Our Expert
Rupert Hatfield
"All-inclusive heli-skiing combined with unlimited vertical, small groups and world famous powder - all adds up to an incredible heli-skiing experience"
Overview
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Located in the powder belt of BC, Great Canadian’s lodge and helipad is in the most accessible location from an international airport of any heli operator.
Guests have exclusive use of Heather Mountain Lodge, with a maximum of only 24 other guests. The Lodge is easily accessed from Calgary, just 4 hours away on the TransCanada Highway. No further transfers needed!
The on-site heli-pad is 20 metres from the lodge, no daily transportation to the hangar required.
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Terrain:
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The interior ranges of British Columbia – the Selkirk (Rogers Pass) and Purcell mountains – are possibly the most famous powder skiing mountain ranges in the world. They can offer phenomenal amounts of light, dry powder snow, good flying conditions, tens of thousands of square kilometres of wilderness and ideal skiing weather.
Great Canadian Heli-Skiing has an exclusive licence to access the vast terrain in the Selkirk and Purcell mountain ranges along the north and east borders of Glacier National Park. With a tenure the equivalent of 13.5 x Whistler-Blackcomb's and a maximum of 24 skiers in the terrain at any time, there’s plenty of powder to go around!
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Annual Snowfall:
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Great Canadian usually has a base of at least 3.5 metres (12 ft) and an annual snowfall of 14 metres (46 ft)! |
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Temperatures:
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Winter temperatures, on average, range between 7° to -15°C (20° to 5° F). Occasionally temperatures can fall below these ranges producing very cold weather -30° C (-18°F). |
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Season dates:
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12 Dec 09 - 10 Apr 10 |
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Getting there:
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4 hours drive from Calgary International Airport on the TransCanada Highway - straight to the lodge. |
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Operating since:
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Great Canadian pioneered the concept of ‘boutique heli-skiing’ (ie small, personalised groups) when it started up in 1988. |
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Helicopters:
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The agile and powerful A-Star B2, the Lamborghini of the helicopter world. |
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Packages:
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Multi-day packages are available. Combo packages are also available that include several days skiing at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and several days heli-skiing. Choose from:
4 days at Kicking Horse and 2 days heli-skiing
3 days at Kicking Horse and 3 days heli-skiing
2 days at Kicking Horse and 4 days heli-skiing.
Single day packages are now also available.
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Vertical:
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Unlimited Vertical! While other operators charge more for any skiing done over the guaranteed amount, Great Canadian Heli-Skiing will not charge you any extra while still guaranteeing you the industry standard of 30,500m (100,000ft) for a week long trip.
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Extras:
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Semi-private or private packages available. Your own personal helicopter for just you and your friends!
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Prices:
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2 day tours - from £1890
3 day tours - from £2740
4 day tours - from £3430
5 day tours - from £4130
6 day tours - from £4780
Prices are based on 2 skiers per room.
Private package - from £43,550 based on 4 skiers and 1 guide, includes 7 nights (single accommodation) and 6 days skiing, 7-10 hours heli-time and private transfer from Calgary.
Semi-private package - from £8765pp based on 8 skiers and 2 guides, includes 7 nights (double accommodation) and 6 days skiing, 9-15 hours heli-time and private transfers from Calgary (Subject to exchange rate).
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