About
Northern Escape Heli Skiing
We are passionate mountain people who love to welcome friends from around the world. Let us show you the magic of The North!
Creating the Ultimate Helicopter Skiing Experience
Northern Escape Heli Skiing was founded in 2004 by a group of four friends with a dream to develop the ultimate helicopter skiing adventure. John, Benny, Teddy, and Dave share a love for the mountains and skiing, and nothing is more evident than when you jump in the helicopter with them.
Our experience in the heli and cat skiing industry goes back to the 1980’s, the time of long skinny skis, big hair, headbands and fluorescent one pieces. Those were the days! Since that time we’ve honed our skills in every aspect of the business and we can confidently say you will not find a better heli skiing experience anywhere.
Our Heli Skiing Team
“The achievements of an organization are the combined effort of each individual.”
– Vince Lombardi
From our guides to our ski techs to our chefs and lodge staff, we have excelled at attracting some of the best crew in the business year after year to our lodges in Terrace, BC. We are avid skiers and snowboarders who believe in sharing the backcountry of Northern BC and this special place that is Northern Escape. We work long hours and go that extra distance to make every guest’s trip feel like a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But no matter how hard we’re working, we never lose that laid-back mountain vibe and easy smile.
John Forrest
President, General Manager – ACMG Ski Guide
Benny Abruzzo
Director
Dave Riddle
Director
Chad Hamilton
Partner and Director of Operations
Teddy Allsopp
Partner
Jody Forrest
Controller
Gavin Enns
Guiding Operations Manager
Rob Weingust
Director of Sales & Marketing
Dominic Giroux
Executive Chef
Darryl Leniuk
Marketing and Public Relations Manager
Yvan Sabourin
ACMG Apprentice Ski Guide
Matt Francisty
CSGA Level 2
Troy Grant
ACMG Apprentice Ski Guide
Mark McGowan
Helicopter Pilot
Dean Soroka
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Aaron Whitfield
Photographer
Guide to Heli Skiing in BC
- Planning your First Heli Ski Vacation
- Tips for Skiing and Boarding in Deep Powder
- Safety and Equipment
- Choosing a Heli Ski Operator
- When are Where to Go
