Backcountry Cat Skiing
Fernie, Canada
For years, our founder Steve and his friends have been chasing epic Canadian snow in these remote mountains—and now he’s inviting you.
If you’re craving deep adventure and even deeper powder, join us for an unforgettable backcountry cat skiing and snowboarding experience in the heart of Fernie, British Columbia.
Spend two full days scoring untouched lines—on skis or a board—through some of the deepest powder you’ll ever ride, with more fresh tracks than you’ve had in your life. Each day, our private snow cat will carry us deep into a backcountry playground few get to experience. Cap it off with an optional half day exploring Fernie’s legendary resort terrain.
When the day’s turns are done, retreat to our luxurious private lodge tucked deep in the mountains. Soak sore legs in the massive hot tub, swap stories fireside, and savor Wilderness chef-prepared meals with great company.
You’ll head home stoked, recharged, and with stories (and photos) to last a lifetime—this is the trip your powder dreams are made of.
Backcountry Cat Skiing
Fernie, Canada
$3,995 – Intermediate+ (Blue – Black)
For years, our founder Steve and his friends have been chasing epic Canadian snow in these remote mountains—and now he’s inviting you.
If you’re craving deep adventure and even deeper powder, join us for an unforgettable backcountry cat skiing and snowboarding experience in the heart of Fernie, British Columbia.
Spend two full days scoring untouched lines—on skis or a board—through some of the deepest powder you’ll ever ride, with more fresh tracks than you’ve had in your life. Each day, our private snow cat will carry us deep into a backcountry playground few get to experience. Cap it off with an optional half day exploring Fernie’s legendary resort terrain.
When the day’s turns are done, retreat to our luxurious private lodge tucked deep in the mountains. Soak sore legs in the massive hot tub, swap stories fireside, and savor Wilderness chef-prepared meals with great company.
You’ll head home stoked, recharged, and with stories (and photos) to last a lifetime—this is the trip your powder dreams are made of.
Backcountry Access
Endless Pow
Luxury Lodging
All-Inclusive
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Cat Ski Trip Includes:
- Two days of backcountry snowcat access skiing/boarding
- Professional guides and avalanche beacon rental & training
- Wilderness chef and media team
- Luxury mountainside accommodations
- Rental of powder skis or board
- Personalized swag kit with Wilderness beanie, mug, T-Shirt and more
- All meals
- All transportation from pickup points and back
Cat Ski Trip Excludes:
- Travel to and from trip departure point
- Optional 1/2 day at Fernie Resort
- All packing list items
DAY 01
- 5:00pm meetup at YYC airport in Calgary, Alberta (A Wilderness host will be there to meet you at baggage claim).
- Approx 3hr van transport to our lodging in Fernie, BC with a quick dinner stop
- Appetizers, hot tub and revelry
DAY 02
- Breakfast and coffee at 6:00 am
- Departure for cat skiing lodge at 7:15am
- Rentals and gear fitting at 8:00am
- Snowcat safety, avalanche safety and endless turns
- End the session with hot soup and high fives at the base
- Unwind at the lodge in the hot tub then dinner and revelry
DAY 03
- Breakfast and coffee at 6:00am
- Departure for cat skiing lodge at 7:15am
- Rentals and gear fitting at 8:00am
- Snowcat safety, avalanche safety and endless turns
- End the session with hot soup and high fives at the base
- Unwind at the lodge in the hot tub then dinner and revelry
DAY 04
- Breakfast and coffee at 7:00am
- Optional 1/2 day at Fernie Mountain Resort
- Optional exploring the mountain town of Fernie
- 2pm departure from Fernie to Calgary
- Approx 3 hour drive with 5pm arrival at YYC for departing flights
Backcountry Cat Ski Packing List
Bring a medium-size duffel bag or your standard travel luggage as it will be stored in our rooms at the lodge. While riding, there is very limited storage on the machines, just enough room for a small water bottle or extra pair of goggles. Consider bringing a small backpack if you’d like to pack an extra layer while riding.
I’ve never been backcountry skiing, is this trip for me?
