Über uns

1996 brachen die Gründungspartner George Rosset, Franz Fux, Mike Watling und Geoff Straight auf, um bisher unerforschte Bergketten im Norden Britisch-Kolumbiens zu erkunden, und erste Abfahrten in dem Gebiet zu machen, das später zu „Last Frontier Heliskiing“ werden sollte.

Die Leidenschaft für solche Erkundungen und Abenteuer lebt noch heute in unserer DNA weiter. Bei Last Frontier dreht sich alles um Berge und die Suche nach Pulverschnee.

An jenem wilden Ort in den Bergen, fern ab von den eigenen vier Wänden und dem Alltag, hat sich die Last Frontier Familie darauf spezialisiert Ihnen ein einzigartiges Heliski-Erlebnis zu bereiten.

Die Geschichte

Erste Erkundungen und Umsetzbarkeit

1994

Bell 2 Lodge wird im Herzen der Skeena Mountains im Norden von British Columbia entdeckt. Die Gründungspartner George Rosset, Franz Fux, Mike Watling und Geoff Straight sind von dem Potenzial der Gegend fasziniert und beginnen Ihre Erkundungen.

Erste Abfahrten

1996

Last Frontier initiiert, von der Bell2 Lodge aus, eine achtwöchige Probe-Heliski-Saison mit einem einzigen A-Star-Hubschrauber. Teton Gravity Research (TGR) nutzen die Gelegenheit, diesen unentdeckten Teil der Welt zu besuchen. Featured in ihrem Film Re: Session.

Die Geburt eines Heliski-Dorfes

1997-2003

Um die Bell 2 Lodge in ein Heliski-Dorf zu verwandeln, wird mit einer groβangelegten Umbauphase begonnen.

Ein zweites Zuhause

2005

Ripley Creek wird in der kleinen Gemeinde Stewart, gegenüber von Hyder, Alaska ins Leben gerufen. Die Bergführer George Feitzinger und Andre Ike erkunden das Gebiet, und erschaffen somit ein neues Heliskiing-Gebiet, das tief in die Coast Mountains eindringt.

Sicherheitsinnovation

2008

Last Frontier ist einer der ersten Betreiber in der Heliski-Industrie, der das Tragen eines ABS Rucksacks für alle Gäste zur Pflicht macht.

Erweiterung

2010

Ein dritter Hubschrauber wird dem Programm der Bell 2 Lodge hinzugefügt. Dies ermöglicht mehr Flexibilität für private Gruppen. Die Kapazität steigt auf 34 Gäste.

Verjüngung

2013

Modernisierung der Hauptlodge. Der Speisesaal, die Lobby und der Souvenirshop werden neu gestaltet.

Der Beginn eines neuen Kapitels

2014

Gründungspartner George Rosset und Franz Fux verkaufen ihre Anteile. Franz bleibt dem Bergführer-Team weiter erhalten und George wird von Mike Watling als geschäftsführender Teilhaber abgelöst.

Ein Meilenstein

2015

Last Frontier Heliskiing feiert seinen 20. Geburtstag.

Kleinere Gruppen von 4 Personen

2017

5er Gruppen waren toll, aber 4er Gruppen sind noch besser. Die Helikopter können mehr Treibstoff mitnehmen und dadurch tiefer in unser riesiges Heliski-Gebiet vordringen. Ab sofort gilt: 1 Guide pro Vierergruppe – Gast zu Guide Verhältnis wird verbessert.

Umbau

2017

Kompletter Umbau der Bar und des Entertainment-Bereichs der Bell 2 Lodge. Auch der Bar-Bereich von Ripley Creek wird erneuert.

Neuer Saunabereich

2022

Eine komplette Überholung unseres Wellnessbereichs inklusive Trockensauna, Massageräume und Stretching Bereich.

Renovierung der Gästezimmer und des Cafés

2023

Die neuen Gästezimmer verfügen über verbesserte Lärmdämmung, komplett renovierte Badezimmer, ausgestattet mit Fußbodenheizung und neuer Beleuchtung. Die beliebten Speckstein-Holzöfen bleiben erhalten. Auch unser Café haben wir komplett überholt.

Die Menschen

Lernen Sie einige der Personen kennen, die maβgeblich daran beitiligt sind, unseren Betrieb am Laufen zu halten. Details zu unseren Bergführern & Piloten finden Sie auf unserer Sicherheitsseite .

Mike Watling

Geschäftsführender Teilhaber

Cliff Umpleby

Director of Operations & Lead Guide

Steve Rosset

Direktor für Medien und Marketing

Natalie Ovens

Verkauf / Reservierungen und Head Office Manager

Elaine Childs

Reservierungen

Monica Robinson

Reservierungen

Maggie Van Der Meulen

Buchhaltung

Jonathan Therrien

Hauptgeschäftsführer - Bell 2 Lodge & Ripley Creek

Britt Reid

Bell 2 Lodge Stellvertretender Lodge-Manager

Jacob Confurius

Bell 2 Barmanager

Xanthe Howard

Ripley Creek Stellvertretender Lodge-Manager

Kundenberichte

Nehmen Sie unser Wort nicht dafür. Sehen Sie, was unsere Gäste über ihre Erfahrungen bei Last Frontier berichten.

