A skier carving powder beneath Island Lake’s alpine peaks

Private winter gatherings · Cat skiing in the Canadian Rockies

Winter
Buy Outs

Reserve the winter cat skiing program for 36 of your most important friends. Share the cats, the lodge, and a few days with nowhere else to be.

Island Lake Lodge · The Lizard Range
36Winter skiers for a full ski-program buyout
3Guest lodges
26Guest rooms
One groupYour people, together

Winter ski capacity is 36. Buyout dates, room allocations, activities and exclusive-use terms are arranged with the concierge.

An invitation that means something

A few days with your people.

You spend the climb talking face to face. You ski the same runs and compare notes over dinner. By day three, the conversations have gone well beyond catching up.

Corporate offsite

Meeting space when you need it. Guided skiing and meals together when you close the laptops. Plan a winter offsite with time for both.

Family reunions

Bring the skiers in your family together for shared powder days and evenings at the lodge. Talk through everyone’s skiing ability with our team.

Friends & private retreats

An annual ski trip, a milestone birthday, or a reunion. Bring the friends you want more time with.

Your private ski resort buyout

A whole mountain,
together.

Reserve all 36 places in the winter cat skiing program. Three snowcats take your groups onto the mountain; everyone returns to the lodge for the evening.

Spend a few unforgettable days skiing in the Canadian Rockies. Book a massage, sit in the sauna, or head straight to the Bear. Dinner brings everyone back together.

Picture your cat skiing day
Fresh turns in Island Lake’s snow-covered forest
Fresh turns in Island Lake’s snow-covered forest

The time between the turns

Between runs. After dinner.

In the cat

Warm seats, lunch, and time to hear about everyone’s last run.

The Skiing

At the spa

Massage appointments after skiing, a hot pool, and a cedar sauna.

The Spa

Around the table

A steak, a bottle chosen with the wine team, and a table for your group.

Dining

At the Bear

Meet by the stone fireplace in the original 1988 lodge.

The Bear Bar

In the morning

Join the morning stretch class or train in Bear Lodge’s fitness centre.

The Gym

Back at the lodge

Warm rooms and a quiet night before another day in the mountains.

The Lodge

Planning your winter buyout

A ski trip of your own.

Send us your dates, group size, and skiing experience. We’ll discuss the cat skiing program, rooms, meals and availability for your group.

Buyout inclusions, pricing and exclusive-use terms are confirmed with our team.

A conversation is the beginning

Who would you
bring here?

Tell us your dates, your group size, and what you have in mind.
Our concierge will help you plan the stay.