Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Heli-Skiing & Cat-Skiing
Skiing powder, Tourism BC/Dave Heath photo
Heli-skiing in the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast region offers steep descents and varied terrain on two mountain ranges: the Cariboos and the Chilcotins.
Peaks here receive good snowfall and stable weather. There's a mix of terrain that caters to fearless skiers looking for sheer slopes and steep couloirs, as well as those that prefer gentler wide-open bowls and glaciers.
Heli-skiing operators in the region include Bella Coola Heli-Sports and TLH Heli-Skiing at Tyax Resort. Spend the morning carving fresh tracks on a glacier and the afternoon fishing on a river, or stay onboard a boat instead of a traditional heli-ski lodge. It's also possible to combine heli-skiing with classic downhill skiing at Whistler Blackcomb on a customized tour.
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Snow and Terrain
Heli-skiing tenures are spread across the Coast and Cariboo mountains, whose towering peaks include the highest mountain in BC – Mount Waddington. More than 7.6m/25ft of high density snow falls annually onto steep vertical descents with challenging ice fields, trees, glacier bowls, chutes and couloirs.
Heli-Skiing Operator Areas
Bella Coola, home to Bella Coola Heli-Sports is sandwiched between the fjord-cut coastline and the Coast Mountains, so guests are treated to fantastic heli-skiing in isolated wilderness. TLH Heli-Skiing’s base lodge overlooks scenic Tyaughton Lake and is only a short flight from Whistler.
Heli-Ski Tours
At Bella Coola Heli-Sports, the easy part is heli-skiing. The hard part? Choosing which of the three mountain ranges to ski and which of the eight tours to book. Choices include “Rod & Ski,” where guests can glide down corn snow-covered slopes in the morning and cast a line for salmon in the afternoon. Lodges range from an authentic western-style ranch to private chalets in the wilderness.
TLH Heli-Skiing's standard heli-ski packages feature unlimited vertical, small groups, and virtually no wait times. With a tenure bordering Whistler, they offer combo tours that include downhill skiing at Whistler Blackcomb.
Practical Points
- Heli-skiing season in the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast region is from December to April.
- All of BC’s heli-skiing operators follow strict safety guidelines, and certified guides accompany skiers to help ensure a safe experience.
- Heli-skiing is typically for intermediate to advanced skiers with good physical fitness. Each operator has different guidelines, but clients should be able to comfortably ski blue and black diamond runs.
- Most operators supply clients with powder skis and poles, but a few rent them for an extra price; it’s best to check in advance. Clients must bring their own boots and clothing.
- Departures may be delayed due to inclement weather.
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7001 Corbould Rd
Bella Coola, British Columbia
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Welcome to Bella Coola Heli Sports. Our mandate has always been, and still is, to create a product designed by skiers & snowboarders for fellow skiers & snowboarders. It's all about enjoying pristine powder snow with your best friends in the most stunning terrain imaginable.
Our location is ideal for heli-skiing. We operate in a transition zone from a wetter pacific climate to a drier interior climate. The result is ample fresh snow that bonds well with the existing snow pack, creating the perfect conditions in which to ski varied & interesting terrain.
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Tyax Wilderness Resort
Gold Bridge, British Columbia
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Leave the lift-lines behind and take the express route via helicopter to unlimited untouched powder everyday of your holiday at TLH Heliskiing, located in the beautiful Chilcotin Mountains of BC. Go home exhilarated every night to your luxury accommodation for some fine dining and relaxation at our spa, featuring a hot tub and sauna. We offer 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 day tours, Whistler Combination Tours, and luxurious private Platinum Tours. This is one ski holiday you will never forget!
Back by popular demand for 2012: All packages include Unlimited Vertical and only one group per helicopter!
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