FAQs
Where is Northern Escape Heli Skiing located?
Northern Escape Heli Skiing is located in Northern BC, 10 kilometers West of the town of Terrace. Our lodges are all within 30 minutes of the Terrace Regional Airport, which is serviced by numerous daily direct flights from Vancouver, BC. We ski in the Skeena Mountain range with our first runs each day only minutes from our lodges. You are generally able to leave home on Friday morning and arrive in our lodge that same day; your flight leaves from Terrace in the early evening on your departure date which allows you to ski a full day on the last day of your package.
Why choose Northern Escape Heli Skiing?
It’s Deeper up here!
Unlimited Vertical Option!
Huge Terrain!
Very Easy Access!
Reliable Snow Conditions!
Exclusively small group heli skiing with a maximum of 3 groups per helicopter!
It is “The Way Heliskiing and Boarding Were Meant To Be!”
How are the groups chosen?
We always try to keep groups that are on holiday together, skiing together. We also classify groups based on weight and ability.
Do you mix skiers with snowboarders?
Yes we do, but if we have a full group of compatible snowboarders, we would also try to group them together. Either way, our guides do the best to keep the entire group happy.
Can I bring my snowboard?
Yes, you are welcome to bring your own board, however, we now have new Prior snowboards, (the Spearhead and Khyber), and bindings at the lodge.
Can I be reached at the lodge?
Messages may be left with our office in the Yellow Cedar Lodge between 08:00 and 18:00 daily:
Phone: 250 615-3184
Fax: 250 615-3181
Can non-skiers come too?
Yes. If you are happy relaxing in a remote mountainous setting, you can enjoy the visit.
Non-skiers can be accommodated based on availability.
Are there price discounts for groups?
Yes. Book a group of 12 and receive one free seat or split the discount amongst the group.
When are the best conditions?
Our season begins in January and ends in mid April. It is impossible to predict the weather in any mountain range; however, some generalizations can be made. January tends to be stormier and snow more often while February is often a transition month between heavy snowfalls and more stable spring weather. In March and April, the snow becomes more stable with a higher likelihood of sunny skies. That said, the weather forecasts in Northwestern BC are notoriously inaccurate and we can have warm and sunny weather in January and stormy, snowy weather in April. The above is simply a generalization and should not be taken as a guarantee.
How much vertical do you ski/board?
We ski/board as much or as little as each group would like. In general however, you can expect to ski 8 to 15 runs a day and most groups will ski on average an additional 30% beyond their included vertical each week.
Are skis included with my Northern Escape Heli Skiing package?
Powder skis and carbon fibre poles are included in your package. We offer Prior Overloards, Volkl Gotamas, Kastle MX 108’s, Fischer Prohetes. We also have several Reverse camber skis such as the Rossignol S7 and womens Voodoo and 2010 Vokl Gotamas.
How good do I have to be?
You should be a strong intermediate skier capable of confidently skiing a Black Diamond run at your local ski area. Fitness is as important as ability for heliskiing, make sure you are physically capable of skiing all day in strenuous conditions.
I have special dietary needs, can you accomodate me?
Please inform us about any special dietary needs prior to your heliski vacation with us. If we do not know ahead of time, we cannot adequately prepare.