Cat Boarding

A shorty but a goodie.  Ripping it up on a board at Island Lake.  Check out the pole cam perspective. By Catskiing Canada.

This past winter Island Lake Catskiing and Mica Heliskiing partnered with award winning Sherpas Cinema to create some spectacular ski and snowboard footage. The Balance of Powder is a 23 minute TV show created for Island lake and Mica. A large portion of the Sherpas full length movie ALL.I.CAN was also filmed at the 2 locations.

Some sweet snowboarding videos from Island Lake.  Deep powder a cat boarding are endless.

Here it is September, and with the snow not planning on visiting for the next few months, those of us that like the mountain outdoors must find other ways of amusing ourselves than skiing or snowboarding. To that end, Fernie's kilometers of hiking and biking trails offer a passable replacement. For the running enthusiast, there are quite a number of races to take part in as well. This weekend saw the Tears and Gears mountain duathalon take place. The race pitted relay teams of one runner and one biker against the clock and their fellow competitors.

Island Lake Catskiing is a world-renowned backcountry skiing destination located just outside of Fernie, British Columbia. While their terrain is spectacular, and the skiing is phenomenal, that perfection can come at a cost to the local wildlife and wilderness. All outdoor activities impact nature in some way, but through careful planning and education, the impact can be minimized. This prevents the destruction of the very thing that keeps visitors returning to Island Lake for year after year.

Island Lake Catskiing is one of the premier catskiing destinations in Canada and the world. It is also one of the oldest, having been in the business for more than 20 years. That kind of longevity can only be achieved by having the best service and terrain available. One of the services Island Lake provides is specialty catskiing tours. The first tour is designed for families. Normally skiers and snowboards who visit Island Lake must be of 19 years or older.

Fernie, British Columbia is one of the many mountain towns in the Canadian Rockies that draw visitors looking for great powder each year. At first glance, Fernie may seem like any other town, with a quaint center and an impressive mountain backdrop. That is, however, where the similarities end. This is because Fernie has incomparable back-country skiing, thanks to operators like Island Lake and Powder Cowboy. The terrain that these two companies offer is truly one of a kind, combine that with their service and amenities, and you have the perfect catskiing vacation.

Island Lake Catskiing is one of the premier catskiing operations in all of British Columbia, and a prime destination within B.C. is the area around Fernie. 95% of the world's heliskiing and catskiing takes place in B.C. every season, and it's no wonder with all the great snow that naturally piles itself up here during the winter. The snow that falls here is some of the driest, most fluffy snow that falls anywhere in the world, making for a perfect visit to the backcountry just about any day of the season.