SNOWWATER STATS AND FACTS

Annual Snowfall
Approximately 500 inches (1270 cms)

Heli Ski Terrain
Over 150,000 acres of breathtaking peaks and bowls saturated with deep blankets of Kootenay powder.

Location
Snowwater sits on private land at 5400ft in the Bonnington Mountains, BC.
A 2.5 hour drive from Spokane,WA, or a 7 hour drive from either Calgary, AB or Vancouver, BC.

Nearest airport
Castlegar Airport is serviced by the major Canadian and BC air carriers. It is a 15 minute drive to a snowcat pickup or a 6 minute helicopter ride directly to the lodge.

Price is a flat rate per heli flight. Private International planes can also land here.

Operating Season
December 15th to April 15th

Highest Peak

Snowcrest Peak: 9400ft, Purcell Mtns.

Guide Certifications
ACMG, CSGA, and CAA.  All guides also have either advanced wilderness first aid or occupational level 3 first aid.

Food
Mind blowingly delicious. Catering to all dietary needs. Lots of organic asian fusian cusine.  Just let us know in advance if you have allergies or special needs.

Equipment we supply
We supply Barryvox digital avalanche transceivers.

We do not supply boots of any type. Please bring them in your carry-on luggage to avert loss or theft.

Helicopter
North American made A-star - The B2 – very elite - 4 guests, one guide, and a pilot.

Snowcat
North American made Bombardier MP+ - 12 passenger fully heated cab, recliner high back seats and a kick ass sound system.

Snowwater is 100% Canadian owned and operated