Spend a day on an exhilarating backcountry ski experience in the majestic Purcell Mountain Ranges, located just outside Banff National Park.

Heli Skiing in the Canadian Rockies
Get your heart racing like never before on a thrilling Canadian Rockies heli ski trip. We’ll take you high into the Rocky Mountains where you can shred pristine powder on vast slopes as well as off the beaten track. Whether you are an intermediate, advanced or expert skier/boarder, you will love the vast virgin slopes surrounded by scenic glaciers and skiing untracked powder on gladed tree runs in the pristine and breathtaking Purcell Mountains in British Columbia, CA.
One day is all you need to create memories to last a lifetime! This is the ultimate Canadian mountain skiing experience and all of the ACMG certified guides excel in finding fresh untracked powder in terrain that matches the group’s ability level. Weather and snow condition dependent, you could find yourself on an open glacier run or in perfectly spaced trees.
If you have dreamed of heli-skiing and can comfortably descend blue runs and safely get down a black diamond at your local hill, this British Columbia heli skiing trip is everything you need! Plus, choose from a variety of powder skis and boards, which make all the difference for first time heli-skiers when skiing/boarding in the deep powder snow. For advanced and expert skiers, these skis will allow you to charge harder and faster.
Heli Skiing from Banff
We offer round trip transportation from Banff and Lake Louise. If you require transportation, please select your pickup location when booking and add on ‘Round Trip Transport.’ We’re here to help make sure you can enjoy an incredible Banff heli skiing experience.

Yannick's Pick
"Heli-skiing is a bucket list item and an unforgettable experience for any advanced skier or boarder." - Yannick , Reservations Agent, Discover Banff Tours
The best parts of the tour for most people include the following:
Majestic Purcell Mountain range
Designed for intermediate to expert skiers
Everything is included!

Yannick's Pick
"Heli-skiing is a bucket list item and an unforgettable experience for any advanced skier or boarder." - Yannick , Reservations Agent, Discover Banff Tours
Private shuttle transportation from Banff and Lake Louise is available for an additional fee, please select your pickup location when booking and add on ‘Round Trip Transport’. Please note that transport is non-refundable.
The definitions for each are as follows:
- Intermediate Skiers / First Time Heli-skiers: You are reasonably fit and ski blue runs (red runs in Europe) with confidence and without hesitation. You may have limited off piste (ungroomed) powder or tree skiing experience. You must safely be able to get down a black diamond run.
- Intermediate Snowboarders / First Time Heli-boarders: You can snowboard on blue runs consistently linking turns without hesitation and have confidence at high speeds. You are capable of riding in an existing straight track through lower angle terrain. Limited powder experience. Good physical shape.
- Advanced Heli-skiers: You are physically fit and have off piste powder and tree skiing experience. You can ski most types of terrain and descend black diamond runs comfortably.
- Advanced Heli-boarders: You can ride blue runs with confidence and enjoy the challenge of black runs. Able to traverse in a single track through flat terrain. Some powder experience and in great physical shape.
- Expert Heli-skiers: You are in top physical shape and have experience skiing off piste in powder and can ski all types of downhill ski runs including trees, moguls and steep pitches with confidence.
- Expert Heli-boarders: You can confidently ride all mountain terrain. Many seasons of powder experience. Excellent physical shape.
Guests are welcome to bring their own skies and snowboards, or to borrow the powder skies and snowboards free of charge. Skiing guests are with poles that have powder baskets. It’s strongly recommend that first time heli-skiers use the provided Powder Skis or Burton Powder Snowboards. If you choose to bring your own, your guide will assess them to ensure that it is suitable for the conditions.
Weather or Mechanical No-Fly Days: If inclement weather, mechanical reasons or avalanche conditions prevents the helicopter from flying on your designated day, you will be provided with a partial or full refund based on the following conditions:
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- If RK Heliski cancels on the day of your trip, we will try and re-book you if possible. If RK Heliski is unable to re-book, clients can either opt for a full refund or apply payment towards an excursion for a later date. Refunds will be issued in the same manner as the original payment. Direct refunds will be issued to travel agents for agency bookings.
- If RK Heliski cancels the day after breakfast and our mandatory safety training, a $50.00 administration fee will apply. Clients can either request RK Heliski refund the balance or apply the remaining balance towards an excursion for a later date.
- In the event that RK Heliski has proceeded with your day but the guaranteed number of runs could not be achieved. RK Heliski will refund you $190.00 + GST(5%), for each run not completed.
- If you are prevented from traveling due to COVID-19 travel restrictions or due to a COVID-19 illness, RK Heliski will either: (1) refund 100% of your ski or snowboard adventure or (2) retain the dollar value as a credit to be used towards a future ski or snowboard adventure (credit can be used up to a 2 year time period from date of purchase). RK Heliski will require travel interruption or COVID-19 illness proof.
- If you have to cancel your 2021/2022 heliski trip for any reasons other than COVID-19, then our standard cancellation policy applies. Please refer to our website and details under cancellation and refund policy. We highly recommend trip cancellation Insurance.
Trip Cancellation Insurance is recommended. This may be purchased through your Travel Agent. Please be sure that you are covered and are familiar with the cancellation policy.

Yannick's Pick
"Heli-skiing is a bucket list item and an unforgettable experience for any advanced skier or boarder." - Yannick , Reservations Agent, Discover Banff Tours
Please refer to the below video to help in determining your ability level for heliskiing as intermediate, advanced or expert.


Yannick's Pick
"Heli-skiing is a bucket list item and an unforgettable experience for any advanced skier or boarder." - Yannick , Reservations Agent, Discover Banff Tours
- Heli-skiing is only available for Intermediate to Expert skiers.
- Skiers/boarders must be able to handle all kinds of snow conditions and maintain control, and also be of a reasonable fitness level.
- The minimum age is 14 years and in all cases a parent/guardian must accompany the minor (14 – 18 years) during every run.
- Every guest must read and sign a Release of Liability waiver form, which details the inherent risks involved in heli-skiing and snowboarding as well as helicopter travel.