This trip is ideal for intermediate skiers/boarders who are totally comfortable on resort blue and black runs. There is no “extreme” terrain that you must ride however there’s a higher level of skill and awareness required compared to a resort. The runs are not particularly steep, however you need confidence riding in trees, across and down the fall line and navigating deep snow.
Intermediate Skier Definition:
Able to ski parallel turns with pole plant. All blue runs can be skied with confidence, but some black runs are still challenging. Looking to ride more varied terrain.
Intermediate Boarder Definition:
Can link toe edge and heel edge turns confidently and control speed. All blue runs can be ridden with confidence, but some black runs are still challenging. Looking to ride more varied terrain.
Where should I fly in and out from?
YYC Airport in Calgary. Land by 5pm on Day 1, no departures earlier than 7pm on Day 4
Where do we sleep?
We have rented the biggest, nicest vacation rental lodge in Fernie at the base of the Fernie Mountain resort. There are a few single occupancy upgrades available.
What is your firearm policy?
Though you may be accustomed to traveling with a personal firearm we have a no firearms policy on all our trips in accordance with our insurance policy guidelines. Please leave it at home.
What about recreational drugs?
Our company guidelines, our insurance policies, and our partners are committed to a drug-free environment on our trips whether legal or not.
i.e. Cannabis is now legal in California in plant and edible form but is still not allowed on our trips, per our insurance policy guidelines.
Weed is what gets stuck in your spokes. Dirt is the only drug you’ll need.
What if I get hurt?
- Should any minor injuries occur on the trip, we will have a comprehensive medical kit along
- Should any serious injury occur, we will take the support vehicle to the nearest town
- Should any life-threatening injury occur we will activate a helicopter medical evacuation through the Satellite Messaging Device
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation fees will be applied per person according to the following schedule, based on the date we receive your written notification:
- Cancellations initiated by the participant received in writing to Wilderness Collective with more than 60 days notice before tour start date will receive their deposit as a credit to be used towards future tours with Wilderness Collective. The credit expires 1 year after issued.
- Cancellations initiated by the participant received in writing to Wilderness Collective with 60 or less days notice before the tour start date will forfeit their deposit as a cancellation fee. Any balance payments can be held on file as a credit to be used towards future tours and services with Wilderness Collective. The credit expires 1 year after issued.
- Cancellations initiated by the participant received in writing to Wilderness Collective with 30 or less days notice before the tour start date will forfeit their deposit and any balance payments as a cancellation fee.
- Cancellations initiated by Wilderness Collective due to conditions beyond their control including but not limited to fires, weather, terrorism, civil strife, floods, earthquakes, or natural catastrophes, etc. will be credited towards a future trip in full amount of balances paid.
No refunds will be provided for any reason for an unused portion of a trip once the trip begins, including if you leave a trip for any reason or have to be removed from a trip. The trip price is a package cost and refunds and credits are not available for services not used.
From time to time, Wilderness Collective may offer reduced pricing on certain products or services. Reduced pricing applies only to new bookings. Bookings where payment of at least a deposit has been received by Wilderness Collective are not entitled to reduced pricing
There are no exceptions to this cancellation and refund policy, including for reasons related to weather, terrorism, civil strife, personal, family or medical emergencies or any other circumstances beyond our control. For this and other reasons, we encourage you to purchase trip cancellation and interruption insurance and travel protection (i.e., travel medical insurance and emergency evacuation services).
Wilderness Collective is not responsible for expenses incurred by Participants in preparing for a trip (eg. nonrefundable advance purchase air tickets, equipment, etc.) or for any additional arrangements pre- or post-departure date. The term applies whether the tour is altered, modified, or canceled by us or by you for any reason.
All our trips require a minimum number of participants if your trip does not hit the minimum you will be notified and new trip departure dates will be available to you. Because the tour may be canceled when a minimum number of Participants have not signed up, we recommend that you either purchase refundable air tickets or wait until we have confirmed with you approximately 3 months prior to the tour that we have a sufficient number of Participants
