Discover the snow
We have 2 heliski operations based in Northern British Columbia.
Bell 2 Lodge is located 220 miles (360 km) Northwest of Smithers, British Columbia. The resort is situated along the Stewart-Cassiar Highway.
Ripley Creek Inn, Stewart, BC is located 200 miles (310km) Northwest of Terrace, British Columbia. The small town of Stewart is situated at the end of the Portland Canal, opposite Hyder, Alaska. This operation focuses exclusively on the southern part of our tenure.
Snowfall
The average annual snowfall at 5,200 feet (1,600 meters) is approximately 65 to 100 feet (20 to 30 meters), which leaves us with an average base of 15 feet (4 meters). It's not unusual to find over 20 feet (6+ meters) of snow at higher elevations and on the glaciers.
Temperatures
Temperatures are generally well suited for skiing and range from -5°C to -20°C (23°F to -4°F). At worst, there can be short spell of rain or periods when the temperature can drop to -30ºC (-22ºF).
Snow Conditions
Records show that during 75% of our season the snow conditions are excellent to good. Be aware that the skiing can vary from the best you have ever experienced to marginal and demanding. Our guides always strive to seek the best possible snow and runs for our guests. With such an enormous area at our disposal, the choices are numerous and good conditions can usually be found.
Down Days
On average mother nature decides to make it snow so heavily or bring in enough cloud to stop us heliskiing less than one day per week (on average). If you're unlucky enough to get a down day there's always plenty of organised options to keep you busy, even though you'll probably want to just relax in the hot tub to help your legs recover!
Terrain
This is why you make the pilgrimage, huge glaciated terrain, massive tree runs and everything in between. The choice is almost limitless.
The Skeena and Coast Mountains of Northern BC offer up massive tree runs in old growth forest, huge glacieted features in high alpine terrain and everything in between. It's nirvana of steep and agressive lines for the die-hard, though to gentler terrain for a mellow experience.
- Guiding
- Ski Rental
- Snowboard Rental
- Safety Equipment Rental
- Airport Transfer
Your accommodation
- Families
- Couples
- Solo Travelers
- Groups
- Steep and Deep Riders
Welcome to the mecca of heli-skiing. We'll never guarantee you waist deep powder every day - but it happens on a regular basis, which is why year after year our guests continue to return. Our lodge staff and professional mountain guides love what they do - spend a week with us and you’ll see why.
There are two heliskiing locations to choose from. Both offer epic heli skiing and heli-boarding experiences in some of the wildest terrain in British Columbia. Bell 2 Lodge and the Ripley Creek Inn are both in BC, Canada on the border of Alaska.
Last Frontier Heliskiing
- The largest heli skiing area on the planet
- Steep 'n deep, wide open bowls, epic tree runs - we have them all
- Unrivalled annual snow conditions
- ONLY Small group heli-skiing - which sets us apart
- Vertical drop guarantee - ensures best value for money
- The very best guides - so you’re in great hands.
The relatively small capacity at both operations makes for a trip second to none. We are proud to raise the bar for helicopter skiing trips. With a massive ski area, years of experience and a team of seasoned professionals — We are determined to send you home with an experience of a lifetime. Pick a tour, choose a lodge, get inspired and then get in touch!
Bell 2 Lodge
Bell 2 Lodge maximum of 30 clients per week
In 1996 we had the unique opportunity to start a heliski operation in a truly exciting, untouched and remote area of Northern British Columbia. Located at 1900ft (600 meters) and once a basic service station for travelers on their way to the Alaska and the Yukon, Bell 2 Lodge is now a modern heliski village.
With satellite communication and state of the art environmental facilities, it offers the comforts of a first class hotel with a rustic touch of the Canadian wild.
The dining room, lounge and bar act as the focal point for skiing and snowboarding stories to be shared. Guests are accommodated in log chalets, located approximately 100 meters from the lodge. All rooms have a private bathroom, fireplace, two queen size beds or one king size bed with down duvets.
If weather conditions are unfavourable for flying, you can strap on a pair of snowshoes and explore the Bell Irving River Valley. With a little luck, you may spot a moose, wolf or other animals that frequent this area during the winter season.
Ripley Creek Inn
Ripley Creek Inn services a maximum of 15 clients per week. (Can be expanded to 20 guests for special groups)
The second base of operations for Last Frontier Heliskiing is based at the Ripley Creek Inn in Stewart, a little old mining town on the border to Alaska. The terrain is exciting and offers long runs on glaciers and in open bowls as well as some of the most spectacular tree runs anywhere.
