December 2023 News

Powder Alert

Despite low snowpacks throughout most of British Columbia, Last Frontier Heliskiing has been blessed with an abundance of early-season snow. At time of writing, we are sitting at a very healthy snowpack of 200 [79”] to 220 [87”] cm at 1,000m in elevation and over 300 cm higher up. Valley bottoms have more than 100 [39”] cm of settled snow and this will allow us to make full use of our lower elevation tree terrain. More storm systems are on their way and temperatures are forecast to remain well below freezing in the valley bottoms as we round out December.

Daily ski reporting resumes Saturday December 23rd. For regular snow updates head over to our conditions portal [here].

Crew Training & Setup

We use the first week of the season to integrate the new staff with the veterans. The wheels are thus greased for the arrival of our first guests.

In an effort to constantly improve on the previous winter(s) we refine checklists, safety procedures, fuelling systems, machinery operation and latte art.

For those of you who have visited Bell 2 Lodge before and are booked again with us this year, there is a MAJOR SURPRISE in store for you. Not something that you’d find many other companies keeping quiet about…nope sorry – no clues.

Lodging spotlight: Ripley Creek

Set amidst soaring mountains at the end of the 150km [100 mile] long Portland Canal, Ripley Creek is the ultimate playground for experienced skiers who crave deep POW and access to the largest glaciated ski terrain in Canada. 2025 will mark the 20th anniversary of what has arguably become one of the most exciting heliski destination in BC. Here we have access to the largest runs in our tenure, some of them exceeding 2,000 vertical meters [6,000’]. When the storms arrive, we head for perfectly spaced [and steep] old growth tree skiing. With up to 25 meters [980”] of annual snowfall, the Northern Coastal Mountains deliver some of the deepest snowpacks anywhere on Earth. Our guests stay at the cozy Ripley Creek Inn in the heart of Stewart, less than 2km [1.2 miles] from the Alaskan border. Check out our handy side-by-side comparison to see if the fit is right for you.

2024 Remaining Trips

There’s still time to lock in a trip this year with openings in February & March. Below is a list of all the openings where we have 2 or more spaces. Contact us regarding additional single seats. 2025 bookings are also underway.

7 Days at Bell 2 Lodge

Tour Code: Bell2 2024-12 [4 seats left]
Trip Dates: March 1-8, 2024
Heliski Rate: CAD $19,210 + 5% GST

5 Days at Bell 2 Lodge

Tour Code: Bell2 2024-16-5 [3 seat left]
Trip Dates: March 29 – April 3, 2024
Heliski Rate: CAD $13,220 + 5% GST

4 Days at Bell 2 Lodge

Tour Code: Bell2 2024-09-4 [2 seat left]
Trip Dates: February 12-16, 2024
Heliski Rate: CAD $11,630 + 5% GST

Tour Code: Bell2 2024-11-4 [2 seat left]
Trip Dates: February 26 – March 1, 2024
Heliski Rate: CAD $11,630 + 5% GST

Tour Code: Bell2 2024-15-4 [4+ seats left]
Trip Dates: March 25-29, 2024
Heliski Rate: CAD $11,230 + 5% GST

7 Days at Ripley Creek

Tour Code: RC 2024-09 [4+ seats left]
Tour Dates: February 9-16, 2024
Heliski Rate: CAD $17,060 + 5% GST

Tour Code: RC 2024-11 [4+ seats left]
Tour Dates: February 23 – March 1, 2024
Heliski Rate: CAD $17,060 + 5% GST

Tour Code: RC 2024-13 [group of 4 only]
Tour Dates: March 8-15, 2024
Heliski Rate: CAD $17,060 + 5% GST

5 Days at Ripley Creek

Tour Code: RC 2024-10-5 [6 seats left]
Trip Dates: February 16-21, 2024
Heliski Rate: CAD $12,710 + 5% GST

Tour Code: RC 2024-14-5 [group of 4 only]
Trip Dates: March 15-20, 2024
Heliski Rate: CAD $12,710 + 5% GST

Tour Code: RC 2024-15-5 [group of 4 only]
Trip Dates: March 20-25, 2024
Heliski Rate: CAD $12,130 + 5% GST

4 Days at Ripley Creek

Tour Code: RC 2024-11-4 [4+ seats left]
Trip Dates: February 26-March 01, 2024
Heliski Rate: CAD $10,340 + 5% GST

Tour Code: RC 2024-15-4 [4+ seats left]
Trip Dates: March 25-29, 2024
Heliski Rate: CAD $10,140 + 5% GST

*Please note that 5% GST is added to all the above package prices.

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