YOUR INTIMATE POWDER EXPERIENCE
Join the Family
At Powder Renegade, we cater to groups looking for an intimate experience that also offers the most flexibility for their cat skiing holiday. With a maximum occupancy of 12 guests, you can expect to feel like family and experience the ultimate powder playground.
THE MAGNIFICENT MONASHEES
TERRAIN
Powder Renegade is BC’s newest cat skiing operation. Situated in the champagne powder capital of BC, Powder Renegade boasts some of the finest and most naturally gladed tree skiing that the legendary Monashee Mountain range has to offer. The Monashees are known for some of the deepest and softest powder runs in the world. With an average snowfall of 15 meters per year, this amount of powder is sure to please.
Our tenure extends over 15,000 acres, with all ski terrain between 4000–7900-foot elevations featuring a mix of sub-alpine and tree-line skiing. We have open bowls, sustained steep forests and natural terrain features like rock pillows, steep chutes and gullies
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Mt. Tanner (7919')
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Mt. Cochrane (7910')
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Mt. Noren (7549')
Based on our expansive and diverse terrain, Powder Renegade offers ski programs that cater to intermediate, advanced and expert level skiers and boarders. Because our program is only a maximum of 12 guests, guaranteed ski terrain suited for your group with no risk of being mixed in with varied levels of skiers/boarders. We can customize each day for your group.
Weather and ski conditions are impossible to predict, so guests must be prepared to snowboard or ski in variable conditions. We do not groom any runs. If you have never experienced powder or shy away from it at your local resort, we would recommend becoming comfortable in these environments prior to joining us. Powder Renegade has lots of glades and trees, so please be prepared for this experience. Skiing and snowboarding in powder is a workout and all guests are encouraged to arrive physically prepared. If you cannot keep up with the group, you may be asked to sit out and will not be reimbursed for any missed time in the cat.
THE BEST OF THE BEST
Runs
Be the first to descend and name some of our spectacular runs. We are amid a 5-year road building and tree spacing program to open for you the best lines with the best access. You can expect new roads and new runs each year as we continue to expand!
Our home runs are magnificent. Some have described them as the best in the industry. Because our lodge is situated at 6000 feet elevation, with different aspects and angles above us, we allow for many options to get home, and they are great!
Home runs cover the ski in. Ski out means waking up and after breakfast, you can ski or snowboard down to the snowcat right from our accommodations
Our average runs sit around 2000 vertical feet. We tailor runs and vertical to individual group preference and ability. On average you can expect to get 8-15 runs per day, depending on weather and group ability. You can expect to get 8-15 runs per day, depending on weather and group ability.
RIDE IN STYLE
Our Snowcats
We operate with two Pisten Bully 400’s, one for passengers and one for building our cat road network. Our snowcats have been upgraded for increased fuel efficiency, torque and performance. Meaning, less time in the cat and more time on the terrain.
Our passenger cabins are BRAND NEW and ergonomically designed to match safety and comfort while avoiding obstacles throughout the road network.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A TYPICAL DAY
At Powder Renegade, our philosophy is all about providing the true mountain holiday experience. What does this mean? A day in the life at Powder Renegade envelopes your experience from sunup to sundown. Our provisions cater to excellent skiing, satisfying food, great company and cozy accommodations. Up here, it is life above the clouds.
UP AND AT ‘EM
Rise and Shine
Wake up and take in the scenery! Based on our lodge being at a high elevation, you will have unobstructed views of our mountain range
Before you head out for the day, enjoy a hot breakfast starting at 6:30am, complete with a choice of locally roasted espresso or freshly brewed coffee. Following breakfast, gear up and make your way to the snowcat!
OFF WE GO
All Aboard
Our snowcats will be warm and ready to transport you throughout our terrain. Climb into our custom heated cabin with amenities sure to ensure a comfortable experience. Our machines are Pisten Bully 400s that provide reliable access to the best terrain. We operate with 12 guests per cat, with each group having a dedicated lead guide and tail guide.
By 8:30am, we will be out skiing or snowboarding as much as we can! The social aspect of the ride, plus carving turns in untracked powder will keep the stoke high throughout the whole day! Our typical runs consist of 2000 vertical feet and usually take 20 minutes to descend to where the cat will be waiting for you. Lunch is on the go whenever you get hungry, but we don’t stop skiing to eat. Our program is centered around a small group experience, with our maximum guest capacity being 12 guests
DINNER & DRINKS
Relax and Unwind
When you arrive back at the lodge, you will be welcomed back with hot appetizers and drinks.
Dinner is served at 6:30pm and consists of a 3-course meal, complete with a starter soup/salad, main course and dessert. We will have a selection of fine wines locally sourced from the Okanagan Valley, along with craft & domestic beers, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks.
ENJOY THE EVENING
Sundown
After dinner, feel free to mingle or head back to your room for a good night’s sleep. We are all about a good time, just also keep in mind tomorrow morning precedes a big day on the slopes!
THE DETAILS
Your Whole Trip at a Glance
- Arrive to the lodge via snowcat around 4:30pm
- Once at the lodge, you will be given a tour of the facility, meet the staff and enjoy drinks and appetizers while you get settled in.
- We will provide an orientation speech and briefing about your holiday.
- Dinner will be between 6-7pm, depending on arrival time.
- 6:30am: hot breakfast
- 8:00am: gear up
- 8:30am: depart lodge in snowcat *depart lodge by 9:15 on snowcat on first day after safety brief and avalanche gear training*
- 3:00pm – 4:00pm: return to the lodge
- 3:00pm – 5:00pm: appetizers & drinks, free time!
- 6:00-7:00pm: dinner
- Be sure to have your luggage packed first thing in the morning so we can ski as late as possible.
- After skiing we will return you to the staging area, you can expect to be there between 4:30-6pm depending on weather.
