Northern Escape Heli-Skiing Sees Global Surge in Demand as Adventurers Seek Canada’s Legendary Powder

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TERRACE, British Columbia — Luxury adventure travel continues accelerating, with analysts projecting ~7.6% annual growth through 2030 [1][5]. Meanwhile, global tourism reached record highs in 2024 [2], and ski tourism is above pre-pandemic norms [3]. Northern Escape Heli-Skiing (NEH), named World’s Best Heli-Ski Operator by the World Ski Awards [4] in 2022, 2023, and 2024, continues to welcome a truly international mix of guests each winter.

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Global Appeal

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Post-pandemic travellers prioritize remote, nature-led adventures and privacy-forward itineraries [1][3]. Adventure tourism is on a sharp upswing globally [5], while research highlights how social media and influencer content accelerate demand for marquee mountain experiences [7]. At the same time, heli-sports are forecast to expand steadily across Canada, Europe, APAC, and South America [8].

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World’s Best Heli-Ski

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NEH operates in BC’s Skeena Range, where alpine bowls, glaciers, and steep tree skiing meet small-group heli-skiing with snowcat backup. Guests can ride on storm days, including Unlimited Vertical [4].

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“I … have been lucky enough to ski all over the world with heli ops, cat skiing outfits, and human-powered guides over the last twenty years. And I can honestly say: Northern Escape offers the best all-around product I’ve experienced anywhere.”

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— Guest from Colorado, USA [9]

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Response to Global Demand

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  • International mix: Guests arrive from the U.S., Europe, South America, Australia, and Asia, creating a cosmopolitan lodge atmosphere.
  • Long-haul-friendly stays: Custom 5-7 day + packages are popular with European travellers. Private and semi-private options include dedicated helicopters, massage therapists, and bespoke dining.
  • Recognition: NEH has won 3 consecutive World Ski Awards for World’s Best Heli-Ski Operator [4], and is featured in outlets such as Forbes and The Ski Journal.

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What’s Next

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Bookings for the 2025–26 season are already in demand. With new custom itineraries and concierge support, NEH makes bucket-list adventures seamless from start to finish. Travel agents, operators and individuals are invited to discover the World’s Best at neheliskiing.com.

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Email – [email protected]
Contact name – John Forrest, President and General Manager

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