Snowcat Skiing

An exclusive alpine experience.

Get away from it all with Snowbird Mountain Guides Snowcat skiing and riding. Get the most out of your time in the mountains and experience the old-growth forest, rocky spires rising above you, and stillness so quiet you can hear your skis swooshing through the cold dry powder. You will gear up and join your expert guides for breakfast before heading out onto the slopes. Catskiing with us is a great way to get some quality time with your family or co-workers, make your ski date extra special or take a break from waiting in lift lines.

Standard Tour

• Cost: $480/Person
• Details: Includes a half-day of guided backcountry snowcat skiing and riding.  You will meet your 2 guides over breakfast at The Forklift and load an early tram car.  The group will then get a pre-public resort warm-up when conditions allow, and a backcountry snowcat safety briefing before heading through the resort boundary gate and into our cat terrain.  You will return to the ski area by 1 pm with a lift ticket to enjoy the remainder of the day in the resort.
• Terrain: North-facing, forested terrain of Sinners Pass and Pagan Basin, and the primarily south-facing slopes of Mary Ellen Gulch
• Skill Level: Advanced skiers and riders with off-piste experience recommended.
• Time: Meet your guides at 7:30 am outside The Forklift (Snowbird Center, Plaza Deck, Level 3).

Private Tour

• Cost: $5400 for up to 12 people
• Details: In the private tour, you and your group will have the snowcat and 2 guides to yourselves for the half-day of guided backcountry snowcat skiing and riding.  You will meet your guides over breakfast at The Forklift and load an early tram car.  Your group will then get a pre-public resort warm-up when conditions allow, and a backcountry snowcat safety briefing before heading through the resort boundary gate and into our cat terrain.  You will return to the ski area by 1 pm with lift tickets to enjoy the remainder of the day in the resort.
• Terrain: North-facing, forested terrain of Sinners Pass and Pagan Basin, and the primarily south-facing slopes of Mary Ellen Gulch
• Time: Meet your guides at 7:30 am outside The Forklift (Snowbird Center, Plaza Deck, Level 3).

Equipment & Skill Level

• Equipment: Modern powder ski technology is recommended. Equipment is available at a discounted rate, the day prior to the tour, from Cliff Sports.
• Skill: All participants should be advanced skiers or riders in good physical condition for high altitude exertion in variable off-piste snow and weather conditions.
• Safety: Participants must wear an avalanche transceiver (one will be provided) for the entirety of the tour.

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellations made by guests more than 30 days prior to your reservation date will receive a full refund.
• Cancellations made by guests within 30 days prior will receive a full refund less a $50 per person processing fee for Standard Tours and $600 processing fee for Private Tours.
• Cancellations made by guests within 7 days or less are non-refundable.
• Snowbird reserves the right to cancel any reservation due to conditions beyond our control. If Snowbird cancels for any reason you will have the option to reschedule or receive a full refund.