The Frontier is Open.
Multi-day Trips out of Nelson, BC.
Skip the waitlist, get shredding!
Guests can expect groundbreaking adventure, exhilarating turns, and challenging terrain, all with the same good vibes and professional service that Baldface has offered for 25 years.
Guests will stay in the beautiful heritage town of Nelson, BC and take the complimentary shuttle service each morning to the tenure where cats will be waiting.
The Valhalla Range offers a huge variety of high alpine terrain where guests can expect consistent fall-line descents with big-mountain terrain features including chutes, cliffs, exposed lines, and just general gnar to take your riding to the next level!
We will offer a same-day, in-and-out cat-shredding experience FOR ADVANCED AND EXPERT SHREDDERS, guided through the backcountry of the Valhallas. Each snowcat can accommodate 14 guests and can be booked solo or with friends. When booking a full cat, if paid for in two transactions the 14th seat is free!
We look forward to sharing the treasures of this majestic range with you.
PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE TO BOOK: 250-352-0006.
Total Acreage
21,500 acres of terrain
(twice the size of Whistler Blackcomb combined!).
Highest Peak
8,000 feet (2,438 meters)
Longest Run
3,000 vertical feet
(915 meters)
Average daily vertical?
13,000 to 18,000 feet/day.
The Mountain
All-time tree riding, chutes, bowls, alpine. We have it all. The diverse topography, majestic peaks, and unique vegetation typical of the Selkirk Mountains make it some of the best skiing in the world (in our opinion).
Baldface Valhalla is located in the Selkirk range in British Columbia’s West Kootenay area. The highest peak we access tops out at 8,000 feet (2,438 meters) with runs varying from 1200 – 3000 vertical feet. Not to mention our 21,500 acres of terrain (twice the size of Whistler Blackcomb combined!). You won’t be disappointed.
New Experience.
Same Vibes.
Typical Day
Day trips begin with a complimentary shuttle from Nelson to our welcome area. From there, guests will transition into the snowcat for a full day of epic mountain riding. Plenty of snacks and tasty lunches will be provided to help guests stay energized all day long.
| 6:40-7:00 am | Check-in and shuttle service from Nelson |
| 7:20-8:15 am | Check-in at Playmor Junction Shuttle Service to tenure |
| 8:15-8:30 am | Meet your guides and learn what to expect for the day. Everyone gets in their cats and we are on our way to the Valhalla tenure |
| 8:55 am | Mountain safety training (First day only) |
| 9:15 am (10:00 for first day shredders) | Dropping the first descent! |
| 3:00 pm | Last run of the day |
| 3:30 pm | Meet your cat |
| 4:15 pm | Return to the shuttle **Photo opp!!** and do some airdropping on the way back to the staging area |
| 4:15-5:30pm | Shuttle returns to Nelson |
Guides
Our highly experienced and industry-certified guides have an intimate knowledge of the mountains we operate in. No two trips are ever the same. Each group of 14 guests has a certified Lead Guide in front and a certified Second Guide bringing up the rear so no skier or rider is left behind. Guests get approximately 8 to 12 runs per day, depending on conditions and group speed.
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.
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 Valhalla’s terrain requires advanced to expert level powder skills in tight trees and variable natural snow conditions. Many of our runs feature technical entrances, with features such as pillows, drops and chutes. 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 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. We do not groom any runs! If you have never boarded powder or shy away from it at your 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!
Alcohol or non-prescription drugs are not permitted while skiing or snowboarding.
All participants must be 19 years of age or older.
If you still have questions, use or Ability-Checker below!
BOOK POW!
PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE TO BOOK: 250-352-0006.
Join us as we explore this awe-inspiring terrain. With 3 snowcats roaming over 21,000 acres of terrain, we have more than enough untracked powder to go around.
We will offer a same-day, in-and-out cat-shredding experience FOR ADVANCED AND EXPERT SHREDDERS, guided through the backcountry of the Valhallas. Each snowcat can accommodate 14 guests and can be booked solo or with friends. When booking a full cat, if paid for in two transactions the 14th seat is free! Riding with your friends on a pow day is already great but having a cat filled with homies who can all keep up is the best!
We look forward to sharing the treasures of this majestic range with you.