Big Red Cats HQ is located at the base of Red Resort (Red Mountain) BC, and shuttle service to our snowcats, just minutes away, is included – 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 least crowded 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 Division St/ hwy 395 north to Colville, then turn right on Williams Lake Rd about a mile or so past the big roundabout on the west end of Colville, then turn right at the end onto hwy 25 and head for Northport and the Frontier border crossing.

From the border crossing, drive north to Rossland. At the Esso/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 the Ram's Head Inn property for about a block, and our HQ and the Red Shutter Inn, is just before the main roundabout. If you're checking in to a condo, central reservations is ON the main roundabout.

How to Get to Big Red Cats:

1. Fly to Trail, BC (YZZ) - on Pacific Coastal from Vancouver and call Champion Taxi or rent a car from RentAWreck.  Note that a taxi from the Trail airport may cost $75, so try to split it with someone or meet people in the departure lounge and bum a ride from someone on the plane.
2. Fly to Castlegar, BC (YCG) on Air Canada and call Castlegar taxi or rent a car – about ½ an hour to Rossland/Red Mountain.  Note that a taxi from Castlegar can be $90, so try to split it with someone.
3. Fly to Spokane, WA (GEG) and rent a car or take a shuttle or limo (must pre-arrange). It is a 2.5 hour drive - 225km from Spokane International Airport, or 140 Miles.
4. Fly into Kelowna Airport – 3.5 Hours drive, rent a car.
5. Drive from Seattle - take I90 to Spokane, 6-7 hours
6. Drive from Calgary - Crows Nest Pass is usually faster, unless you live in the northwest, in which case go via Radium. 7 hours
7. Drive from Vancouver. via hwy 3, about 8 hours.  WA-20 is closed much of the winter due to avalanches.

Border Crossings:

Non-Canadian residents will require a passport to enter Canada. Travel Visas (for travelers coming from countries other than the United States) should be arranged prior to travel.
The closest border crossing to Red Resort is at Paterson, 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

Rental Cars / Shuttles

• Car rental is usually the most economical and flexible option for groups larger than 2. The airports are serviced by most of the major providers.
• http://www.kootenayshuttle.com/shuttle/Spokane/spokane.htm Queen City Shuttle - $140/person each way from Spokane, must book at least 21 days in advance to add a new date to the shuttle schedule.
• Lasting Impressions limo service (250) 368-8188 Goes to Spokane, and has several vehicles available depending on your group size. May be more flexible than the shuttle if you have a later arrival.
Castlegar Taxi (250) 365-7222 - if flying into Castlegar. This is metered, but often $90.
• Champion Cabs (250) 364-3344 - if flying into Trail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   Metered, but often $75.