Heli-Skiing & Cat-Skiing
Heli-skiing (Randy Lincks photo)
Heli-skiing and cat-skiing in Whistler offers deep powder skiing in untouched terrain – without the lift lines of the ski resort.
Choose from a variety of heli-ski or cat-ski packages and venture into terrain more than 100 times the size of Whistler Blackcomb but shared by less than 50 skiers a day. At night, indulge in Whistler’s legendary après-ski experience.
Three heli-ski companies – Powder Mountain Heli/Catskiing, Whistler Heli-Skiing, and Coast Range Heliskiing – specialize in day trips, but often combine those with lift-skiing and heli-assisted backcountry skiing or snowshoeing.
Snow and Terrain
The mix of challenging and gentle terrain in the Coast Mountains includes heavily glaciated peaks, wide-open bowls and sub-alpine tree-skiing, and is blanketed with up to 12m/39ft of snowfall annually.
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Combined, the tenures of Powder Mountain, Whistler Heli-Skiing, and Coast Range Heliskiing total nearly a million acres, meaning fresh tracks await skiers and boarders on nearly every run.
Popular heli-skiing areas include the Callaghan Valley (site of the Nordic events for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games); Brandywine and Spearhead to the south; and Mount Currie and Cayoosh to the north. Tricouni Mountain is popular for cat-skiing.
Whistler Heli-Skiing Tours
Powder Mountain has single-day heli-skiing for those short on time but big on powder. Descend never-before-skied runs, and end the day where it started: in Whistler's vibrant village.
At Whistler Heli-Skiing, choose from trips designed for first-time and intermediate heli-skiers, or try a private package with unlimited vertical descent. Four heli-skiing packages offer hundreds of runs on a variety of slopes, virgin powder and an on-mountain lunch with views of peaks and glaciers. Whistler Heli-Skiing is based out of Whistler Village.
Coast Range Heliskiing emphasizes small group heli-skiing, and has packages that range from single-day trips (four to six runs) to multi-day excursions. Interested in other winter activities? Opt for a heli-assisted backcountry skiing or snowshoeing trek through a snow-covered alpine meadow. Coast Range operates a complimentary pick-up shuttle for guests staying in Whistler, and flies out of nearby Pemberton.
Whistler Cat-Skiing Tours
Powder Mountain’s single-day cat-skiing tours take place at Tricouni Mountain – enjoy untracked powder, epic tree skiing and panoramic vistas of Whistler Blackcomb and surrounding mountains. Backcountry Snowcats operates out of nearby Pemberton and pick-ups can be arranged from Whistler.
Heli-Skiing Tours near Whistler
Looking for even more terrain? TLH Heliskiing is just a short flight from Whistler. They offer combo tours – a customizable package that includes heli-skiing in the South Chilcotin Mountains with downhill skiing at Whistler Blackcomb.
Practical Points
- Whistler’s heli-skiing and cat-skiing season is 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 are 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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