Safety

STRICT SAFETY STANDARDS

Surpassing the strictest standards in the industry.

Bella Coola Heli Sports is a member of HeliCat Canada, and we are regulated by the most comprehensive and exacting heli-skiing guidelines in the world.

In addition, our safety plan and operating procedures are audited every couple of years by an independent risk management evaluator.

Operating Standards

HELICOPTERS, PILOTS & ENGINEERS

Sleek machines & ‘high hour’ mountain pilots & engineers

We’ve worked with helicopters and pilots from West Coast Helicopters (WCH) for more than a decade.

All WCH pilots that fly for BCHS have many hours of flying experience, including special training in mountain flying and heli-skiing operations. They also participate in the annual Guides Training Program prior to the start of the heli-skiing season – including running through a mock rescue scenario.

Our engineers work in a heated helicopter hangar, which ensures rigorous maintenance schedules and inspections are always met, regardless of weather conditions.

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GUEST SAFETY TRAINING

YOU’LL BE TRAINED IN THE BASICS OF SKIING IN THE BACKCOUNTRY!

On Arrival Day, just before you head out skiing, our guide team will go over some safety basics – from using the supplied safety equipment, to understanding how to behave around the helicopter.