The inn is home to both guests and staff with meals served just across the street at the Bitter Creek Café. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, queen size beds with down duvets, telephones and TVs. The Bitter Creek Café has an historic feel with a bistro style menu. You’re assured of some fine eclectic cuisine and for those who are keen, some sensational seafood.
If the conditions are unfavourable for flying, there are many entertaining activities in Stewart. Go fishing on the Portland Canal, visit historic museums for a history lesson or check-out any or all of the three local watering holes for a chance to meet some of the locals that call Stewart, BC their home.
Side by Side
Comparing Bell2 Lodge and Ripley Creek is a bit like choosing between a Ferrari and a Lamborghini - both are incredible but each has it's particular charms. Whichever lodge you choose you'll be greeted with the same warm welcome and great Canadian hospitality and food, but to make things a little easier we've created this side-by-side comparison to give you a better insight into how they stack up against each other.
Detail | Bell2 Lodge | Ripley Creek |
Size | Bell2 is the bigger of the two with a maximum of 30 guests per week. | Usually has a maximum of 15 guests per week - which can be expanded to 20 for special groups. |
Location | Located 220 miles (360 km) Northwest of Smithers, British Columbia. The resort is situated along the Stewart-Cassiar Highway. | Located 200 miles (310km) Northwest of Terrace, BC. The small town of Stewart is situated at the end of the Portland Canal, opposite Hyder, Alaska. |
Character | With satellite communication and state of the art environmental facilities, it offers the comforts of a first class hotel with a rustic touch of the Canadian wild. | The inn is home to both guests and staff with meals served just across the street at the Bitter Creek Café. |
| The dining room, lounge and bar act as the focal point for skiing and snowboarding stories to be shared. Guests stay in log chalets, approximately 100 meters from the lodge. All rooms have a private bathroom, fireplace, two queen size beds or one king size bed with down duvets. | All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, queen size beds with down duvets, telephones and TVs. | |
| The Bitter Creek Café has an historic feel with a bistro style menu. You’re assured of some fine eclectic cuisine and for those who are keen, some sensational seafood. | ||
Terrain | Based in the Skeena Mountain range and almost impossible to summarise - it has everything you could possibly want from a heliskiing trip. In comparison Bell2 gives you slightly more options. | Focusing exclusively on the southern part of our tenure, the terrain is very exciting and specialises in long runs on glaciers and in open bowls as well as some of the most spectacular tree runs anywhere. |
Non-Skiing | If weather conditions are unfavourable for flying, you can strap on a pair of snowshoes and explore the Bell Irving River Valley. With a little luck, you may spot a moose, wolf or other animals that frequent this area during the winter season. | If the conditions are unfavourable for flying, there are many things to do in nearby Stewart. Go fishing on the Portland Canal, visit historic museums or check-out any of the three local watering holes and meet some of the locals. |
Summary | Being the bigger of the two means more of our guests stay at Bell2. In terms of accommodation the private cabins of Bell2 are more luxurious and the lodge is more remote - which gives it a true feeling of being lost in the remote Canadian wilderness. | What Ripley Creek loses in the 5 star details compared to Bell2 it makes up for with it's character. And, if you are unlucky enough to have down days there are also more things to do so possibly better suited to those bringing non-skiing partners. |
Try not to get too attached to one or the other as availability might have the final word on which lodge venue you base your heliskiing trip on.
What awaits you
Last Frontier has something for everyone
If you want the best heliski trip on the planet, you should try a trip with Last Frontier where you’ll ski on the largest heliski terrain on the planet. With over 9,500 square kilometers of terrain, Last Frontier has something for everyone. You’ll also enjoy the unique lodges that combine cozy and rustic atmospheres. With small group sizes a guarantee, you know you’ll get the unique and luxurious heliski trip of a lifetime.
Fine dining combined with the cozy comfort
On your trip you’ll stay at Bell2 Lodge or Ripley Creek Inn, two comfortable lodges with amenities to suit your needs. Bell2 lodge’s bigger size offers a chance to meet and mingle with other guests. The luxurious setting of Bell2 is also great for travelers who want the true Northern BC experience and fine dining combined with the cozy comfort and natural touch of a log cabin chalet. At Ripley Creek you’ll enjoy the rustic and quaint atmosphere of this smaller lodge that offers delicious dining options in an historic café nearby.
