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Prices for cat skiing have ballooned in the last 2 years and are far outpacing income. That combined with other increases in cost of living could be having an impact on this kind of discretionary spending. Mustang small group steep chutes is up to $2000/day.

I appreciate the suggestions I have received. Thanks. Another question. We are taking the train from Zurich to Zermatt. I am planning to take my skis, however some have reported this to be a significant hassle on the trains. I have a nice rolling ski bag and usually combine the...

However, are multiday total closures typical or is that something very rare?

I will be skiing in Europe for the first time at the end of January this year. Our plan is to got to Zermatt. I am finding many different considerations in the Alp that I never encounter in NA. A friend of mine mentioned previously being at Zermatt and having all lifts closed for 3 out of...

I will be skiing at Zermatt at the end of January on my Ikon pass. It looks like mountain rescue is on ones own dime in Switzerland. When reading it appears insurance is generally sold with day tickets for this reason, however Ikon doesnt have this. The sell “Spot” insurance, however must...

Keep in mind, Mustang is sold out for this year. These seats have already been paid for at full price. They are likely reselling for someone who has already paid in full. The first buyer is the one taking the loss.

Thanks you. I would be happy to join a guided group. Are the guided groups generally through the resorts or through 3rd party companies?

I am looking for suggestions on where to go in Europe next winter. I prefer ungroomed trails, bowls, trees etc when I am skiing in NA and will spend my whole time skiing single to double black runs at resorts such as Copper, Abasin, Revelstoke, Lake Louise, etc. My group however will...

The older mid mtn lodge is at the bottom of the excelerator chair/ top of the eagle lift.

I am already starting to think about a trip next winter 23-24. Does a euro school holiday calendar exist for next winter?

EMSC thanks for posting the trip report. It was a fun day in the warm spring like sun. The photos are excellent.

Makes sense. I have noticed the line is usually the worst from 10-11 am as the masses arrive from Denver. After that it disperses and lunches start.

Was that line Saturday or Sunday?

I was at Whitewater on Wednesday this week. Better than any other North American ski resorts. High quality restaurant food. No all grilled or fried. https://skiwhitewater.com/site/assets/files/4819/fresh_tracks_cafe_-_menu_2022_2023.pdf. The Ymir bowl was excellent.

Good question. I rarely seem to find myself in that deep of powder and I find the “newer” wide skis are more likely to stay on top of the snow than the narrow skis of decades ago. Therefore my powder cords have not been out in a long time.

I love interior BC and it is so easy to ski 1-3+ resorts on the same trip. Revelstoke by itself could definitely be a destination, however not matter which route you take to Revelstoke you are passing other ski areas. I like to mix it up and go to several. From Kelowna, you pass...

I am happy with something quick and not too heavy. I feel lethargic after a burger and fries. I will bring my own lunch when near home, however for convenience when traveling I usually end up buying. A sit down down table service lunch for 2 hour is not my idea of “skiing”. Thats reserved...

I have a seat on a small group steep chutes trip 3 days skiing Jan 12-15 that I would like to sell at cost. Mustang is completely sold out for this upcoming season. https://www.mustangpowder.com/cat-skiing/small-groups-steep-chutes/ Please contact me if you are interested and we can work out...

I am late to this conversation, however my experience when I was at Tremblant the weekend of April 9 was a deep natural snow base. Natural snow base on that weekend on the upper mountain was easily 3-4 feet, however natural snow depth was much less at the base. Glades coverage was certainly...

Killington, Sunday river and Sugarloaf are all on the Ikon Pass. The pass would only be worth the cost 750$ cost if you use it enough. Tremblant is on it too. Many resorts offer lift and lodging packages.