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).
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.
Snowcat Backup
Storm days shouldn’t be down days. Ski when others can’t.
Award-Winning
World’s Best Heli-Ski Operator 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.
Unlimited Vertical
No caps. No surcharges. No stress.
Fast, Easy Access
YVR → YXT with a short transfer to the lodge.
Small Groups
Ski at your own pace; don't get lost in the crowd.
Design your Experience
1. Season
The climate up here isn't like your average ski resort — our northern latitude means a longer season than almost anywhere else on the planet, with deep, reliable snow from December through April.
First Tracks December |
Peak Season Jan - Mar |
Endless Days April |
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| 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.
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
Northern Escape Mountain Lodge
Skeena Spey Riverside Wilderness & Lodge
Yellow Cedar Lodge is NEH’s classic, value-forward accommodation: a warm Canadian log and timber chalet designed for guests who want comfort, character, and a social ski-lodge atmosphere without paying for luxury extras. The setting is relaxed and unpretentious, with single and double rooms, a downstairs bar, games area, sauna, outdoor Jacuzzis, massage options, fitness spaces, firepit, ski shop, and high-speed Wi-Fi. It feels welcoming, lively, and focused on what matters most after a day in the mountains: rest, recovery, and good company. It is the right fit for guests who want to keep the stay simple and put the emphasis on skiing.
Mountain Lodge is NEH’s premium accommodation: a boutique fly-in alpine lodge with a more refined, contemporary feel, set deep in the mountains for a more immersive stay. Designed for guests who want a higher-end lodge experience, it offers all single ensuite rooms, a more intimate atmosphere, spa amenities with an outdoor hot tub and sauna, and elevated food and après touches that make the off-snow experience feel more polished. The included helicopter transfer adds to the sense of arrival, while the lodge’s mountain setting gives it a more private, exclusive feel. It is built for guests who want comfort, style, and a premium stay around the skiing.
Skeena Spey Riverside Wilderness & Lodge is NEH’s most exclusive accommodation: a private wilderness lodge reserved for one group, with a quieter, more tailored feel from arrival to departure. Set apart from the shared-lodge experience, it combines single-room accommodation with private gathering spaces, a fireplace lounge, sauna, games areas, fitness spaces, and dedicated support that includes concierge service, a culinary team, private bar staff, and a massage therapist. The atmosphere is calm, flexible, and fully custom to the group staying there. It is the best fit for guests who want privacy, exclusive use, and a lodge experience that feels completely their own.
Guides, unlimited vertical, snowcat backup, gourmet meals, snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, powder skis or snowboard equipment, avalanche safety gear, and lodge transfers are included across all three experiences.
Yellow Cedar Lodge Package |
Mountain Lodge Package |
Private Lodge Package |
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| Choose your stay | |||
| Pricing | $ Value-forward shared lodge stay |
$$$ Premium shared lodge stay |
$$$$$ Most exclusive private experience |
| Length of Stay Options | 2, 3, 4, 5, or 7 days | 3, 4, 5, or 7 days | 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 days |
| Stay Style | Classic Canadian log and timber chalet with a relaxed, social feel | Fly-in alpine lodge with a more refined, contemporary feel | Private riverside wilderness lodge reserved for one group |
| Best For | Guests who want the full Northern Escape ski experience in a more value-forward lodge setting. | Guests who want the same ski experience with a more elevated lodge stay. | Private groups who want one group, one helicopter, and a custom schedule. |
| Room Setup | Single and double rooms available, all with ensuite bathrooms | All single rooms, with ensuite bathrooms | Single-room accommodations for your private group, with ensuite bathrooms |
| Lodge Guest Capacity | Up to 15 guests | Up to 10 guests | Private groups of up to 5 guests |
| Skiing & Logistics | |||
| Arrival & Lodge Transfer | Ground transfer from Terrace Airport | Helicopter transfer to and from Terrace Airport | Private helicopter transfer to and from Terrace Airport |
| Fly-in Lodge | |||
| Helicopter | Bell 407 helicopter | Koala A119 KE helicopter | Private Koala A119 KE helicopter |
| Group & Helicopter Format | Three groups of up to 5 guests share one helicopter | Semi-private: Two groups of five guests sharing one helicopter | Private: One group, one helicopter; custom schedule |
| Ski Group Size | 5 | 5 | Up to 5 |
| Guides Per Group | 1 guide | 1 guide | 2 private guides |
| Snowcat Backup Access | Snowcat backup included; helicopter access may be weather-dependent | Snowcat backup included, with road access to the cat ski staging area | Private Snowcat backup included; helicopter access may be weather-dependent |
| Après, Dining, & Recovery | |||
| Après & Dining | Gourmet meals, snacks, après-ski appies, and non-alcoholic beverages | Gourmet meals, snacks, elevated après-ski appies, non-alcoholic beverages, a champagne and charcuterie welcome, curated wines, and après pizzas | Gourmet customizable meals, private bar service, a champagne and charcuterie welcome, curated wines, plus a dedicated culinary team |
| Wellness & Recovery | Infrared sauna, massage options, 2 outdoor Jacuzzis, and fitness spaces | Spa with outdoor hot tub and classic cedar sauna, and massage options | Cedar sauna, hot tub, plus a dedicated massage therapist |
| Lodge Atmosphere | Rustic, social, and classic ski-lodge in feel | Modern, boutique, and refined, set deep in the mountains for a more intimate lodge experience. | Private, quiet, and service-led, with lounge and gathering spaces for your group |
| Lodge Amenities | Outdoor firepit, lounge, downstairs bar, pool table, foosball, weight room, cardio room, ski and gift shop, and high-speed Wi‑Fi | New hot tub and cedar sauna, fireplace lounge and bar, foosball, ski and gift shop, and high-speed Wi‑Fi, Outdoor firepit | Fireplace lounge, hot tub, cedar sauna, games areas, concierge support, and high-speed Wi‑Fi |
| Flexibility | |||
| Exclusive Use of Lodge | Optional lodge buyout | Optional lodge buyout | Included |
| Customization | Custom options available | Custom options available | Custom schedule built around your group |
| Book Now | Book Now | Book Now |
Unsure Where To Start?
Watch our Day in the Life video to help guide which experience (which lodge, which season, etc.) is best for you!
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
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