Take a flight to some of the best terrain in British Columbia
Your package with Last Frontier Heliskiing includes a small group trip in a A-Star B2 or Bell 407 Helicopter, accommodation with en-suite bathroom, all meals and soft drinks, and powder skis and pole rentals. You’ll also be sure to feel safe with A.C.M.G. or U.I.A.G.M. certified guides, avalanches transceivers, and ABS airbags. Return transfers are also available from the launch point to your lodge. If you’re ready to take flight to some of the best terrain in British Columbia, book your trip with Last Frontier.
4 reasons to choose Last Frontier Heliskiing:
- 2 locations and lodging options.
- Only small group Heliskiing.
- Internationally Certified Guides.
- Largest heliski terrain on the planet!
7 / 5 / 4 Day Heli Ski Tours include
- Only 3 groups of 5 guests in an A-Star B2 helicopter
- Accommodation and meals at Bell 2 Lodge or Ripley Creek
- Guide Services (ACMG and/or UIAGM certified)
- Use of powder skis and poles
- Use of avalanche transceivers, ABS Airbags, probes and shovels
- Ground transfers between Smithers and Bell 2 Lodge or Terrace and Ripley Creek
10/9/7 Day Safari include
- 7 day tours including 30,500 meters / 100,000 guaranteed vertical feet of skiing
- 9 day tour includes 39,200 vertical meters / 128,600 guaranteed vertical feet of skiing
- 10 day tour includes 43,600 vertical meters / 143,000 guaranteed vertical feet of skiing
- 5 Days Bell 2 Lodge & 5 Days Ripley Creek + Ground transfer between lodges
- 4 and 5 day split between Bell 2 Lodge and Ripley Creek + Ground transfer between lodges
- 3 and 4 day split between Bell 2 Lodge and Ripley Creek + Heli transfer between lodges
- All meals at Bell 2 Lodge and Ripley Creek
- Guide Services (ACMG and/or UIAGM certified)
- Use of powder skis and poles
- Use of avalanche transceivers, ABS Airbags, probes and shovel
Private Heliski Tours include
- Private A-Star B3 Helicopter
- Guide Services by 2 private guides (ACMG and/or UIAGM certified)
- Guaranteed flying time with unlimited heliskiing
- Accommodation and all meals at Bell 2 Lodge or Ripley Creek Inn
- Use of powder skis and poles
- Avalanche transceivers, ABS Airbags, probe and shovel
- Meet and greet at Vancouver International Airport
- Limousine transfers in Vancouver between airport and your hotel
- Ground transfers between Smithers and Bell 2 Lodge or Terrace and Ripley Creek Inn
7 / 5 / 4 Day Heli Ski Tours
| Heliski Tour | Average [feet] | Guarantee [feet] | If you're lucky! [feet] |
| 7 Day Tour | 140,000 | 100,000 | 180,000 |
| 5 Day Tour | 95,000 | 72,000 | 130,000 |
| 4 Day Tour | 75,000 | 57,500 | 100,000 |
Lodge to Lodge Safari
Two world-class heliskiing locations, joined for the first time by air and skis. Share 7 days between Bell 2 Lodge’s legendary terrain in the Skeena Mountains and the epic tree runs and glaciers of Ripley Creek's playground in the Coast Mountains. Mid-way through the week, start the day skiing from one lodge and finish the day over 65kms away at the other lodge.
The ultimate heliskiing safari for those who can't decide on one of locations or for those skiers who just want to see and do it all!
Rippin at Ripley
This tour is reserved for small groups and expert skiers only. Ripley Creek has fast become known for terrain that makes the heart thump. Steep tree runs that will leave the knees burning and glacial terrain so huge, you’ll wonder what planet you are on. We offer a limited number of weeks with just 2 groups of 5 guests.
Spirits will be high, the pace will be quick and your legs will feel it. To participate in this program, you will be required to provide a short skiing resumé. Every effort will be made to ski the steep and deep but our first goal is to keep you safe. Terrain will be chosen primarily with stability and weather conditions in mind.
Heli assisted Ski-Touring include
This true full mountain experience combines heliskiing with ski touring. Spend 4 days earning your turns with heli-assisted ski touring and for the final 3 days, let the heli do all the work.
