Learn more about who we are at Last Frontier, our history, and our story, and meet the incredible team driving our success.
In 1996, founding partners George Rosset, Franz Fux, Mike Watling, and Geoff Straight set out to explore uncharted mountain ranges in Northern BC, Canada, and make their first descents in what would become Last Frontier Heliskiing.
That passion for exploration and adventure lives on in our DNA. Everything we do at Last Frontier revolves around the mountains and the journey of chasing snow.
In this wild place up in the mountains, far away from four walls, routine, and repetition, our family is dedicated to the craft of producing one-of-a-kind heli-skiing experiences for our guests.
Bell 2 Lodge is discovered in the heart of the Skeena Mountains in Northern British Columbia. Founding partners George Rosset, Franz Fux, Mike Watling and Geoff Straight are in awe of the potential for heli skiing and began exploring the area.
Last Frontier initiates an exploratory eight week heliski season using a single A-Star helicopter based out of Bell 2 Lodge. Teton Gravity Research (TGR) take the opportunity to visit this undiscovered * part of the world. Featured in their movie Re:Session.
A full re-construction is started to transform Bell 2 Lodge into a heliski village.
Ripley Creek is born in the small community of Stewart, opposite of Hyder, Alaska. Lead guides George Feitzinger and Andre Ike explore the zone establishing a whole new heliskiing area, probing deep into the coast mountains.
Last Frontier becomes one of the first operators in the heliski industry to adopt the use of mandatory avalanche airbags for all guests.
A third helicopter is added at Bell 2 Lodge, enabling more flexibility for private groups. Capacity rises to 34 guests.
Renovations are completed to modernize common facilities at Bell 2 Lodge. The dining room and lobby/gift shop see a big face lift.
Founding partners George Rosset and Franz Fux divest of their stake in Last Frontier Heliskiing. Franz remains on as Director of Operations and George is succeeded by Mike Watling in the role of Managing Partner.
Last Frontier Heliskiing celebrates it’s 20th birthday.
Groups of 5 were great, but groups of 4 are even better. We carry more fuel in the helicopter and thus travel deeper into our massive heliski area. Now 1 guide to every four guests instead of five - also better.
Bar, entertainment area and media room see a full renovation at Bell 2 Lodge. The bar at Ripley Creek also gets a facelift.
Full renovation of the bootroom and games area at Bell 2 Lodge.
A complete overhaul of our sauna building which houses our massage rooms, stretch classes and dry sauna.
Our renovated guest rooms feature new washrooms, heated tile floors, additional sound insulation and fully re-worked lighting. The beloved soapstone wood stoves remain. Our coffee shop also underwent a full transformation.
For existing bookings, please contact our head office. For new booking enquiries, try starting with our trip builder here.
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PO Box 1237, Vernon,
BC V1T 6N6 CANADA
James Morland
[email protected]UK: +44 (0) 203 059 8787
France: +33 620 43 65 88
Love powder and have a passion for skiing or riding? Last Frontier is always on the lookout for positive, energetic and talented people to join our team. On top of the seasonal positions at our lodges, occasionally we also have openings in our Vernon head office. Check back periodically to see the latest job opportunities.
Job Summary
Last Frontier Heliskiing is currently looking for a motivated individual to fill the role of Line Cook for the upcoming heliskiing season.
The Line Cook, reporting to the Head Chef and Lodge Manager, is to provide quality dishes which have been prepared, cooked and presented according to company standards and within timescales required for the restaurant.
The ideal candidate is keen to be a jack of all trade with a positive attitude and proven flexible approach.
This role is required to assist daily with all aspects of kitchen maintenance to include cleaning schedule, stock rotation, dishwashing.
Essential Duties and responsibilities.
Qualifications
Working Conditions
Shifts are three weeks on and one week off working ten-hour days.
Transfers to and from Terrace on weeks out are available. Accommodation and meals are provided for all employees while on rotation. Flights not provided. Perks include possible heliskiing following conditions, including being a very strong skier/snowboarder.
Subsidized accommodation, transfer and ski passes are available for your week off if desired out of Smithers with a transfer provided.
Please note we cannot accommodate pets.
If you have a passion for the outdoors, happy to put a smile on people’s faces and contribute positively to a team we look forward to hearing from you!
Last Frontier Heliskiing is currently looking for a motivated individual to fill the role of Heli Lunch Prep Cook for our winter season. The Heli Lunch Prep Cook is responsible for the daily preparation of packed lunches provided for our guests during our daily ski program. Under the direction of the Chef, this position will prepare lunches according to company guidelines and procedures, whilst ensuring the highest quality, guest satisfaction and profitability.
