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It's Deeper Up Here!Heli-skiing with snowcat backup
Northern Escape Heli Skiing P.O. Box 59 Terrace, British Columbia, V8G 4A2 Canada
Tel: 250 615-3184 Fax: 250 615-3181 Reservations: Toll Free in North America 1 866-619-3184
info@neheliskiing.com www.neheliskiing.com
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General Package InformationThe town of Terrace is reached via direct flights to and from Vancouver, British Columbia. Your Heli-Skiing/Boarding vacation commences with your arrival in Terrace on the first day of your package. A company representative will meet you at the airport at the scheduled time and will accompany you to the lodge. Upon arrival at the lodge you will check into your rooms and meet for an informal orientation to the lodge and its amenities.
• Classic and Private packages include ground transportation to and from the Yellow Cedar Lodge.
• The Elite package includes air transfers by helicopter to and from the remote lakefront lodge.
Your first skiing day is busy with s everal safety briefings, an introduction to our skiing pr ogram and the weeks’ schedule. We will review our skiing and safety procedures and your pilot will go through a helicopter safety briefing. All guests will be required to sign our Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement, a copy of which is printed in this Booklet.
You will be grouped according to your skiing desires and abilities. Every effort will be made to keep groups that are traveling together skiing together. However, we reserve the right to build the groups according to our safety guidelines. You’ll notice that this is a reoccurring theme in everything we do; Safety First!
The week follows a relaxed schedule as follows with lots of time for skiing:
07:30 Breakfast and guides daily announcement08:30 – 09:00 Helicopters depart for skiing12:00 ish Lunch – a hearty meal in the mountains15:30 – 17:00 Return to the lodge (weather and group dependent)17:00 ish Après ski snacks in the lounge
19:00 Dinner
Heli-Skiing and Heli-Boarding offer the ultimate in mobility and access to vast skiing areas. Our vast tenure is one of the
largest in the world and offers a multitude of skiing options from huge open bowls and glaciers, to the steep and sheltered trees. Our location in BC’s remote northwest offers one of the deepest and most reliable snowpacks on the planet, and with Snowcat backup, we enjoy it every day!
When the weather is great we’re usually enjoying the huge alpine bowls and glaciers with descents of more than 1650 vertical meters (5,500 feet). As the snow starts to fall and the visibility is reduced we move into the subalpine and the trees where the snow is deep and protected. When the weather prevents us from flying to our Heli-Skiing terrain, we’ll still be enjoying that fresh powder at its deepest with the aid of our Snowcat backups. It’s the best combination imaginable! Heli-Skiing and Boarding perfected!
spectacular terrain
deep powder every day!
heli-skiing with snowcat backup
heli-skiing and boarding perfected
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CLASSIC YCL PRIVATE
OVERVIEW Offers an intimate experience with only 18 guests each week. This
package may be booked individually or bring your
own group.
Private groups of four or five with your own
helicopter, while sharing the amenities of the
Yellow Cedar Lodge with Classic Package guests.
AIRPORT MEET & TRANSFERS
Ground transfer Ground transfer
SKIS, POLES & SAFETY EQUIPMENT
✓ ✓
HELICOPTER & VERTICAL
CLASSIC YCL PRIVATE
HELICOPTER Koala/Bell 407 Koala/Bell 407/ A Star
SKI GROUP SIZE 6 4 or 5
GROUPS PER HELICOPTER
Classic - 3 groups Private - 1 group
CATSKIING BACKUP ✓ ✓ - Private Cat
UNLIMITED VERTICAL Optional ✓
LODGING & MEALS
CLASSIC YCL PRIVATE
LODGE Yellow Cedar Lodge Yellow Cedar Lodge
DOUBLE ROOMS ✓ ✗
SINGLE ROOMS Optional ✓
GOURMET MEALS ✓ ✓
EXCLUSIVE USE OF LODGE
✗ ✗
Semi Private Heli Skiing Package
ELITE
An exciting opportunity for two groups of five to share a helicopter
and a private mountain lodge. Can be booked
individually, and is ideal for a group.
Helicopter transfer
✓
ELITE
Koala/Bell 407
5
Semi Private - 2 groups
✓
Optional
ELITE
Mountain Lodge
✗
✓
✓
Optional
Classic Heli Skiing Package
Private Heli Skiing Package
package
comparison chartnorthern escape
packagesNorthern Escape Heli Skiing offers t hree d ifferent
heli skiing packages, each with options to customize
your experience with us. All of our packages provide
a boutique atmosphere in remote mountain lodging
hosted by friendly and professional staff.
