Heliski in Alaska & Canada | Alpine Terrain Heliskiing

Heliski where Alaska meets Canada in the most dramatic stretch of Alpine terrain in BC. 200 km of the biggest glaciers, highest peaks. Movies like K2, Kundung and Seven Years in Tibet were all filmed here. Stay in a luxury lodge setting with Private Chalets. (2 per cabin). Full soaking tubs. Plus luxurious main lodge used for dining, socializing and includes a games room, guest office, shop and bar service. Also a separate spa building compliments the lodge facilities with hot tub, yoga and exercise facilities, and massage rooms.

Price from $5,180

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Why Heliski Here?

Why Heliski Here?

A unique and enjoyable travel programme to this Operator: They are a short, scenic one hour flight north from Vancouver. This reduces travel time and makes it possible to ski a half day on your arrival in Bella Coola and a half day on your departure as well. This of course means more opportunity to ski avoiding lengthy bus transfers of some other operators.
Terrain size and type: Situated where Alaska meets Canada. One of the largest permitted heli skiing areas in the world (the size of the Swiss Alps). There are 10,700 sq/kms (4,300 sq/m) of mountains to play in. Not only is this a huge area, but their terrain is majestically Alaska-esque and like Alaska steeper lines can safely be skied in the late season.
Proactive safety program. All the guides are certified and have many years of experience heli skiing. They are members of Heli Cat Canada and therefore operate according to the most comprehensive standards in the industry. In addition, all of the guests ski and ride with the new Snowpulse airbag system and their helicopter provider has a great safety record. They have flown heli skiing for many years.
Small groups: Strict limits on the number of people hosted per week. This creates an intimate, private and therefore more rewarding skiing experience as a result of increased operational flexibility and greater terrain choice. Smaller groups also mean less waiting time and a more cohesive ski group with respect to ability levels.
Plentiful and reliable snow conditions: Base of operations is on the east side of the Coast Range. This is a transition zone from a wetter pacific climate and a drier interior climate. The combination results in ample snow fall, and on average a more stable snow pack, which in turn means you can ski more interesting terrain.

At a Glance

Trip Length	3 – 7 days
Price From	$5,180
Summary Itinerary	Fly to Vancouver on a Friday night; fly to Bella Coola next morning to arrive by late morning. Lunch then heli orientation and safety exercises. Fly and ski to the lodge in the afternoon, a unique program. On the last day, fly and ski your way to the airport. Back in Vancouver by 13:30pm. Book an international flight from Vancouver after 18:00
Access Point	Closest Major Airport: Vancouver, and then transfer by 1 hour flight north to Bella Coola by Pacific Coastal Air where Bella Coola staff will meet you for the ski back to the Lodge (30min drive otherwise).
Pre/Post Skiing	Whistler Blackcomb

Booking T&Cs

Inclusions & Accommodation	Flight from Vancouver to Bella Coola return Accommodation at Tweedsmuir Park Lodge – Luxury lodge setting with Private Chalets. Full soaking tubs. Plus luxurious main lodge used for dining, socializing and includes a games room, guest office, shop and bar service. Also a separate spa building compliments the lodge facilities with hot tub, yoga and excerise facilities, and massage rooms. 3 meals daily plus hors d’oeuvres and snacks Certified guides Safety and ski equipments Ground transport in the Bella Coola valley
Exclusions	Extra Vertical – $44 per 1,000 vertical feet. Minimum 3 people per helicopter. Gratuities Massages Alcoholic Beverages Gift Shop or Retail purchases HST tax (12% for Canadian residents and 6% for international guests)
Deposit:	A non-refundable deposit depending on trip booked varies between $1,500-2,500 per person due at time of booking.
Final Payment:	Due 3 months before trip date.
Refunds:	Refund policy for vertical not achieved: If you ski less than 80% of your package, $44 per 1,000 feet over the 80%. However, you can trade this for a credit of the whole unskied amount in feet the following year if you book. E.g. if skied 75,000 feet, you can trade it in for 25,000 feet, not 5,000 feet.
Vertical:	3 nights – 42,500 vertical feet 4 nights – 57,000 vertical feet 5 nights – 70,500 vertical feet 7 nights – 100,000 vertical feet