Total Acreage
32,000 acres
Highest Peak
7,678 feet (2,340 meters)
Longest Run
3,100 vertical feet
(945 meters)
Lodge
6,700 feet (2,042 meters)
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The Mountain
Baldface Lodge is nestled in the sub-alpine region of the Selkirk Mountains at an elevation of 6,700 feet where guests experience a range of different riding during their stay. Our 32,000 acres of terrain includes open bowls, sustained steep forests, “God-gladed” mid-alpine tree sections, and natural terrain features like log drops and mini-pipe gullies.
A network of interconnected ridges enable our fleet of Pisten Bully 400’s to travel efficiently and safely from the sustained steep trees in the Cheeky Monkey region to the high alpine spines and gullies of Cherry Bowl, and all the way out to the previously burned forest-fire glades in the North Zone.
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No pow? No problem….
Listen, we get it, powder is the crown jewel of the backcountry experience. But ya know, mother nature has the final say. Could be blower pow, could be that stuff guides like to call “variable.”
The thing is, a great trip was never just about the snow. It’s about chasing lines with good people, basking in the glorious Kootenays mountain, and then swapping stories over a cold beer …
You know we’ll be out there with you hiking for corn, grooming cat roads or helping build you a booter…. If the snow isn’t legendary, the après will be.
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Safety
Wilderness skiing is not inherently safe and there are risks, dangers and hazards skiers must accept. Safety is our number one priority. Our guides strictly follow snowcat skiing industry standards for safety. All of our guides are ACMG, CAA, or CSGA certified and are wilderness first-aid caregivers.
Once at the lodge, every guest will be given a transceiver and hands-on personal instruction on how to use it. We strongly urge our guests to listen carefully to their trained guides.
Furthermore, all skiers are required to sign a comprehensive release of liability and waiver prior to participating in wilderness skiing with us. It is recommended that all skiers purchase travel or accident insurance. Your insurance broker can advise you as to what other types of insurance you may require, such as disability insurance and life insurance.
Required Skill Level
Baldface Lodge’s terrain requires intermediate/advanced-level backcountry skills in tight trees. If you’re not sure, give us a call. The only way to guarantee the speed/ability levels of your group is to book an entire snowcat with like-minded friends.
Guests will be riding up to 15,000 feet per day for three or four days straight and need to be in good physical condition. Consider a conditioning program to prepare for your trip. If you are unable to keep up with the group you may be asked to sit out and will not be reimbursed for any missed time in the cat.
Weather and ski conditions are impossible to predict so guests must be prepared to ride or ski anything. If you have never shredded in the backcountry or shy away from black diamonds and advanced and expert terrain at you local resort, this is not the place to learn. Baldface terrain has lots of glades and trees – please be prepared to ride and ski in the trees!
Still unsure if you are ready for the Baldface Ride? Please use our Ability Checker below!