Welcome to Pow Town!!

After a mid-January high pressure system moved on, we have received over 50 cms in 48 hours and almost a metre for the week.  Ullar has smiled upon Fernie and Island Lake Catskiing and given the white bounty all week long.  The forecast is for even more snow over the next couple of days.  Lets get catskiing!!

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Our History Book is on Sale

Our new book Bears Above the Valley is a history of catskiing and snowboarding at Island lake Lodge.  The book is full of great photos and antidotes about all the industry leaders that made Island Lake one of the most famous snow destinations around.  Craig Kelly and Scot Schmidt both have interesting sections and a bunch of awesome photos.  Famed ski writer Leslie Anthony wrote the forward.  The book also covers the storied history of the Cedar Valley itself - from early explorers to gun slinging loggers.  The book not only follows the history of Island Lake, but the ski and snowboard industries as well.  Some of the industries biggest players wrote new chapters right here at Island Lake Lodge Catskiing.  The book is on sale in various places across North America including Chapters, Barns & Noble and Amazon

2 metres in 1 week = extra white Christmas

Wow what a week!  We have witnessed a lot of storms at Island lake Catskiing, but this week has been nothing short of surreal.  Day after day of perfect temps and pounding snow.  The 1 week storm total is now at over 2 metres or 6.5 feet.  The cold, low density snow is true "over the head blower pow".  This is the biggest pre-Christmas storm anyone can remember and is making for an extra white holiday season.  Get out and enjoy the conditions!
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Catskiing at its best

We have had over 130 cms during the last 4 days.  Low density over the head blower pow.  The current storm shows no sign of giving up either. Catski conditions are as good as they get.  Even our powder saturated guides are saying things like "unreal" and "all-time".  What a start to the season!

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Early season catski video

A few staff went out for a couple runs via our new Piston Bully 400 snowcat. Watch the video and see for your self.  Conditions are looking great!  Hope your legs are ready.

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Catskiing has started

A few Island Lake staff members went up for some catski powder training yesterday.  There is a good 250 cm base in most places and more in others.  Mount Baldy, which is covered in spectacular glades was the destination and a few great runs were documented.  There are still some early season seats available- you should call the office at 1-888-422-8754.

Here are a few photos of the current conditions at Island Lake Catskiing:

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Catski Safety Overview Video

At Island Lake Catskiing the safety of guests and staff is the foremost priority.   The ACMG certified guiding team has 2 meeting a day, reviews data from the area and across the province and meticulously plans the skiing day.  A fairly comprehensive bombing program also takes place on the Island Lake property.  Watch this video for a safety program overview.

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