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
CEO and President
Director
Benny Abruzzo
Director
Dave Riddle
Partner and Director of Operations
Chad Hamilton
Partner
Teddy Allsopp
Controller
Jody Forrest
Director of Sales & Marketing
Rob Weingust
Marketing and Public Relations Manager
Darryl Leniuk
Office Manager
Jennifer Brown
Lodge Manager
Jono Eastwell
Maintenance Manager
Austin Fagan
Guiding Operations Manager
Gavin Enns
Guide
Matt Francisty
Guide
Yvan Sabourin
Guide
Troy Grant
Guide
Albi Sole
Guide
Chris Girard
Guide
Elliot James
Guide
Lewis Ainsworth
Guide
Matt Avolio
Guide
Steve Windross
Photographer
Aaron Whitfield
Helicopter Pilot
Zach Dippo
Chief Helicopter Pilot
Adrian Warshawsky
Helicopter Pilot
Mark McGowan
Helicopter Pilot
Allan Boswell
Helicopter Pilot
Enzo Enzmann
Helicopter Pilot
Evan Huisson
Helicopter Pilot
Jordan Manion
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Dean Soroka
CatLand
Mikael Rego
CatLand
Carl Richard
CatLand
Mike Vasiga
Executive Chef
Kyle Patterson
Chef – Private Lodge
Emily Sleath
Chef
Claire Snowball
Chef
Luke Chandler
Chef
David Payne
Chef
Maya Petten
Chef
Sophie Allen
Chef
Toby Goulding
Massage
Danae McKay
Massage
Lacey Miller
Massage
Paitynn Hippisley
Office
Lindsey Watson
Server
Adrian McClusky
Server
Andy Butler
Server
Ariel Bertho
Server
Danielle Sanderson
Server
Erica Salomons
Ski Shop
Aaron Tolkamp
Ski Shop
Elliot Bandstra
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
