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Heli & Cat-Skiing: How It All Started Here

February 5, 2024

It was Hans Gmoser who made snowy adventure in the wild a reality. In 1965, the maverick mountain guide flew six skiers deep into... Read More

How BIG is The Powder Highway?

January 26, 2024

IT'S COLOSSAL!  After polling all of the alpine, cat, heli and most of the backcountry lodges - we found out that it is GIGANTIC! 7.2 Million+ ACRES... Read More

Our Kootenay Mountain Ranges

January 23, 2024

Explore the breathtaking Kootenay region, nestled in the southeastern corner of British Columbia, Canada. Experience the beauty of the East & West Kootenay as you... Read More

Funky Finds on the Powder Highway

January 18, 2024

With over 7.2+ million acres of terrain to be conquered, we suggest multiple visit to the Powder Highway to experience it all! It is home to... Read More

Invermere's Whiteway: And All Things Winter

January 12, 2024

The Whiteway on Lake Windermere is the World's Longest Skating Path, a 30+ kilometres groomed track that runs all the way around the lake and connects... Read More

Up the Ante: Powder Highway Cat & Heli Day Packages

January 2, 2024

Looking to go beyond the local ski resorts on your trip to the Powder Highway? Before embarking on a multi-day adventure, get a taste of... Read More

Powder Highway 101

December 5, 2023

The POWDER HIGHWAY is the ultimate route to an unparalleled adventure! Situated in the captivating southeastern corner of British Columbia, affectionately known as the Kootenays,... Read More

What's New on the Powder Highway?

November 21, 2023

As our champagne powder starts to blanket the peaks in the Kootenay Rockies, the mountains begin to lure us with their call. Along the Powder Highway,... Read More

Outdoor Adventures: Unique to the Kootenays

April 26, 2023

This summer, challenge yourself to experience the Kootenays Rockies in unexpected ways. While the quality of our hiking & biking experiences are well known, there are... Read More

Scaling Kootenay Heights

August 4, 2022

Ready to conquer the world? Excellent - the Kootenays have been waiting for you! This daring mountainous terrain challenges your coordination, balance, and gallantry with... Read More

Colossal Things to See & Do in the Kootenays

June 9, 2022

The Kootenays hold colossal secrets -- where every corner holds a grand revelation awaiting your discovery. They may be familiar to some, but there's always... Read More

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