Why Ski With Us?
We operate a little differently around here and, we like to think, a little better. Sure there is a wide range of prices to be found in the cat-skiing world, BUT there is a wide range in the quality of the package as well — just be sure you are comparing apples to apples. We believe that Great Northern continues to offer the best balance between value for money and the quality of your deep powder skiing experience. With 31 years experience, a Great Northern holiday is unique…
Great Northern is committed to providing guests with the best deep powder skiing experience in BC
ONE GROUP — ONE CAT
- Not that we can't, just that we don't, run multiple cats and groups.
- Exclusive access to the terrain — only one group at a time, ever.
- Excellent snow preservation, and no moguls — Brent doesn't do moguls.
- Snowcats are purchased new, upgraded every 4-5 years.
- Always a backup machine if needed – but we can't remember when.
TERRAIN VARIETY TO SUIT
- Large terrain area (75 sq. km.) — we go where the snow is best — daily average 8–10 cm of snow.
- Short runs or long runs, steep or mellow, trees or open bowls, we have it all.
RELAXED ATMOSPHERE
- It is a vacation — not a competition — we don't count runs or vertical, just smiles.
- We ski early morning till just before supper time, every day.
- We dine at one large table — family style. Lodge has sauna, games areas, quiet areas, wood stove/fireplace, single and double occupancy rooms with ensuite.
- Owner is here everyday and skiing most days.
- A real lodge, under one roof — no running between cabins in the cold and snow.
HELP WITH ALL ASPECTS OF YOUR TRIP — GOOD, OLD-FASHIONED SERVICE
- Tanya of Guest Services, is available to help with all aspects of your trip with friendly and efficient service.
FRIENDS
- Come as a group — make life-long friendships — relive your experience for the rest of the year.
- Come as a single — you will be made to feel welcome by staff and other guests.
- 90–95% of our guests are repeat, most annually, some multiple trips per year.
- We like to think of you as our friend, not Mr & Mrs so-and-so, and “What week is this, again?”
FULL-TIME GUIDES (click here for our Guides section)
- Dedicated professionals who are here all winter — we know this place like the back of our hand. We also know you, what you like to ski, and we'll do our best to find it!
- Have a thorough, detailed knowledge of our ski terrain.
- Are Professional Members of the Canadian Avalanche Association.
- Run a comprehensive daily avalanche safety program. (click here for our Safety section)
ACCESS TO THE LODGE
- Drive your vehicle right to the lodge, or we can arrange transport.
- Arrive and depart on your own schedule.
- Halcyon Hot Springs is within driving distance, even after skiing.
“Super Bowl of Powder Skiing — Expect the Absolute best skiing, staff, facilities, and friends!”
Patrick Ross, Diablo, CA
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP has always been a priority at Great Northern. We consider ourselves guests in the natural
environment, and as such strive to leave as little impact as possible on the area in which we work and play. From the small details, like leaving
nothing behind on the mountain, to larger initiatives such as efforts to protect populations of mountain caribou, we do everything we
can to ensure that the majesty of the mountain environment will remain pristine for generations to come. We sincerely believe that through
these efforts, our continued enjoyment of nature's bounty need not come at nature's expense.
