Blomidon Cat Skiing

[deadheadskier]

After watching born from ice, I was wondering if anyone has ever gone?

http://www.catskiing.net/default.htm

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Wow that looks amazing..I always forget about Maritime Canada. I used to live in Saco Maine and always wanted to take the ferry to Nova Scotia but never did. Newfoundland would be badass. Not many people have skied up there..The terrain looks good..

 

[snowman]

After watching born from ice, I was wondering if anyone has ever gone?

http://www.catskiing.net/default.htm

Although I hate running down "local" tourism, I'm a notoriously honest person. Note the fact the "latest" pictures are from 2003. That is because it hasn't really snowed in coastal Atlantic Canada since then. Newfoundland had a horrible snow season last year and Marble mountain had a total shit year for the second year in a row. I'd only look at doing this if you knew exactly what conditions were on the ground up there and book in a last minute fashion. Even then, your money would be far, far better spent flying out to Whistler at about the same cost.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Yeah but it would be cool to ski in Newfoundland for the uniqueness of it.

 

[snowman]

Yeah but it would be cool to ski in Newfoundland for the uniqueness of it.

If you call staying in a shack, sucking in excessive diesel exhaust fumes from an old cat, tearing your bases out on granite because there's only a foot of wet snow on 1000 vert runs unique and fun...well...have at er. If you need me, I'll be at the Delta Whistler chatting with some hotties after doing twice as much vert on actual powder.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

If you call staying in a shack, sucking in excessive diesel exhaust fumes from an old cat, tearing your bases out on granite because there's only a foot of wet snow on 1000 vert runs unique and fun...well...have at er. If you need me, I'll be at the Delta Whistler chatting with some hotties after doing twice as much vert on actual powder.

I'd rent skis from them for $17 Canadian a day..lol..It's not a decision to ski Whistler or NewFoundland..I've been to Whistler but never skied NewFoundland..it's just another place to add to my list..better than spending vacation time at the Jersey shore or Nantucket like most people..lol

 

[snowman]

I'd rent skis from them for $17 Canadian a day..lol..It's not a decision to ski Whistler or NewFoundland..I've been to Whistler but never skied NewFoundland..it's just another place to add to my list..better than spending vacation time at the Jersey shore or Nantucket like most people..lol

If it was a decent snow year and you could put some time in at Marble as well it would be worth it. Otherwise, I wouldn't even bother to go, and I can hop a plane and get there for about $250.

 

[koreshot]

It's not a decision to ski Whistler or NewFoundland..I've been to Whistler but never skied NewFoundland..it's just another place to add to my list..

There are probably a dozen cat skiing operations in North America that you haven't been to, that you can add to your list, that will offer 5 times better skiing and snow for about the same amount of money and travel time. I would avoid this place, it just doesn't add up.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

There are probably a dozen cat skiing operations in North America that you haven't been to, that you can add to your list, that will offer 5 times better skiing and snow for about the same amount of money and travel time. I would avoid this place, it just doesn't add up.

I guess you didn't see the pictures???

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

How do you get to Whistler for $250???

 

[snowman]

How do you get to Whistler for $250???

Actually, I can get to Whistler for $150 and Newfoundland (pronounced NewFONDland rapidly...you had some strage caps earlier) for about $70...but that's beside the point. I was quoting Joe Public rates to fly direct to Newfoundland from Halifax, Nova Scotia (where I live) not Whistler. My point to you was that it would cost you probably $600 to get to NFLD or Whistler, while anyone here can get to NFLD for $250 or less and they still don't go.

 

[snowman]

I guess you didn't see the pictures???

Um, dude, the last year they even dared show pictures from was 2003 (I already pointed that out) and even then it looks like 12 inches of cover at best. You're kidding right?

 

[koreshot]

How do you get to Whistler for $250???

First of all, who said it has to be Whistler? I have gotten to Alta, Snowbird, Solitude, Brighton, Targhee, Breckenridge, Vail, Wolf Creek and Silverton for under or around 300 bux. And not only do most of them offer inbounds lift served terrain that probably put Bromidon to shame on an average day, they also give you a 10 times higher chance of getting powder. Half the resorts I listed offer some sort of cat skiing at or near the mountain.