The Classic Package, with accommodations at Yellow
Cedar Lodge, is our most popular package with three
groups of six guests sharing a Koala Helicopter.
Our new Semi Private Elite package is based out of our
newly opened Mountain Lodge with only two
groups of five guests sharing a helicopter.
The Yellow Cedar Private Package offers you a private
helicopter and private chalet while sharing the
amenities of the Yellow Cedar Lodge.
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classic packageat yellow cedar lodge
Our Classic package offers an intimate experience with only 18 guests each week. Y ou’ll ski/ride in small groups in our helicopters which depart directly from the lodge each morning. Accommodation is provided at Yellow Cedar Lodge on the banks of the Skeena River. Classic Package guests will enjoy the “boutique” atmosphere and remote setting as well as the amenities and services of the lodge and its friendly staff. We offer a choice of single, double and twin rooms, all with en-suite bathrooms.
These packages may be booked individually or bring your own group. All packages include transfers between the Terrace airport and our lodge, accommodations (double occupancy with en-suite bathrooms), use of all lodge amenities, all meals and non alcoholic beverages, guide’s services, Snowcat backup, use of an avalanche transceiver, Snowpulse Airbag Backpack and powder skis.
Single Room Accommodation availableSingle rooms are an additional $160.00 per night and are subject to availability.
Non Skier RateFor those not skiing, accommodation and food packages are available at $250.00 per night. (Based on double occupancy)
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New
Our Elite, Semi Private Heli Ski package, offers an intimate experience for up to ten guests in your own private mountain lodge. You will heli ski or board in two groups of five plus guide. Guests will enjoy the “boutique,” mountain experience as well as the amenities and services of the lodge and friendly staff. These packages may be booked individually but are ideal for a group or family who want to charge hard and ski lots or alternatively prefer to relax and ski at a leisurely pace with no pressure from other groups.
A helicopter transfer is provided directly from the Terrace airport to/from the newly opened lakefront lodge which is located on a remote, waterfront, 50 acre estate in the heart of our best skiing. Single room accommodation is included and our Elite package guests enjoy all weather access to our catskiing backup area as the cats may depart directly from the lodge on days that the helicopter cannot fly.
remote mountain lodge � single rooms included � heli transfer to/from lodge included � heli and snowcat backup depart directly from the lodge
semi privateelite package
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spectacular terrain
deep powder every day!
unlimited vertical optionNorthern Escape Heli-Skiing is excited to offer an unlimited vertical option. You get unlimited skiing/riding AND your minimum vertical guarantee is increased. We guarantee every extra meter. There are never any extra vertical charges, and if you don’t utilize all of the additional vertical, you are credited the difference against your next trip with us. It’s unlimited vertical without the risk of over paying!
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With Unlimited Vertical you can explore our vast ski area with your chosen few friends in your own private helicopter. Private packages at Yellow Cedar Lodge offer the exclusivity and flexibility of having your own helicopter waiting on only you and your group while maximizing your value by sharing the lodge, its amenities and the dining experience with the Classic Package guests. Accommodations are offered in your own private chalet, adjacent the main lodge, with double and single rooms available. Enjoy the evenings with new friends and enjoy the day’s powder skiing with your own private group in your own heli.
Yellow Cedar Lodge Private Packages include Unlimited Vertical and are sold on a group basis of four or five Skiers/Boarders. You’ll be accompanied by two fully certified ski guides and all safety equipment, Snowpulse Airbag backpack, powder skis/poles, Snowcat backup, ground transfers to and from Terrace’s airport, accommodations and meals are included.
private packageat yellow cedar lodge
shared lodge private heli, great value
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Foreign CurrenciesPayments made in currencies other than Canadian Dollars will be credited at the exchange rate received upon deposit into our account.
Travel ArrangementsDirect flights from Vancouver to Terrace, BC can be arranged with Air Canada or Westjet. Please arrange to arrive on the evening of the first day of your package. Return flights to Vancouver should be arranged to depart after 18:00 hrs on the last day of your package. Please provide us with your flight details and we will arrange transport to and from the airport.
