Northern Escape Heli-Skiing Packages Overview

BC Heli-Skiing Packages

First-time heli-skier? Seasoned pro? Somewhere in between? We have something you'll love.

Northern Escape offers boutique heli-skiing and heli-boarding packages ready to customize for your small (or large) group for the ultimate powder skiing adventure. Choose between 3 different lodge options and trip lengths. Unlimited Vertical is included for all guests—an industry gold standard!

All packages are all-inclusive and come with Unlimited Vertical and Snowcat Skiing Backup. Enjoy a boutique atmosphere in a remote mountain lodge, hosted by friendly and professional staff. Gourmet meals and non-alcoholic drinks, high-performance powder skis and snowboards, state-of-the-art avalanche safety equipment, certified ski guides, and lodge transfers are part of every heli-skiing package.

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Design your Experience

1. Season

The seasons and climate are unique in Northern British Columbia and quite different compared to your average ski resort.

First Tracks (December)

Peak Season (January - March)

Endless Days (April)

	First Tracks December	Peak Season Jan - Mar	Endless Days April
Pricing	$$	$$$$	$$$
Average Weekly Snowfall	80 cm 32 inches	60 cm 24 inches	40 cm 16 inches
Average Vertical skied per day	6,200 vertical meters/day 20,500 vertical feet/day	6,900 vertical meters/day 22,600 vertical feet/day	7,000 vertical meters/day 22,900 vertical feet/day
Average Base at Treeline	300 cm 118 inches	400 cm 157 inches	450 cm 177 inches
Average Daily Temp	-10 °C 14 °F	-8 °C 17 °F	-4 °C 24°F
Terrain	Mix of Trees and Alpine	Mix of Alpine and Trees	More Alpine
Average Skiing Hours	6.5 hrs	7-8 hrs	8 hrs

2. Duration

At Northern Escape Heli-Skiing, guests have lots of choices for how many days they'd like to ski or snowboard. Plus, every day is a full ski day! This is a major difference between us and other tour operators. Because there's no long bus ride back to civilization (it's only 15-20 minutes back to Terrace, BC), the last day of your package is still a complete day.

Occasionally, we have 2-day packages available to fill in the gaps here and there. Great deals for people that are close by (Northwest Canada/USA).

This is popular for a quick getaway or introduction to heli-skiing. Guests usually come from Canada and the USA, where the time zone difference is minimal.

Similar to our 3-day tours, these are popular for Canadian and American guests who'd like a slightly more relaxed trip.

Our most popular package for both North American and European guests. Enjoy a full 5 days of skiing or snowboarding, with enough time to adjust to jet lag and time zone changes.

Usually only available for custom and private packages, 6-day trips are sometimes selectable for Yellow Cedar and Mountain lodges too.

Very popular with European guests who are travelling from farther distances. Allows plenty of time to unwind, ski a variety of terrain, enjoy a massage, wine & dine, hot tub, socialize, and repeat for a full week!

3. Accommodation

Yellow Cedar Lodge

Northern Escape Mountain Lodge

Skeena Spey Riverside Wilderness & Lodge

Yellow Cedar Lodge offers the classic Canadian log & timber ski chalet experience. Accommodations are more rustic than our Mountain Lodge. Both single and double rooms are available, with a total occupancy of 16 guests + staff.

