Daily Schedule

Day skiers meet at the Suskwa Lodge between 7:30 and 7:45 am.

Waivers are signed before departing for the ski area at 8 a.m.

Guests must bring a lunch and water.

Skeena Cat Skiing provides transport from the lodge to the ski area, transceivers, 3 guest packs with probes and shovels and a transceiver use and safety lesson.

Lodging

Lodging in nearby Smithers is very affordable and it mostly consists of motor hotels (motels) located on the main highway.

Prestige Hudson Bay Lodge is a lovely Smithers hotel with spacious rooms and a restaurant and sports bar with very reasonably priced food.

Aspen Inn is a reasonably simple motel and some rooms have a little kitchenette. The restaurant onsite is nice, and the adjacent Riverhouse lounge bar has some pretty cool décor.

Smithers Hotels Listings

2021 Rates & Inclusions

• Single seat - $500
• Full cat (12 seats) - $5,500

Inclusions

• 1 full day of cat skiing (max group of 12)
• Max 1:6 guide to client ratio
• Transfers between lodge and ski area
• Avalanche transceiver, 3 guest packs for the group

Add-ons Not Included

• Lunch, water
• Transport to Suskwa Lodge
• Lodging

SKEENA CAT SKIING INC. ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE TERMS AND CONDITIONS 2020

GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS

All-inclusive packages include hotel pick up (3 pm on the day before first ski date) and delivery back to the Smithers Airport or hotel after skiing on the last ski day, all meals, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, lodging at the Suskwa Lodge or at the Backcountry Base Camp, full days of cat skiing, one guide for every 6 guests, use of a transceiver and a transceiver lesson (on first ski date), emergency medical and evacuation insurance. Packages do NOT include equipment rental, alcoholic beverages, transfers outside of the scheduled pick up and delivery times, travel and cancellation insurance, taxes. In the event of circumstances beyond the control of Skeena Cat Skiing Inc., at the Backcountry Base Camp, Skeena Cat Skiing Inc. reserves the right to deliver the package from the Suskwa Lodge. Transfers outside the scheduled pick up and delivery times will be charged the rate of $600.00 plus 5% tax.

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENTS

To secure a booking, a deposit of 25% of the full package price must be received by Skeena Cat Skiing Inc. Deposits are non-refundable, but may be transferred to another person(s). The balance owing is due 90 days before the first ski date. If final payment is not received on time, Skeena Cat Skiing Inc. reserves the right to cancel the booking and retain the deposit amount. If booking less than 90 days before first ski date, the full package price is payable to secure the booking. Skeena Cat Skiing Inc. accepts payments by wire transfer, e- transfer, cheque or credit card.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY

Every guest is required to sign a Release of Liability form before skiing commences. Skeena Cat Skiing Inc. strongly suggests that you read and understand the Release of Liability before you arrive for your cat skiing trip.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

Ski packages are for specific dates and are fully transferrable to another person(s). There are no refunds, either total or partial for any unused services. Cancellation by guest: If a guest cancels prior to 90 days before the ski date, the deposit amount will be retained by Skeena Cat Skiing Inc. If a guest cancels within 90 days of the ski date, the full amount paid will be retained by Skeena Cat Skiing Inc. Cancellation by Skeena Cat Skiing Inc.: Skeena Cat Skiing Inc. reserves the right to cancel any cat ski package at it's discretion. In this event, all deposits and payments for the affected ski dates will be forwarded to a later ski date as mutually agreed upon by the guest(s) and Skeena Cat Skiing Inc.

TRAVEL AND CANCELLATION INSURANCE

Skeena Cat Skiing Inc. strongly suggests that guests purchase trip cancellation insurance.See travel insurance options here >>