
Entdecke den Snow
Terrain
The Skeena Mountain range has a huge diversity of terrain, from the high vertical slopes with extreme steeps to powder bowls with pillows and shoots as well as sweeping glades and an abundance of tree skiing providing more Heliskiing opportunities during bad weather periods. Through Skeena’s geographical location and diversity of terrain, we consistently enjoy one of the lowest number of down days in the industry. So our clients ski more.
Location
We are located only 3 hours from Vancouver and 4 hours Calgary! Direct flights are available from Vancouver International Airport and via Prince George from Calgary International Airport. From here you are collected by our van shuttle for the 1½ hr drive to our lodge.
You can fly from Vancouver to Smithers with Air Canada and Hawk Air and from Calgary with Central Mountain Air.
We recommend if you are coming from Europe to Vancouver, flying with a Star Alliance carrier, to book the connection flight to Smithers with Air Canada. That will insure that all flights are on the same ticket. This will make things easier if there are any delays, as well on your return trip, you can check in your luggage in Smithers and it will go direct to Europe, with no need to handle it in Vancouver.
- Führungen
- Skiverleih
- Snowboard Verleih
- Safety Equipment Verleih
- Flughafen-Transfer
Deine Unterkunft
- Familien
- Paare
- Alleinreisende
- Gruppen
- Steep and Deep Riders
Bear Claw Lodge
Skeena Heliskiing operates from the exclusive Bear Claw Lodge.
Our lodge offers our clients an unparalleled quality of accommodation and is only 6 minutes by helicopter to your first runs. We have chosen to use B2 or B3 helicopters as they allow us to access the best of our terrain in almost all conditions and better cater for our smaller groups.
In few words
- About 1½ hr drive to our exclusive world class lodge
- Luxurious lodging is situated on a private golf course
- Twin share accommodation each with en-suite
- All meals, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages
- Full use of whirlpool, laundry facilities, games room, cross-country skis, snow shoes, wireless internet
- Phone and Fax available
- 6 minutes by helicopter to your first runs
Base Camp
Base Camp is a unique wilderness experience, limited to only 10 guests per week, for a short 6 week season.
The camp is surrounded by a beautiful mountain vista in the heart of the Skeena Heliskiing's tenure where it is in close proximity to the largest variety of runs (Glacier, tree skiing, glades), all within a few minutes flight.
In few words:
- Unique tent constellation - SHBC includes one large communal tent, one shower tent and five guest tents to accommodate up to 10 guests in total.
- All tents are a dome construction, a system that has been proven to work in all winter conditions.
- Fly-in fly-out location.
- SHBC is a non-permanent structure, which is built every winter and taken down for summer, thus leaving no trace. It is our philosophy to preserve this pristine wilderness, which is all part of the SHBC experience.
- All waste products are flown out and compostable toilets are used to minimize environmental impact..
- SHBC builds upon 10 years of experience of Skeena Heliskiing's main operation, ''Bear Claw Lodge'', providing one of the world’s best heliskiing products.
- Skeena Heliskiing’s main operation “Bear Claw Lodge” is operating at the same time as SHBC, and is only 12 minutes away via helicopter. The SHBC operation is supported by the “Bear Claw Lodge” to maximize safety and optimize supply transfers and guest shuttles.
- The SHBC location has been tested for several years by Skeena Heliskiing and has been voted as one of the best heliskiing locations in the tenure, by both guests and guides alike. The first runs are only one minute away from basecamp and there is the option to ski back to Basecamp at the end of the day.
Was dich erwartet
Gegend ist für abwechslungsreiches Gelände bekannt
Beim Norden von British Columbia denken Skifahrer und Snowboarder vor allem an zwei Dinge: Endloses Terrain und Dauerschneefall! Skeena Heliskiing bringt dich ins Herzen dieser 8.500 Quadratkilometer großen Region, dem zweitgröβten Heliskigebiet Nordamerikas. Diese Gegend ist für ihr abwechslungsreiches Gelände bekannt, das Abfahrten und Routen verschiedener Schwierigkeitsgrade zu bieten hat. Egal ob du nach herausfordernden, hochalpinen Abfahrten suchst, oder ob du Abfahrten durch Bäume oder über offene Hänge bevorzugst, bei Skeena findest du garantiert etwas Passendes.
