best catskiing operation in BC?

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Originally Posted by gman321

What have folks heard about White Grizzly? They have some availability next season, but not a ton of TRs online that I can find.

I like that they cater to experts, but unsure if super tight trees will be a bummer. Advantage seems to be that you get to ski steeps even in higher avy danger.

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We filmed there about 11 years ago, link below. A couple of points from when we were there: First, it was really sketchy conditions which is unusual for that zone since they essentially get no wind so no slabbing. The guides were really freaked out with what we were seeing so we remained pretty low angle which really limited what we could shoot. Second, with no wind, the tree tops really load up with snow so when we were experiencing the warming temps, there were 'tree bombs' the size of Volkswagens dropping in the forest. If you got hit with one of those, it could kill you.

As for the lodge, it's really laid back, not a party hall. Good food, you're left alone with just your group, which is nice. It's a decent experience. The trees aren't that thick with a fair amount of glading having been done over the years. Just wish we could have hit it with good conditions.

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Originally Posted by gman321

What have folks heard about White Grizzly? They have some availability next season, but not a ton of TRs online that I can find.

I like that they cater to experts, but unsure if super tight trees will be a bummer. Advantage seems to be that you get to ski steeps even in higher avy danger.

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I've been there twice.

There are some tight trees for sure but the steeps are good and there are some nice open areas and pillow lines too.

And the food and lodge are very good.

I'd go again if it were in the budget.

Good Beta in this thread. I'm not good at planning ahead, but was hoping to book a trip this late March before the big 4-0 gets me end of April. Obviously every season is different, but sounds like snow can still be good in March in BC, or is that risky?

Any other North Americans Cat skiing destinations to consider, esp that time of year? Never been to BC and I am confident it is le tits.

If anyone has any revised beta/recommendations/updates since this thread is a few years old, post em up.

Retallack was insane with 5 feet in one week Big timber and bowls with great guides Red mtn was also fun just lower tide when I went


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At this point it's probably too late to get a reservation at one of the premier ops.
I've always had good trips booking Southwest into GEG and renting an SUV/Mini Van. Chase storms on the Powder Highway and scour the web for open seats.

Some smart young buck should set up an App that aggregates last minute seats at Cat/Heli Ops.