The ideal candidate is keen to be a jack of all trade with a positive attitude and proven flexible approach; a sandwich artist who likes doing prep work half of the day and possibly dishwashing the other half. This role requires to assist daily with all aspects of kitchen maintenance to include cleaning schedule, stock rotation, dishwashing.
Preferred Skills and Core Competencies
Requirements
Shifts are three weeks on and one week off working ten hour days.
Transfers to and from Terrace on weeks out are available. Accommodation and meals are provided for all employees while on rotation. Flights not provided. Perks include possible heliskiing following conditions, including being a very strong skier/snowboarder.
Subsidized accommodation, transfer and ski passes are available for your week off if desired out of Smithers with a transfer provided.
Please note we cannot accommodate pets.
If you have a passion for the outdoors, happy to put a smile on people’s faces and contribute positively to a team we look forward to hearing from you!
Job Summary
Last Frontier Heliskiing is currently looking for a motivated individual to fill the role of Breakfast Cook for the upcoming heliskiing season. The Breakfast Cook, reporting to the Head Chef, is to provide quality dishes which have been prepared, cooked and presented according to company standard and within timescales required for the restaurant. The ideal candidate brings a positive attitude and proven flexible approach, as well as experience preparing breakfast in a high end, remote setting.
Essential Duties and responsibilities.
Qualifications
Working Conditions
Shifts are three weeks on and one week off working ten hour days.
Transfers to and from Terrace on weeks out are available. Accommodation and meals are provided for all employees while on rotation. Flights not provided. Perks include possible heliskiing following conditions, including being a very strong skier/snowboarder.
Subsidized accommodation, transfer and ski passes are available for your week off if desired out of Smithers with a transfer provided.
Please note we cannot accommodate pets.
If you have a passion for the outdoors, happy to put a smile on people’s faces and contribute positively to a team we look forward to hearing from you!
Job Summary
Last Frontier Heliskiing is seeking experienced, passionate and motivated individuals to join us for the upcoming Heliskiing season. As a Server / Bartender, you’ll focus on working as part of a close-knit team to deliver exceptional guest experience. Your responsibilities will include serving multi-course dinners and crafting sophisticated beverages behind the bar, ensuring every guest enjoys a seamless, memorable stay. This is a winter seasonal position, ideal for hospitality professionals with genuine hosting skills who thrive in a dynamic, upscale environment.
Essential Duties and responsibilities.
Qualifications
Working Conditions
This is a seasonal, live-on-site position based in remote Northern BC. Working rotations are based on a 3-week on, 1-week off schedule, working 10hrs per day.
Lodging and all meals are provided while working. Transport between the lodge and Terrace or Smithers is provided for your time off. Subsidized accommodation and lift passes are available in Smithers for your scheduled time off.
Please note we are unfortunately not able to accommodate pets.
If you have a passion for the outdoors, enjoy putting a smile on people’s faces, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we look forward to hearing from you!
We are seeking an experienced, energetic and motivated leader to join our team at Ripley Creek for the upcoming winter season. The Assistant Lodge Manager plays a critical leadership role in the seamless day-to-day operations of our world-class heliskiing resort. This hands-on position supports the Lodge Manager in all aspects of lodge operations, with a focus on delivering an exceptional guest experience. This includes overseeing the restaurant and bar, retail, maintenance, housekeeping, regular administration including basic accounting, and basic human resource management. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, high-pressure environment, demonstrates exceptional problem-solving skills, and has the ability to make swift, informed decisions while maintaining the highest standards of hospitality and safety. You will act as the Lodge Manager’s deputy and assume full operational responsibility in their absence.
Key Responsibilities:
Preferred Skills and Core Competencies:
Requirements and Qualifications:
This is a seasonal, live-on-site position based in the small town of Stewart, in remote Northern BC. Working rotations are based on a 3-week on, 1-week off schedule, working 10hrs per day.
Lodging and all meals are provided while working. Transport between the lodge and Terrace or Smithers is provided for your time off. Subsidized accommodation and lift passes are available in Smithers for your scheduled time off.
Please note we are unfortunately not able to accommodate pets.
