August 14, 2024
How Good Do You Need To Be To Go Heli-Skiing?
How good do you need to be to go heli-skiing? We recommend a strong intermediate ability That is usually the first question I receive when a new guest contacts me – How Good do I Need to Be? There is nothing truly like Heli Skiing. It is the ultimate skiing experience with untracked snow, long runs amongst the high glaciers and through old-growth forests,…
October 25, 2017
The Right Fit – A Heli Ski Boot Fitting Guide
(Editor’s Note – This original blog post from November 2014 has been updated to reflect current ski boot fitting practices.) How tight should a ski boot fit and how important is a custom ski boot fitting? …
October 20, 2017
Ski Helmets for Heli Skiing
John Forrest – Northern Escape Heli Skiing Oct 13th, 2017 Mind the Gap! It’s amazing, I remember being a ski patrol back in the 80’s and wondering how long…
October 18, 2017
Here Comes the Snow!
The Stunning Skeena Mountains! Here comes the snow. It has officially started to fall in the Skeena Mountains. As we sit in the office looking up at the freshly dusted mountain tops, we can’t help but…
October 12, 2017
NOAA La Niña Forecast – La Niña 2018 Stronger than 2017
Don't forget to pack your snorkel! Blower Pow thanks to La Niña. There’s been hopes, there’s been whispers, and there’s been all out rumours, but it’s official…
September 26, 2017
Heli Skiing in Canada - Never Too Early to Book Your Flight!
Departing the Plane So you have made your heli ski package reservation with us here at Northern Escape Heli Skiing. Now it’s time to think about booking your flight to Terrace…
June 20, 2017
Northern Escape Heli Skiing Offers Three Different Packages
Our Pioneer Cabins! Did you know we have 3 different heli ski packages for you to choose from? Waist High Powder! Classic Heli Skiing Package , Elite Heli…
June 20, 2017
Safety Is Number 1
At Northern Escape Safety Is Number 1. Not only for our guests but for our staff as well. That’s why we are working on getting our COR certification. The Certificate of Recognition program (COR) is an…
June 05, 2017
Heli Skiing booking guide
Guide to Booking your Heli Ski Vacation with Northern Escape Heli Skiing 1) Which month should you choose? We get that question often and the answer is very…
February 23, 2017
100,000 Vertical ft. in 3 days
Can you imagine skiing 100,000 vertical ft. in 3 days? For this group, it was the perfect storm; excellent flying weather, awesome mountain conditions, and a group of stoked guests with the Unlimited…