All heli-ski operators offer access to vast expanses of untracked terrain via helicopter. Options vary from multi-day trips (typically 3-7 days) to day trips from a ski resort.
In the Vancouver, Coast & Mountains, heli-ski clients descend untracked backcountry peaks by day in the Coast Mountains near Whistler and Pemberton, then indulge in Whistler Blackcomb's legendary amenities by night.
Much of the heli-ski region in the Thompson Okanagan falls within one of the world's largest snowbelts, which means deep but dry powder on mind-blowing descents over awe-inspiring glaciers. Luxurious to more basic lodges are tucked into the mountainside.
The first commercial heli-ski week occurred in 1965 in the Kootenay Rockies - in the Bugaboos, to be exact. Today, heli-skiing in this region thrives on five majestic mountain ranges.
Head north to the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast and experience some of the most diverse heli-skiing terrain, snow conditions and scenery in BC or to Northern British Columbia, where the season extends well into April.
Heli-skiing Areas in BC
Vancouver, Coast & Mountains
Ski near Whistler and Pemberton, then enjoy the amenities of Whistler, site of the alpine and Nordic venues for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
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Thompson Okanagan
Heli-ski operators specialize in transporting clients to the tremendous wilderness areas of Wells Gray and Mount Robson provincial parks.
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Kootenay Rockies
The birthplace of heli-skiing, the sport is stronger than ever in this region, thanks to five mountain ranges and vast quantities of champagne powder.
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Cariboo Chilcotin Coast
Operators cater to fearless skiers and boarders, looking for steep descents that this region has to offer.
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Northern British Columbia
With its sparse population and enormous wilderness areas, heli-skiing here takes on a frontier-like feel.
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