Northern Escape
Heli Skiing and Boarding Terrain
5,500 sq kms of Big Mountains and Deep Powder
Backcountry Skiing
at its Finest
Our location midway between Central BC and Alaska offers the best of both worlds. Our far north latitude and proximity to powerful Pacific storms brings plenty of powder to our mountains, more than just about anywhere else on the planet. And unlike further north, we have terrific tree skiing that we can access in all weather, thanks to our snowcat skiing backup. Our alpine zones feature immense glaciers, deep bowls and steep couloirs. Many of our ski runs are over 2,000 vertical meters (over a vertical mile) from high mountain peaks to valley bottoms of old growth cedar forests with deep pillows. The Skeena and Kitimat Mountain Ranges offer wild, big mountain adventure skiing and boarding at their finest.
What the Pros Say…
Alex Silgalis, Founder, Local Freshies
Throughout the storm cycle, I sampled some of the best gladed backcountry terrain I’ve ever experienced. And when the clouds finally parted and the chopper could access the upper elevations – WOW! Rollers to jump off and waves to slash. Big open bowls to shred.
Andrew Marshall, Photo Editor, The Ski Journal
Northern Escape’s wide variety of terrain, professional staff, and top-notch infrastructure provided an outstanding small group skiing experience. Despite a week straight of storms with over a meter of nonstop accumulation, Northern Escape kept us moving through safe and fun snow without a hitch. Our crew was able to stay productive every day of our visit and it made for some of the most memorable storm skiing I could have ever imagined.
Janelle Yip
Pro Skier
Janelle Yip, Pro Skier
Northern Escape was one of the best experiences of my life. It has Alaska style alpine terrain, but there are also trees to ski when it snows.
Mark Abma
Pro Skier
Mark Abma, Pro Skier
NEH is the hidden Gem of the north. The alpine makes you feel like you’re in Alaska, but the tree skiing and pillows reminds you that you’re still in BC. Being close to the west coast coupled with being up North ensures that you’ll get heaps of good quality snow.
Feet Banks, Editor, Mountain Life, Coast Mountains
When you’re skiing the deepest snow of your life, the quality of terrain plays an integral role. John and Yvan guided us into the right terrain for the conditions run after run–the perfect steepness to maintain speed and plenty of features to have fun on. There’s no shortage of stormy-day tree lines and when the sun peeks out the alpine really delivers that remote, wild, northern perfection. I’m hooked.
First Descents
At Northern Escape, we have over 250 established skiing and boarding runs in 12 different heli ski zones. Our area is so big, we’re always finding new lines to ride. First descents (with naming rights) are common in such a vast, unexplored wilderness. Our big mountain ski terrain attracts weekend warriors and professional skiers and snowboarders alike and has been featured in top ski journals and in videos by the likes of Matchstick Productions.
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
