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Big Red Cats is located just minutes from the base of Red Resort (Red Mountain) BC – so you can create an incredible ski holiday by combining Big Red Cats and Red Resort. Red is known for and is consistently rated as having the world's best lift-accessed tree-skiing – and it also has some of the best and most uncrowded groomed runs on the planet. Also within an hour's drive are the Whitewater ski area - also known for its abundant powder - and the city of Nelson.
Rossland and Big Red Cats are a 2.5 hour drive directly north of Spokane, Washington (Take 395 north to Colville, then turn right on Williams Lake Rd about 1.5 miles after the left bend at Colville, then turn right at the end and head for Northport and the Frontier border crossing).
From Seattle, take the I-90 to the Sprague turnoff, then head north through Harrington and Davenport, and follow hwy 25 along the Columbia River through Kettle Falls and Northport, to the Frontier border crossing. The driving is all easy until you hit the border and start climbing into the mountains.
From the border crossing, drive north to Rossland. At the Race Trac Gas/Seven Summits Service station, stay on the main road, the left fork (you will pass the town of Rossland on your right). Drive about another 3 minutes up the highway, pass the Rock Cut Pub, and then turn left at the overhead flashing yellow light into Red. Red Mountain Road snakes around for about a block, and the Red Shutter Inn, our lodge and morning meeting point, is just before the main car park.
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How to Get to Big Red Cats:
1. Fly to Castlegar, BC (YCG) on Air Canada and catch a cab or we can arrange pickup – about ½ an hour to Rossland/Red Mountain.
2. Fly to Spokane, WA (GEG) and take the Red Express or other shuttle, or rent a car. It is a 2.5 hour drive - 225km from Spokane International Airport, or 140 Miles.
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There are good options for car rental and shuttles from Spokane to Big Red Cats:
- Red Express 1-877-969-7669 or Red Resort website
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(ask for Leon) US: (208) 651-0922, C: (250) 229-5374
- Spokane shuttle - (509) 276-9177 (mobile)
3. Fly into Kelowna Airport – 3.5 Hours drive, Red Express shuttle or rent a car.
4. Drive from Seattle, Calgary, Vancouver about 7 hours
Border Crossings:
Non-Canadian residents will require the following to enter Canada at any border crossing:
Photo identification (e.g. driver’s license)*
Proof of citizenship (eg. birth certificate)*
Travel Visas (for travelers arriving from destinations other than the United States)
*A valid passport meets both the photo and citizenship requirements.
The closest border crossing to Red Resort is at Patterson, British Columbia / Northport, Washington. This border crossing is open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week to traffic entering Canada or the United States
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Confirmation Package
Once you've booked your skiing and boarding with Big Red Cats, you will receive a copy of our confirmation package by e-mail. If you would like a preview or you need another confirmation form, you can download and print a copy of it here. It contains all of the details for your day, a copy of our booking policies, maps and driving directions, our guest confirmation form, and a sample copy of the Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement that you will be asked to sign upon arrival.
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Prior to Your Trip
Prior to arriving at Big Red Cats, we suggest you get in a day or two of skiing or snowboarding — especially if you are not able to ski regularly during the season. You may want to arrive in Rossland/Red Mountain one or two days in advance and ski at Red Resort – just 10 minutes from Big Red Cats to prepare for Kootenay conditions.
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Custom Travel Plans
For those who want the convenience of custom travel plans, we can arrange private air transport by plane or helicopter, according to your schedule. If your trip to Big Red Cats is being made in conjunction with other skiing, either at local ski areas or with another snowcat or helicopter skiing operation in the area, we may be able to help with your travel plans — just give us a call!
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