Private Heliski Tours
Enjoy the exclusivity of your own private A-Star B2 or Bell 407 helicopter. Your group will share the lodge with other heliski guests and ski independently with two dedicated mountain guides. Ski as much or as little as you wish every day, as fast or as slow as your group desires, with unlimited skiing/ boarding included in the single biggest heliski area on the planet.
Flying Time
7 Day Tour:
- Single group of up to 4 people (unlimited heliskiing with 7hrs guaranteed)
- Two groups of up to 10 people (unlimited heliskiing with 14 hrs guaranteed)
5 Day Tour:
- Single group of up to 4 people (Unlimited heliskiing with 5hrs guaranteed)
- Two groups of up to 10 people (Unlimited heliskiing with 9hrs guaranteed)
Heli Boarding
Back country heliboarding in Canada like nothing else on earth...
We like snowboarders, but you will be in a minority at the lodge. You will likely be mixed in with strange creatures with one plank on each foot, but don’t worry it will all work out. Our guides will generally guide on skis but most snowboard and all understand the subtleties in terrain that riders are looking for.
The amount of heli boarding is determined by several factors:
- Ability and desire to snowboard - usually not an issue!
- Weather and snow conditions
- Available daylight hours
Transition Zones
Some runs may include sections of terrain which require 'head's up' riding. Look ahead, anticipate your need for speed and follow the guide's lead. Snowboarders will sometimes wait for the skiers to set a track so they may more easily get through transition zones from alpine to sub-alpine pitches.
Snowboard Rentals
A very limited number of snowboards are available at the lodge. Please contact us before you travel if you will be relying on the use of one of our boards. Snowboard boots are not provided.
Choice of Snowboard
Bigger isn't necessarily better. Choose a board that will work in all conditions, as it is fair to expect a little of everything.
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Booking Terms
We recommend you read these carefully BEFORE booking. Please note that we have a new booking policy in place for 2022 that replaces our regular booking, payment and cancellation policy on this page.
Registration and Payment
The space available for heliskiing in our remote wilderness lodges is LIMITED. (Each year there are fewer spaces available). To avoid disappointment, we strongly suggest you register early. As you’ll see in our how to book section, a deposit for each guest must be made to Last Frontier Heliskiing within 10 days of receiving a written/email reservation confirmation. The payment of the balance is due 90 days prior to the beginning of the heli-skiing package. If the payment balance required is not received by Last Frontier Heliskiing or the travel agent on time, we reserve the right to cancel the reservation without notice to the skier and the deposit will be retained by Last Frontier Heliskiing. For bookings made less than 90 days prior to the trip start date, the full package price is due at time of booking. All participants will be required to sign [and have witnessed] a waiver on location prior to skiing or riding. This waiver is available for review here. Please ensure that you are familiar with this document before committing to the trip.
We certainly hope you don’t ever have to, but, if a cancellation is necessary for any reason, it should be made by e-mail. Receipt of the e-mail must be acknowledged BEFORE the confirmation can be processed. If a confirmed reservation has to be cancelled more than 90 days before the beginning of the package, Last Frontier Heliskiing will retain the deposit. The deposits for heli-skiing are totally non-refundable. If a cancellation is made less than 90 days before the arrival date, the total package payments will be retained. No cancellation fee has to be paid if the skier cancelling his package finds himself a suitable person as his substitute to take over the contractual obligations, but only if the cancelled space is still available.
Additional Travel Insurance
Trip cancellation and In-Canada medical coverage can be purchased through our insurance agent or your travel agent. The approximate cost will be between 4-6% of the trip cost. Other types of travel insurance that we recommend are:
- Medical insurance to cover any hospital costs and ambulance expenses in Canada
- Personal insurance to cover loss of baggage, skis and personal belongings
- Liability insurance
Make sure these insurances cover you for all parts of your vacation. Your travel agent will be happy to advise you and send you the appropriate documentation.
Your personal expert for this trip
Martin, LUEX's Head of Travel, started out skating in the UK, before escaping to the powder of Canadian mountains. He found his way to LUEX through years of chasing snow in winter and waves in France during summer. These days, he manages our surf and snow teams, while squeezing in surf trips to his favorite right-handers at Cokes and Kasabu in the Maldives, or powder missions to the tree-lined runs of Revelstoke. At LUEX, he combines his love for board sports with making sure every trip runs smoothly.
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