Face Shots Defined Experience the feeling of untouched powder again and again. Whether you ski or board, the 8-14 daily runs will quickly become your most memorable. As the day ends, you’ll have 10,000 to 14,000 vertical feet of bowls, open slopes and awesome tree skiing under your belt with the longest run stretching 2,500 vertical feet. There are 12 guests and twi guides per snowcat. Saddle up and hold on.
With 3,500 acres of new terrain, Powder Cowboy now boasts 6,000 acres of awesome terrain, equaling the size of many North American ski resorts. And with 350 inches of snowfall a year it's a powder playground for skiers and riders alike.
Package Details
Duration
Custom
Location
Rocky Mountains
Season
December - March
Package Type
Multi-Day
Nearest City
Fernie
Physical Condition Required
Good
Destination(s)
British Columbia, Canada
Minimum Age Limit
19
Terrain
The mountains and alpine bowls provide stunning open slopes, amazing rolling pitches and perfectly positioned trees for some of the best glade skiing in the BC Rockies.
Skill Levels Accommodated
Guests visiting Powder Cowboy should be confident intermediate to advanced level skiers and boarders in good physical conditions.
Guide Team
Lead Guides
As the Leader of the Mountain Safety Program, the Lead Guide helps facilitate the responsible of guest safety and the ski program. They work directly with each guide, the drivers and the road builders to maximize the safety an enjoyment of each ski day.
Each and every day of the guest operating season, both Powder Cowboy and Island Lake have a Lead Guide on shift. This person has been trained and certified by the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) as a Mountain Guide, or a minimum of a Full Ski Guide.
ACMG Mountain Guides have been trained and certified to work in all aspects of the backcountry mountain environment. This includes all forms of backcountry skiing such as snowcat, helicopter and ski touring, as well as other activities such as mountaineering, rock and ice climbing and hiking. This process takes a minimum of approximately six years.
ACMG Mountain Guides are also members of the International Federation of Mountain Guiding Associations (IFMGA), the international governing body for Mountain Guiding. Full Ski Guides are not part of this association, as their certification is limited to skiing activities.
The ACMG Mountain Guiding certification is at the same standard as the European member nations. (eg. Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Germany). IFMGA Mountain Guide status is the highest level of formal certification available and is recognized world-wide.
ACMG Full Ski Guides have been fully trained and certified to work in all aspects of the backcountry ski environment. Their backcountry ski training is at the same level as a Mountain Guide; however they are limited to skiing activities.
Both Mountain Guides and Full Ski Guides have obtained the highest level of training and certification.
Guides
All guides leading guest groups have been trained and certified by the ACMG as a Mountain Guide, Full Ski Guide or a minimum of an Assistant Ski Guide.
Each certification level has been trained and certified by the ACMG to lead guest groups; however an Assistant Guide requires supervision by a Full Guide. The Lead Guide fulfills this role each day.
Assistant Guides are in the process of completely an apprenticeship to become Full Ski Guides, or eventually Mountain Guides.
Trainee Tail Guides
Each guest group also has a Trainee Tail Guide. This person is fulfilling an apprenticeship to become an Assistant Ski Guide. They have a minimum of an advanced 80-hour First Aid Certification and have successfully completed the Canadian Avalanche Association Level 1 course. In addition they require a personal resume indicating personal ski touring and general mountaineering experience. Last but not least, they must have great people skills!
Each day, each group has a Driver, a Guide and a Tail Guide. Also, there are two Snow Safety Guides and a Road Building Cat that works on behalf of the guest groups.
Accommodations
Unpack Your Bedroll In Style
Nestled in the beautiful Columbia Valley, guests of Powder Cowboy stay at the Bull River Guest Ranch. The ranch consists of eight log cabins, six of which are guest cabins, one for the hot tubs and sauna and largest of the cabins is the New Lodge.
Cabins – starting at $500 day CDN (all inclusive). The six cozy log cabins are equipped with in-floor heating, wood burning fireplaces and sleep four comfortably. They have one private bedroom, two beds in the living area and a washroom with shower.
Main Lodge
The largest of the cabins is the New Lodge, completed in the fall of 2004. Here you will find the dining room, bar, kitchen and massage rooms. At the end of each day, the staff at the lodge will warm the soul with fine food and your favorite beverage of choice. The lodge boasts a large covered deck with an outdoor fireplace a great place to relax after a meal and tell stories of deep powder.
Dining
More Than Just Cowboy Coffee
Stretching beyond your standard ranch meals, chefs create a memorable experience that fuels the body and stimulates the taste buds.
From the hearty breakfast to the three-course dinner, it’s an experience you won’t soon forget.
Additional Activities
Sauna, Massage
Rates
$325.00 - $2,700.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
Additional Rate Info
Rates include all meals (set plan), accommodations and powder ski/board rental. Add 8.2% tax. Gratuities and alcohol are not included.
Powder Cowboy is proud to offer guests skis, snowboards and teleskis at no extra charge. Just bring your boots and you’re ready to go. Their fleet consists of K2’s best. For the skiers, take on the mountain with the AK Launcher, Phat Luv (designed specifically for women) or the new Apache Chief, fat mountain skis designed for big powder days. The Nemisis and the Ambush, will give boarders the floatation to surf the super light powder.
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Notes
What's In A Day
Wakeup at the Ranch
Hearty Breakfast
Avalanche Speech - Day One
Shuttle to Snow Cats
Transceiver Training - Day One
9:00am to 4:00pm Catski 8 to 14 Runs per Day
Lunch on the Mountain
4:00pm Shuttle Back to Ranch
Après Ski Meal and Beverages
Hot Tub, Sauna and Massage Time
Dining Room - Three-Course Dinner
Bar – Storytelling and Bragging
Snowcats Striving to be a leader in the industry, Powder Cowboy uses the latest snowcat technology from Pisten Bully. Powered by a stunning Mercedes Benz engine, The Edge Pisten Bully takes you to the top of unimaginable places for awesome big mountain skiing.
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