Find Out What Makes The Skeena Mountains Perfect For Powder Lovers
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That feeling when it’s just you, your skis, and endless powder.
To say the Skeena Mountains are breathtaking would be an understatement. Experiencing them first-hand is nothing short of magical, and here’s why.
Tucked away in Northern British Columbia’s vast wilderness, this remote mountain range offers the perfect blend of rugged beauty, reliable snowfall, and world-class heli-skiing terrain. So, if you’ve ever dreamed of skiing endless deep powder in one of the most magnificent corners of the world, the Skeenas have your name on them. With our guides here at Northern Escape Heli-skiing, you’ll experience these mountains in their purest form, untouched, untracked and utterly unforgettable.
Where Geography Meets a Skier's Paradise
Stretching across 32,846 km² (12,682 sq. mi.), roughly the size of Vancouver Island or Belgium, the Skeenas are packed with subranges like the Atna Range (1,418 km² / 547 sq. mi.), home to Shedin Peak at 2,588 m (8,491 ft), nearly double the height of Ben Nevis, the UK's tallest mountain, and the highest point in the entire range. From towering peaks to sweeping alpine bowls, steeps, chutes, glaciers, and tree‑lined glades, it’s the kind of backcountry terrain that offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
The varied terrain also means that no matter your skill level or style, whether you’re after steep and deep runs or cruising at your own pace, you’ll find your sweet spot here.
Our heli drops give you access to 3,373 km² (833,571 acres / 337,300 hectares) of terrain, over 30 times larger than the largest lift-served ski area on Earth, Les 3 Vallées in the French Alps, and about 100 times the size of Whistler Blackcomb, so every day brings new runs, new lines, and new memories.
Climate & Snow: Deep, Dry, and Totally Reliable
Thanks to their location and elevation, the Skeena and Kitimat Mountain Ranges are a magnet for Pacific snowstorms. A typical season here delivers roughly 20 to 30 metres (66 to 98 feet) of dry, light powder, numbers that get close to the snowiest season ever recorded at any resort on the planet: Mount Baker, Washington's world-record 29 m (95 ft), set in 1998/99. It’s the kind of snow that sprays all around you at every turn and has you getting ready to tell all the stories before you even finish your descent. And because we’ve got snowcat backup, you’ll be skiing even if the helicopters need to take a weather day.
More Terrain Than You Could Ski in a Lifetime
With Northern Escape Heli Skiing, you're not just visiting the Skeenas, you're accessing 3,373 km² (833,571 acres) of heli-skiable terrain near Terrace, BC, with many runs dropping over 2,000 vertical metres (about 6,600 ft, more than a vertical mile) from peak to valley floor. That’s bowls, glaciers, and tree runs, all chosen by guides who know exactly where to find the best snow on any given day, and they’ll also tailor each run to your preferences, making sure you’re skiing terrain that’s both thrilling and comfortable for your abilities.
Plus, because we offer unlimited vertical, you can ski all day, every day without worrying about extra fees or counting your turns. Safety is always top of mind, too, so you can focus on the excitement while we take care of all the little details.
The Skeena Mountains aren’t just a destination, they’re an adventure playground for those who crave wide-open space, fresh powder, and the freedom of the backcountry.
Ready to experience them for yourself? Book your Northern Escape heli-skiing holiday today, the Skeenas are calling!