Cat-Skiing

Spent a day with the team from Whisper Ridge last month and had one of the best ski days ever. The guides put us on untracked powder over and over on every... read moreSpent a day with the team from Whisper Ridge last month and had one of the best ski days ever. The guides put us on untracked powder over and over on every run and by the end of the day I was completely spent from so many long runs. Not only was the skiing incredible, but the staff was gracious and helpful throughout the day. From Check in to check out, they are a class act group. I can't wait to get back up and spend another day with Dan Lockwood and his amazing team. Thanks again Whisper Ridge for an incredible experience. read less

An absolutely incredible place. We snow mobiled, cat skied and Heli skied. The guides were all incredible and the now was even better.

Cory and the folks at Whisper Ridge went above and beyond to ensure our backcountry cat skiing was the most enjoyable day of skiing in 40 years on the slop... read moreCory and the folks at Whisper Ridge went above and beyond to ensure our backcountry cat skiing was the most enjoyable day of skiing in 40 years on the slopes.
Cory consistently found runs of untracked pow all day long, and tailored the runs to our experience and enthusiasm level. He maximized the vertical feet thru excellent planning and leadership.
I would recommend Whisper Ridge for any backcountry skier looking for great terrain and an experience well worth the price of admission. read less

We experienced the greatest skiing of our life thanks to Whisper ridge. Anxiety was pretty high going into this adventure knowing that it snow 30+ inches ... read moreWe experienced the greatest skiing of our life thanks to Whisper ridge. Anxiety was pretty high going into this adventure knowing that it snow 30+ inches the days before we went because of Avalanche danger, but our guides were very knowledgable with 10+ years patrolling those mountains. We felt safe and in good hands. We never crossed any tracks that entire day and had plenty of face shots. We are already looking to plan our trip for next year. Thank you Whisper Ridge. read less

My husband and I had an exceptional day of skiing today with Whisper Ridge. I was nervous about avalanche safety, as this was my first backcountry experie... read moreMy husband and I had an exceptional day of skiing today with Whisper Ridge. I was nervous about avalanche safety, as this was my first backcountry experience. I was pleased to learn that the guides were very experienced. Most had several years of patrolling experience at nearby resorts. Our cat driver and the folks at their base were all friendly and hospitable. read less

Great guides. Fun terrain. Fresh tracks all day. Can't wait to return.
Awesome service! The toe strap on my brand new bindings broke and the guides... read moreGreat guides. Fun terrain. Fresh tracks all day. Can't wait to return.
Awesome service! The toe strap on my brand new bindings broke and the guides helped make a field repair to keep me riding. read less

From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, the Whisper Ridge experience was remarkable. The hospitality was world class. Whisper Ridge’s expert cr... read moreFrom the moment we arrived to the moment we left, the Whisper Ridge experience was remarkable. The hospitality was world class. Whisper Ridge’s expert crew helped us experience the greatest snow on earth in style, comfort and safety. Cat and Heli skiing was the best I have experienced. Apres ski was magical as we watched a sunset that is hard to put into words. If you are looking for a cat or heli experience in Utah, I highly recommend Whisper Ridge. read less

Cat and Heli Skiing with Whisper Ridge was awesome. The powder was amazing, the terrain was perfect, and the team was the best I have worked with. I can&... read moreCat and Heli Skiing with Whisper Ridge was awesome. The powder was amazing, the terrain was perfect, and the team was the best I have worked with. I can't wait to go again. read less

Amazing crew of guides and endless powder. We had a business group go together and thoroughly enjoyed it. They have runs for every skill level. Highly reco... read moreAmazing crew of guides and endless powder. We had a business group go together and thoroughly enjoyed it. They have runs for every skill level. Highly recommend. read less

From the Yurts to the service to the terrain to the untouched snow, everything was SO GOOD! They run a tight ship, we couldn't have been more impresse... read moreFrom the Yurts to the service to the terrain to the untouched snow, everything was SO GOOD! They run a tight ship, we couldn't have been more impressed. read less

