Our January ski touring program offers a quiet, immersive way to experience Skeena’s remote northern terrain.
Ski touring at Skeena is about slowing things down and experiencing the terrain in a different way. Away from the cat, the pace is quieter and more immersive. Guests can expect to climb through remote northern terrain, following the best snow and conditions of the day, and earning each descent with an experienced guide.
From the trip description by Skeena Cat Skiing
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: With your guide
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: Included
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability. Instruction is not included.
- Coached: Not confirmed
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- Backcountry guidingExplore with experienced guides, with each route shaped by the best snow and conditions of the day.
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- Mid-winter in Northern BC brings cold temperatures, deep, dry snow and an ideal setting for experiencing the backcountry at its quietest.
- Routes are chosen day by day, giving guests the chance to explore Skeena’s backcountry when the mountains are at their quietest.
- Our cat-assisted ski touring program gives guests drop off in the morning at a high peak or ridge, and then two cat rides in late afternoon on the way home to base camp.
- The integrity of a quiet ski touring day remains the theme of the experience, but with 3 extra ski runs in the snowcat – which means approximately 3000-4000 (900-1200 meters) extra vertical feet of downhill skiing each day.
- Sport
- Ski
From the trip description by Skeena Cat Skiing
What the price includes
Not included
- Transfers
- Helicopter transfer from Suskwa Lodge (our helicopter staging area) to the Skeena Base Camp is an additional cost of $450 round-trip plus tax, subject to change.
- Goods and services 5% tax
Not confirmed by the operator: Lodging, Lift pass, Meals, Lesson.
Location
Getting There
The nearest airports to Skeena Cat Skiing are Terrace and Smithers, BC. While Smithers is closer, Terrace has more daily flights and is the best choice for those on a tight timeline.
Guests will be required to arrange their own transportation to the Suskwa Lodge in time for their helicopter transport into Skeena BaseCamp the day BEFORE their first ski day.
Note that helicopter transfer from Suskwa Lodge (our helicopter staging area) to the Skeena Basecamp is an additional cost of $450 round-trip plus tax, subject to change.
If weather prevents the helicopter transfer, guests will travel by vehicle and snowcat – at no cost.
From the trip description by Skeena Cat Skiing
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Dates and prices
- Jan 11 – Jan 15, 20272026/27 · 5 days2,500 CAD$500 per day × 5 ski days = $2,500, computed from the per-day price; per-person basis not stated; Prices are in Canadian dollars and do not include goods and services 5% taxLimitedChoose these datesInquire on company website
Early Season (Storm Season) ski touring. Arrival Jan 10, ski dates Jan 11 - 15; printed as "Limited Availability" at $500 per day.
- Mar 23 – Mar 26, 20272026/27 · 4 days3,200 CAD$800 Per Day × 4 ski days = $3,200, computed from the per-day price; per-person basis not stated; Prices are in Canadian dollars and do not include goods and services 5% taxAvailableChoose these datesInquire on company website
Women's Only Cat-Assisted Ski Touring (printed as "2o27 Women's Only Cat-Assisted Ski Touring"). Arrival Mar 22, ski dates Mar 23- Mar 26; printed as "Available" at $800 Per Day.
- Mar 27 – Mar 31, 20272026/27 · 5 days4,000 CAD$800 Per Day × 5 ski days = $4,000, computed from the per-day price; per-person basis not stated; Prices are in Canadian dollars and do not include goods and services 5% taxAvailableChoose these datesInquire on company website
Post-Season Cat-Assisted Ski Touring. Arrival Mar 26, ski dates Mar 27 - Mar 31; printed as "Available" at $800 Per Day.
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; source last reviewed September 24, 2026.
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