| Description: |
Terrain: |
| When first we discovered the amazing mountains around Atlin in 1994 nobody could have guessed that this would become the heliski area with the best weather conditions in Canada. This 2000 mi² (5000 km²) area offers everything a snow enthusiast could ask for. Endless runs with up to 6500 feet (2000 m) vertical, steep glaciers and first class tree skiing will satisfy even the most demanding guest.
Experience austrian hospitality and ”gemütlichkeit” in Atlin, “The Switzerland of the North”.
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All you can dream about, from perfect treeskiing to superb high alpine and glacier skiing. Our exclusive permit area is 2280 sq. mi. The beauty of the land is breathtaking. Our area in the North drain into the Pacific, by Juneau, Alaska; and in the South drain to the Arctic (see map in Photos). The lakes are around 2,200 feet and the mountain peaks rise up to 8,400 feet. At these elevations and latitudes the powder is awesome and your physical condition is not affected by altitude. |
| Helicopters: |
Group/Lift Size: |
| Astar, sometimes Bell |
Small |
| Location: |
Closest Major Airport: |
| Atlin is in the far North of British Columbia (59 degrees = latitude of Stockholm) and the arctic influence is noticeable. This is why our ski season starts mid-January. The temperatures are already milder and the days are getting longer. We experience long periods of sunny weather, interrupted by brief but heavy snowfalls. Spring offers cold nights and mild days, preserving the awesome quality of the powder well into May. In April the sun shines from 5:00 AM until 9:00 PM. |
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) |
| Standard Packages Offered: |
Packages Include: |
| Weekly, Daily on request |
Our package includes 105,000 feet (instead 100,000)
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| Average Vertical: |
Price of Extra Vertical: |
| Per run 800 meters, per week 45000 meters. We have runs of up to 2,000 meters (6,000 vertical feet).
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$73/K CDN |
| Average Snowfall: |
Maximum number of guests: |
| 500 inches
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25 |
| Minimum age requirement: |
Powder skis required: |
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No - 3 types of skis available
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| Level of skiing/snowboarding required for first timers: |
Hotels recommended for pre & post accommodation: |
| Good skills - Should have some powder experience
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We can assist you.
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| How guests arrive: |
The best time to arrive: |
| Overnight stay in Whitehorse, early pickup by KHS Saturday morning
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Friday evening. |
| Year-round services: |
Why Us: |
| Special activities are available on bad weather days. Our records show 0.8 inclement weather days per week on average. Since 1995 there has been no week with more than two days where it was impossible to ski or snowboard. Every guest since 1995 had the chance to ski at least four out of six days! |
Level 4 ski instructor + either UIAGM, ACMG winter guide or schiführer
since 11 years every client skied at least 4 days per week - the way we operate (fixed wing support) is unique in the industry ad makes us very flexible and customer friendly
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