Elemental Adventure Heliskiing - Heli skiing Adventures to Last Frontier Heliskiing in British Columbia, Canada

Wednesday 10 March 2010

LAST FRONTIER HELI SKIING AT BELL 2 LODGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA

Last Frontier Heliskiing - the largest heli skiing tenure in North America, on the border with Alaska in Northern British Columbia

Why Heliski Here?

Location

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Bell 2 Lodge, the base for Last Frontier Heliskiing, is located in the Skeena Mountains about 220 miles northwest of Smithers, British Columbia. As the crow flies it is only 40 miles from Southeast Alaska and 200 miles from the Yukon. With a massive 3,500 square miles (9,000 square kilometers) of skiable terrain this is the world's largest single heli skiing area and to date only a fraction of the area has been explored.

The Heli skiing and Heli boarding

The Last Frontier Heliski tenure is reserved exclusively for a maximum of thirty heli skiers per week who are split into groups of just five to explore this vast expanse of wilderness on the frontier with Alaska. Imagine an area twenty five times the size of Les Trois Vallees in France or sixty nine times the size of all Colorado's ski resorts…Now imagine bowl after endless bowl, steep lines through the trees and endless glacial expanses blanketed under an average annual snowfall of twenty five metres. Prepare yourself to be spoilt!

When the likes of pro skiers Seth Morrison and Tanner Hall are heading here with movie makers, Teton Gravity Research and Matchstick Productions, there must be a pretty good reason.

"The skiing is very similar to what I have skied in Alaska, but it has many more options for down-day type skiing (bad weather skiing). Many tree runs with tons of features in them; cliffs, pillow walls, pillow poppers. And with a tenure a quarter the size of Switzerland, we barley scratched the surface." Seth Morrison (2009)

Runs average around 825 vertical metres and most of the heli skiing takes place between 600 and 2,500 metres.

Last Frontier Heliskiing has some of the most varied heli ski terrain in Canada. Some heli ski operations may emphasize tree skiing or glade skiing but Last Frontier Heliskiing has it all; and at the highest quality - glaciers that stretch forever, wide open bowls and well spaced trees.

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Accommodation & Facilities

Heliski guests stay in delightful new log chalets, which surround the recently renovated Bell 2 Lodge. Each room has two queen-sized beds with down duvets, private bathroom, telephone and wood burning stove. Between the main heli ski lodge and surrounding cabins there is a large sauna and open-air Jacuzzi, which make a nice stop after a day of heli skiing in the Skeena Mountains. Always on hand is the resident masseuse to ease those aching muscles. In the main lodge you will find a dining room, bar, lounge area, pool table and darts board.

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Helicopters & Safety Pictures

Two A-Star 350 B2 or Bell 407 helicopters are used at Last Frontier Heliskiing to service a maximum of thirty heli skiers per week. The helicopters are immaculately maintained by a team of on-site mechanics; and are flown by highly experienced mountain pilots.

Safety standards at Last Frontier Heliskiing are exemplary. Without exception, all heli ski guides are seasoned professionals who have passed a series of comprehensives exams to qualify them as members of the A.C.M.G and the U.I.A.G.M., the recognised Canadian and International Mountain Guide Associations.

Last Frontier Heliskiing is also a member of "HELICAT Canada", which sets strict safety standards for operating a heli skiing area.

Guides continuously monitor the weather and snow stability in an effort to balance maximum safety with maximum enjoyment.

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LAST FRONTIER HELI SKIING PRICES & PACKAGES - 2010

Heli skiing weeks run from Friday to Friday with departure from your home country on Thursday.

We have a number of different packages available at Last Frontier Heliskiing. Please click on the links below for more details.

Rates in Canadian dollars and subject to 2.5% GST for non-Canadian citizens

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Regular Packages

7 Day Packages Double Single   5 Day Packages Double Single
Dec 23 – Jan 02
(10 day package)
$10,410 $11,611   Dec 23 - Dec 28 $5,205 $5,805
Jan 02 – Jan 08 $6,246 $7,087   Dec 28 - Jan 02 $5,205 $5,805
Jan 08 – Jan 15 $7,286 $8,127   Jan 08 - Jan 13 $5,465 $6,095
Jan 15 – Jan 22 $8,016 $8,857   Jan 13 - Jan 18 $6,015 $6,645
Jan 22 – Jan 29 $8,817 $9,658   Jan 29 - Feb 03 $7,275 $7,905
Jan 29 – Feb 05 $9,700 $10,541   Feb 07 to Feb 12 $7,740 $8,370
Feb 05 – Feb 12 $10,320 $11,161   Feb 14 to Feb 19 $7,740 $8,370
Feb 12 – Feb 19 $10,320 $11,161   Mar 12 - Mar 17 $7,740 $8,370
Feb 19 – Feb 26 $10,320 $11,161   Mar 17 - Mar 22 $7,740 $8,370
Feb 26 – Mar 05 $10,320 $11,161   Apr 09 - Apr 14 $6,615 $7,245
Mar 05 – Mar 12 $10,320 $11,161   Apr 18 - Apr 23 $6,015 $6,645
Mar 12 – Mar 19 $10,320 $11,161        
Mar 19 – Mar 26 $10,320 $11,161   4 Day Packages Double Single
Mar 26 – Apr 02 $10,320 $11,161   Jan 18 - Jan 22 $4,900 $5,364
Apr 02 – Apr 09 $8,817 $9,658   Feb 03 - Feb 07 $5,875 $6,384
Apr 09 – Apr 16 $8,817 $9,658   Mar 22 - Mar 26 $6,250 $6,760
Apr 16 – Apr 23 $8,016 $8,857   Apr 14 - Apr 18 $5,340 $5,849
Apr 23 – Apr 30 $7,286 $8,127        
Apr 30 – May 07 $7,286 $8,127        

