Great Northern Powder Guides

Montana’s only Catskiing & Ranch Stay Package

Spend your days chasing fresh lines across 20,000 acres of untouched powder in Montana’s Northern Rockies, then kick back in our three-level lodge or one of our cozy log cabins. Evenings are all about hearty ranch meals, cold drinks, and plenty of laughs by the fire. With exclusive cat skiing, an authentic working ranch setting, and a relaxed vibe, this is the all-inclusive ski adventure you’ve been waiting for.

Your Base in Whitefish

Location

15 minutes from GNPG’s snowcat basecamp
5 minutes from downtown Whitefish
15 minutes from Whitefish Ski Resort
20 minutes from Glacier Park International Airport

Close to everything, yet, when the sun goes down, you truly feel like you’re in the wilds of northern Montana.

Ranch Amenities

Spacious lounge + bar

Fireplace for apres gatherings

Hot Tub

Pool table + games room

Free WIFI available in Horseshoe dining hall

6 shared bedrooms

The Game Room

Dining

Arrive back at the Ranch after a big day in the backcountry to delicious apres, cold craft beer, and a rip-roaring fire. Then head over to the ‘Horseshoe’ for hearty Montana fare from our chefs. Where possible, we source our food locally, and use only the best ingredients. After all, you’ll need those calories for the next day on the slopes.

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Upgrade Options & Extra Nights

For those wanting a single room, or some seriously luxe digs, we’ve got you covered. Our new log cabins are some of the finest lodging in the area. Bigger group? Need an extra cat? Our ranch has up to 21 guest rooms available. Just call our office to check availability and pricing.

We also offer pre and post-trip accommodations, including meals, on a space-available basis.

Massage Services

Unwind, recover, and loosen up after a day in the mountains with on-site massage services at the Ranch.

Choose from Deep Pressure, Sports, or Relaxation massage in 60 or 90-minute sessions, or loosen tired legs, backs, and necks with a 30-minute targeted massage. It’s the perfect way to wind down after a day in the snowcat.

Massage therapist providing a back massage to a guest

Massage oils, wooden massage brush, and spa accessories on a towel

Pricing:
30-Minute Targeted Massage: $75.00 | 60-Minute Massage: $140.00 | 90-Minute Massage: $200.00

What Our Guests Say

    
 
 
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   Matthew Parobeck 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent trip with GNPG!  Group of 3 people, hit the steep and Deep first day, 2nd day the normal trip.  Great ride in the cats up to the terrain and the runs were great!  This is our 4th year in the back country and GNPG met all expectations!  Highly recommend!
  
 
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   Danell Booher 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Best. Day(s). Ever. Thank you to our guides, the cat drivers, the team who made lunch at the yurt. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Fresh powder, fun and felt safe the whole time.
  
 
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   Andrea Marangoni 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great powder… bluebird day! The steep and deep was absolutely worth it!! Cole great guide!!
  
 
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   Kevin Hazzard 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My days with Great Northern were 2 seasons in the making.  Last year, they didn't have the snow so they recommended we take a credit.  That told me they really wanted us to have the best experience and not just take our money.  So, we booked again for this season and added an additional day. Unfortunately, we didn't hit a snow cycle, but they have enough terrain to choose from that we were getting fresh pow on both days. Jay, Ky and the entire Great Northern Crew went out of their way to make sure we had a great time.  The guides were great (Grant and Kenny - Day 1 / Cole and Tony for day 2) and Bill knows how to get that Cat around!! I've been out with many Cat operations throughout the Rockies and these guys are pros!  Can't wait to get back out with them again.
  
 
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   Riley Biloki 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ky and the team over at great northern powder guides are amazing people and great to work with! If you're looking for experts in the back country look no further! Thanks again! Riley
  
 
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   Jace Barrera 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Such and amazing experience! The skiing and powder were insane and the staff rocked! 100% doing again!
  
 
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   Brian Judd 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had the best time with our guides Calvin and KC. Special shout out to Cole who was our lead guide all three days we skied, who put us on trails that were amazing. It was great to have him all three days as he picked stuff for us that fit our skill level and really tailored the trip to us. Can’t recommend GNPG enough! Resort skiing won’t be the same after experiencing this!
  
 
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   Jason Eckerman 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing!!!! The terrain is special, the guides drivers and staff are wonderful, and the whole operation is really well done. I’ve been up several times and it’s an exceptional time each and every time.
  
 
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   Aidan Stead 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. From start to finish, this place was unreal. The guides/ staff were stellar: never once felt in danger, great to talk to, and made a phenomenal lunch. It felt like we were in a video game and teleported to the middle of nature in all the best ways. Conditions were amazing and I felt like I was surfing. #montanasucksstayaway