Winter sports

Snowcat skiing usually employ a dedicated snowcat that helps skiers to move according to the needs and skiing ability of the group members. Snowcat riding is cosy, comfortable, generally quiet, relaxed and a very sociable period. Snowcats give skiers a chance to have conversations with their skiing companions, and the chance to relax before the next ski run, and check and adjust their protective clothing. Ski members needing a longer period of rest can miss out on a ski run and chat with the snow cat operator on the trip back down the run end.

Majority of snow cat operators cater between 12 and 36 skiers, who then ski from separate snow cats. Each group of skiers determine there own pace of activity. As they keep the group together, the ski guides are familiar with the area and easily  find runs to challenge more experienced skiers while providing beginners on a more safer path. Safety is always the first priority.

The majority of snow cat ski operators prefer their clients be at least reasonably experienced skiers. Depending on the difficulty of their runs, a few operators can provide for the less experienced skiers who are fit and in  good physical condition.

Snow cat skiing in North America is popular during mid-January till the end of March. Sometimes weather permitting, excellent skiing and lower costs can often be found skiing in December and in April and allows for longer spring days which results in more wintersports  skiing time.