Air Canada www.aircanada.com Phone # 1 888 247-2262
Westjet www.westjet.com Phone # 1 888 937-8538
Vancouver AccommodationWe recommend that our guests stay at either the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel or the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel while in Vancouver. We would be happy to assist you in making these arrangements. Please enquire when making your reservation.
Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel: www.fairmont.com/vancouverairport
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel: www.fairmont.com/waterfront
Operations and SafetyNorthern Escape Heli-Skiing has a comprehensive snow, weather and avalanche management system. Our guides are continually monitoring and collecting snow and weather information in an effort to assess hazards and choose suitable skiing/boarding terrain for each group. The guides meet twice daily to evaluate this information, plan the day and share the information obtained during the skiing/boarding day.
Each helicopter is equipped with first aid, oxygen, avalanche, rescue and survival equipment, as well as GPS, a satellite phone, and a VHF radio to maintain contact with the lodge and the guides.
Our guests are equipped with an avalanche transceiver and Snowpulse airbag backpack and provided instruction in their use prior to skiing/boarding. In addition to the equipment carried in our guides’ packs, each group will carry additional safety equipment and a VHF radio capable of communicating with the guides and pilots. In the case of a medical emergency, both Terrace and Kitimat have fully equipped hospitals located within close ranges of our lodges.
Northern Escape Heli-Skiing is a member of the British Columbia Helicopter and Snowcat Skiing Operators Association, HeliCat Canada. This association sets strict standards for operating a helicopter and/or Snowcat skiing area. Only by skiing/boarding with a member of HeliCat Canada can you be assured of certified ski guides who follow a strict set of operating procedures. In addition, we participate in the Canadian Avalanche Association Professional Members Industry Information Exchange (InfoEx) between backcountry skiing operators and, together with other leading Heli-Skiing operators, we sponsor avalanche research projects with the University of Calgary.
Mountain WeatherOur Heli-Skiing program is dependant upon weather, snow and avalanche conditions, factors of which we have no control over and are difficult to predict. Therefore, Heli-Skiing is not always perfect and you should be prepared to ski in all conditions. In addition, the more fit you are the more you will enjoy your Heli-Skiing package with us.
Insurance Information
Trip Cancellation InsuranceTrip cancellation insurance is highly recommended. NEH has made arrangements with Lifestyle Financial Services to offer our guests a comprehensive cancellation insurance package which may be purchased directly through Northern Escape Heli Skiing at the time of booking. In addition, please consult our reservation policies and conditions in this booklet for information on our cancellation policy.
Interruption/Medical/Evacuation InsuranceWe recommend you carry Interruption insurance as well as Medical/Evacuation insurance. Lifestyle Financial Services offers comprehensive coverage for these insurances and they may be purchased directly through Northern Escape Heli Skiing at the time of booking. Information will be provided with you confirmation package.
Registration Policies and ConditionsThe OrganizerTrue North Heli-Skiing Ltd. (hereinafter called TNHS) is the licensed operator for all packages and activities offered by Northern Escape Heli-Skiing (NEHS), which is the organizer of all packages described in this brochure. The travel agency representing NEHS is only a mediator authorized for encashment.
Registration, Deposit and PaymentsDue to the nature of this vacation, commitments must be made well in advance of your package commencement with us. Therefore, NEHS requires a non-refundable deposit of $2,000 for 5 and 7-day packages, $1,500 for 3 and 4-day packages and $2,500 for all private packages which must be received by Northern Escape Heli Skiing or your travel agency within 10 days of confirmation of your reservation. All payments are payable to Northern Escape Heli-Skiing or to your travel agency.
Payment of the balance of your reserved package is due 12 weeks prior to the commencement of your package. Reservations may be cancelled without notice to the guest if full payment has not been received by NEHS on the due date. For bookings made less than 12 weeks prior to the package commencement, the full package price is due at the time of booking.
Non-refundable deposits may be made in Canadian dollars by cash, cheque, bank draft, bank wire or credit card. Final payments may also be made in Canadian dollars by cash, cheque, bank draft or bank wire, however final payments made by credit card are subject to a 3% service fee.
CancellationsIf it becomes necessary for you to cancel your reservation, we require written notification by registered mail. All deposits for cancellations made more than 12 weeks prior to the package commencement date are NON-REFUNDABLE and will be retained by NEHS.
