|
 |
|||||||||
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||
|
||||||||||
Last Frontier Heliskiing LTD
Vernon, BC V1T 6N4 CANADA
Phone: +1 250-558-7980 Fax: +1 250-558-7981
North America Toll Free: 888-655-5566
Email: info [at] lastfrontierheli.com
The 'vital signs' for Last Frontier Heliskiing since we began operations in 1996.
The Last Frontier Heliski Area
Our heliski area straddles the transition between the Northern Coastal Mountains and the Skeena Mountain Ranges.
Bell 2 Lodge is located in the middle of the heliski area with potential runs in every direction from the lodge.
Ripley Creek focuses on the southern portion of our tenure with the majority of the skiing being done north of the town of Stewart.
Snowfall
The average annual snowfall at 5,200 feet (1,600 meters) is approximately 65 to 100 feet (20 to 30 meters), which leaves us with an average base of 13 feet (4 meters). It's not unusual to find over 20 feet (6+ meters) of snow at higher elevations and on the glaciers.
Temperatures
Temperatures are generally well suited for skiing and range from -5°C to -20°C (23°F to -4°F). At worst, there can be short spell of rain or periods when the temperature can drop to -30ºC (-22ºF).
Snow Conditions
Records show that during 75% of our season the snow conditions are excellent to good. Be aware that the skiing can vary for4m the best you have ever experienced to marginal and demanding. Our guides always strive to seek the best possible snow and runs for our guests. With such an enormous area at our disposal, the choices are numerous and good conditions can usually be found.
Down Days
On average only about one day per week of skiing/boarding is lost to poor weather.
Our heliski area straddles the transition between the Northern Coastal Mountains and the Skeena Mountain Ranges.
The average annual snowfall at 5,200 feet (1,600 meters) is approximately 65 to 100 feet (20 to 30 meters), which leaves us with an average base of 13 feet (4 meters). It's not unusual to find over 20 feet (6+ meters) of snow at higher elevations and on the glaciers.
Records show that during 75% of our season the snow conditions are excellent to good. Be aware that the skiing can vary from the best you have ever experienced to marginal and demanding. Our guides always strive to seek the best possible snow and runs for our guests. With such an enormous area at our disposal, the choices are numerous and good conditions can usually be found.