If you have a passion for the outdoors, enjoy putting a smile on people’s faces, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we look forward to hearing from you
Last Frontier Heliskiing has been a pioneering force in heliskiing and heli boarding since 1996. We offer a range of heliski tours from two unique lodging experiences in Northern British Columbia. The Ski Guide is responsible for his or her helicopter group within a 3-group ski program. This position involves supporting the Lead Guide to ensure that the ski program flows as planned to ensure a safe, enjoyable skiing experience for the guests.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Skills Required:
Full-time, Fixed term contract
Expected start date: December 16, 2023 / Expected end date: April 13, 2024
Salary: $47.50 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
Location of work:
Last Frontier operates out of 2 locations in Northern British Columbia. Ripley Creek operates out of Stewart, BC and Bell2 Lodge operates approx. 360km’s North of Terrace on highway 37A
Contact information:
Interested applicants will direct all Resumes to: Cliff Umpleby, Director of Operations.
Email: [email protected], Phone: 250 898 3091
Last Frontier Heliskiing has been a pioneering force in heliskiing and heli boarding since 1996. We offer a range of heliski tours from two unique lodging experiences in Northern British Columbia. These heli skiing operations are supported from our head office in Vernon, BC, where a small team looks after sales, reservations, marketing and accounting functions.
We are seeking a talented graphic artist with a proven track record of creating engaging design that speaks to our brand and audience. This position is suited for someone with an established business and that can work with us on a project by project basis. The scope of graphic design work includes:
Attributes and Skills required:
Nice to Have Attributes/Skills
Remuneration & Start Date
Work will be assigned on a project to project basis and can vary widely throughout the year. Remuneration is negotiable and we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible.
If you have a passion for creative design and the outdoors, we look forward to hearing from you. Please submit your work experience and graphic portfolio to: [email protected]
Use the contact form below to express your interest in working with us.
Please use the form below to make a general employment enquiry. If you are from outside Canada, we require that you have a valid working visa in place before we are able to hire.
Environmental Stewardship
We depend on the pristineness of the wilderness in order to do what we do. Naturally, we are therefore keen to protect it. There are multiple tiers to this stewardship and below are just a few examples of the areas in which we concentrate our efforts. We work together with government, industry best practices, and our First Nation Neighbours.
Wildlife
Whilst most of the helicopter time is spent taking skiers out on their next adventure, guides are also constantly monitoring the locations and quantity of various animal species. Mountain goats are prevalent and some of the biggest herds in the world are to be found within our ski area. The animal movements are plotted and reported to government biologists providing them with critical information used to protect the herds. Without us flying this information would either simply not be available or it would have to be gathered by flying there anyhow. In areas of dense population, flight exclusion zones have been developed. The goat mitigation strategy is part of our program on a daily basis. Similar lengths are taken for the Wolverine populations and any grizzly bears.
Fuel
Operating helicopters is not a positive carbon footprint headline. However, the way we store and handle the fuel is. While some of our fuel is stored in locations that are considered more environmentally sensitive than others, we consider all storage locations to be equally important. Double-walled enviro tanks are utilized with anti-siphon valves to prevent spillage or leaks. Most fuel that is unused at the end of every ski season is removed from the tanks to further eliminate any risk of contamination in the off-season. All our fuelling locations are inspected and serviced on a regular basis, both on and off-season.
Waste
Not only do we operate in an economically responsible manner but we also try to produce as little waste as possible. We have a state-of-the-art sewage treatment plant that requires the use of only gentle detergents and little or no bleach. Any leftover food scraps are fed to the staff so they can be fattened up for slaughter in the spring. … actually they go into a giant composting machine and are used as fertilizer for our summer veggie and herb gardens. We take every opportunity to recycle in any way we can.
Heat & Energy
We are off the grid and despite the fact that a large electricity line runs within kilometres of the lodge, the powers that be (no pun intended) have made it cost-prohibitive for us to connect to it. We desperately hope that this will change so we can remove our dependence on diesel. To date, the government offers no assistance or subsidy to help make this shift. We lobby regularly. Excess energy not consumed for the core running of the lodge is used to supplement the heating of outbuildings in the winter. The main source of heat for us is wood – a renewable resource.
The Big Environmental Picture:
Our guests visit a very special part of our planet. It’s a place where, while there is very little there, a great richness exists. A richness, a rawness, and a sheer beauty that leaves people in awe. It affects them immediately, but the effect lingers and lasts. We believe it endures and influences the way they make decisions in their everyday worlds, and that is with an eye on preserving places like this. We don’t just believe this, in fact we know it and we know it because our best customers who have been feeling it for years have told us so.
Now that you know who we are at Last Frontier, join us and embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
