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.
January 29, 2016
Oldest Female Skier
We had the pleasure of hosting Una Gibson during our Cat Skiing 101 package this past week. At 78 years young, Una is the oldest female skier at Northern Escape to date. Never having cat skied before Una…
January 05, 2016
Guest Satisfaction Survey Winner
We are pleased to announce Alain Britt-Cote as our Guest Satisfaction Survey winner. As the lucky winner he will receive a $250 credit to be used at the lodge during his next heli skiing trip. …
December 10, 2015
Get Fit For Heli Skiing
Don’t be caught floundering in the powder this season; with a little preseason work you can get your body ready. Training your body for heli skiing is a nebulous concept at best. You might think that stepping…
December 08, 2015
NE Heli Ski and Snowboard Movie Picks For 2015/2016
Want to see new heli skiing movies and snowboarding movies from 2015 and 2016? You are in luck because the following ski movies were hand picked as new additions to our Northern Escape Heli Skiing lodge…
September 16, 2015
Heli Ski Office Action!
It’s that time of year again! The office is buzzing and the cogs are turning! We are excited to all be back in the office and working hard getting ready for the upcoming heli ski season. There is snow…
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…
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…
March 31, 2015
The Flying Circus visits NEH – Heli Assisted Speed Riding
Ask any heli ski guide about the challenges that come with their job and they will tell you how, for each and every run, they must work to balance safety and group dynamics, while delivering excitement…
March 10, 2015
Off season heli ski training allows for the most out of your holiday
Heli skiing is the pinnacle of winter sports for an experienced skier or snowboarder. To get the best value out of your heliskiing vacation, show up in great shape to be able to ski as much as possible…