northern escape Overview
Photo: Sean Hannah
Operation Overview
Northern Escape Heli-Skiing is the ultimate heli skiing experience with small groups, snowcat backup and 7,000 square kilometers (1.8 million acres) of legendary glaciated, alpine, and open-treed terrain. Our remote location in northwest B.C., Canada is easily accessed with several daily direct flights from Vancouver to Terrace and our lodges are only a 20-minute drive from the airport. Our area is renowned for one of the deepest and most reliable snowpacks on the planet. And with cat skiing backup we ensure you ski a full day every day.
Terrain Overview
With over 1.8 million acres of huge alpine bowls, glaciers and immense old growth forests, Northern Escape offers unlimited terrain choices. Our runs average over 3,000 vertical feet with many well over 6,000. Join us for the steeps and, with over 1,200 inches per year of snowfall, bring your snorkel.
Season Highlights
- January: Deep Powder Month
- February: High Season
- March: Big Alpine Month
- April: Spring Powder
Specs
| Annual Snowfall: | 1,200 inches |
| Exclusive Terrain: | 1.8 million acres |
| Non-Exclusive Terrain: | N/A |
| Price Range: | $3,500 - $19,700 |
| Seasonal Dates: | January through April |
| Years in Business: | 9 |
| Types of Helicopters/: | Koala and A-Star Helicopters; BR 400 Snowcats |
| Guarantees and refund policies: | Zero down days with Snowcat Back-up. Unlimited Vertical Option available |
| Down Day Activity: | Zero Down days with Snowcat Back-up |
| Nearest Airport: | Terrace, B.C. is 20 minutes from our lodges with six flights per day from Vancouver. |
| Nearest Town: | Terrace, B.C. |
| Lodging Amenities/Availability: | Three luxury lodges: Yellow Cedar, Treston Lake, and Minette Bay. |
| Local Bars | The Northern Escape Lounge and Mr. Mikes on Thursdays. |
| Local Restaurants | Best food in town is in the Northern Escape Dining Room |
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