Winter at the
Black Cat Guest Ranch

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The Black Cat Guest Ranch is a great place to get away for a few days of winter R & R. Go for a hike, or cross-country ski along one of our many marked trails. After a long day on the trails, relax around the fire, or sit out in the gazebo and look at the mountains and stars.

With global warming becoming a reality rather than a theory, we have seen very warm dry winters for the last several years. We had good snow conditions last year and we did groom a 14 km trail from the ranch to William Switzer Provincial Park. For those who would like to do some challenging skiing, we are only 20 minutes from the Athabasca Nordic Centre, home of the 1994 World Cup Biathlon. Due to location, weather patterns and elevation, the Nordic Centre has managed to maintain most of their trails through the main part of these dry winters. This is a world class facility, built to Olympic race requirements. These trails are either going up or coming down! Be prepared for a good workout and a real challenge.

Hiking on Bedson Ridge - February 2000. The peaks in the background are almost 8000 feet - and No Snow!

If you are not up to a long workout on the trails, the Black Cat Ranch is a great place in winter to just sit around the fire, curl up with a good book, and forget about the hustle and bustle of city life for a while. Come join us if you are in need of a little 'R & R' in a quiet mountain setting.

Winter Rates - 2012

January 3 - April 30
Rooms - $90 per night

Meals (All Seasons) -
$51 per day for adults,
$34 per day for children 5 - 12,
$20 per day for children 4 and under.

- Call us for long stay discounts
- All rates in Canadian dollars