Banff Adventures - Banff Heli Skiing Tours

Unfiltered beauty, infinite supplies of fresh powder, and a sense of adventure that just won’t quit. Welcome to the Canadian Rockies! Renowned world wide as one of the best skiing destinations in North America, Banff National park welcomes thousands of guests each year to its snowcapped peaks. Heli-skiing tours give guests the opportunity to take their love of the mountains to new heights, touching down on some of the best undisturbed snow you’ll ever find.

If you’re looking for the ultimate way to conquer the great outdoors this winter while also fuelling your love of hitting the slopes, heli-skiing is an unbeatable adventure for intermediate to advance skiers and boarders. Banff Adventures offers multiple heli-skiing trips, each covering a different areas of the region. Crush powder like never before and make memories that you’re sure to remember for a lifetime with this one-of-a-kind experience!

Ready for some heart pumping adventure that’s sure to satisfy your inner adrenaline Junkie? Suit up and prepare for the trip of a lifetime on a Heli-skiing excursion with Banff Adventures. Departing from either Golden or Panorama, BC, these tours combine unparalleled views of the Rockies with the opportunity to explore fresh powder like never before. Choose from 3, 5, or even 2 days worth of runs and get ready to make life long memories in the Rockies!

 

HELI-SKIING ACTIVITIES

HELI-SKIING (PANORAMA)

AN ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME

From

$1,125

Choose from 3 runs, 5 runs or semi private group options. You will love the vast virgin slopes and skiing untracked powder on gladed tree runs in the pristine snow covered Purcell Mountains.

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HELI-SKIING (GOLDEN)

5 runs, OR multi day options

From

$1,889

Try our 5 run package or if skiing great powder in beautiful terrain is what you live for, try one of our Multi-Day packages in our winter playground.

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Heli-Skiing in Banff

Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, Banff, Alberta is one of North America’s premiere ski and snowboard destinations. Each year, this bustling town comes to life over the winter time with guests from all over the world eager to tackle its many slopes. For those looking for something out of the ordinary, there’s no denying that heli-skiing takes your day on the mountain to the next level! Travel a short distance to either Golden or Panorama BC (transport options are available for Panorama), and discover a whole new world of breathtaking views and powder just waiting to be explored in the Purcell Mountains.

 

What to expect

Banff Adventures offers two destinations to choose from when selecting your heli-skiing packages, as well as the opportunity to choose either 3, 5, or 2 day (Golden only) packages. Each tour includes your heliflight, certified guide, rental of powder skis, cooked breakfast or picnic lunch. For those electing for the 2-day option, trips do not need to be taken on consecutive days, and can fall on any day of the week. After taking a short ride to your destination, guides will split the group according to skill level so as to ensure everyone gets ample opportunities to explore at their own pace.

 

Important aspects to note: All participants must be a minimum of 14 years of age with a legal guardian or 18 and up a solo traveler. Due to the demands of fresh powder, these tours are best suited to intermediate to advanced skiiers or boarders. Should inclimate weather or other unforeseen circumstances prevent your tour from departing, you will have the option to either receive a full refund in the same form as your original payment, or re-book. If you only complete a portion of the day and have to return early due to circumstances beyond our control, refunds will be calculated at a rate of $100.00 per run not skied. If you choose to stop skiing prior to the completing the allotted amount of runs in your package, no refund will be issued if you do not have trip cancellation insurance. Banff Adventures will not be held responsible for refunding any trips that are not able to be taken on their originally reserved dates. Guests who do not use their full package due to injury, poor skiing ability or insufficient fitness level do not qualify for refunds.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Will The Weather Affect My Tour?
    Yes. While we do our best to ensure that each tour goes off without a hitch, your safety is always our foremost concern. Weather conditions may affect the helicopter’s ability to fly, as well as your time up on the mountain. Should your flight be cancelled or your trip cut short due to unforeseen circumstances, Banff Adventures will refund according to the policy above.
  2. What Are Your Age Requirements
    All tour participants must be at least 14 years of age with a parent or legal guardian or 18 years and up for solo bookings.
  3. How Experienced Do I Need To Be/What Level Of Fitness Should I Have?
    The conditions for heli-skiing can be quite demanding for novice skiiers, therefore we recommend all participants have at least an intermediate to advanced level of experience for safety and enjoyment purposes. Where fitness level is concerned, we recommend that you are able to sustain yourself for the allotted amount of runs you purchase as any runs voluntarily opted out of will not be refunded.
  4. Do Two-Day Packages Need To Be Scheduled Back To Back?
    No. Two day packages can be taken on different days within the same season.

 

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