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Price p/p From price based on 5-day package in HIGH SEASON for 2025 mixed group, twin/double-share (price per person)
Base/invoice currency is in CAD inc taxes.
*Displayed price may vary due to currency fluctuations
USD 9,879

MULTI-DAY HELI SKIING PACKAGE
From 4 Nights / 4 Days Heli Skiing

Location: Canada | Tour Focus: Guided | Terrain Focus: Backcountry
Ability: Strong Intermediate to Expert
Price p/p From price based on 5-day package in HIGH SEASON for 2025 mixed group, twin/double-share (price per person)
Base/invoice currency is in CAD inc taxes.
*Displayed price may vary due to currency fluctuations
USD 9,879
Whether you are a solo traveler, a couple or group, heli skiing with Last Frontier will deliver memories that last a lifetime! The Ripley Creek Inn packages offer both mixed or private groups (4, 5 or 7 days). Packages include all meals & great Canadian hospitality.
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Fixed Date(s)
Days
Price
Availability
Fixed Date(s): Jan 04 - Jan 09, 2025
Days: 6
Price: USD 7,829
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Fixed Date(s): Jan 09 - Jan 14, 2025
Days: 6
Price: USD 8,022
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Fixed Date(s): Jan 14 - Jan 19, 2025
Days: 6
Price: USD 8,584
Availability: Enquire
Fixed Date(s): Jan 19 - Jan 26, 2025
Days: 8
Price: USD 11,958
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Fixed Date(s): Jan 26 - Jan 31, 2025
Days: 6
Price: USD 9,139
Availability: Enquire
Fixed Date(s): Jan 31 - Feb 07, 2025
Days: 8
Price: USD 12,743
Availability: Enquire
Fixed Date(s): Feb 07 - Feb 12, 2025
Days: 6
Price: USD 9,879
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Fixed Date(s): Feb 12 - Feb 16, 2025
Days: 5
Price: USD 8,036
Availability: Enquire
Fixed Date(s): Feb 16 - Feb 21, 2025
Days: 6
Price: USD 9,879
Availability: Enquire
Fixed Date(s): Feb 21 - Feb 28, 2025
Days: 8
Price: USD 13,357
Availability: Enquire
Fixed Date(s): Feb 28 - Mar 07, 2025
Days: 8
Price: USD 13,357
Availability: Enquire
Fixed Date(s): Mar 07 - Mar 11, 2025
Days: 5
Price: USD 8,036
Availability: Enquire
Fixed Date(s): Mar 11 - Mar 16, 2025
Days: 6
Price: USD 9,879
Availability: Enquire
Fixed Date(s): Mar 16 - Mar 23, 2025
Days: 8
Price: USD 13,357
Availability: Enquire
Fixed Date(s): Mar 23 - Mar 28, 2025
Days: 6
Price: USD 9,428
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Fixed Date(s): Mar 28 - Apr 02, 2025
Days: 6
Price: USD 9,132
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Fixed Date(s): Apr 02 - Apr 07, 2025
Days: 6
Price: USD 8,754
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Fixed Date(s): Apr 07 - Apr 12, 2025
Days: 6
Price: USD 8,525
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Fixed Date(s): Apr 12 - Apr 17, 2025
Days: 6
Price: USD 8,170
Availability: Enquire
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Min Days
Price
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Custom Booking Period: Dec 07 - Apr 26, 2024
Min Days: From 4
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Ripley Creek Inn Packages

Ripley Creek Inn in Stewart BC is a base of operations for Last Frontier Heliskiing (along with Bell 2 Lodge). Ripley Creek is located in Stewart BC, a little old mining town on the border of Alaska. See the Last Frontier Heliskiing location tab for more information. Stewart is not a bustling town full of tourists. With a population of approximately 500 folks (and probably much less during winter), it’s very small, quiet and delightfully remote.

The terrain accessed from Ripley Creek in the southern part of the LFH tenure is exciting and offers long runs on glaciers and in open bowls as well as some of the most spectacular tree runs anywhere.

The historic Ripley Creek Inn has been lovingly restored and provides plenty of character. The surrounding buildings are also quite remarkable and offer a little flavour of the colourful history of this gold mining town.

You have the option of 4, 5 and 7 day trips and the Last Frontier heli skiing consists of only 3 groups of 4 guests and a certified guide (A.C.M.G. or U.I.A.G.M.) per helicopter. Each of the heliski packages has a vertical guarantee, with skiing and snowboarding beyond that charged per additional 1,000 vertical metres (or feet). This has the advantage over the unlimited vertical packages of some other operators, in that you’re not paying a premium upfront for skiing that you might not get.

The package also includes all meals, après-ski snacks, and the use of powder skis and poles or snowboard, avalanche transceivers, and other safety equipment including ABS airbags.