For cancellations made less than 12 weeks prior to the package commencement date, the total package price is due in full and is NON-REFUNDABLE. If the cancelled reservation can be re-sold to another guest that assumes the contractual obligations, and only if the cancelled space is still available, a change of reservation fee of $250 will apply.
RefundsAll packages are sold in units beginning and ending on a specific date. No refund is given, in whole or in part, for unused days due to late arrival or early departure. In addition, no refund is given for any unused portion of your package due to poor physical fitness, skiing/boarding ability, illness or injury. There is no refund if you choose not to participate in any activity or to return to the lodge early. Your vertical each day, whether by Heli or by Snowcat backup, is cumulative and will be posted for you to keep track of.
Extra Vertical or Refund – Classic Package and Elite PackageExtra vertical is available at $152.00 per 1,000 m ($46.00 per 1,000 feet). If due to poor weather or mechanical breakdown only, you are unable to ski/board the vertical guaranteed in your package (see table below), Northern Escape Heli-Skiing will refund $152.00 per 1,000 m ($46.00 per 1,000 feet) for the unskied/boarded portion of your package.
Vertical Credit – Unlimited Vertical OptionIf for any reason you are unable to ski/board the guaranteed vertical in your Unlimited Vertical Option (see table below), you will be credited toward your next trip with us at $152 per 1,000m ($46 per 1,000 feet) for the unskied/boarded portion of the Unlimited Vertical Option. All credits are non-transferable and valid for a period of two years.
Flight Time Refund - Private PackagesPrivate Packages have a minimum guaranteed flight time of 1 hour per day averaged over the package duration per group. If due to poor weather or mechanical breakdown only, you are unable to fly the min guaranteed flight time included in the Private Package, Northern Escape Heli-Skiing will refund $215 per 0.1 hour per group for the unused portion of your package.
Exclusion of Liability and Assumption of RisksPlease read carefully. Wilderness skiing and snowboarding involve risks, dangers and hazards in addition to those normally associated with downhill skiing and snowboarding at a ski area. These risks, dangers and hazards are outlined in our Release of Liability, Waiver, of Claims, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement, a sample of which is reprinted within this booklet. All guests are requested to read and required to sign this agreement before participating in our program. This agreement will affect your legal rights should you be involved in an accident. Copies of this agreement are also available from our office and online at www.neheliskiing.com.
GuArAntEED MiniMuM VErtiCAl 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 7 DAY
Classic Package 10,300 m (34,000 ft) 14,000 m (46,000 ft) 17,000 m (56,000 ft) 24,350 m (80,000 ft)
Elite Package 10,300 m (34,000 ft) 14,000 m (46,000 ft) 17,000 m (56,000 ft) 24,350 m (80,000 ft)
Unlimited Vertical option 15,850 m (52,000 ft) 21,000 m (69,000 ft) 26,200 m (86,000 ft) 36,500 m (120,000 ft)
Private Package 3 hours 4 hours 5 hours 7 hours
This is a sample form of the Release of Liability and Waiver of Claims The form that you sign may vary slightly and is available upon request from our office.
WILDERNESS ACTIVITIESRELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS,
ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT(hereinafter the “Release Agreement”)
BY SIGNING THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT, YOU WILL WAIVE OR GIVE UP CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS,INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE OR CLAIM COMPENSATION FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!INITIAL
Name Last First
Address Street City Prov/State
Country Postal/Zip Code Email Date of Birth: Day / Month / Year
TO: NORTHERN ESCAPE HELI-SKIING, of Terrace, BC, TRUE NORTH HELI-SKIING LTD., of Terrace, BC, Quantum HelicoptersLTD, of Terrace, BC, SKYLINE HELICOPTERS LTD., B.S.L.G HOLDINGS LTD., of Kelowna, BC, HER MAJESTY THE QUEENIN RIGHT OF THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA and their respective directors, officers, employees, guides, agents,independent contractors, subcontractors, representatives, successors, assigns and guests (all of whom are hereinaftercollectively referred to as the “Releasees").
DEFINITIONSIn this Release Agreement, the term "wilderness activities" shall include all activities, accommodation, transportation, events and servicesprovided, arranged, organized, conducted, sponsored or authorized by the Releasees and shall include but is not limited to: skiing,snowboarding, snowmobiling, hiking, snowshoeing and other form of backcountry travel; rental or use of skis, snowboards or other equipment;demonstrations; orientational and instructional courses; loading, unloading and travel by or movement in or around helicopters, snowcats,snowmobiles and motor vehicles; and other activities, events and services in any way connected with or related to wilderness activities.