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Typical Itinerary

Thursday International flight to Vancouver. Overnight in Vancouver OR take a scheduled flight to Smithers (2 hours) and stay at the Hudson Bay Lodge.
Friday If not already in Smithers, take scheduled flight from Vancouver. Road transfer to Bell 2 (3.5 hours.)
Saturday - Thursday Six days heli skiing
Friday Half-day heli skiing. Depart for Vancouver and overnight there, OR ski for longer and overnight in Smithers.
Saturday If not already in Vancouver, take scheduled flight from Smithers. International flight from Vancouver.

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Lodge to Lodge Safari

Two world-class heliskiing locations are joined for the first time by air and skis. Starting at Last Frontier's Bell 2 Lodge and finishing at the frontier town of Stewart on the border with Alaska, this new and exciting tour promises to be a unique adventure in British Columbia.

A total of seven days are split between Bell 2 Lodge's legendary terrain in the Skeena Mountains and the epic tree runs and glaciers of Ripley Creek's playground in the Coast Mountains. For more details, click here.

Prices and Packages:

Rates in Canadian dollars and subject to 2.5% GST for non-Canadian citizens

Dates Double Single
Feb 26 - Mar 05 $9,078 $9,788
Mar 12 - Mar 19 $9,078 $9,788
Apr 02 - Apr 09 $9,078 $9,788

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Helicopter Accessed Ski Touring

Your week starts with the rewarding part - four days helicopter-accessed ski touring! Earn your turns before returning to the luxury of Bell 2 lodge for a soak in the hot tub or a massage. Mid-way through the week, you will swap your skins for a helicopter and be spoilt senseless with three full days of heli skiing in the legendary Skeena Mountains.

Prices and Packages:

Rates in Canadian dollars and subject to 2.5% GST for non-Canadian citizens

Dates Double Single
Mar 05 - Mar 12 $7,995 $8,836
Mar 12 - Mar 19 $7,995 $8,836
Mar 19 - Mar 26 $7,995 $8,836
Mar 26 - Apr 02 $7,995 $8,836
Apr 02 - Apr 09 $6,995 $7,836
Apr 09 - Apr 16 $6,995 $7,836
Apr 16 - Apr 23 $5,995 $6,836
Apr 23 - Apr 30 $5,995 $6,836
Apr 30 - May 07 $5,995 $6,836

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Private 'Gold' Package

With one helicopter for the exclusive use of your group you will have the luxury of 100% flexibility to ski or snowboard entirely at your own pace and without any concern for others. The situation is particularly advantageous to groups who are of a very high standard and those who are less confident in their ability.

Prices and Packages:

CA $68,860 +2.5% GST per group of four.

* For single occupancy please add CA $841 + 2.5% GST per person

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Typical Itinerary

Thursday International flight to Vancouver. Overnight in Vancouver OR take a scheduled flight to Smithers (2 hours) and stay at the Hudson Bay Lodge.
Friday If not already in Smithers, take scheduled flight from Vancouver. Road transfer to Bell 2 (4 hours.)
Saturday - Thursday Six days heli skiing with a private helicopter
Friday Half-day heli skiing. Depart for Vancouver and overnight there, OR ski for longer and overnight in Smithers.
Saturday If not already in Vancouver, take scheduled flight from Smithers. International flight from Vancouver.

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"James, One word, INCREDIBLE ! Blew all our minds ! Many, many thanks to you and your team for sorting it all out!"

Alistair Gosling - 2007

"Thank you we had an awesome time.The lodge was brilliant . . food/general living facilities etc and the guiding was top class . . . they knew how to seek out the good stuff."

Jo Gambi - 2005
PRICE GUARANTEE:

Booking your heliskiing with Elemental Adventure costs no more than booking direct with a lodge. In fact, it will often save you money. You will also benefit from our first hand knowledge and expertise combined with honest impartial advice and unrivalled personal service.

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