The Lowdown
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- Base elevation: 150 m
- Highest landing: 2,900 m
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- Av. runs per day: 12-14
- Av. length of run: 1,000 m
- Longest run: 2,150 m
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- Group size: 4 (sometimes a 5th can be added) or 6
- Groups per helicopter: 2 (occasionally 3)
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- Season: Dec-May
- Terrain: Alpine, glacial, trees
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- 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
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The Original
Tweedsmuir Park Lodge
From CA$8,180
Tweedsmuir Park Lodge
The Original
Explore the heart of British Columbia's imposing coast range based at the historic Tweedsmuir Park Lodge where Sir Edmund Hillary once stayed.
There are no long bus rides or expensive flights to get here, just a quick one hour flight from Vancouver and within minutes of getting off the plane you are getting kitted out and heading off for your first runs - so that is eight possible ski days in any given heliski-week. Nowhere else in Canada gets you up and out heli-skiing so quickly and efficiently.
Tweedsmuir Lodge has a charm and sense of history that is rare elsewhere in British Columbia.
What's Included
- 4-8 possible days of heli-skiing including a set amount of vertical meters*
- 4-8 nights' accommodation (twin occupancy)
- Return flights from Vancouver to Bella Coola.
- All meals
- Guide service
- Use of powder skis
- Use of all lodge facilities
- Use of safety equipment including: probe, shovel, avalanche transceiver and avalanche airbag
*Depending on the length of your stay and when you travel you will have 30,500 / 25,908 / 21,488 / 17,373 / 12,954 vertical meters included.
*Single occupancy is charged at CA$ 300/night and subject to availability.Prices
Early Season Peak Season Late Season 4 Nights 8,180 - 9,180 n/a 10,580 - 11,880 5 Nights 10,180 - 11,480 n/a 12,480 - 14,080 6 Nights 11,980 - 13,480 n/a n/a 7 Nights 13,780 17,980 15,980 Prices exclude 5% GST
*For early season dates (December & January) you will receive one additional complimentary night at the Lodge giving you a larger window of opportunity to heliski.
**4-6 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 17 - Dec 21
- Dec 24 - Dec 31
- Dec 31 - Jan 7
- Jan 7 - Jan 14
- Jan 14 - Jan 21
- Jan 21 - Jan 28
- Jan 28 - Feb 4
- Feb 4 - Feb 11
- Feb 11 - Feb 18
- Feb 18 - Feb 25
- Feb 25 - Mar 4
- Mar 4 - Mar 11
- Mar 11 - Mar 18
- Mar 18 - Mar 25
- Mar 25 - Apr 1
- Apr 1 - Apr 8
- Apr 8 - Apr 15
- Apr 15 - Apr 22
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
Eagle Lodge
From CA$7,480
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
- 4-8 possible days of heli-skiing including a set amount of vertical metres*
- 4-8 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 30,500 / 25,908 / 21,488 / 17,373 / 12,954 vertical metres included..
Prices
Early Season Peak Season Late Season 4 Nights 7,480 10,880 10,080 5 Nights 9,380 13,080 12,080 6 Nights 11,180 n/a n/a 7 Nights 12,880 16,780 15,480 Prices exclude 5% GST
Available Dates:
- Dec 31 - Jan 7
- Jan 7 - Jan 14
- Jan 14 - Jan 21
- Jan 21 - Jan 28
- Jan 28 - Feb 4
- Feb 4 - Feb 11
- Feb 11 - Feb 18
- Feb 18 - Feb 25
- Feb 25 - Mar 4
- Mar 4 - Mar 11
- Mar 11 - Mar 18
- Mar 18 - Mar 25
- Mar 25 - Apr 1
- Apr 1 - Apr 8
- Apr 8 - Apr 15
- Apr 15 - Apr 22
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.
Your mountain is waiting
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Big Vertical
From CA$12,080
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Beat the "Crowd"
Private Helicopter
From CA$66,480
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 68,380 79,780 102,580 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.Available Dates:
- Dec 17 - Dec 24
- Dec 24 - Dec 31
- Dec 31 - Jan 7
- Jan 7 - Jan 14
- Jan 14 - Jan 21
- Jan 21 - Jan 28
- Jan 28 - Feb 4
- Feb 4 - Feb 11
- Feb 11 - Feb 18
- Feb 18 - Feb 25
- Feb 25 - Mar 4
- Mar 4 - Mar 11
- Mar 11 - Mar 18
- Mar 19 - Mar 25
- Mar 25 - Apr 1
- Apr 1 - Apr 8
- Apr 8 - Apr 15
- Apr 15 - Apr 22
Key: Low Season High Season
Contact us for more details!
