Backcountry Skiing for Intermediate Skiers

Written by Lockie Brown


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However, guests arriving singly or in pairs can be assured of just as good a time as members of pre-arranged groups. The tour operator will usually try to place individuals in a suitable group and they will quickly make new friends and fit in to a very sociable environment.

Guides are expert in finding “lines” for skiers of differing ability. Better skiers might enjoy some “steeps” or “pop” off bumps while others inrepparttar group are guided on a more “mellow” line. Everyone has ample opportunity to challenge themselves, and to wear themselves out.

Asrepparttar 133258 end ofrepparttar 133259 day approaches, and guests may start to tire, they are welcome to sit out a run and ride back downrepparttar 133260 hill withrepparttar 133261 snowcat driver. A slower skier may occasionally “sit out” a run to allowrepparttar 133262 rest ofrepparttar 133263 group a faster-paced run. If a guest wants to “call it a day”, a staff member will drive them back torepparttar 133264 lodge on a snowmobile. Staff is committed to service and want to make guests as comfortable and relaxed as possible.

Safety isrepparttar 133265 primary concern inrepparttar 133266 backcountry. Snowcat skiers are always led by fully trained guides. The guide not only selects safe terrain, but alsorepparttar 133267 safest track throughrepparttar 133268 terrain. Whenrepparttar 133269 snow is unstable inrepparttar 133270 alpine regions, aboverepparttar 133271 tree line, skiing will be restricted to more stable slopes at lower elevations. The first line of defense is prudence and even in periods of high stability, guides will always “play it safe”.

“Tree skiing” is a fixture of all backcountry skiing. Snowcat skiers never hesitate due to weather. On stormy days, snowcat skiers just head torepparttar 133272 trees, whererepparttar 133273 snow’s best andrepparttar 133274 visibility is good.

The smooth consistency ofrepparttar 133275 snow and short, fat “powder” skis allow intermediate skiers to master terrain they would not normally attempt. There are no moguls and lumps of snow to contend with. The snow is soft and light and helps control speed. Skiers who rarely “skirepparttar 133276 trees” not only find they can do it, but that it’s fun! The sense of accomplishment and delight after a first “tree run” is enormous.

Cat skiing offers a welcoming, fun-filled and comfortable experience to skiers and snowboarders having a wide range of abilities. It’s an experience that’s nice to share with friends and family, but single individuals can be assured of enjoying themselves, having wonderful skiing and of making new friends.

Many snowcat operators recommend that skiers be at least “strong intermediates” and some snowcat operators prefer expert skiers only. However, physically fit intermediate skiers of lesser ability can also do well at many snowcat skiing venues, especially if they are part of a specially organized group of 12. Skiers who are unsure of their ability should discuss their concerns with a tour operator, who will be pleased to make recommendations.

The Chatter News photo journal has over 350 photos at http://powder-skiing.blogspot.com/.

*Children younger than 19 may often accompany their parents. However, more mature offspring will better enjoyrepparttar 133277 lodge life (http://lodge-life-at-chatter-creek.blogspot.com) andrepparttar 133278 other guests. Guests in their 20’s and 30's will relate well torepparttar 133279 young, personable staff.

Lockie Brown lives in Vancouver, Canada and skis on Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. He organizes cat skiing trips for groups of friends. In 2005, he will take a group of 36 to Chatter Creek Snowcat Skiing, located about 120 km north of Golden, BC., in a snow belt in the Canadian Rockies. Chatter Creek has a Web site at www.chattercreekcatskiing.com


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Written by Chris Towland


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