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Why We Heli-Ski

May 25, 2026

Why We Heli-Ski

Heli-skiing is far more than a day on skis. At Northern Escape Heli Skiing, guests describe it as one of the most emotionally powerful experiences of their lives — a rare combination of raw wilderness, world-class terrain, deep powder, and human connection that is nearly impossible to replicate anywhere else. This is the story of what a heli-skiing day actually feels like, from the first quiet morning coffee at the lodge to the last run beneath a fading alpine sky.

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K2 Skis – New for this Season

August 21, 2015

K2 Skis – New for this Season

The new K2 Skis are here! At Northern Escape Heli Skiing we carry a large fleet of demo skis that are complementary with your heli ski package. This year we are proud to welcome the K2 brand into the mix.…

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Aaron Whitfield Photography

July 28, 2015

Aaron Whitfield Photography

With Aaron Whitfield Photography, at Northern Escape Heli Skiing, we strive to create amazing memories for our guests and with the help of Aaron Whitfield Photography, making those memories last, is a…

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Huge savings on your dream Heli Ski Vacation

July 28, 2015

Huge savings on your dream Heli Ski Vacation

If you have been dreaming of a heli ski vacation, now’s your chance to save big! The Canadian dollar is at a 6 year low, which means that there is no better time to visit us up in the frozen north! The…

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Chad Sayers Adventures

June 25, 2015

Chad Sayers Adventures

Well, another amazing ski season has come to an end! I’m so grateful to have had experienced so many beautiful and blissful moments skiing in so many unique ski cultures and sharing it with new…

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Heli Skiing Glossary

April 30, 2015

Heli Skiing Glossary

Here you’ll find a few of the terms you need to keep up in conversations with your heli ski guides and to sound like an expert around the lodge. Enjoy! 205 and 212: This refers to the medium-sized…

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Freeride Chronicle Crew Hits NEH – The Ski Channel

April 22, 2015

Freeride Chronicle Crew Hits NEH – The Ski Channel

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Lodge Renovations at Yellow Cedar

April 13, 2015

Lodge Renovations at Yellow Cedar

With the heli ski season over until next year, lodge owner, Simone Mattner has gotten a jump on Yellow Cedar Lodge renovations. With plans to completely redo and update the kitchen the renovation started…

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A Legend Retires

April 13, 2015

A Legend Retires

Clair Isrealson has been a fixture in the British Columbia Backcountry for 50 years. He has worked with Northern Escape Heli Skiing for six years as the Heli Skiing Operations Manager and was instrumental…

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Private heli skiing groups get first descents

March 31, 2015

Private heli skiing groups get first descents

One of the highlights of guiding a private group of returning guests at this time of year at Northern Escape is the ability to explore deep into our massive tenure. While Clair was guiding the Flying Circus…

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