
How to Book
Keen to join us? Then read on!
Keen to join us? Then read on!
We're stoked that you would like to join us for some amazing heli-skiing!
Please thoroughly read all information on our website before registering for a heli-skiing tour. Due to heliskiing's exclusive character, significant expenses and long-term commitments are made on your behalf. Furthermore, other people may be waiting to book their holidays during the same week. The reservation and cancellation policies outlined are standard in the heli-skiing industry.
COVID-19 UPDATEWe recognize that you might be keen to join us for some epic heli-skiing, however, you may be hesitant in these uncertain times. We want to allay your fears and to make booking a trip with us RISK-FREE. It is important to note that these more flexible terms and conditions have been implemented for a limited time only. When travel restrictions ease, we will update our policies. The Policy that applies to you depends on which winter you plan on joining us. For details, please see the Cancellation & Refund Policy page (under "Travel Planning"). For information on how we are dealing with the pandemic, visit the COVID-19 Safety Protocols page. |
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Once you let us know you would like to book, we will send you a link to a secured, online Booking Form which takes just 2 minutes to complete. Within 2 days of receiving your Booking Form we will send you a link to your digital invoice. It's at this stage that we require a non-refundable deposit of 25% of the package price in order to guarantee your seat.
A reservation confirmation will be sent to you upon receipt of your deposit.
Deposit payments are due at the time of booking. Balance payments are due 90 days before the date of your arrival in Bella Coola.
Important note: For bookings made less than 90 days prior to your arrival date in Bella Coola the full package price is due upon booking.
Special note to group organizers: The group organizer is responsible to ensure that all guests receive the BCHS literature and are fully aware of the policies in it. The group organizer is also responsible for making sure payment deadlines are met and all necessary forms are returned to BCHS as requested.
The guide's duty is to monitor, evaluate and minimize the risks associated with heli-skiing and snowboarding. However, even the best mountain guides are not infallible and the risks associated with a mountainous environment are only partially under our control. By registering with us you acknowledge these risks. In addition, all guests will be required to sign a Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement before arrival. A sample waiver can be viewed here (in English), or click on your language of preference below (do not download and sign these sample waivers. We will send you a digital waiver to complete, as well as a paper version when you arrive at the lodge).
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Please read the waiver carefully before booking your holiday to ensure you are comfortable with the terms of this document. We will send you a digital waiver to be completed before the start of your trip. We will not permit you to go heliskiing or snowboarding with us until the waiver is signed. All claims - irrespective of the nationality of the participants - will be governed in all respects by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia.
Bella Coola Heli Sports does not carry health, life or injury insurance for our guests. We, therefore, recommend you carry the following:
For more information on insurance please contact: Brianne at Lifestyle Financial (click to send email)
Or apply for cancellation insurance at the following link: Lifestyle Financial
It is the responsibility of our guests to ensure that they are in Vancouver in time to catch our flights to Bella Coola/Anahim Lake. Bella Coola Heli Sports is not responsible for missed flights due to international flight delays, missed connections or any other reason. We recommend arriving in Vancouver the day prior to your departure for Bella Coola. We also recommend that you include an overnight stay in Vancouver on your return home.
While the guides will try to accommodate all requests from groups that would like to ski or ride together, on rare occasions it may be necessary to split up groups for logistical reasons. By balancing the weights of the loads it increases the range of the helicopter. More range means less refuelling, which means less waiting, and therefore more skiing. If your group is not willing to split up, we suggest that you consider booking a Private or Semi-Private heli program. All our Vertical programs have a pre-determined amount of vertical skiing and riding included. Most people ski or ride about 20% more than this amount over the course of their stay and there is an extra charge for any vertical (or hours) over what is included in the package. Although there is no obligation to keep skiing, most people do continue and we encourage you to do so. The only requirement on our part is that there is a minimum of three people in the heli or at least that 3 seats are being paid for when skiing extra vertical. The vertical you ski and ride is based on the actual difference between the height the heli drops you at and the height it picks you up at. There are two exceptions to this rule. The first is that we charge a minimum of 1,200 vertical even if the run you do is less than 1,200 vertical. This can occur when, due to bad weather, the heli is not able to fly to the very top or when the snow down low is not good for skiing and the guide decides to shorten the run. The second exception is that there is a minimum of 5,000 vertical billed for every day you fly even if after one run it is decided to cancel the skiing for that day.