Stellar BC Heli-Skiing

Stellar Heli Skiing Description

Single and multi-day BC heli skiing packages in the Selkirk and Purcell Mountain ranges, known for dry powder and consistent temperatures. Heli skiing BC in an A-star with seating for four skiers/boarders, all facing forward. This powerful agile helicopter can reach the highest peaks in the region with runs from just under ten thousand feet. Stellar BC Heli Skiing is located at the north end of Kootenay Lake, nestled high on the Selkirk and Purcell mountain ranges. Stellar Heli Skiing BC has opened a wonderland of big-mountain terrain for your heliskiing and snowboarding pleasure. Rugged, magnificent peaks cleft a jagged skyline above the glacial lake, and it’s all within reach. Choose from daily, weekend or multi day heliskiing packages to create the heliskiing adventure that’s perfect for you.

BC Heli Skiing Location

On the north end of Kootenay Lake, near the town of Kaslo BC, in the Selkirk and Purcell Mountains.

BC Heli Skiing Terrain

Terrain to suit every heliskier, including bowls, chutes and open and protected tree skiing.

Hotels recommended for pre & post accommodation

There are several B&B in the area to choose from. Wing Creek Cabins Resort small private cabins. Several choices of accommodations, from five star deluxe private cabins to standard hotels.

Why Stellar BC Heli Skiing

1. Amazing high alpine terrain ( and lots of it). 2. Large BC heli skiing tenure with many new runs to be explored. 3. Run length (longest run so far 5000’). 4. Higher peaks means better snow ( Mt. Brennon 9800’). 5. Consistent temperatures, cold dry powder. 6. Availability, Stellar BC Heli Skiing has many of the days or weeks open for booking. 7. Accreditation of Guides CSGA or ACMG. Stellar BC Heli-Skiing strives to customize your vacation.

Helicopters:

A-Star AS 350

Standard BC Heli Skiing Packages Offered:

1, 2, 3, 4 Day Packages

Average Vertical:

18,000 feet/day

Average Snowfall:

600 cm of snowfall

Level of skiing/snowboarding required for first timers:

Skiers and boards should be advanced intermediate to expert. Able to ski all black diamond runs.

How guests arrive:

Shuttle can be arranged from the airport or rental vehicle

Year-round services:

Whitewater resort and cat skiing alternatives for down days, as well as Ainsworth Hot Springs.

Closest Major Airport:

Castlegar BC, Canada or Spokane WA, USA

BC Heli-Skiing Packages Include:

Professional heli ski guiding services, transceiver, and safety pack, Three gourmet meals per day, shuttle service to and from staging areas

Price of Extra Vertical:

$110 per extra run