Released on: August 26, 2008, 11:02 am

Press Release Author: Island Lake Resort Group

Industry: Environment

Press Release Summary: Island Lake Resort Group, the world's largest cat ski
operation, promotes 3 unique back country ski operations

Press Release Body: The Island Lake Resort Group (ILRG) consists of three back
country ski operations, Island Lake Catskiing, Powder Cowboy Cat skiing and Mica
Heli Guides Heli skiing with summer programs running at Island Lake Lodge. The ILRG
is the world's largest cat ski operation and the second largest backcountry operator
with up to 76 guests in the backcountry every day over the winter season Dec through
April.

Island Lake Catskiing is the premier high end cat ski destination in the world.
Operating 3 cats, 36 guests ski 7000 acres of privately owned land in the Lizard
range of the Rocky Mountains near Fernie BC Canada. Island Lake Lodge has been in
operation for nearly 20 years making it one of the most established Cat operations
in Canada. Legendary dry powder, luxury mountain lodging and fine dining make Island
Lake the premium cat-ski destination on the planet.
Island Lake Lodge Mountain and hiking spa is open during the summer months for
spectacular hiking, fine dining with a luxurious 3000 square foot spa featuring six
treatment rooms, a wellness room with a deep Japanese soaking tub, retail boutique,
change rooms and relaxation rooms.
Island Lake Lodge is a spectacular mountain retreat for weddings or for couples and
business people looking for the ultimate place to refresh, recharge and rejuvenate!


Powder Cowboy Catskiing is a unique Western themed cat ski experience famous for its
friendly staff and western style hospitality. For over 8 years Powder Cowboy has
been operating out of the Bull River Ranch - a "Dude Ranch" in the summer. Powder
Cowboy runs 2 cats and 24 guests in a 6000 acre tenure on the West side of the
Lizard Range behind Island Lake Lodge near Fernie BC Canada. Competitively priced
with a beautiful new lodge, outdoor fireplace, cozy individual cabins for guests,
massage and hot tubs for relaxing after an incredible day in the deep dry powder.
Powder Cowboy is world renowned for its naturally gladded tree skiing and big bowls.
The snow quality and terrain makes Powder Cowboy a truly unique and exhilarating cat
ski experience.

Mica Heli Guides is the most progressive small group HREF=\"http://www.micaheli.com/\">Heli skiing and heli-assisted touring experience
in the world. Mica heliskiing uses the A-Star helicopter for the semi-private ski
program (3 groups of 4 guests each with one guide) and a Bell 407 for the private
program (4 guests with 2 guides). Mica Heli Guides also offer heli-assisted touring
packages, a perfect combination of traditional ski touring equipment and an A-Star
Helicopter. Mica Heli Guides operates on a quarter million acre tenure on the North
Western slope of the Rocky Mountains near Revelstoke BC Canada. Mica Lodge and
Chalet are backcountry heli access only with a capacity for 12-16 guests seeking to
experience individually tailored heliskiing in intermediate to advanced terrain.
Mica Heliskiing has the reputation of being the ultimate ski trip of a lifetime.


Island Lake Catskiing, Powder Cowboy Catskiing and Mica Heliskiing are all members
of HeliCat Canada and the Canadian Avalanche Association.
Please visit our website www.DeepPow.com or call 1-888-228-4354.

The Island Lake Resort Group
602a, 2nd Ave Fernie BC Canada V0B 1MO
www.islandlakeresorts.com
Phone- 250-423-3700
Fax - 250-423-4055
Info@islandlakeresorts.com
Contact: Darryn Shewchuk booth #818
mobile: 1-250-814-1950
Journalists on assignment are welcome to visit!


Web Site: http://www.deeppow.com/

Contact Details: The Island Lake Resort Group
602a, 2nd Ave Fernie BC Canada V0B 1MO
www.islandlakeresorts.com
Phone- 250-423-3700
Fax - 250-423-4055
Info@islandlakeresorts.com