Powder Mountain’s Lucky Guests Experience Some of the Best Ski Conditions of the Season

April 9, 2010 - PRLog -- Fernie, British Columbia, Canada, March 26, 2010 – Piles of white gold cover the mountains of British Columbia’s Lizard Range as Powder Cowboy’s lucky guests continue to “saddle up” each day  in preparation for some of the most exciting rides of their lives. March has been quite a month in the Canadian Rockies, as a rapid succession of winter storms have produced some incredible ski conditions, particularly in the area surrounding Fernie, B.C. Skiers at Powder Cowboy Catskiing, one of western Canada’s top catskiing resorts, continue to enjoy the benefits of these fantastic weather patterns, even as the end of the long winter ski season slowly draws nearer.

Although Spring is in full swing throughout many lower latitude locations, fresh powder continues to fall over the more than 6000 acres that comprise Powder Cowboy’s impressive terrain, keeping the resort’s grateful guests smiling as they enjoy day after day of adrenaline pumping action amidst some of the best backcountry ski country on earth. There seems to be no end to this impressive torrent and with a snowpack of more than two and a half meters still covering the ground, conditions continue to remain favorable, even this late into the season.  

Nevertheless, these conditions come as no surprise to members of Powder Cowboy’s experienced staff, who are well aware that March is often the best time of the year to take advantage of the vast assortment of exciting ski runs that the Lizard Range has to offer. In fact, March and April often see some of the biggest storms of the season and fresh powder is by no means uncommon during these months.

It is the promise of such conditions that keeps skiers and snowboarders coming back to Powder Cowboy Catskiing year after year, in search of the type of thrills that only the Canadian Rockies can provide. The impressive resort is a great place to experience various backcountry ski environments, including some of the best gladed tree runs on the planet in addition to a large collection of steep chutes and bowls that are enough to get even the most experienced downhill skier’s blood pumping. Guests are transported to these slopes atop powerful snowcat skiing, large, rugged winter vehicles that can take skiers and snowboarders to many locations where traditional ski lifts simply do not yet exist.

In addition to being known as a great place to enjoy the outdoors, Powder Cowboy is also home to an impressive, western themed lodge, who’s rustic, yet modern facilities offer a level of comfort that is above and beyond what many similarly priced resorts have to offer. The Bull Horn Guest Ranch features a total of 10 cozy log cabins, 8 of which are set up to accommodate guests. Each of these lodging facilities is equipped with in-floor heating as well as a fireplace and can comfortably sleep between 2 and 4 guests.

There is also a hot tub/sauna cabin that houses two showers, a spacious cedar sauna, and two outdoor hot tubs on a covered deck. Guests can enjoy their meals in the Big Horn Saloon, which contains a dining area, bar, kitchen and massage rooms. A large covered deck with an outdoor fireplace is a great place to enjoy a drink, swap stories, or wind down after a long day of skiing.

During the summer months, Powder Cowboy doubles as a dude ranch. It is the perfect place to spend a relaxing vacation amidst breathtaking natural surroundings. http://www.powdercowboy.com

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Powder Cowboy Catskiing near Fernie B.C. boasts 6000 acres of big bowls, steep chutes and is famous for world class gladed tree skiing. The white gold on the Western Rockies is legendary for quality and quantity, with over 10 meters (over 30 feet!) of dry champagne powder falling every season.