Find Out What Makes The Skeena Mountains Perfect For Powder Lovers

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 over 32,000 km², the Skeenas are packed with subranges like the Atna Range (home to Shedin Peak at 2,588 m—the tallest of the lot). 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 more than 7,000 km² of terrain (roughly 30 times larger than the largest ski resort area in the world—Les 3 Vallées, French Alps), 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, so when storms roll through, the mountains collect mean metres of dry, light, snow, sometimes more than 10 metres in the alpine by the end of the season with the region averaging between 30 and 50 m of total snowfall during a season. 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 kilometres on kilometres of heli-skiable terrain near Terrace, BC. 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.