Heli Skiing
Last Frontier, Canada
“Last Frontier Heli-skiing is true to its name - its very remote Northern location adding to the experience. This is heli-skiing for pioneers!”
Our expert Richard Rice
Last Frontier, the sister company of TLH, operates from two locations in the wilds of northern British Columbia.
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Last Frontier Heliskiing @ Bell 2 Lodge 360 kms northwest of Smithers, British Columbia in the Skeena Mountains.
Last Frontier Heliskiing @ Ripley Creek is located in the northern, coastal town of Stewart, British Columbia right on the border between Alaska and British Columbia. |
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Terrain:
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3,500 square miles (9,000 square kms), the largest heliski area on the planet. 600 runs to choose from. Runs average between 2,500 – 3,300 vertical feet (750 – 1,000 vertical meters). From perfectly spaced trees to wide open alpine bowls and glaciers. |
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Annual Snowfall:
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65 – 100 feet |
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Temperatures:
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-5 to -20C |
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Season dates:
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December 26th - April 12th 2009 |
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Getting there:
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3 hours drive from Calgary International Airport - 2 hours from Banff Alberta, bus transfers available from Banff. |
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Operating since:
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1996 at Bell 2 Lodge; 2004 at Ripley Creek |
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Helicopters:
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Bell 2 Lodge: Bell 407s carrying 3 groups of up to 5 skiers plus 1 guide
Ripley Creek: Bell 205 carrying 2 groups of up to 9 skiers |
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Packages:
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Bell 2 Lodge: 7 days;
Ripley Creek: 7 days, 4 days, and 3 days
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Vertical:
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7 day - average 130,000ft: guaranteed 100,000 ft
4 day - average 75,000ft: guaranteed 57,500 ft
3 day - average 56,000ft: guaranteed 43,000 ft
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Extras:
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Private Gold tours – there’s nothing like having a helicopter and mountain guide all to yourself. Explore the Skenna Mountains at your own pace in your own helicopter. |
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Ski Safari Recommends...
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Last Frontier is ideal for those with some heli-skiing experience looking for a genuine, wilderness adventure. |
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