British Columbia – Phantom Heli-Skiing

Phantom Heli Skiing Quick Facts

Location: Phantom Heli Skiing and Brew Creek Lodge is hidden away in the deep forest but just minutes from Whistler Village and an hour away from Downtown Vancouver.

Mountain Range: Coast Range Mountain in British Columbia

Grouping: Small group heli-skiing 4 guests and 1 guide per group.

Snowfall: Average of 12 meters of snow per year.

Ski area:  Ski area of 247,000 acres.

Ski Runs: Over 100 named runs and growing.  We regularly ski new runs with clients.

Run Length: Several runs over 1000m vertical drop.

Average Daily Vertical: Unlimited vertical skiing.  Most groups do about 10-12 runs per day.

Helicopters Used

We fly modern B2 and B3 A-Star helicopters.  They seat 4 guests, 1 guide and 1 pilot.  Fast, nimble and safe.  The perfect heli-ski machine.

Phantom Heli-Skiing works in partnership with crown land tenure holder Black Tusk Helicopters Inc.’

Accomodation / Lodge

The Brew Creek Centre is a secluded sanctuary in an intimate, exclusive forest setting.  A world-class 20-acre property, minutes from Whistler, yet miles away from it all.

Relax in comfort and style. The tranquil forest setting, distinctive accommodations, locally sourced cuisine, and attentive service leaves you inspired and recharged for another day of skiing.  We accommodate 16 heli-ski guests and can host non-skiers in your group as well.  We are very proud of this property and can’t wait to share it with you.

Equipment

Skis, snowboards, poles and all backcountry safety equipmentis provided.

This includes avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe, airbag backpack and radio.

Guides and Safety

Guest and staff safety is our highest priority.  All guides are certified by the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG).  They work directly with pilots to create comprehensive risk management plans for each day.

Every guests are provided with avalanche transceivers, probe, shovel, airbag backpack and radios.  Each guest receives a safety trailing on use of this equipment and helicopter safety briefing.

Ability Level

Intermediate skiers and above.  Be comfortable on black diamond runs to get the most out of your experience, however we have many cruiser runs for intermediate skiers.  No, you don’t have to jump out of the helicopter.

Season

Single day operations run from early December until late April.  Our full service heli-ski lodge is open for February and March.

Down Days

– Down Days

We have several tree skiing areas to ski during storms.  For the handful of down days we have there is an endless number of things to do in Whistler and the Sea-to-Sky area.  Ski Whistler Blackcomb, cat skiing, ski touring, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, dog sledding, zip lining, cultural experiences, a day at the spa.  The list is endless.

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