If you have any questions or want to ask about availability for this season or next season, please make a booking request

If the conditions are unfavourable for flying, there are some other activities in Stewart. Go fishing on the Portland Canal, visit a museum for a history lesson, or check-out one of the local watering holes for a chance to meet some of the locals that call Stewart BC their home. Or head across the border to Hyder Alaska, an incredibly eccentric town that has a particularly quirky pub where you can get Hyderized!

Here is a short teaser video to show what you can expect on a Last Frontier package....

Typical Itinerary for Ripley Creek Inn Package

You have the option of staying in Vancouver or Terrace en-route to Ripley Creek Inn. Accommodation in Vancouver or Terrace is not included in the package and you will need to make your own arrangements.

You’ll need to arrive in Vancouver Canada the day before your tour begins. Or you may wish to arrive earlier and do some warm-up skiing or snowboarding at Whistler near Vancouver or Shames Mountain, the local ski hill near Terrace (if the opening days line up), to make sure the legs are fighting fit ready for heli skiing!

Option 1 – Stay in Vancouver Pre Heli-skiing

Day 0: Arrive Canada

Arrive in Vancouver Canada the day before your tour begins and stay in a Vancouver airport hotel or Vancouver hotel. For 5 star luxury and the ultimate in convenience, stay at the Hotel Fairmont Vancouver Airport which is located inside the airport.

Day 1: Travel Vancouver to Ripley Creek Inn

  • Fly from Vancouver to Terrace on flight AC8236 departing Vancouver (YVR) 08:25 arrive Terrace (YXT) 10:01.
  • Depart Terrace Airport - 10:30 (ground transfer to inn provided)
  • Arrive Ripley Creek Inn - 15:30 (approximately)

Option 2 – Stay in Terrace Pre Heli-skiing

Day 0: Travel to Terrace

  • Book connecting flight AC8244 departing Vancouver (YVR) 17:45 arrive Terrace (YXT) 19:33
  • Taxi to Sandman Hotel (budget approximately $20 for a taxi)
  • Overnight at Sandman Hotel, Terrace

Day 1: Travel Terrace to Ripley Creek Inn

  • Depart Sandman Hotel - 11:30 (ground transfer to inn provided)
  • Arrive Ripley Creek Inn - 15:30 approximately & check-in

Upon arrival at the inn, you will attend an informal welcome session introducing you to the Last Frontier Heliskiing crew and run through the daily schedule. At this time your guide will also explain the liability waiver form, which ALL guests must sign prior to skiing or boarding.

Skiing and Boarding Days

Each morning a buffet breakfast is served at 08:00 at the Bitter Creek Cafe. The lead guide will provide an update on the weather, snow conditions and the specific departure times for each group.

The first day, your guide will instruct you on the use and care of the electronic avalanche transceiver and ABS airbag. Everyone has an opportunity to practise several searches. Afterwards, you’ll meet your pilot at the helicopter and receive a helicopter safety briefing. The first groups in each helicopter generally depart the lodge daily at approximately 09:15.

Mini water bottles are provided in each helicopter. Lunch is a relaxed picnic-style affair of homemade soup, sandwiches, hot and cold drinks and chocolate.

Après-ski snacks are served back at the café where you will find a good selection of beer, wine and spirits. Have a hot tub, a massage, or post brag photos on social media of your epic day out heli skiing!

Dinner is served at 19:00 each evening at the Bitter Creek Cafe.

Checkout day at the inn & last day of heli skiing

Pack your bags and check out of your room in the morning before skiing or boarding. Skiing/riding on the last day of your tour generally ends at 14:00 however your guide will do their best to ski or ride more if possible. Upon return to the lodge, there is time to shower and change into your traveling clothes.

Travel schedule:

  • Depart Ripley Creek Inn - 16:30 for Terrace
  • Ground transfer to Sandman Hotel Terrace provided, arrive approx 21:30
  • Overnight at Sandman Hotel

The next day:

  • Taxi to Terrace Airport
  • Book flight AC8237 depart Terrace (YXT) 6:00 am arrive Vancouver (YVR) 7:45 am
  • Departure from Canada

Always plan to depart from Canada the day after your tour ends.

Ripley Creek Inn

The Ripley Creek Inn is a restored "modern rustic" historic inn located in the town of Stewart, a little old mining town in BC on the border of Alaska that’s very rich in history. The hotel is delightfully quirky and very charming.

All rooms are nicely renovated and have en-suite bathrooms, queen size beds with down duvets, a small fridge, microwave, tea/coffee making facilities, telephones, free WiFi & Satellite TV.

Ripley Creek can cater up to a maximum of 24 clients per week and whilst packages are based on twin-share, private rooms may be available.

The inn has a unique outdoor hot tub and massage services are available. The inn also has a couple of lounge areas where you can relax.

