The Lowdown

- Base elevation: 150 m
- Highest landing: 2,900 m
- Av. runs per day: 12-14
- Av. length of run: 1,000 m
- Longest run: 2,150 m
- Group size: 4 (sometimes a 5th can be added) or 6
- Groups per helicopter: 2 (occasionally 3)
- Season: Dec-May
- Terrain: Alpine, glacial, trees
- International flight: Vancouver
- Domestic flight: Bella Coola
- Warm up resorts: Whistler

The Best Alpine Heli-Ski Terrain in Canada

The scope and scale of the alpine ski terrain around Bella Coola is unrivalled in Canada AND with a generally stable maritime snowpack you can ski lines here that other heli-ski operations can only dream of. There is terrain in Bella Coola to suit most level of skier but if you are a stronger skier and like it steeper, check out our Steep Week. It runs circles around the other supposedly steep heli-skiing on the market.

Quick & Easy Access

Getting to Bella Coola could not be easier or quicker. Forget the long bus rides and expensive internal flights. A painless one hour private charter flight delivers you right into the heart of the Bella Coola valley where your helicopter is waiting on the side of the runway. Hop off the plane, change clothes, get in the helicopter and go heli-skiing. You will be well into your 5th run and wiping the powder from your face whilst the ‘other guy’ (who chose practically any other heli-skiing operation in British Columbia) is into the 5th hour of an eight hour long bus ride and popping pills to ease the neck pain.

Personal Experience Geared to The Individual

The whole experience at Bella Coola is intimate and personal from start to finish. There is a sense of soul and realness that is a product of it being owned and operated by true die hard ski bums: Pete, Beat and Christian – guys who have been in the ski industry most of their adult lives…. Here everything from the daily heli-skiing programme to what you have in your sandwich at lunch is tailored to you rather than you tailoring yourself to the daily operations.

Prices & Dates

The Original

From CA$8,980

Tweedsmuir Park Lodge

The Original

Explore the heart of British Columbia's imposing coast range based at the historic Tweedsmuir Park Lodge where Sir Edmund Hillary once stayed.

There are no long bus rides or expensive flights to get here, just a quick one hour flight from Vancouver and within minutes of getting off the plane you are getting kitted out and heading off for your first runs - so that is eight possible ski days in any given heliski-week. Nowhere else in Canada gets you up and out heli-skiing so quickly and efficiently.

Tweedsmuir Lodge has a charm and sense of history that is rare elsewhere in British Columbia.

What's Included

4-8 possible days of heli-skiing including a set amount of vertical meters*
4-8 nights' accommodation (twin occupancy)
Return flights from Vancouver to Bella Coola.
All meals
Guide service
Use of powder skis
Use of all lodge facilities
Use of safety equipment including: probe, shovel, avalanche transceiver and avalanche airbag

*Depending on the length of your stay and when you travel you will have 30,500 / 25,908 / 17,373 / 12,954 vertical meters included.
*Single occupancy is charged at CA$ 300/night and subject to availability.

Prices

	Early Season	Peak Season	Late Season
4 Nights	8,980 - 10,280	n/a	12,780
5 Nights	11,280 - 12,780	n/a	15,080
7 Nights	15,280 - 17,380	19,980	19,280

Prices exclude 5% GST
*Early season dates include less vertical metres and are priced lower so that you pay for less skiing upfront and can choose whether to purchase more vertical if weather allows.
**4-5 nights stays are limited at Tweedsmuir Park Lodge during peak season.
***Please note that prices may vary slightly depending on your trip dates.

Available Dates:

Dec 21 - Dec 28
Dec 28 - Jan 2
Jan 2 - Jan 6
Jan 6 - Jan 13
Jan 13 - Jan 20
Jan 20 - Jan 27
Jan 27 - Feb 3
Feb 3 - Feb 10
Feb 10 - Feb 17
Feb 17 - Feb 24
Feb 24 - Mar 2
Mar 2 - Mar 9
Mar 9 - Mar 16
Mar 16 - Mar 23
Mar 30 - Apr 6
Apr 6 - Apr 13
Apr 13 - Apr 20

Key: Low Season High Season

Sample Itinerary

Saturday

Fly Vancouver to Bella Coola (1 hr 15 mins) approximatley 13:00. Upon arrival in Bella Coola you will immediately be transferred to the lodge where your guide will lead a comprehensive helicopter orientation and avalanche safety training. Following this, you will have time to settle into your room in advance of dinner.

