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.
December 17, 2021
Gear Junkie: Meet the First Heli-Skiing Operators in the World to Go Carbon-Neutral
A skier in Terrace, British Columbia Last year, a small company in British Columbia was the first heli-skiing operator to go carbon-neutral. Now, there’s a second carbon-neutral heli-skiing team on the…
November 25, 2021
The Perfect Family Winter Adventure – Luxury Travel Magazine
Avoid the crowds of popular ski resorts and escape this winter season for a secluded mountain retreat at Northern Escape Heli-Skiing (NEH), located in the picturesque Skeena Mountains in northwest British…
April 26, 2021
2022 and 2023 Heli Skiing Bookings
Last Chance to Save on 2022 Heli Skiing Trips Demand has been extraordinarily strong for 2022 heli skiing and boarding trips and we are well over 90% sold out at this point. BUT, there are still some…
April 19, 2021
What Is Heli Skiing?
A Brief History of Helicopter Skiing Hans Gmoser usually gets credit for being the father of the sport of heli skiing. The enigmatic Austrian moved to Canada at a young age and began guiding in the Rocky…
February 24, 2021
Heli Skiing Helicopters
Around the globe, many different types of helicopters are used for heli-skiing. In the Far East, you might find a Russian built Mi-8 helicopter, a beast capable of carrying 22 skiers. In Europe, the most…
February 19, 2020
Planning Your First Heli-Ski Trip? Everything You Need to Know
This guide is going to cover every detail of your heli-ski trip to BC, so you get the most out of this bucket list experience. Let’s start by dispelling a myth…you don’t need to be an elite skier to go…
November 01, 2019
Northern Escape Heli-Skiing – Freeskier
One of Northern Escape Heli-Skiing’s three Bombardier birds. | PHOTO: Aaron Whitfield The further north you venture up Canada’s west coast, the bigger the mountain ranges, the deeper the snow and the…
October 16, 2019
Mountain Heli Skiing Lodge Building?
For most people, building a new house is a big project. Building a Lodge might seem a little more daunting. But, put that lodge at the end of a remote logging road in the middle of some of the most remote…
May 08, 2019
New Remote Mountain Lodge
Northern Escape Heli Skiing, in its 16th year of operations, is pleased to announce the construction of its new remote mountain lodge opening for the upcoming 2020 season. Construction began in the spring…