But after considering your indepth commentary, I now understand you are right. You can get to Bromidon so much easier from the Blue Mountain area. Its only 1400 mile drive, which at 30MPG average and $2.50 per gallon of gas works out to only $233 dollars (not including toll and wear on your car). So what if it will take you 25 hours behind the steering wheel each way? Its so worth saving the $17 you would have had to spend on a 4 hour Jet Blue flight out to a far seriour mountain in a comfortable airplane seat watching dish network programming. No mountain can handle your steeze the way Bromidon can.

Oh and I did see the pictures and the terrain looks FLAT. There are probably 2 runs with a 200 vertical foot rise of actual steepness (where most of the pictures of the pro looking skiers were taken) and the rest is basically a runout that probably puts the Lazy Mile to shame in the boring as hell contest. Oh, and how often do you think those little steep shots are open and skiable? Based on the dating on the picture gallery, the next time should be in 2009. Awesome deal!

Like others have said, if you live within a few hours drive and can book a trip when you are sure the snow will be good, its probably worth it. Otherwise, save your money and go ski somewhere out west.

 

[Hawkshot99]

First of all, who said it has to be Whistler? I have gotten to Alta, Snowbird, Solitude, Brighton, Targhee, Breckenridge, Vail, Wolf Creek and Silverton for under or around 300 bux. And not only do most of them offer inbounds lift served terrain that probably put Bromidon to shame on an average day, they also give you a 10 times higher chance of getting powder. Half the resorts I listed offer some sort of cat skiing at or near the mountain.

But after considering your indepth commentary, I now understand you are right. You can get to Bromidon so much easier from the Blue Mountain area. Its only 1400 mile drive, which at 30MPG average and $2.50 per gallon of gas works out to only $233 dollars (not including toll and wear on your car). So what if it will take you 25 hours behind the steering wheel each way? Its so worth saving the $17 you would have had to spend on a 4 hour Jet Blue flight out to a far seriour mountain in a comfortable airplane seat watching dish network programming. No mountain can handle your steeze the way Bromidon can.

Oh and I did see the pictures and the terrain looks FLAT. There are probably 2 runs with a 200 vertical foot rise of actual steepness (where most of the pictures of the pro looking skiers were taken) and the rest is basically a runout that probably puts the Lazy Mile to shame in the boring as hell contest. Oh, and how often do you think those little steep shots are open and skiable? Based on the dating on the picture gallery, the next time should be in 2009. Awesome deal!

Like others have said, if you live within a few hours drive and can book a trip when you are sure the snow will be good, its probably worth it. Otherwise, save your money and go ski somewhere out west.

Yup. But man its so steezy go do it man. fo sheezy yo!uke:

 

[snowman]

First of all, who said it has to be Whistler? I have gotten to Alta, Snowbird, Solitude, Brighton, Targhee, Breckenridge, Vail, Wolf Creek and Silverton for under or around 300 bux. And not only do most of them offer inbounds lift served terrain that probably put Bromidon to shame on an average day, they also give you a 10 times higher chance of getting powder. Half the resorts I listed offer some sort of cat skiing at or near the mountain.

But after considering your indepth commentary, I now understand you are right. You can get to Bromidon so much easier from the Blue Mountain area. Its only 1400 mile drive, which at 30MPG average and $2.50 per gallon of gas works out to only $233 dollars (not including toll and wear on your car). So what if it will take you 25 hours behind the steering wheel each way? Its so worth saving the $17 you would have had to spend on a 4 hour Jet Blue flight out to a far seriour mountain in a comfortable airplane seat watching dish network programming. No mountain can handle your steeze the way Bromidon can.

Oh and I did see the pictures and the terrain looks FLAT. There are probably 2 runs with a 200 vertical foot rise of actual steepness (where most of the pictures of the pro looking skiers were taken) and the rest is basically a runout that probably puts the Lazy Mile to shame in the boring as hell contest. Oh, and how often do you think those little steep shots are open and skiable? Based on the dating on the picture gallery, the next time should be in 2009. Awesome deal!