AVALANCHE AIRBAG SYSTEMThe Avalanche Airbag System (“AAS”) consists of a backpack integrating an airbag system which is inflated by manually pulling an activation handle. Once inflated, an AAS may assist in keeping a person caught in an avalanche closer to the surface, thus potentially increasing the chances of survival. The AAS may not always inflate and may not protect the user against trauma during an avalanche.
ASSUMPTION OF RISKS - AVALANCHES, ALPINE TERRAIN, WILDERNESS TRAVEL, WEATHER ETC. I am aware that wildernessactivities involves risks, dangers and hazards. Avalanches occur frequently in the terrain used for wilderness activities and may be caused bynatural forces or by persons travelling through the terrain. I acknowledge and accept that the Releasees may fail to predict whether the alpineterrain is safe for wilderness activities or whether an avalanche may occur. The terrain used for wilderness activities is uncontrolled,unmarked, not inspected and involves many risks, dangers and hazards in addition to that of avalanche. These may include, but are notlimited to: cornices; crevasses; cliffs; trees, tree wells and tree stumps; creeks; rocks; boulders; forest deadfall; holes and depressions on orbelow the snow surface; cliffs; variable and difficult snow conditions; snowcat roads and road banks, fences, and other man-made structures;snow immersion; impact or collision with other persons or objects; becoming lost or separated from one’s party or guide; negligence of otherpersons, including other guests; and NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES. I UNDERSTAND THAT NEGLIGENCEINCLUDES FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROMTHE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS OF WILDERNESS ACTIVITIES. Communication in the alpine terrain is difficult and in the event ofan accident, rescue and medical treatment may not be available. Alpine weather conditions may be extreme and can change rapidly andwithout warning, making travel by helicopter, snowcat or snowmobile hazardous.
I AM AWARE OF THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH WILDERNESS ACTIVITIES AND I FREELY ACCEPT ANDFULLY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS AND THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, PROPERTYDAMAGE OR LOSS RESULTING THEREFROM.
NOTICE TO SNOWBOARDERS AND TELEMARK SKIERS - INCREASED RISKUnlike alpine ski boot/binding systems, snowboard and some telemark boot/binding systems are not designed or intended to release and willnot release under normal circumstances. The use of a safety strap or retention device by snowboarders or telemark skiers without ski brakeswill increase the risk of not surviving an avalanche.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENTIn consideration of THE RELEASEES allowing me to participate in wilderness activities, I hereby agree as follows:
1. TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may in the future have against THE RELEASEES and TO RELEASE THERELEASEES from any and all liability for any loss, damage, expense or injury including death that I may suffer or that my next of kinmay suffer as a result of my participation in wilderness activities, DUE TO ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE,BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR BREACH OF ANY STATUTORY OR OTHER DUTY OF CARE, INCLUDING ANY DUTY OF CAREOWED UNDER THE OCCUPIERS LIABILITY ACT, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 337, ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES. I UNDERSTANDTHAT NEGLIGENCE INCLUDES FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO SAFEGUARDOR PROTECT ME FROM THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS OF WILDERNESS ACTIVITIES REFERRED TO ABOVE;
2. TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any property damage or personal injury to anythird party resulting from my participation in wilderness activities;
3. This Release Agreement shall be effective and binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns andrepresentatives, in the event of my death or incapacity;
4. This Release Agreement and any rights, duties and obligations as between the parties to this Release Agreement shall be governed byand interpreted solely in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and no other jurisdiction; and
5. Any litigation involving the parties to this Release Agreement shall be brought solely within the Province of British Columbia and shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of the Province of British Columbia.
In entering into this Release Agreement I am not relying on any oral or written representations or statements made by the Releasees with respect to the safety of wilderness activities, other than what is set forth in this Release Agreement.
I CONFIRM THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT PRIOR TO SIGNING IT, AND I AM AWARE THAT BY SIGNING THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT I AM WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH I OR MY HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, ASSIGNS AND REPRESENTATIVES MAY HAVE AGAINST THE RELEASEES.
Dated this day of 20 Signature of Guest
Signature of Witness Please Print Name
Please Print Name Signature of Parent or Guardian if Guest is Under Age 19
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