Eines der exklusivsten Angebote der Branche
Skeena Heliski bietet zwei Pakete an, das „19 Meilen Paket” und das „Private Paket“. Das erstere ist das populäre der beiden Buchungspakete. Du kannst es als Alleinreisender oder gemeinsam mit Freunden buchen. Du fährst mit kleinen Gruppen von maximal 5 Personen plus Guide Ski. Pro Woche sind nur 2 dieser Pakete verfügbar, was es zu einem der exklusivsten Angebote der Branche macht. Normal ist, dass sich 3 bis 4 Gruppen einen Helikopter teilen. Und wenn du es noch exklusiver willst, dann ist das „Private Paket“ der ultimative Deal: Du fährst nur mit deinen Freunden Ski, maximal 4 Skifahrer und 2 Guides. Ein Traum wird wahr!
Die Gäste von Skeena Heliskiing wohnen im The Cliffs am Kispiox River in der exklusiven Bear Claw Lodge. Du bist hier mitten in der Wildnis, aber du bist nur einen dreistündigen Hubschrauberflug von Vancouver entfernt. Diese luxuriöse Unterkunft befindet sich auf einem privaten Golfplatz und wurde im Resort Living Magazine wie folgt beschrieben: „Ohne Zweifel eine der umfassendsten privaten Clubmitgliedschaften weltweit.“
Komm und erlebe den Nervenkitzel von herausragenden Backcountry Skitouren. Lass dir von Skeena zeigen warum diese Region sich schnell zu einem der Hotspots des Heliskiings in BC schlechthin entwickelt!
4 Gründe sich für Skeena Heliskiing zu entscheiden:
- Riesiges Gelände!
- Kleine Gruppen garantieren ein möglichst individuelles Erlebnis.
- Luxus Unterkunft im Cliff's.
- Nur 3 Stunden von Vancouver entfernt.
Outside activities
- Hockey
- Ice skating
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Cross-country skiing
Inside activities
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
- Darts
- Pool
- Table football
Bear Claw Lodge Unlimited Heliskiing Package
- Unlimited vertical of skiing / snowboarding with 30’500 guaranteed vertical meters
- 1 UIAGM / ACMG guide per group of 5
- Bell B2 or B3 Helicopter
- The latest avalanche safety equipment and training, including ABS backpack, avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe
- Provision of the latest ski equipment
- Twin share accommodation each with en-suite
- All meals, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages (alcohol not included)
- Full use of whirlpool, outdoor sauna, laundry facilities, games room, cross-country skis, snow shoes, wireless internet
- Scheduled van shuttles from Smithers Airport or Hudsons Bay Lodge to Bear Claw Lodge and return.
Not included
- Your costs of travel to & from Smithers BC.
- Transfers outside of schedule pick-ups and drop-offs on Friday mornings. Extra shuttles will be charged at $460.00 per round trip.
- Travel & Cancellation insurance (please arrange when you book your trip and ensure they cover heliskiing and ensure you understand the cancellation clause in the policy).
- Airport Taxes.
- Any alcoholic beverages at the accommodation.
- Additional vertical meters. Extra vertical: $149.00 per 1000 vertical meters
- Satellite phone (is charged per minute)
Base Camp Heliskiing Package
- 19 Miles of skiing (30,500 Vert. Mtrs / 100,000 Vert. Ft).
- 1 UIAGM / ACMG guide per group of 5 guests.
- B2 Helicopter to service 2 groups.
- The latest avalanche safety equipment and training including; ABS backpack, avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe.
- Provision of the latest ski equipment.
- Twin share accommodation with shared shower and toilets.
- All meals, snacks, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages (a small selection of wine and beer) are included. Please bring your choice of hard liquor. Liquor can be purchase in Smithers prior to your arrival at Base Camp.
- Wireless internet.
- Scheduled van shuttles from Smithers Airport or Hudsons Bay Lodge to Bear Claw Lodge and helicopter transfer to Basecamp and return.
Not included
- Your costs of travel to & from Smithers BC.
- Transfers outside of schedule pick-ups and drop-offs on Friday mornings. Extra transfers will be charged at $460 per trip for a van shuttle.
- Any Airport Taxes.
- Any alcoholic beverages at The Cliffs at Kispiox Bear Claw Lodge.
- Extra helicopters hours: $2580.00 per helicopter hour
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