 Heli-skiing Valhalla Ranges, Dave Heath photo
Heli-ski operators in the Kootenay Rockies region, such as Eagle-Pass Heliskiing (EPH), Great Canadian Heli-skiing, Mica Helskiing, and Stellar Heli-Skiing offer various group and custom packages. Most operators as well provide high-end accommodations and gourmet dining. Cat-SkiingThe Kootenay Rockies region is also well-known for its exciting Cat-Skiing opportunities.
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 HighlightsNelson: This heritage town is a gateway to steep, deep, and ungroomed heli-skiing terrain.
> More about Heli-Skiing in Nelson Rossland: Descend through champagne powder over terrain that includes steep couloirs, and natural half pipes.
> More about Heli-Skiing in Rossland Revelstoke: This area is revered for its deep snow, open alpine, and glacier terrain.
> More about Heli-Skiing in Revelstoke Meadow Creek: This remote community is a key heli-ski destination for expert skiers and riders.
> More about Heli-Skiing in Meadow Creek Nakusp: The heli-skiing here is challenging and should only be tackled by experienced skiers.
> More about Heli-Skiing in Nakusp Golden: This area is famed for its reliable snowfalls, as well as its varied terrain.
> More about Heli-Skiing in Golden Panorama: Open slopes, scenic glaciers, and gladed forests are just a 10min ride from this mountain resort.
> More about Heli-Skiing in Panorama Bugaboos: The birthplace of heli-skiing, this is still the sport's most famous and revered destination.
> More about Heli-Skiing in the Bugaboos Nelson Nestled in the spectacular Selkirk Mountains, Nelson is one of the finest heritage cities in Canada, with a vibrant arts community. The city is a gateway to over 80,937ha/200,000ac of heli-ski terrain. Nelson attracts experienced skiers and boarders, who are lured by the steep, deep, and ungroomed powder, and thrive on shredding down precipitous alpine bowls and through old-growth forests. Nelson is situated close by Whitewater Winter Resort, which offers 243ha/600ac of lift-accessed skiing and boarding.
> More > Back to the top Rossland Rossland is a sports enthusiasts' kind of town, offering access to high adventure year round. The snow in this area is extremely light and soft; locals call it "cold smoke." The hundreds of square kilometres (miles) of pure Kootenay powder include spectacular alpine bowls, steep couloirs, and natural half-pipes. After a day of skiing, relax at a lodge with an outdoor hot tub, massage services and five-star dining. Operators offer a variety of trips that vary from single- to multi-day excursions. Rossland is close by the renowned Red Mountain Resort, which boasts an average snow base of nearly 4m/13ft.
> More > Back to the top RevelstokeRevestoke is a charming town nestled between the Selkirk and Monashee mountains. From here, you can access almost 6,000sq km/2,300sq mi of terrain in the Monashees, Selkirks, and Rockies. The area is revered for its deep snow, big open alpine, and glacier terrain, as well as magnificent tree skiing. There are hundreds of established runs, with new ones regularly added. The terrain and snow is best suited to experienced skiers and boarders. However, Canadian Mountain Holidays (CMH) does offer "Intro to Powder" clinics.
> More > Back to the top Meadow CreekThis tiny community is situated at the north end of Kootenay Lake, and is surrounded by the Selkirk and Purcell mountains. Although remote, Meadow Creek is a key heli-ski destination for expert skiers and boarders, and home to a number of operators. Clients have access to an area of over 320sq km/124sq mi of terrain on both sides of Kootenay Lake and further north above Duncan Lake. The Selkirks and Purcells with their rugged, high-elevation peaks, offer exceptional powder snow and stable weather conditions. The mountains are high enough that the snow remains light and powdery into the spring. Operators offer both day and multi-day trips.
> Back to the top NakuspNakusp sits at the foot of the Selkirk Mountains on the eastern shore of Upper Arrow Lake. This area attracts skiers and boarders during the winter thanks to 1,155sq km/446sq mi of skiing terrain - made all the more desirable by several natural hot springs nearby in which to soak after a hard day's skiing and boarding. Heli-skiing in the Selkirks and Monashees is quite challenging and should only be tackled by strong, experienced skiers. Most runs weave in and out of old-growth forests. Local operators offer three- and seven-day trips.
> More > Back to the top Golden Golden town is situated between the Purcell and Rocky Mountains, close to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Operators based in this community offer single-day packages, as well as two-to-seven day trips in the Purcell and Selkirk ranges. Ski or ride over 2,000sq km/772sq mi, down alpine glaciers and open slopes, as well as through trees and gladed areas. This area is famed for its reliable snowfalls and varied terrain.
> More > Back to the top Panorama Panorama Mountain Village is a charming alpine resort that offers 120 runs, and more than 1,152ha/2,847ac. Local operator, RK Heli-Ski Panorama covers 1,500sq km/930sq mi of terrain in the heart of the Purcell Mountains, a 10-15min helicopter ride away. Here, access wide open alpine slopes, scenic glaciers, and gladed forests, graced by annual snowfalls of up to 11m/36ft. Proximity to Panorama means guaranteed skiing and snowboarding everyday. Packages vary from single- to four-day excursions, with options available for first-time heli-skiers and boarders.
> More > Back to the top BugaboosThe Bugaboos are part of the Purcell Mountain Range. Heli-skiing was born in the granite spires of these mountains. This area, with peaks as high as 3,350m/11,000ft, now offers not only incredible heli-skiing, but heli-hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. Today, the Bugaboos are one of the most established heli-ski areas, offering an immense variety of runs, both above and below the tree line. Ski on glaciers surrounded by massive monoliths. Operators offer three- to ten-day excursions. Confidently tackling this area, requires an advanced skier or boarder, who has skied a minimum of 20 to 30 days a season, for the past several years.
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