Mikkel Bang Profi Snowboarder

“Schöne Berge und tolles Gelände - perfekt fürs Heli-Boarding. Gute Auswahl an Rolls, Jumps und Steeps! Das ganze Paket war großartig - Essen, Service und Personal.”

Andreas Leu Gast - Schweiz

“Die Heliski-Woche in Stewart war die Beste meines Lebens. Danke für die groβartige Zeit!”

Grant Gunderson Renommierter Sportfotograf

“Last Frontier hat nicht nur fantastische Waldabfahrten, sondern auch einige der schönsten vergletscherten Pisten, die ich je gefahren bin.”

Jeff Thomas Filmemacher / Regisseur

"Ich bin an der Südküste von British Columbia aufgewachsen und hatte das Glück, in vielen großartigen Gebieten Skifahren und Filmen zu dürfen, aber während unseres Besuchs bei Last Frontier ist mir bewuβt geworden, dass das Mekka des Skifahrens im Norden von British Columbia liegt."

Chris Rubens Profi Skifahrer

“Man ist vielleicht ein bisschen abseits vom Schuss, aber manchmal muss man eben ein wenig weiter gehen, um an eines der besten Skigebiete der Welt zu gelangen.”

Nicolas Mueller Profi Snowboarder

“Fünf Tage im Paradies, es war eine Schande, dass wir nur fünf hatten... Mitunter das beste Heliboarding der Welt!”

Mark Mislin Gast - Schweiz

“Das Bergführer Team von Ripley Creek ist fantastisch, super lustig. Auβerdem geben sie den Sifahrern genug Freiraum, ohne dabei Sicherheit oder das Können der Fahrer zu vernachlässigen.”

Bill Bradstreet Gast – Florida, USA

“Ich liebe die kleinen Gruppen. 210.000 Höhenmeter purer Spaß in 7 Tagen! Die Abfahrten sind perfekt für Snowboarder, einschließlich einer "ersten Abfahrt", die sie nach mir benannt haben - Wild Bill!“

Kevin Zadel Gast – Kalifornien, USA

“Das Wissen und Vertrauen in die erfahrenen Guides von Last Frontier, die alles daran setzen, den besten Schnee und die anspruchsvollsten Abfahrten zu finden, ohne die Sicherheit dabei zu gefährden, läβt mich immer wieder zu Last Frontier zurückkehren.”

Kontaktieren Sie uns

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Unsere Ansprechpartner

Werden Sie Teil unseres Teams

Für Pulverschnee-Liebhaber und alle Ski- oder Snowboard-Verrückten. Last Frontier ist immer auf der Suche nach positiven, tatkräftigen und talentierten Menschen, die sich unserem Team anschließen möchten. Zusätzlich zu unseren saisonalen Positionen in unseren Lodges sind wir gelegentlich auch auf der Suche nach neuen Kräften für unsere Zentrale in Vernon. Schauen Sie öfter mal in unseren aktuellen Jobangeboten nach.

Bell 2 Lodge is seeking a year-round Lodge Manager to oversee the daily resort operations located in Northern BC.

In the winter we operate as Last Frontier Heliskiing, providing world class dining and lodging to heliskiers from everywhere around the globe. During the rest of the year, the resort offers Hotel, Restaurant and Gas Station services to road guests and contractors.

The Lodge Manager, reporting to the General Manager, is responsible for the safe, guest orientated and economical day to day operations of the lodge. Assumes complete responsibility of daily lodge operations. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and HR skills, strong problem-solving abilities, be a strong leader, and have a passion for providing exceptional customer service.

This position is for someone who wants to be invested with us for minimum 2 years.

Preferred Skills and Core Competencies:

Communicate effectively internally and externally, with guests, management, and employees
Supervision and delegation of duties to staff (all lodge departments)
Friendly personality and genuine desire to host and craft an exceptional experience for our guests, no matter how long or short their visit
Flexible, forward thinking, and solution oriented
Excellent time management skills, ability to multi-task, and attention to detail
Able to take direction, work independently, and as a part of a team
Record inventory accurately, and take ownership of all supplies ordering, always planning ahead due to our remote location and limited delivery options
Responsible for all guest and staff billing. Including expenses made with float, company credit cards and/or on company accounts
Ensure Daily, Weekly and Monthly reports: accounts, inventories, time sheets and reconciliations are accurate and completed on time
Manages and explains all financial activities with reconciliations
Implement policies and procedures with a high standard of excellence on a regular basis
Maintain a professional, punctual, well groomed, and presentable appearance
Implementations of training to ensure high standards are maintained
Ensure all Lodge Operations meet or exceed Work Safe BC Standards
Extensively involved in guest management, hosting and dealing with complaints in an efficient and appropriate manner
Coordinate logistics of getting things in a time sensitive manner to and from the remote lodge
Maintain positive communication with Ski Ops, Suppliers, Hotel providers, Head Office, guests and all lodge employees
Responsible for all stock (inventory), floor management and sales
Demonstrate sound financial acumen by adhering to effective stock management and financial administration processes
In charge of reservations, billing, overall lodge accounting
Work closely with the Bell 2 Guiding Managers, who report to the Director of Ski Operations
Work closely with Head Office team to ensure consistent quality of service is provided to Heliski guests
Be available to guests. This will include dining, greeting and checking in with them. You are their main contact regarding all things Lodge related during their Heliskiing vacation
Familiar with all procedures related to the skiing programAbility to act as sales representative for Last Frontier Heliskiing and Bell 2 Lodge when opportunity presents itself

