Skiers and snowboarders around the world dream of the powder and terrain around Revelstoke in Interior British Columbia. We watch the movies and the dreamy Instagram reels from there where everything looks like pure powdery perfection for snow-sliding enthusiasts.
For the normal skier and snowboarder, deep backcountry and heliskiing can seem out of reach. Many of us wonder: Am I even good enough to be able to handle an adventure like this?
Some food for thought: getting away from chairlifts might be more achievable than you think.
Located in Revelstoke, Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing has adventures to suit advanced riders and beyond. The operation has access to the Selkirk and Monashee Mountains, with over 500,000 acres of terrain, and more than 400 runs. There is plenty of variety, and the experiences are life-changing.
Think, dreamy wide-open alpine peaks, deep powder tree skiing, and skiing all the way to the valley floor.
Interior British Columbia is world-famous for high-quality snow. The moderate temperatures help create a balanced snowpack, with a mixture of the coastal mountains and the cold, low-density snow found in the Canadian Kootenay Rockies region. The snowpack is generally more stable than other parts of North America, which allows for more access to a wider variety of terrain.
About Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing
STHS provides iconic mountain adventures. With over 45 years in operation, STHS is one of the most experienced in the business.
The STHS operation offers a true mountain skiing experience. Their guides are there to help you navigate through the mountain in their natural form; there are no ropes, fences, or markers. You get to experience the vast, open terrain of the dreamy backcountry. Every run is different, with varying natural features, rollovers, alpine bowls, glades, and endless fresh tracks.
STHS have different packages to suit individuals and groups. With three different types of helicopters: the A-Star (4 guests), Bell 212 Signature (6 guests), and Bell 212 (10 guests). They can cater to groups of up to ten, and you can do trips for a single day or a full week.
HELI Touring – The best of both worlds
If you want to experience a more grounded backcountry experience, STHS also offers Heli Touring. This is a heli-assisted touring program that takes guests deep into the Selkirk or Monashee mountains via helicopter. Their certified guides make sure you get to experience the real Revelstoke backcountry magic.
The heli touring package includes a helicopter lift into a designated area, a whole day of ski touring with certified guides, and a heli pick-up at the end of the day. Guests are required to bring their own touring equipment, skis or splitboard, skins, boots, 30 liter backpack, and have previous experience touring in the backcountry.
These packages feature a gourmet mountain lunch, ACMG or IFMGA guide services, Barryvox transceiver, shovel and probe, an in-depth backcountry and helicopter safety training session, first heli drop in the morning, and last group to fly in the afternoon.
POWDHER DAYS – Women’s heli ski camp
A mountain escape, powered by women
In March 2026, Selkirk Tangiers is offering their first all-women’s heli skiing trip. This exclusive experience is built for advanced and expert skiers and boarders who want to chase deep powder, explore breathtaking terrain, and share the stoke with a small crew of like-minded women.
The trip will be March 21-25, led by two of Selkirk Tangiers’ exceptional guides, Cece and Evian. Participants get to spend three full days ripping lines in the iconic Selkirk and Monashee mountains.
There are only 8 spots available on this female-only adventure. But Selkirk Tangiers promises unforgettable skiing, genuine connection, and plenty of après stories to share from big days out in the mountains.
Finding the right package
Now that the day-dreaming has really begun, you should see if there is a package that is right for you. SMHS have made it easy to find what is best for you. Their ability checker will help match you with the trip that suits your skills, style, and comfort level.
Lift-Accessed Backcountry Tours
If you are looking for another backcountry experience, then you can take a backcountry adventure just beyond the resort for a guided backcountry day. These tours are run by Selkirk Tangiers guides, and the program is specifically for advanced and expert skiers and snowboarders looking to get comfortable with backcountry touring.
Make A Trip Out Of It
Getting your ski legs before dropping into the backcountry is generally a good idea. STHS are owned by Revelstoke Mountain Resort, so it would be strange not to take advantage of being in Revelstoke without hitting the resort, either at the start or the end of your stay. Revelstoke is well-known for being one of the largest vertical drops in North America, with 5,620 feet of exciting skiable terrain and an average annual snowfall of 413”.
Accommodation
The Hillcrest Hotel is currently the main base for STHS, where guests stay and can enjoy the finer qualities of life with exceptional dining and accommodations. The lodge is an exceptional facility with a well-stocked retail store, boot room, and ski shop. The casual setting allows guests to feel at home and relax throughout their vacation.
If you are planning to spend some time at Revelstoke Mountain Resort, the Sutton Place Hotel Revelstoke offers ski-in, ski-out accommodation at the base of the resort. The hotel is just steps from the gondola, lifts, and on-mountain amenities. The accommodations are condo-style with slopeside access and apres-friendly comforts that make for an ideal home base while in Revelstoke.
All we want in winter is for our legs to burn and our hearts to be happy from skiing endless powder. The Revelstoke area is the place of dreams for many skiers and snowboarders globally, and Selkirk Tangiers turns those dreams into reality.