Heli-Hiking
A short flight to the high alpine, then a day on foot.
- Length: 6–7 Hours
- Where: Squamish Airport
- Season: Jul–Sep
- Grade: Mod–Challenging
- Guide ratio: 1:4
- Price: $2,419 CAD
Heli hiking is quick access to wild country you cannot reach any other way: have breakfast as normal, and set down on a beautiful summit a couple of hours later. We fly from Squamish Airport, then spend the day on foot in the high alpine.
We choose the landing by weather and where the alpine is at its best that week. No two days land in the same place.
The route
We fly from Squamish Airport into our helicopter partner's tenures — ridgelines, tarns, and summit benches chosen for the week's conditions — walk for the day, and fly out in the afternoon. Everything is provided, including a gourmet lunch.
Itinerary
- Morning — Fly in Flight briefing at Squamish Airport, a short scenic flight, and a landing in the alpine. Boots on, packs light.
- Midday — On the ridge An unhurried walk along the high country — wildflowers, tarns, and the range laid out around us.
- Afternoon — Fly out A last viewpoint, then the flight back down to the valley.
What's included
- Return helicopter flight from Squamish
- Hiking guide
- Gourmet alpine lunch
- Everything else — just bring hiking shoes
Is this for me?
Good fitness — expect 6–7 hours with real walking at altitude. Bring good trail shoes or hiking boots; we provide the rest. Price is per day for the group, up to four hikers per guide.
What to bring
- Broken-in hiking boots
- Lunch, water & snacks
- Layers for an alpine afternoon