Challenge accepted. Tackle advanced terrain and push your limits with fast-paced adventure enthusiasts. More vertical so you can charge hard all day.
Push your boundaries with our Expert Group Vertical package. Designed for seasoned heli-skiers, this program offers 20% more vertical and focuses on skiing more technically challenging terrain at a fast pace.
From the trip description by Bella Coola Heli Sports
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: With your guide
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: Included
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability. Instruction is not included.
- Coached: Not confirmed
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- Backcountry guidingTwo four-person groups (plus a guide for each) sharing an A-Star helicopter; CSGA and ACMG-certified guides
- 1 guide : 4 guests
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- Expert
- This one’s for the experts only. Tackle challenging terrain at a faster pace.
- This package is perfect for skiers and riders with significant heli-skiing or backcountry experience. You’ll need the skills to navigate double black diamond terrain across various snow conditions.
- 4 nights includes 68,500 ft / 21,000 m
- 5 nights includes 85,500 ft / 26,000 m
- 7 nights includes 120,000 ft / 36,500 m
- Experience vast alpine terrain with endless descents from towering peaks. Open slopes give way to pockets of sheltered tree skiing, perfect for those looking to balance big mountain exhilaration with a dash of forested fun.
- Sport
- Ski + Snowboard
- Max group size
- 4 guests
From the trip description by Bella Coola Heli Sports
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Meals
- Transfers
- Avalanche beacon, radio and avalanche airbag backpack
- Skis or snowboards, bindings and poles
- Lodging at Your Destination: Tweedsmuir Park Lodge
- West Coast Cusine
- Round-trip flights from Vancouver (YVR South) to Bella Coola (QBC), plus seamless ground transfers to Tweedsmuir Park Lodge.
- CSGA and ACMG-certified guides
- We provide the essentials: Skis or snowboards, bindings, poles, plus crucial safety gear including avalanche beacons, radios, and avalanche airbag backpacks.
Not included
- Tax (all prices exclude tax)
- Alcoholic Beverages (optional trip enhancement)
- Massage Therapy (optional trip enhancement)
- Retail Purchases (optional trip enhancement)
- Additional Vertical Feet/Metres (optional trip enhancement)
Not confirmed by the operator: Lift pass, Lesson.
Day by day
Every Bella Coola Heli Sports adventure is tailored to you. While we’ve sketched out a typical day in the life below, think of it as a flexible framework that will adapt to the day.
- Day 1: Arrival13:00 | Direct flight from Vancouver to Bella Coola14:30 | Ground transfer to the property15:30 – 17:30 | Avalanche safety training, ski fitting, and helicopter orientation17:30 | Aprés19:00 | Family-style or three-course plated dinner20:30 | Evening socialization and relaxation
- Days 2–7: 07:00 | Morning stretch class07:30 | Early riser continental breakfast buffet available08:00 | Hot breakfast buffet is served08:15 | Morning introductions, weather updates, and plans for the day09:00 | Groups lift for heli-skiing12:30 | Picnic lunch in the field13:00 | Heli skiing resumes16:30 | Groups return from heli-skiing (or one hour before sunset)16:30 | Aprés ski and massage19:00 | Family-style or three-course plated dinner20:30 | Evening socialization and relaxation
- Day 8: Departure07:30 | Pack your bags and come to breakfast in your ski gear08:30 – 13:30 | Full ski day en route to Bella Coola Airport (weather permitting)16:30 | Direct flight from Bella Coola to Vancouver17:30 | Arrival in Vancouver21:00 | Connecting flights should be booked after this time or preferably the following day
From the trip description by Bella Coola Heli Sports
Where you stay
Tweedsmuir Park Lodge: The perfect blend of privacy and camaraderie. Unwind in luxurious timber-frame chalets and suites on 60 acres of pristine grizzly bear habitat.
Getting There
Whether you’re coming from across the continent or across the world, your adventure starts with booking your own travel to Vancouver, British Columbia. From there, we’ll handle the rest. Your experience includes round-trip flights from Vancouver to your destination. This 70-minute direct flight takes off in the early afternoon. Plan to arrive in Vancouver the night prior to avoid any unnecessary arrival day stress.
Flights to Bella Coola depart from the South Terminal at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Plan to arrive at least one hour before your flight. Shuttle service is available from YVR’s Main Terminal. Taxi and ride-share options are available throughout Vancouver with a transfer time of approximately 30-45 minutes.
Bella Coola Airport (QBC) is our main arrival airport. Anahim Lake Airport (YAA) serves as our alternate landing location if weather conditions require.