Sunday-Friday

6 days heli-skiing.

Saturday

Full day of heliskiing. End your day heliskiing at the airport. around 15:00 Change in to travel clothes at the airport. Fly Bella Coola to Vancouver at approximately 16:00.

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Bigger & Better

From CA$9,480

Eagle Lodge

Bigger & Better

Eagle Lodge is located on the outskirts of Bella Coola close to the airport. If you are more interested in spending on the skiing than the fancy extras this is a good value for money option. The lodge is small and cosy and accommodates up to 16 people comfortably.

With a quick one hour private charter flight (included in the price) direct from Vancouver this is one of the most easily accessible wilderness heli-ski experiences in Canada. No long bus rides or expensive flights mean maximum skiing and minimum time travelling.

What's Included

4-5 possible days of heli-skiing including a set amount of vertical metres*
4-5 nights' accommodation at Eagle Lodge (twin occupancy).
All meals.
Return flights from Vancouver to Bella Coola and ground transfer to the lodge.
Guide service.
Use of powder skis.
Use of all lodge facilities.
Use of safety equipment including: probe, shovel, avalanche transceiver and avalanche airbag.

*Depending on the length of your stay and what dates you will have 21,488 / 17,374 vertical metres included..

Prices

	Early Season	Peak Season	Late Season
4 Nights	9,480	12,280	11,880
5 Nights	11,780	14,680	14,080

Prices exclude 5% GST

Available Dates:

Jan 6 - Jan 11
Jan 11 - Jan 15
Jan 15 - Jan 20
Jan 20 - Jan 25
Jan 25 - Jan 29
Jan 29 - Feb 3
Feb 3 - Feb 8
Feb 8 - Feb 12
Feb 12 - Feb 17
Feb 17 - Feb 22
Feb 22 - Feb 26
Feb 26 - Mar 2
Mar 2 - Mar 7
Mar 7 - Mar 11
Mar 11 - Mar 16
Mar 16 - Mar 21
Mar 21 - Mar 25
Mar 25 - Mar 30
Mar 30 - Apr 4
Apr 4 - Apr 8
Apr 8 - Apr 13
Apr 13 - Apr 18

Key: Low Season High Season

Sample Itinerary

Saturday

Sunday-Wednesday

4 days heli-skiing.

Thursday

Heliskiing. End your day heliskiing at the airport around 15:00. Change in to travel clothes at the airport. Fly Bella Coola to Vancouver at approximately 16:00.

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Big Vertical

From CA$14,180

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Beat the "Crowd"

From CA$57,080

Private Helicopter

Beat the "Crowd"

With access to your own exclusive helicopter to share with your friends you will have the most flexibility to explore the vast mountain ranges of Bella Coola., including BC's highest mountain "Mt Waddington".

If you book a 4 - 7 night stay in January or early February, we will give you an extra night’s accommodation and meals for free.That way you can enjoy a longer window of opportunity to get the best heli-skiing of your life.

What's Included

Return flights from Vancouver to Bella Coola and ground transfer to the lodge.
Exclusive access to your own private helicopter
8, 7 or 5 possible days of heli-skiing including between 5 to 12 hours of flying time.
4, 5 or 7 nights' accommodation at Tweedsmuir Park Lodge (twin occupancy).
All meals.
Guide service.
Use of powder skis.
Use of all lodge facilities.
Use of safety equipment including: probe, shovel, avalanche transceiver and avalanche airbag.

Prices

	4 Nights	5 Nights	7 Nights
Tweedsmuir Park Lodge	57,080-79,779	66,580-93,114	85,580-119,679

Prices exclude 5% GST
*Please note that the exact prices of your trip vary depending on when you are travelling and that the prices above are for peak season. Therefore, the prices above should be treated as guide prices only.
*Prices above are based on a complete group of 4 skiers/riders. If you are more than that, please contact us for an exact quote.

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Heliskiing in Bella Coola

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The Lowdown

The Best Alpine Heli-Ski Terrain in Canada

Quick & Easy Access

Personal Experience Geared to The Individual

Prices & Dates

The Original