Everybody longs for the perfect vacation, and many seek it in snowy alpine scenery. Moreover, some of you out there – the true winter sports enthusiasts – may want to combine the thrill of superior skiing with the comfort and peacefulness of remote accommodation facilities. If so, note that there is a winter experience which embodies all the aforementioned characteristics. It is monikered cat skiing, and the best of it takes place in the district of British Columbia, Canada – the Mecca of skiing.
This enthralling and adrenaline-packed form of skiing currently enjoys huge attention with ambitious skiers/ boarders constantly looking for the ultimate ride. The medium that makes it possible to reach untouched slopes hidden in remote alpine territory is the snow cat – a sort of caterpillar tractor adapted to accommodate groups of up to 12 skiers. Snow cats are sturdy, reliable, and can surpass a variety of geographical and pedological obstacles. With innovation, initiative and dedication, the lumbering machines that were once used for plowing the snow or for clearing natural obstacles have come to serve a different purpose, that of entertainment.
An amusing tale is how Canada cat skiing got its name. The man who came up with the moniker for the sport is Allan Drury, the father of Canadian catskiing, whose legacy of innovation, adventure and endeavor carries on. Initially, caterpillar tractors served as vehicles lumberjacks used to reach distant alpine areas to collect lumber. Because shuttling back and forth in deep mountainous regions involved taking on some very rough terrains, these vehicles were powerful, safe, and reliable by design. When Alan Drury came face to face with several machines of this kind, he thought they looked much like fierce mountain lions, and, in a flash of inspiration, monikered the caterpillar tractors "snow cats".
Although certain catskiing BC operations now also cater to less experienced groups, because of its challenging nature, this sport is still not just for anybody. To make the most of Canada cat skiing and to minimize the chance of accidents, you need to be at least a strong intermediate. The mountain slopes you will be skiing are fresh, powdery and steep, and very few tracks are marked. These are only some of the reasons that render the typical Canada catskiing experience difficult, occasionally even dangerous (if we factor in the risk of avalanches). To stay safe and to fully enjoy what Canadian cat skiing has to offer, the experts recommend you reach at least an intermediate skill level in traditional skiing before embarking on a catskiing adventure in BC Canada.
If you feel prepared for a catskiing BC trip, make sure you make your bookings in advance, preferably via the internet. Vacancies are limited with reputable operations, and besides, last-minute deals can be very pricy. By doing a little comparison shopping over the internet and booking early, you will increase your chances of finding advantageous, attractive offers that will make for a memorable Canadian cat skiing vacation any time of the year.
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