From the Bella Coola Airport (QBC), it’s a 45-minute ground transfer to Tweedsmuir Park Lodge. In inclement weather the aircraft will land in Anahim Lake, followed by a 1-hour and 30-minute scenic drive to the Tweedsmuir Park Lodge.
From the trip description by Bella Coola Heli Sports
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Dates and prices
| Dates | Season | Duration | From | Availability | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27 – Apr 1, 2027Choose these datesPublished on the availability page as "March 27 · 5 nights · Expert Group Vertical · 85,500 ft / 26,000 m · CA$19,750 · sold-out". End date and day count follow the operator's sample itinerary (a 5-night trip runs Day 1 to Day 6, skiing on departure day). | 2026/27 | 6 days | 19,750 CADCA$19,750 per person, 5 nights at Tweedsmuir Park Lodge; includes 85,500 ft / 26,000 m; retail rate in CAD, excludes tax | Sold Out | Book on company website |
| Mar 27 – Apr 3, 2027Choose these datesPublished on the availability page as "March 27 · 7 nights · Expert Group Vertical · 120,000 ft / 36,500 m · CA$25,500 · available". End date and day count follow the operator's sample itinerary (a 7-night trip runs Day 1 to Day 8, skiing on departure day). | 2026/27 | 8 days | 25,500 CADCA$25,500 per person, 7 nights at Tweedsmuir Park Lodge; includes 120,000 ft / 36,500 m; retail rate in CAD, excludes tax | Available | Book on company website |
| Apr 1 – Apr 5, 2027Choose these datesPublished on the availability page as "April 1 · 4 nights · Expert Group Vertical · 68,500 ft / 21,000 m · CA$15,500 · sold-out". End date and day count follow the operator's sample itinerary (a 4-night trip runs Day 1 to Day 5, skiing on departure day). | 2026/27 | 5 days | 15,500 CADCA$15,500 per person, 4 nights at Tweedsmuir Park Lodge; includes 68,500 ft / 21,000 m; retail rate in CAD, excludes tax | Sold Out | Book on company website |
| Apr 14 – Apr 18, 2027Choose these datesPublished on the availability page as "April 14 · 4 nights · Expert Group Vertical · 68,500 ft / 21,000 m · CA$15,500 · available". End date and day count follow the operator's sample itinerary (a 4-night trip runs Day 1 to Day 5, skiing on departure day). | 2026/27 | 5 days | 15,500 CADCA$15,500 per person, 4 nights at Tweedsmuir Park Lodge; includes 68,500 ft / 21,000 m; retail rate in CAD, excludes tax | Available | Book on company website |
| Apr 14 – Apr 19, 2027Choose these datesPublished on the availability page as "April 14 · 5 nights · Expert Group Vertical · 85,500 ft / 26,000 m · CA$18,250 · available". End date and day count follow the operator's sample itinerary (a 5-night trip runs Day 1 to Day 6, skiing on departure day). | 2026/27 | 6 days | 18,250 CADCA$18,250 per person, 5 nights at Tweedsmuir Park Lodge; includes 85,500 ft / 26,000 m; retail rate in CAD, excludes tax | Available | Book on company website |
| Apr 14 – Apr 21, 2027Choose these datesPublished on the availability page as "April 14 · 7 nights · Expert Group Vertical · 120,000 ft / 36,500 m · CA$23,500 · available". End date and day count follow the operator's sample itinerary (a 7-night trip runs Day 1 to Day 8, skiing on departure day). | 2026/27 | 8 days | 23,500 CADCA$23,500 per person, 7 nights at Tweedsmuir Park Lodge; includes 120,000 ft / 36,500 m; retail rate in CAD, excludes tax | Available | Book on company website |
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; source last reviewed September 24, 2026.
Good To Know
If conditions are ideal and your group is strong, you might outski your package. No worries—you can purchase extra vertical at a rate of $72 per person per 1000 ft / 305 m. Additional helicopter flight hours can be purchased at a rate of $4,780 in an A-Star, $4,980 in a Koala AW119, and $6,080 in a Bell 212.
Every package has ‘included vertical’ and ‘guaranteed vertical’. The guaranteed vertical is equal to 80% of the included vertical.
On average, we experience 1 to 1.5 down days per week throughout the season. Our guides closely monitor the weather, as conditions can change quickly. If there’s a break, we’ll do our best to get you out for a few runs.
From the trip description by Bella Coola Heli Sports
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