Heli-Skiing & Cat-Skiing
Heli-skiing (Randy Lincks photo)
Heli-skiing and cat-skiing in the Vancouver, Coast & Mountains region centres around the Coast Mountains near Pemberton and Whistler.
In Pemberton, Coast Range Heliskiing offers single and multi-day heli-ski trips and Backcountry Snowcats offers multi-day private, customized cat-skiing excursions. Descend backcountry peaks by day, and indulge in nearby Whistler’s legendary après-ski at night or relax in an outdoor hot tub at a mountain lodge.
There are also plenty of other winter activities to try in this region, including downhill skiing, cross-country skiing and dogsledding.
Snow and Terrain
This region's terrain includes mountains that straddle the divide between the Pacific coast and the Chilcotin plateau. These slopes have similar conditions to those in BC’s interior and receive up to 10m/33ft of light, dry snow annually.
The terrain here is diverse: expect alpine glaciers, glades, chutes, bowls, couloirs, and breathtaking alpine-to-valley vistas.
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Heli-Ski Tours
Coast Range Heliskiing specializes in single-day heli-trips for small groups. Ski down long slopes in groups no larger than five, carve fresh powder in an open bowl and plow through deep powder on a forested run. Book a multi-day adventure and enjoy day after day of prime heli-ski conditions, or try heli-assisted backcountry skiing or snowshoeing and trek from forest to meadow.
Cat-Ski Tours
Cat-ski tours with Backcountry Snowcats range from multi-day skiing trips to custom ski and snowboard trips. Weave through deep powder in the Black Forest (the eerie trees are the result of a forest fire) or shred epic gullies and chutes with a group of friends on a Private Mountain Experience.
Staying in Whistler? Coast Range and Backcountry Snowcats both operate pick-up shuttles between Whistler and Pemberton. Whistler-based heli-skiing tours and cat-skiing tours are also available.
Practical Points
- Heli-skiing and cat-skiing season in the Vancouver, Coast & Mountains region is generally from December to April.
- All of BC’s heli-skiing and cat-skiing operators follow strict safety guidelines, and certified guides accompany skiers to help ensure a safe experience.
- Heli-skiing and cat-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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Websitehttp://www.coastrangeheliskiing.com
Toll-free800-701-8744
Phone604-894-1144
Coast Range Heliskiing is Whistler BC's premier boutique heli-skiing & boarding operation. CRH operates exclusively in groups of 4-5, which means more skiing and less waiting for you! With 80,937 ha (200,000 ac) of diverse terrain from wide open powder bowls to secluded tree skiing, and an annual snowfall of 10+ meters, you can be sure no two days with Coast Range are ever the same. We welcome intermediate to expert skiers and riders, and ensure you ski with others of similar ability. Book your Coast Range Heliskiing adventure today and find out why we're Whistler's boutique heliskiing outfit of choice!
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4282 Mountain Square
Whistler, British Columbia
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Websitehttp://www.whistlerheliskiing.com
Toll-free888-HELISKI
Phone604-905-3337
90% of the world's heli-skiing takes place in British Columbia. Our glacial climate, vast wilderness and abundance of powder snow make this area ideal for the dream. Whistler Heli-Skiing has exclusive rights to heli-ski an area of big mountain terrain in the Whistler area that is 87 km long and 54 km wide - over 50 times the area of Whistler Blackcomb. We ski on 173 glaciers and 475 runs.
We've been here since 1981 and we are Whistler's most popular heli-ski company. Make this the year and transform your ski or snowboard holiday into a dream holiday.
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