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Overview
Our base station is located 10 minutes from the Red Mountain Resort. It is a 2.5 hour drive directly north of Spokane, Washington, between Rossland and Castlegar in the southern part of the Monashee Range.
Terrain
The area is known for its legendary snowfall – and because we go to even higher elevations, we tend to get even better snow than the ski resort. Our exclusive permit allows us to access about 18,500 acres of awesome terrain, with areas suited to intermediate, advanced, and expert groups. The combination of deep powder snow, some old-growth forest, some large open spaces, and plenty of gladed area allows our guides to find the best powder skiing and riding that will suit your ability level and your powder skiing dreams. We have identified 52 runs so far that allows us to select a terrain that is as safe as possible for different conditions. Our longest run has an 1100-meter vertical and our shortest has a 300-meter vertical, with the average having between a 400-500 meter vertical. Some of these runs are so big that they can be skied over and over again with-out skiing the same line twice.
Most of the terrain that we ski is between 1700 and 2,200 meters (However we can ski as low as 1000 meters if the conditions are good). Trees do not normally grow above about 2300-2400 meters in this part of BC. All of our skiing, is in the area officially called the “Tree Line”. Like all of these operations, we have some big alpine features - but our bread and butter runs are beautifully gladed tree runs.
Tour Levels
Lynx - Beginner Powder skiers -
Never skied real Powder before? Or still getting you feet in Powder – you do not have to be an expert to participate. Our Lynx program is the perfect introduction for those that a new to a back-country experience. We help you work toward enjoying what is one of the world great experiences – Powder skiing. Controlled Freefall, a feeling of weightlessness, relaxed movement. Think sheer whooping joy – and you have Powder skiing. We will help you work toward great powder turns, face shots, and the fun and camaraderie of skiing in a small group on ungroomed terrain provides. In the Lynx program, we will ski mostly gentle, wide open runs or runs with sparse trees. Or flatter runs with perfectly spaces. Often we will start the day in Huge gentle wide open cut Blocks. Your guides will offer detailed instruction, assistance with your gear and helping you out of the snow. We offer Powder ski coaching with qualified instructors.
Mountain lion days - Intermediate
Ski or ride with the Mountain Lion Pride. At this level, we will ski diverse terrain including gladed areas, Open Bowls, steeper terrain and trees. We ski and ride at a comfortable pace, allowing everyone to enjoy their runs without a rushed feeling. Skiers and snowboarders at the Mountain Lion level are very advanced.
Cougar - Expert only days.
Alberta Tomba was described as caressing the snow like a Big Cat when Skiing Olympic wining runs. We do not expect you to caress the snow as well as Alberto – but we expect passion and finesse in your skiing. You seek more challenging lines on steeper and deeper terrain. At this level, we will ski non-stop, fast paced descents on challenging terrain consisting mainly of steeps and tree runs. This group will constantly push our guides to ski and ride faster down steeper and longer runs in their bid for maximum vertical footage.
Accommodation
The newly renovated Prestige Mountain Resort is a full service hotel in downtown Rossland. Located just 5 minutes from the Red Mountain Ski Area. 67 mountain-view guest rooms, including kitchenettes, executive suites and adjoining rooms. Hotel amenities include restaurant, lounge, patio, gift shop, ski lockers, hot tub, sauna and fitness center.
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