Monarch Snowcat Tours
About Monarch Snowcat Tours
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"Monarch Powder Cat services 900 acres, all of which are just outside the Monarch ski area boundary. But Monarch Powder Cats proves the old adage that looks can be deceiving. The terrain is steep, the snow falls in copious amounts and the attitude is laid back, which is why FREESKIER tries to fill one of their cats with a bunch of pros every winter for an epic day" --FREESKIER Magazine, November 2005 Great powder, spectacular views, 900 acres of expert terrain, steeps, trees, cliffs, and bowls – that’s Monarch Mountain’s snowcat terrain. Considered some of the best snowcat skiing in the state, guests enjoy skiing/riding in closely spaced trees, variable snow conditions and extremely steep slopes.
A normal tour will average 10 to 12 runs per day at an average of 900 vertical feet per run. This is steep, expert terrain with varying conditions to be expected. Powder or backcountry skis are recommended. K2 powder skis are available for demo to guests booking cat trips.
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Monarch Snowcat Tours Quick Facts
| The Basics |
Terrain |
Season |
| Helicopter Trips: |
No |
| Snowcat Trips: |
Yes |
| Years in Business: |
17 |
| Capacity Per Trip: |
12 people per cat |
| Guide to Client Ratio: |
2 to 12 |
| Packages start at: |
$230.00 |
| Longest Run: |
1 mile |
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| Summit: |
11,952 Ft /
3,643 M |
| Base: |
10,790 Ft /
3,289 M |
| Vertical: |
1,162 Ft /
354 M |
| Acres: |
100 Ac /
40 Hc |
| Annual Snow: |
350" / 889cm |
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| Starts Around: |
11/21/2007 |
| Ends Around: |
4/6/2008 |
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Guide Certifications & Experience
| All guides are certified in First Aid, EMM, and avalanche rescue. |
Equipment Used
| 1 Bombardier which has bucket seats, central heat, and a six disk CD changer. Back-up cat is a LNC. |
Booking Policy
| Space is limited to 12 guests per day and the cat runs from the end of December through early April as conditions permit. It’s always a possibility that earlier trips may become available. $100 individual or $250 group deposit is required. |
Packages & Pricing
Regular Season: January 19 - March 23
Individual: $230 ($100 deposit)
Full Cat (12 people): $2,300 ($250 deposit)
Early/Late Season: December 20 - January 18, 2008 / March 24 - April 6
Individual: $160 ($100 deposit)
Full Cat (12 people): $1,600 ($250 deposit)
Payment in full is due 14 days prior to trip date. |
Local Lodging
| Visit our web site for more information. |
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