...because the Selkirks are easily one of the most badass mountain ranges of the Rockies.
Think about it, you've got
Schweitzer Mountain Resort, Sandpoint, ID
Selkirk Powder Company Cat Skiing, Sandpoint, ID
Revelstoke Mountain Resort, Revelstoke, B.C.
Selkirk Tangiers Heli-Skiing, Revelstoke, B.C.
Whitewater Ski Area, Castlegar, B.C.
Canadian Mountain Holidays Heli-Skiing, B.C.
Mike Wiegele Heli-Skiing, B.C.
Selkirk Wilderness Skiing, B.C.
...the list goes on and on. It really should be one of the Meccas of skiing.