Safety is our first priority and as a result our clients have the opportunity to experience exciting and challenging skiing and riding with safety and enjoyment.

Our Guides
Our guides are chosen not only for their guiding skills and qualifications, but also for their enthusiastic and outgoing personalities. They are professional guides who have passed a series of comprehensive examinations to qualify them as members of the A.C.M.G. or the U.I.A.G.M., the recognized Canadian or International Mountain Guide Associations. They are experienced at balancing exciting and challenging skiing with the safety and enjoyment of the entire group. Our guides also participate in yearly refresher courses, both at Last Frontier Heliskiing and as part of their ongoing training as certified mountain and ski guides.

Mountain Safety
Weather and snow conditions are continuously monitored by our guides and snow safety team. Terrain and specific runs are discussed based on the current conditions every morning. In addition, together with other leading heli-skiing companies in British Columbia, we sponsor an ongoing avalanche research project with the University of Calgary. In spite of our best efforts, there are inherent risks and hazards associated with helicopter skiing that are beyond our control and that you must share with us. It is therefore important to follow the directions of your guides at all times.
All guests visiting Last Frontier will be trained to use the Mammut BarryVox Transceiver. It is an avalanche rescue transceiver with dual frequency functionality. Simple one touch button operation is intuitive and easy to use - even for the uninitiated. Please refer to our FAQ page for answers to questions about using an Avalung or an ABS air bag system.

Helicopters and Pilots
Our guests enjoy the comfort and reliability of a Bell 407 helicopter. Our pilots are chosen to meet the same high standards as our guides and have a wealth of experience flying in the mountains. Helicopter maintenance is provided by our on-site team of engineers.

Emergencies
Continuous radio contact between the pilots, guides and the lodge ensures reliable communication in the event of an emergency. There are always 2 radios in each group. One radio that the guide carries and another in the guest pack which is worn by the last member of the group. The guest pack also contains an extra probe, extra shovel, spare gloves, hat, heat packs and a first aid kit. The guides carry emergency equipment in their packs, additional equipment is carried in the helicopters and there are several rescue caches within our ski area. The closest hospital and an additional helicopter base is located within 30-40 mins flying time.