Small Group
Steep Chutes
Our most technical terrain, with a small group of experts.
Come Prepared.
Fancy the idea of cat skiing in a small group? Say, yourself and only five other guests? Fancy skiing or boarding in steep, challenging terrain? Our Small Groups, Steep Chutes ski program might just be for you.
Groups consist of a lead guide, a tail guide and 6 guests. The objective of this program is to ski the most interesting ski lines in the Mustang Powder tenure. Some of the runs will be couloir lines and others will be big, long runs that are not normally accessible by snowcat. The small group of 6 allows us to ski narrower and trickier lines that are difficult to fit a group of 12. Skiers and boarders will, on occasion, use climbing skins for a short or medium length tour to access a run’s entrance.
This program is for strong, fit and ambitious skiers and boarders who want to ski steep and exciting runs.
Weather conditions and snowpack stability will have a bearing on the run choice each day. If stormy weather or poor stability prevent us from skiing the bigger lines, we will do a regular cat skiing day in the powder – but still with the smaller group of six.
Ability Level
All skiers and boarders participating in this program need to be experts and must be comfortable on steep terrain. You must also be in great physical shape and be able to climb with skins for upwards of an hour at a time.
Just how much of our uphill ascents will be in the snowcat and how much on skins? This will vary each day, but overall about 80% to 90% of the climbing will be the easy way – in the snowcat. This is a snowcat skiing trip with a bit of touring, rather than a touring trip with a few cat lifts. We will try to get as much skiing as possible each day. If you book yourself into the Small Groups, Steep Chutes program and are not strong enough or fit enough, you will be asked to sit out some of the runs and ride down in the snowcat in the more challenging terrain. In severe cases, Mustang Powder reserves the right to pull you from the program with no refund.
Lodging
Accommodation for Small Groups, Steep Chutes guests will be in single or double bedrooms with en suites.
26/27 Available Dates
These dates are for groups of six skiers maximum.
Please note: This program is for keen and fit EXPERT skiers only. Before signing up for this program please read: Small Groups, Steep Chutes Mandate.
| Trip Dates | # Days | Days | Price / Day (CAD) | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 8 to 10 | 3 | Tues to Thurs | $2,000 | Booked |
Dec 11 to 13 | 3 | Fri to Sun | $2,050 | Booked |
Dec 14 to 16 | 3 | Mon to Wed | $2,050 | Booked |
Dec 17 to 19 | 3 | Thurs to Sat | $2,050 | Booked |
Dec 20 to 22 | 3 | Sun to Tues | $2,050 | Available |
Dec 30 to Jan 1 | 3 | Wed to Sat | $2,200 | Booked |
Jan 2 to 4 | 3 | Sat to Mon | $2,200 | Booked |
Jan 5 to 7 | 3 | Tues to Thurs | $2,450 | Booked |
Jan 8 to 10 | 3 | Fri to Sun | $2,450 | Booked |
Jan 11 to 14 | 4 | Mon to Thurs | $2,450 | Booked |
Jan 15 to 17 | 3 | Fri to Sun | $2,550 | Booked |
Jan 18 to 21 | 4 | Mon to Thurs | $2,550 | Booked |
Jan 22 to 24 | 3 | Fri to Sun | $2,650 | Booked |
Jan 25 to 28 | 4 | Mon to Thurs | $2,650 | Booked |
Jan 29 to 31 | 3 | Fri to Sun | $2,650 | Booked |
Feb 1 to 4 | 4 | Mon to Thurs | $2,650 | Booked |
Feb 5 to 8 | 4 | Fri to Mon | $2,650 | Booked |
Feb 9 to 12 | 4 | Tues to Fri | $2,650 | Booked |
Feb 13 to 15 | 3 | Sat to Mon | $2,650 | Booked |
Feb 16 to 19 | 4 | Tues to Fri | $2,650 | Booked |
Feb 20 to 22 | 3 | Sat to Mon | $2,650 | Booked |
Feb 23 to 26 | 4 | Tues to Fri | $2,650 | Booked |
Feb 27 to Mar 1 | 3 | Sat to Mon | $2,650 | Booked |
Mar 2 to 5 | 4 | Tues to Fri | $2,650 | Booked |
Mar 6 to 8 | 3 | Sat to Mon | $2,650 | Booked |
Mar 9 to 12 | 4 | Tues to Fri | $2,650 | Booked |
Mar 13 to 15 | 3 | Sat to Mon | $2,650 | Booked |
Mar 16 to 19 | 4 | Tues to Fri | $2,450 | Booked |
Mar 20 to 22 | 3 | Sat to Mon | $2,450 | Booked |
Mar 23 to 26 | 4 | Tues to Fri | $2,200 | Not Available |
Mar 27 to 29 | 3 | Sat to Mon | $2,200 | Not Available |
Mar 30 to April 2 | 4 | Tues to Fri | $2,050 | Not Available |
April 3 to 5 | 3 | Sat to Mon | $2,050 | Not Available |
What to Bring
- Skiers will require a ski touring set-up with skins. We have skis with touring bindings, skins and poles available View our ski rental fleet here.
- Snowboarders will need to have a split board, climbing skins, and collapsible poles to participate in this program. We have found that snowshoes do not work for the climbs in this program. We do not have any splitboards available for rent, so if you need one, please contact Powder Rentals in Revelstoke and you can either pick it up in Revelstoke before your trip, or we can arrange to have it brought up for you.
- Ski or snowboard boots (we do not rent these)
- Jacket: Gore-Tex or other waterproof, breathable ski jacket
- Pants: Gore-Tex or other waterproof, breathable ski pants
- Warm, breathable layers for underneath shells
- Light gloves
- Warm insulated gloves or mitts
- Sun hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
- Blister kit
- Recommended: Warm down or synthetic garment for underneath ski jacket (that you can remove for climbs)
- We will provide you with: an avalanche transceiver, a Mammut air bag, a hand-held radio, and a shovel and probe
SECURING
Dates
Peak season at Mustang typically books out quickly, often with returning guests. We recommend inquiring a year in advance to be on the waitlist for your desired dates. We give preference to skiers and riders who have been to Mustang before, meaning that by booking early or late season dates you’ll be more likely to be able to join a group or book a private cat in the future.
The
Cats
At Mustang Powder we operate with Pisten Bully (PB) snowcats. With a fleet of cats at the ready, we are able to accommodate different groups and programs at the same time. There are also cats ready as backups and for road building, meaning that even mechanical issues won’t slow things down.
THE
Lodge
With over 12,000 sq. ft. Mustang Lodge is roomy and comfortable. After skiing you can enjoy drinks, conversation and appetizers – and watch the alpine glow from the lounge; or play billiards in the mezzanine area. Guests have a large drying room adjacent to the main entrance, so no boots or ski clothes need go to your bedroom. If the weather is pleasant, you may want to enjoy your morning coffee and watch the sunrise from the deck area.
