All bookings, except private cat bookings can be made online by clicking here. All private cat bookings will need to be facilitated via phone.

If you’d like to chat to a human, we’d be happy to oblige! Give us a shout at 888-SKI-TONS or 403 627 5101 or send us an email.

Early Bird Rates

• Early bird pricing (10%) off is available on all bookings made between June 1, 2024 and November 30, 2024.

Loyalty Rates

• TBD

Card / pass holders must provide proof of pass / card ownership at time of check-in. Guests who are unable to provide proof of pass / card ownership will have their discount revoked and must pay any balance owing before beginning their day.

We offer the ability to rent a private cat, with the ability to host up 12 guests / day, on any of our regularly scheduled operational days – subject to availability of course (all 12 seats must be available).

In order to be eligible for group rates payment is required in one lump sum, one transaction by a group coordinator – no exception.

Yes, you most definitely can! However, gift certificates carry with them some special considerations.

Once you’ve purchased a gift certificate it is completely non-refundable and is valid for a cat-ski seat only in the season you’ve purchased it for. Cat Ski Certificates will not be rolled over to subsequent seasons should they go unused.

Your certificate does not guarantee you a seat on any departure you wish. As only 12 seats are available for each date and seats are based on first-come-first-serve availability, we recommend selecting your preferred date as soon as possible. Please quote your certificate bar-code number upon booking.

Wide open bowls, trees, gullies, wind lips; we’ve got it all!  If you’ve skied or ridden Advanced or Expert terrain on the main mountains at Castle before, then you shouldn’t be worried about your skill level. Our cat skiing area is a bit mellower than areas such as Sheriff or the Chutes, in terms of pitch, but it’s often where you’ll find the best (and most) snow at the resort.

You’ll find no mandatory cliff drops or chutes within the cat-ski terrain which means that competent, advanced level skiers and above will have a great time. Experience skiing powder and variable, off-piste conditions is expected.

We operate one cat with one group consisting of up to 12 guests.

We run a combination of chairlift and snow cat for our cat skiing operation.  You start on the Huckleberry Chairlift, ride the lift to the top then jump on the cat to go even farther up onto the shoulder of Mount Haig. This gives us the opportunity to ride 1800 – 2200 vertical feet per run! Each run you return to the base area and ride Huckleberry lift to the top to catch the cat.

No! A Huckleberry Chair lift ticket is included as part of your experience, which you’ll receive when you arrive on the morning of your cat skiing day.

There are no washroom facilities outside of our base area. However, we do come into the base area after every run, so there is an opportunity for a quick break if needed. Ask your hosts where the nearest bathroom is so you don’t miss out on any runs!

We supply all the avalanche gear you need and its included in the price. An Ortovox backpack, probe, shovel & transceiver will be waiting for you at check in. If you would like use your own equipment please bring it with you to check in with full batteries and show it to our hosts to approve use.

Powder skis and boards generally make your day on the Powder Stagecoach easier and more fun. Powder skis / boards will help you “surf” through deep snow, riding on top and not sinking to the bottom.

Skis / boards can be pre-booked at the time of your booking and are provided by our onsite rental / retail shop owned and operated by Alpenland. In fact, pre-booking will save you some dough with a special rate of $40 / person plus GST (regular $50 / person).

For more information on exactly what skis / boards are available you can give CMR’s Alpenland shop a call at (403) 627-5389.

Check the weather before you come to ensure you are prepared for the conditions – it never hurts to throw a variety of things in your car so you have it on hand. Remember, every run we make returns to the base area so, just because it doesn’t fit in your pack, doesn’t mean you won’t be able to access it during your day.

Good long underwear, warm gloves, goggles and a face mask are a must! We pack you a lunch but it is always good to bring a snack to keep your energy levels up!

We don’t have a formal “lunch stop” as we’re aiming to ski / ride as many runs with you as possible, on your big day. We encourage our guests to enjoy their lunch, at their own pace, while riding up in the cat.

Our cancellation policy is as follows:

90 + Days Notice –

• 100% refundable with no administrative charges
• Date changes permitted with no administrative charges

89 – 30 Days Notice –

• 100% refundable less a $99 administration charge per seat
  
• Date changes permitted with $99 administration charge per seat

Less than 30 Days Notice –

• Cancellations within 30 days are non-refundable
• In the event that you are unable to attend your option would be to transfer your seat to another person
  • Written notice (email) is required of any changes along with complete contact information for the new guest.
• Date changes are not permitted

If the Powder Stagecoach is unable to run due to weather, or other unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be provided.

There are a wide variety of factors that contribute to how many runs a group may get in. Factors such as the speed of fellow skiers / riders, weather conditions, and snow conditions all play a part in the day.

We guarantee a minimum of 5 runs / day but, more often than not, our groups are enjoying 6 to 8 laps of our cat-skiing terrain.

If your group falls short of 5 runs, a 20% refund will be offered for every run short of 5. For example, should your day be cut short after 3 runs, you would receive a refund in the amount of 40% of the original amount associated w/ your booking.

Should you choose to end your day early, on your own accord (illness / injury, late arrival, equipment malfunction, tiredness, etc), a refund will not be available.

You are welcome to skip a run and have a break in our Day Lodge if it is needed.  One of the great benefits of being resort based, you can grab a coffee, warm up in the lodge or just rest your muscles and catch the group on the next lap.

We do not have cell reception in the base area, depending on your provider you may get a signal at the top of the Cat Skiing Terrain! Wi-Fi is available in the base area (at check in/end of day).

There is no minimum age restriction associated with our cat skiing operation. If your little ripper can ski powder and variable conditions, on advanced terrain, they’re all good!

Please keep in mind that all children under the age of 18 must have their waiver signed, on the morning of your cat skiing adventure, by a parent or legal guardian.

Gratuities are not required but they are always appreciated. A gratuity is not included in the cost of cat skiing.

Castle Mountain’s Powder Stagecoach requires a minimum of 6 guests for the cat to operate for the day. Full refunds will be awarded in the situation that a cat skiing day does not run due to the minimum amount of guests not being met.