Ernie Kreese built Bell 2 Crossing in 1979 as a basic gas station and garage. Why" Bell 2 Crossing" you may ask? It's located at the second bridge crossing over the Bell Irving River. Later a small restaurant and cabins were added to the facility. In those days, Hwy 37 was a gravel road from Kitwanga right up to the Yukon border it was a bumpy, dusty and adventurous ride.

Ownership changed in the mid 80's when Pete and Kathy Kossey became the proprietors. It wasn't until the fall of 1996 that George Rosset and his ambitious partners looked closely at using Bell 2 as a base for helicopter skiing. With their substantial experience in the operation of TLH Heliskiing the sister company in the South Chilcotion Mountains, it was no less than two years later that they bought the property and established the largest heliski area on the planet, Last Frontier Heliskiing. "Bell 2 Crossing" was renamed "Bell 2 Lodge".

Between 1998 and 2003, the new owners have invested heavily in redesigning, refurbishing and more or less completely rebuilding the existing lodge structure. Surrounding chalets and additinal facilities have also been built.
 
First Nations Culture:
A rich and vibrant First Nations culture thrives in this region. The local First Nations villages engage in traditional canoe and totem carving, fishing and smoking, cultural tours and dance. During the summer months a visit to the villages is possible where one can be captivated by their legends and past events (Aadawak) that depict the history of each tribal house. One can begin to understand the culture of a people dependant upon and dedicated to the natural resources and wilderness.