodation, cat skiing, a day at the Ainsworth Hot Springs, skiing at Red Mountain, and heli-skiing with Snowwater.

For a single day of cat skiing, the cost is $460 in high season and $380 in shoulder season. The package includes the guided cat skiing, a gourmet lunch, snacks, drinks, and an avalanche beacon. Valhalla also offers standby rates that are very inexpensive.

Snow and Terrain The highlight of cat skiing with Valhalla Powdercats is the quality and quantity of the snow. The area is not called the Powder Triangle for nothing. Kootenay powder is light and dry, and the snow falls in abundance with over 450 inches of snow each season. And with 15,000 acres (6,070 hectares) of terrain to choose from and only a maximum of 24 guests, there are always fresh tracks. Fabulous!

The Valhalla terrain is also a major drawcard. They have steep old-growth forests as well as lots of terrain above the tree-line in alpine bowls. There are lots of terrain features that are very challenging including couloirs and drop-offs. The reputation of the gnarly terrain at Valhalla is well known amongst really strong skiers. Valhalla Powdercats is not cat skiing for wimps!

Each run covers 1,800 feet (549 metres) of vertical on average, with great fall line riding, making it attractive for snowboarders as well as skiers. Depending upon conditions and the group’s ability, they cover 6 to 12 runs per day.

More Reasons to Cat Ski with Valhalla The powder is idyllic and the tough terrain will keep expert skiers and boarders very happy. The flexibility of packages is also a major bonus with the opportunity to combine cat skiing, heli-skiing and resort skiing in the Powder Triangle – a hat trick for powderhounds!

For more information and bookings, check out the Valhalla Powdercats website.