Like others have said, if you live within a few hours drive and can book a trip when you are sure the snow will be good, its probably worth it. Otherwise, save your money and go ski somewhere out west.

I suggested Whistler because it's far superior and still in Canada. I didn't like trashing a Canadian ski adventure without suggesting a much better one. You also actually forgot the $200 Ferry ride, if travelling by car.

 

[sledhaulingmedic]

A fellow sledhauler and I have been talking about this since shortly after they opened in the mid '90's. Part of the appeal, for us, is the road trip factor. When they first opened up, it was really short money, so we were thinking this would be a good way to get an epic ski road trip aproved by the wives.

All that being said, 10+ years later, we still haven't made the trip (but have been out West several times.) Chances are better that I'll get a tour in the Chic Chocs before I hit up Blomidon.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

First of all, who said it has to be Whistler? I have gotten to Alta, Snowbird, Solitude, Brighton, Targhee, Breckenridge, Vail, Wolf Creek and Silverton for under or around 300 bux. And not only do most of them offer inbounds lift served terrain that probably put Bromidon to shame on an average day, they also give you a 10 times higher chance of getting powder. Half the resorts I listed offer some sort of cat skiing at or near the mountain.

But after considering your indepth commentary, I now understand you are right. You can get to Bromidon so much easier from the Blue Mountain area. Its only 1400 mile drive, which at 30MPG average and $2.50 per gallon of gas works out to only $233 dollars (not including toll and wear on your car). So what if it will take you 25 hours behind the steering wheel each way? Its so worth saving the $17 you would have had to spend on a 4 hour Jet Blue flight out to a far seriour mountain in a comfortable airplane seat watching dish network programming. No mountain can handle your steeze the way Bromidon can.

Oh and I did see the pictures and the terrain looks FLAT. There are probably 2 runs with a 200 vertical foot rise of actual steepness (where most of the pictures of the pro looking skiers were taken) and the rest is basically a runout that probably puts the Lazy Mile to shame in the boring as hell contest. Oh, and how often do you think those little steep shots are open and skiable? Based on the dating on the picture gallery, the next time should be in 2009. Awesome deal!

Like others have said, if you live within a few hours drive and can book a trip when you are sure the snow will be good, its probably worth it. Otherwise, save your money and go ski somewhere out west.

Don't be hating....:x:x

Jackson Hole is my favorite but it would be mad steezy to ski both Jackson Hole and Newfoundland the same season. It's not about the money..it's about the uniqueness of the experience. Not many people can say they skied in Newfoundland..but I'll also be hitting up NJ's own Xanadu indoor ski area so I'm not picky..I just like to ski...When I go to Newfoundland one day..it won't be instead of a ski trip out west..it will be in addition to one. I'll post a trip report for all the haters..

 

[koreshot]

Don't be hating....:x:x

Jackson Hole is my favorite but it would be mad steezy to ski both Jackson Hole and Newfoundland the same season. It's not about the money..it's about the uniqueness of the experience. Not many people can say they skied in Newfoundland..but I'll also be hitting up NJ's own Xanadu indoor ski area so I'm not picky..I just like to ski...When I go to Newfoundland one day..it won't be instead of a ski trip out west..it will be in addition to one. I'll post a trip report for all the haters..

Good luck! Really. Definitely is a unique place.

I would love to see a nice trip report on it. Maybe there really is a lot of good stuff there and they just suck at advertising it.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Good luck! Really. Definitely is a unique place.

I would love to see a nice trip report on it. Maybe there really is a lot of good stuff there and they just suck at advertising it.

I have a feeling it's better than Lazy Mile at Blue...do you get a season pass at Blue?

 

[ski220]

Note to Snowman. Note to Snowman. Whistler doesn't actually have "powder". But there is good Heli skiing to be had. IMHO the best cat skiing I've had in U.S is at Durango Mtn. (Purgatory).