Winter 2026 Pre-Season Heli Skiing Conditions Report – Deep Snowpack

November 18, 2025 Steve Rosset

Pre-Seasons Heli Skiing Conditions Update

With much of British Columbia experiencing significantly above seasonal temps, high freezing levels and a low seasonal snowpack, the opposite is true for Northern BC.

Ahead of our 2026 heliski season, which starts up in early January, Last Frontier Heliskiing is excited to report a great start:

  • Alpine Snow Base: We have an alpine base that exceeds 150 cm (59 inches) at 1,372 meters (approximately 4,500 feet) of elevation, with larger accumulation higher up in the mountains.
  • Valley Floor Coverage: Snow is currently holding down to the valley bottom at Bell 2 Lodge, which sits at an elevation of 550 meters (approximately 1,804 feet).
  • The Forecast: The current forecast suggests cooler temperatures and additional snowfall. This is ideal for consolidating the base we have and building towards a snowbase that will allow us to ski runs into our valley bottoms.

Check out our weather portal for more information.

Remote Camera Northern Bc Canada Snow Plot - November 2026
November 16, 2025: We are reporting a base of around 150cm [59″] at 1,372m [4,500″]

Photo Gallery from November 15-17 @ Bell 2 Lodge

2026 Heliski Program: Remaining Openings

If you’ve been on the fence about locking in a trip this winter, we have good news for you. There are still some prime openings this winter at both Bell 2 Lodge and Ripley Creek.

Our complete availability is as follows [as of November 18, 2025]:

7 Days at Bell 2 Lodge

Tour Code: Bell2 2026-07 [4 seats left]
Trip Dates: January 25 – February 1, 2026
Per Person Heliski Rate: CAD $19,490 + 5% GST

Tour Code: Bell2 2026-09 SAFARI [5 seats left]
Trip Dates: February 6 – 13, 2026
Per Person Heliski Rate: CAD $20,130 + 5% GST

5 Days at Bell 2 Lodge

Tour Code: Bell2 2026-08-5 [5 seats left]
Trip Dates: February 1-6, 2026
Per Person Heliski Rate: CAD $14,460 + 5% GST

Tour Code: Bell2 2026-11-5 [2 seats left]
Trip Dates: February 24-Mar 1, 2026
Per Person Heliski Rate: CAD $15,640 + 5% GST

Tour Code: Bell2 2026-15-5 [8 seats left]
Trip Dates: March 22-27, 2026
Per Person Heliski Rate: CAD $15,040 + 5% GST

Tour Code: Bell2 2026-16-5 [3 seats left]
Trip Dates: March 29- April 3, 2026
Per Person Heliski Rate: CAD $14,440 + 5% GST

4 Days at Bell 2 Lodge

Tour Code: Bell2 2026-10-4 [1 seat left]
Trip Dates: February 13-17, 2026
Per Person Heliski Rate: CAD $12,710 + 5% GST

 

7 Days at Ripley Creek

Tour Code: RC 2026-07 [2 seats left]
Trip Dates: January 25- February 1, 2026
Per Person Heliski Rate: CAD $17,300 + 5% GST

Tour Code: RC 2026-15 [8 seats left]
Trip Dates: March 22-29, 2026
Per Person Heliski Rate: CAD $17,910 + 5% GST

5 Days at Ripley Creek

Tour Code: RC 2026-16-5 [7 seats left]
Trip Dates: March 29-April 3, 2026
Per Person Heliski Rate: CAD $12,840 + 5% GST

4 Days at Ripley Creek

Tour Code: RC 2026-14-4 [6 seats left]
Trip Dates: March 13-17, 2026
Per Person Heliski Rate: CAD $11,310 + 5% GST

Request Information or Make a Booking

Request heli skiing availability for this winter [here]. Or give us a call:

Worldwide: +1 250 558 7980
Canada & USA: +1 (888) 655 5566