We skied with Whisper Ridge at the beginning of Feb. 2019. This was two days before an enormous 50+" snow dump that began later that weekend, and it ... read moreWe skied with Whisper Ridge at the beginning of Feb. 2019. This was two days before an enormous 50+" snow dump that began later that weekend, and it hadn't actually snowed in the region for about 10 days when we were there. Nevertheless, we were hopeful and optimistic that if any fresh, skiable snow was still available, it would be out there on somewhere on the tens of thousands of acres accessible by Whisper Ridge, and that the guides and drivers would find it for us. Did they ever deliver! We spent the day with cat driver Tim and guides Ryan, Morgan, and Aaron. They were all extremely competent, friendly, and just as excited to hit the untracked lines as we were. Aaron in particular is the operation's avalanche forecaster, and doesn't routinely guide the cat trips; I liked that Whisper Ridge pulled him and Morgan in to ski with our group to make sure there was adequate guide coverage. I liked even more that Aaron, with his extensive avy training and experience, knows everything there is to know about snow. He knew right where to send Tim to find re-crystallized, faceted snow that skied like fresh, dry, champagne powder, even when the sunnier slopes were getting crusty or sloppy due to lack of recent snowfall. The guide group managed our expectations well too, so we were pleasantly surprised to find such stunningly good snow so long after the last... We skied with Whisper Ridge at the beginning of Feb. 2019. This was two days before an enormous 50+" snow dump that began later that weekend, and it hadn't actually snowed in the region for about 10 days when we were there. Nevertheless, we were hopeful and optimistic that if any fresh, skiable snow was still available, it would be out there on somewhere on the tens of thousands of acres accessible by Whisper Ridge, and that the guides and drivers would find it for us. Did they ever deliver! We spent the day with cat driver Tim and guides Ryan, Morgan, and Aaron. They were all extremely competent, friendly, and just as excited to hit the untracked lines as we were. Aaron in particular is the operation's avalanche forecaster, and doesn't routinely guide the cat trips; I liked that Whisper Ridge pulled him and Morgan in to ski with our group to make sure there was adequate guide coverage. I liked even more that Aaron, with his extensive avy training and experience, knows everything there is to know about snow. He knew right where to send Tim to find re-crystallized, faceted snow that skied like fresh, dry, champagne powder, even when the sunnier slopes were getting crusty or sloppy due to lack of recent snowfall. The guide group managed our expectations well too, so we were pleasantly surprised to find such stunningly good snow so long after the last storm. We loved the variety of terrain and the unparalleled vistas. We loved the hot breakfast in the morning, pizza and beer back at the shop when the day was done, and the delicious and filling pastrami sandwiches for lunch with pasta salad and granola bars. Hitting line after line off the cats requires some fuel! We found it was the perfect way to get the most out of what the mountains had to offer as we waited for snow to fall and inbound conditions to improve. Whisper Ridge was also super accommodating for us logistically, making sure we could get from our local housing to the shop (no rental car on this trip), and ski tech Hunter made sure our equipment was in top form. As a female skier I had a little concern I'd feel out of place or be struggling to keep up with our mostly male, very strong skiing/snowboarding group, but the guides were excellent at keeping everyone together, and some women skiers wound up joining us from the yurt village; it was nice not to completely be the odd gal out. The guides were very adept at accommodating the abilities and wishes of each skier and snowboarder in our about 10-person group, making sure folks had options to take a more or less aggressive line, knew right where to go to find the best snow, and knew right where to regroup to maximize our time on the snow and out of the cat. We never had to wait long for anyone, no one got lost, and everyone in the group seemed to have a fantastic time, with lots of spontaneous whooping and hollering as we made our way down about 6 long runs that day. From the guides' comments, I think you can expect to get 9-10 runs in a day in off the cats should your trip coincide with fresher snow conditions; I think we spent a bit more time than usual driving around the enormous area available to the cats just so we could find those elusive pockets of still good snow -- which was well worth it. All in all, just a fabulous day and experience, hope to ski with Whisper Ridge again soon! More read less

Skied with 20 friends at Whisper Ridge for our annual trip this season. We’ve been to a number of backcountry resorts over the years, but it turns out that... read moreSkied with 20 friends at Whisper Ridge for our annual trip this season. We’ve been to a number of backcountry resorts over the years, but it turns out that Whisper Ridge is a backcountry Nirvana located between Eden and Paradise in Northern Utah. Our guides, especially Eve and Curtis, consistently found fresh tracks even though it hadn’t snowed for two weeks. They were friendly, knowledgeable and professional. I guess that’s what happens when you have 70,000 acres to ski. The staff in the mountain-top yurt village were 5 star as well. They catered to our every need. So if you’re looking for an amazing powder experience in a super cool spot, that’s the place. I’m sure we’ll be back soon! read less