| Snowcats have made backcountry skiing | | | | more adaptable to skier ability. Also, it |
| accessible to intermediate skiers.Backcountry | | | | requires no special equipment or backcountry |
| skiing offers vast expanses of soft, | | | | experience. However, good physical fitness |
| consistent powder snow in remote and | | | | is desirable, especially in skiers with |
| spectacular high-mountain settings. Often | | | | little powder snow experience.Snowcat skiing |
| considered the domain of hardy and | | | | operators offer full-service tours into |
| self-reliant ski touring enthusiasts, or of | | | | remote, high alpine areas. Guests stay in |
| proficient and deep-pocketed helicopter | | | | comfortable lodges offering double-occupancy |
| skiers, backcountry skiing is now easily | | | | bedrooms with private baths, excellent food, |
| accessible to intermediate-level snowcat | | | | and outdoor hot tubs, complete with bar |
| skiers.Snowcat skiing is typically much more | | | | service. |
| affordable than helicopter skiing and can be | | | | |