	Yellow Cedar Lodge Package	Mountain Lodge Package	Semi-Private Lodge Package	Private Lodge Package
Pricing	$$$ eg. Starting from $7,049 per person for an all-inclusive 3 day package.	$$$ eg. Starting from $7,599 per person for an all-inclusive 3 day package.	$$$ eg. Starting from $16999 per person for an all-inclusive 5 day/6night package.	$$$$$ eg. Starting from $59,999 ($11,999 per person based on 5 guests for an all-inclusive 3 day package) Note: private packages are booked flat rate.
Lodge	Yellow Cedar Lodge	Northern Escape Mountain Lodge	Skeena Spey Riverside Wilderness & Lodge	Skeena Spey Riverside Wilderness & Lodge
Length of Stay Options	2, 3, 4, 5, 7 days	3, 4, 5, 7 days	5 days/6 nights or 6 days/7 nights	3, 4, 5, 6, 7 days
Overview	All-inclusive, classic Canadian Log & timber chalet for up to 16 guests. Two small groups share a helicopter. Single & double rooms available.	All-inclusive, fly-in, modern luxury lodge for up to 10 people. Two small groups share a helicopter. All guest rooms are single rooms.	All-inclusive, rustic chic lodge for up to 10 people. Two small groups share a helicopter. All guest rooms are double rooms.	All-inclusive, private groups of up to 5 skiers with your own helicopter and exclusive private chalet. Perfect for couples, families, or your closest friends.
Skis, Poles, Snowboards, Safety Equipment
Airport Meet & Transfers	20min Ground Shuttle	15min Helicopter Shuttle	20min Ground Shuttle	15min Helicopter Shuttle
Helicopter	2 A-Star Helicopters	Koala Helicopter	Koala Helicopter	Koala Helicopter
Ski Group Size	4	5	5	Up to 5
Groups per Helicopter	Semi-Private — 2 groups	Semi-Private — 2 groups	Semi-Private — 2 groups	Private — 1 group
Number of Guides Per Group	1	1	1	2
Catskiing Backup
Unlimited Vertical	Included!	Included!	Included!	Included!
Double Rooms
Single Rooms	Optional
Gourmet Meals
Lodge Amenities	See lodge details	See lodge details	See lodge details	See lodge details
Exclusive Use of Lodge (Lodge Buy-Out)	Optional	Optional	Optional
Customization	Let's chat!	Let's chat!	Let's chat!	Let's chat!
	Book Now	Book Now	Book Now	Book Now

Reviews & Awards

"What an epic trip! The staff are first class, the food….the food… the food is unbelievable. The guides are so professional, fun and knowledgeable. The best, deepest snow I have ever ridden. My only recommendation is bringing a snorkel…"

Robert A., Vancouver, BC

"The helicopters are small and fast and you can have the place to yourself. I’ve been 15 times."

John C, Bozeman, MT

"The terrain is immense and access is easy. There are other places with great terrain, but you need a 7hr bus ride to get there."

Mike K, Colorado

"Great Heliskiing, DEEEP Powder, Huge Terrain, Wicked tree skiing, Awesome food."

Bernt B, Norway

"Northern Escape Heli Skiing delivers time and time again. These folks are the best of the best and I have skied with many of the others."

Andy B., Vail, CO

"Northern Escape’s wide variety of terrain, professional staff, and top-notch infrastructure provided an outstanding small group skiing experience. Despite a week straight of storms with over a meter of nonstop accumulation, Northern Escape kept us moving through safe and fun snow without a hitch. Our crew was able to stay productive every day of our visit and it made for some of the most memorable storm skiing I could have ever imagined."

Andrew Marshall, Photo Editor / The Ski Journal

"Northern Escape was one of the best experiences of my life. It has Alaska style alpine terrain, but there are also trees to ski when it snows."

Janelle Yip, Pro Skier

"NEH is the hidden Gem of the north. The alpine makes you feel like you’re in Alaska, but the tree skiing and pillows reminds you that you’re still in BC. Being close to the west coast coupled with being up North ensures that you’ll get heaps of good quality snow."

Mark Abma, Pro Skier

"When you’re skiing the deepest snow of your life, the quality of terrain plays an integral role. John and Yvan guided us into the right terrain for the conditions run after run–the perfect steepness to maintain speed and plenty of features to have fun on. There’s no shortage of stormy-day tree lines and when the sun peeks out the alpine really delivers that remote, wild, northern perfection. I’m hooked."

Feet Banks, Editor / Mountain Life, Coast Mountains

"Throughout the storm cycle, I sampled some of the best gladed backcountry terrain I’ve ever experienced. And when the clouds finally parted and the chopper could access the upper elevations – WOW! Rollers to jump off and waves to slash. Big open bowls to shred."

Alex Silgalis, Founder / Local Freshies