| Description: |
Terrain: |
| In the heart of Northern BC lie the Skeena, Atna and Sicintine Mountain Ranges where 8250 km2 of remote wilderness and untouched Canadian powder await. The heliskiing area boasts some of the finest tree and glade skiing on the continent. This, coupled with breathtaking alpine runs make Skeena Heliskiing one of Canada’s premiere heliskiing areas. |
Everything from glades, trees and alpine
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| Helicopters: |
Group/Lift Size: |
| The B2 is the helicopter of choice. More than enough power, speed and maneuverability to use the area to it’s full potential and still having a large safety margin.
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A maximum of 10 skier per week, that being 2 groups of 4-5 skiers.
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| Location: |
Closest Major Airport: |
| Skeena Mountains, near Smithers
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Vancouver International Airport (YVR) |
| Standard Packages Offered: |
Packages Include: |
| 7 days (6.5 days of skiing) as well as custom packages from 4-6 days
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All inclusive except alcohol, Guarantee 30 500 vertical meters, extra charge after 30 500 vertical meters.
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| Average Vertical: |
Price of Extra Vertical: |
| The average length of a run is around 800 vertical meters.
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$ 125 Cdn per extra 1000 meters
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| Average Snowfall: |
Maximum number of guests: |
| Average base is from 320 cm to 400 cm
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10 |
| Minimum age requirement: |
Powder skis required: |
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No skis and boards needed. |
| Level of skiing/snowboarding required for first timers: |
Hotels recommended for pre & post accommodation: |
| Good intermediate level of powder skiers and up. Skiers and boarders must have experience and feel comfortable skiing / boarding in powder and non-groomed slopes.
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Hudsons Bay Lodge in Smithers or the Airport Fairmont Hotel in Vancouver |
| How guests arrive: |
The best time to arrive: |
| Via Air Canada or Hawk Air from Vancouver. Transfer and overnight from Vancouver or Smithers is not included in your ski session.
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Those who like the deep dry powder, January to February are your
months. You like warmer weather and more daylight, March is your
choice.
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| Year-round services: |
Why Us: |
| We have packages for non skier as well, icefishing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, crosscountry skiing, wellness
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Much more terrain, Far fewer skiers, More skiing for less money,
Norther area having colder conditions thus less risk of rain and fog,
Non-skier program, Exclusive lodge.
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