Requirements:

2+ years in similar position in a remote Lodge
Background in luxury hospitality or fine dining
Hospitality/Tourism, Management or Business degree an asset
Strong administration skills
Intermediate to advanced understanding of Microsoft Office and Google Suite, including Excel, Outlook and Word
Experience with troubleshooting front and back end of PMS and POS systems
Knowledge of Push Payroll system for scheduling, hiring documents and payroll an asset
Multiple languages are considered an asset
Serving it Right required (or ability and willingness to obtain)
Food Safe Certificate an asset
First Aid an asset
Valid Drivers license required
Ability to lift 50 lbs when necessary
Must be able to effectively prioritise a significant workload, whilst managing competing business demands

Accommodation and meals are provided for all employees while on rotation. Shifts are three weeks on and one week off working ten-hour days. Transfers to and from Terrace on weeks out are available. Flights are not provided.

In winter, subsidized accommodation in Smithers & ski tickets are possible for your week off.

** Please note we cannot 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!

Bell 2 Lodge is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to fill the role of Housekeeper for our Remote Resort in Northern BC.

The ideal candidate will be an energetic team player, with a positive attitude and proven flexible approach. The position could be for the summer only OR year around.

Housekeepers provide cleaning service to all lodge accommodations and common areas daily. Our lodge is not a typical hotel, as it is fully self-sustaining and includes chalets with individual rooms in a remote location. Housekeepers are responsible for cleaning the guest chalets, main lodge and sauna building while doing laundry and inventory of supplies.

Excellent attention to detail and following procedures is paramount in this role. Maintenance and cleanliness play an important part in the services we provide to our guests and must be maintained at the highest standards.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Reporting to the Lodge Manager, preferred skills and core competencies are:
Energetic and upbeat, with the ability to work as part of a team and independently
Able to communicate effectively with management and co-workers
Friendly personality with a genuine desire to help and please others
Take pride in doing the job well and with a keen eye for detail
Able to perform the same tasks repeatedly with satisfaction
A positive attitude and flexible approach
Be physically fit to fulfill this position, including reaching and bending to clean, as well as climbing stairs
Able to perform heavy lifting when necessary
Passion for working with people and the outdoors is an asset

Requirements:

A minimum 2 years of housekeeping experience in a resort/luxury hotel setting
Must be legally entitled to live & work in Canada

Accommodation and meals are provided for all employees while on rotation. Schedule is three weeks on and one week off, working ten-hour days. Transfers to and from Terrace provided. Flights are at your own cost. In the winter months, perks include heliskiing if you are a strong skier/snowboarder and all conditions met. Please note we cannot accommodate pets.

Please email your up-to-date resume, along with a brief outline of why you are interested in the role, and what makes you our ideal candidate to [email protected]

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:

Provide a safe and enjoyable day of heliskiing for Last Frontier Guests.
Assist with the lead guides plan and execute the days skiing program for the assigned helicopter.
Follow the lead guides run choice at all times, whenever practical.
Ensure run list is adhered to as per Last Frontier Heliskiing policy.
Load Lunch and water on board helicopter for the day.
Attend and participate at all guide meetings.
Actively participate with down day activities.
Assist with vertical reports and flight time entries.
Ensure season profiles and snow safety records are up to date.
Prepare weather briefings on a rotation basis.
Ensure all assigned tasks are completed.
Help brief guests with beacons and helicopters.
Assist in ski shop when required.
Assist in transporting luggage etc. on transfer days.
Adhere to Last Frontier Heliskiing risk management protocols.
Adhere to Last Frontier Heliskiing wildlife mitigation policies.
Dine with Guests during dinner time.

Skills Required:

Applicants must be certified through one of the following associations:
- Ski / Mountain Guide – Association of Canadian Mountain Guides
- Ski Guide – Canadian Ski Guide Association
- Mountain Guide – International Federation of Mountain Guides Association

Full-time, Fixed term contract

Expected start date: December 16, 2023 / Expected end date: April 13, 2024

Salary: $47.50 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Life insurance
Vision care

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Holidays
Weekends as needed

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

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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:

Brochures, Price Lists, Posters, Maps
Promotional Materials Including T-Shirts, Hats, Stickers, Water Bottles & Other Items
Email Marketing
Web & Social Media Graphics
Advertisements for Web Use

Attributes and Skills required:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
Positive, can-do attitude in what can be a fast-paced environment with quick turnaround times.
Proven track record of developing specialized graphic art & design work.

Nice to Have Attributes/Skills

Website Design
Video Editing

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]