Apres-ski appetizers and drinks and meals are served just across the road from the inn at the Bitter Creek Café. The Bitter Creek Café is a charmingly historic building with wonky floorboards and beautiful antique décor. And you can be assured of some fine eclectic cuisine and for those who are keen, some sensational seafood.

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...Bitter Creek Cafe

Rates, Inclusions & Add-Ons

2025 Rates

 MIXED Group Prices in CAD per person (ex taxes)
 Package  From 
 To 
Guaranteed
Vertical (m) 
 7 Days/7 Nights  $16,160  $18,050  30,500
 5 Days/5 Nights  $10,580  $13,350  22,000
 4 Days/4 Nights  $10,860  $10,860  17,500

 PRIVATE Group Prices in CAD (ex taxes) *per person price based on full group
 Package  Group Size Heli Hours
Guaranteed
 
 Group Price
 Jan 
 Group Price
Feb - Apr
 7 Days/7 Nights  1 group/4 people  7 hours  $106,890  $130,450
 7 Days/7 Nights  2 groups/8 people  14 hours  $160,840  $190,920
 5 Days/5 Nights  1 group/4 people  5 hours  $80,350  $96,050
 5 Days/5 Nights  2 groups/8 people  10 hours  $124,720  $145,480
  • based on twin-share per person
  • base/invoice currency is Canadian Dollars
  • All prices are subject to 5% GST. 
  • See Terms & Conditions for deposit & cancellation policy     
  • All guests will be required to sign a Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement prior to skiing.
Inclusions
  • Twin/double-share lodging at the Ripley Creek Inn
  • Daily breakfast, lunch, apres appetizers & dinner
  • Daily small-group guided heli skiing (max 4 guests per group)
  • Return transfers - Terrace / Ripley Creek Inn
  • Use of avalanche safety equipment & fat skis
Add-ons
  • Private room upgrade (subject to availability) - CAD$110/night
Not Included

Last Frontier Booking Conditions

These terms are not designed to cover every conceivable situation.

They are succinct, so it’s quick and easy to understand the basic rules-of-engagement.

We recommend you read them.

Payments

All payments are non-refundable. We’ll say that again. All payments are non-refundable.

Regular Tours

A deposit equal to 20% has to be made to our secure payment page (we will send you a link) in order to confirm your booking.
The payment of the balance is due 90 days prior to the heli skiing tour start date. For bookings made less than 90 days prior to the trip start date, the full tour price is due at time of booking.

Private Tours & Lodge Buyouts

A deposit of 20% of the tour price is required at the time of booking, 50% is due 180 days prior and the full balance is due 90 days prior. For bookings made less than 90 days prior to the trip start date, the full tour price is due at time of booking.

Waiver

All participants will be required to sign [and have witnessed] a waiver at the lodge prior to skiing or riding. 

Cancellation

Sometimes the planets don’t align. If a cancellation is necessary for any reason, it should be made by e-mail. Receipt of the e-mail must be acknowledged before the cancellation can be processed.

  • If a confirmed regular reservation has to be canceled more than 90 days before the beginning of the package, Last Frontier Heliskiing will retain the deposit.
  • If a cancellation is made less than 90 days before the arrival date, the total package payments will be retained. For private tours, see the payment section.

If you need to cancel for:

an uninsured reason or you are not insured

Your options are:

We can attempt to resell your seat on your behalf. If we are able to resell the seat, we will credit your account for the amount paid, less a $500 administration fee, which you can use towards a future trip or you can find a replacement and deal with any associated financial aspects directly with your replacement as long as no payments are overdue.

We reserve the right to cancel any heliski tour at any time. A full refund will be given on the Last Frontier Heliskiing portion of the trip. Last Frontier Heliskiing is not responsible for any costs outside of your heliski package (e.g. flights, hotels, meals, additional transportation etc.)

Insurance

Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption, Out of Country Medical and Heli-Evacuation Insurance are all highly recommended.

The insurance that we recommend is comprehensive and while unlikely, includes some eye-opening eventualities… If you’re choosing to insure elsewhere, make sure you understand what kind of coverage you have because all payments are non-refundable. Yes, we said it again.

We don’t get a commission, bribe or trips to Hawaii. We offer this option as a service for our customers.

The insurance expense is approximately 6% of the trip cost.

Ability & Fitness

If you have any doubts as to the skill level or fitness required, you should get in touch with us. If you decide to travel and are unable to meet this level, we reserve the right to remove you from the ski program.

Hotel Bookings

Cancellations or changes of the Vancouver/Terrace hotels are required at least 72 hours prior to the reservation date. For cancellations within 72 hours of the reservation date, there is no refund.

Arrival & Transfers

It is the responsibility of the guest to meet scheduled transfers on time. If a transfer is missed, the guest is responsible for any extra costs incurred. It is also the guest’s responsibility to ensure proper entry through Canadian Customs and Immigration if entering from outside Canada.