December powder days - BC Catskiing is the best!

Do you like powder skiing and snowboarding?  Island Lake Catskiing has a 250 cm base and the terrain has filled in well.  If you want to try Catskiing is BC - it is time to book your trip.  Island Lake is currently at 90% occupancy for the winter ski season.  We still have a few seats coming up in January though.  The US TV show Board Stories - The White Room Episodes is currently filming a ski and snowboard show with us here.  Here are a few photos from the last couple of days.

It time you experienced Island Lake Catsking

Filming with the Sherpas at Island Lake Catskiing

Well - we just wrapped up the first film shoot of the season with the Rocky Mountain Sherpas.  They are making a unique ski & snowboard movie for us and we will be part of their 2 year project.   The early season snow conditions were good, with some decent turn to be had.
Island lake Catskiing in Fernie BC has been an industry leader for over 20 years.
Sherpa Cinema is an award winning ski movie film company based in Whistler BC. 

Island Lake Catskiing and Fernie Brewing form partnership

Fernie, British Columbia. December 5th, 2010 – Island Lake Catskiing and Fernie Brewing Company announce partnership. 

Island Lake Catskiing and Fernie Brewing Company have formed a partnership to leverage their respective brands.  Island Lake has a long Après Ski tradition, which involves an end of the day beer at the bottom of the last run.   This end of the day beer will now be one of the 6 craft beers produced by Fernie Brewing Company.  “We are very excited to be working with a local company that produces fine craft beers, which our discerning guests are sure to appreciate” said Island Lake CEO Doug Feely.  “We are committed to providing outstanding service and a unique experience while working with local companies whenever it is feasible” added Feely.  Island Lake and Fernie Brewing will also collaborate on joint marketing initiatives in the future. 

Island Lake Catskiing has been a backcountry ski industry leader for 20 years and operates near Fernie B.C. Canada.

Fernie Brewing Company has been producing award winning small batch beers for 7 years and is also based in Fernie B.C. Canada.

www.islandlakecatskiing.com

http://www.ferniebrewing.com/

Catskiing photos and article from Spencer Francey

This article was published last March on Push.ca and Sympatico.ca  I thought it was really good and worth reposting.  Check it out!

We are running low on seats for the coming winter...you might want to call one of our friendly reservation agents and see if there is anything that suits your needs.
Island Lake Catskiing

Win a catskiing trip to Island Lake Lodge!

Island Lake Catskiing has partnered with Spy Optics for a chance to win the ultimate powder skiing or snowboarding trip.  Every box of Spy Goggles has a ballot.  You can also enter on Spy's website.

Island Lake Catskiing

First Powder Tracks of the Season

The biggest pre-season storm in memory has left about a metre up on the Island Lake terrain.  Ryan, one of our guides laid down the first tracks of the season over this past weekend.  As you can see, the powder skiing is fantastic - true champagne powder!  Check out the photos
Catskiing will start soon...

The snow keeps coming. Catskiing very soon...

The Lodge is looking spectacular.  We have had close to 70 cms at the lodge from this storm and it looks like we will continue to get snow for the next few days.
Here are a few snow photos from today.
Check out some photos on facebook