Heli-skiing & cat-skiing
Island Lake, Canada
"Island Lake have created a holiday experience that goes beyond the amazing cat-skiing. The luxury remote lodge nestled in the peaks of the Canadian Rockies awaits you..."
Our expert Rupert Hatfield
The magnificent peaks of the Lizard Range in the BC Rocky Mountains tower over 7000 acres of bowls, valleys and gladed meadows. The deep dry powder of Island Lake Cat-skiing has become a thing of legend. The luxurious wilderness lodges, fine dining, full service spa and level of service put Island Lake Resort in a league of it's own.
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| Location: | Island Lake is located 10 kms west of Fernie in The Lizard range of the Canadian Rocky Mountains of British Columbia. |
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| Terrain: | 7000 acres. The mountains and alpine bowls provide stunning open slopes, amazing rolling pitches and perfectly positioned trees for some of the best naturally gladed tree skiing in the BC Rockies. |
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| Annual Snowfall: | 30 ft |
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| Temperatures: | -5C to -20C general winter range |
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| Season dates: | 16th Dec - 12th Apr (varies a little each year) |
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| Getting there: | Island lake Lodge is 9km up the mountain. Guests travel to the lodge via Snow Cat which takes approximately 45 minutes. Pick up is from the parking lot at 17.30 the night prior to the first ski day. |
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| Operating since: | 1988 - Island Lake Lodge Cat-skiing has been an industry leader for 20 years |
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| Snowcats: | 3 Edge Pisten Bully - carrying 12 guests and 2 guides per cat. |
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| Packages: | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 day packages - varies according to dates. |
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| Vertical: | 8 – 14 runs daily which is equal to between 12,000 and 15,000 vertical feet. |
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| Prices: | From £1,220 pp for a 3 day trip
From £1,630 pp for a 4 day trip Includes snow cat transfers, all meals, accommodation, skiing/boarding and powder ski/board rentals. Please call us for more details and availability. |
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| Ski Safari Recommends... | Combining Island Lake with Fernie. This is a fantastic trip - spend 4 - 6 days in Fernie to get the legs going before heading up to Island Lake. Alternatively include it as part of a Rockies Loop Ski Safari. Please click here for details of our accommodation in Fernie. |
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