Heli Hiking
Epic adventures await!
Fast track your journey into the alpine with a scenic flight over the marvelous landscapes of the Sea-to-Sky Corridor! An unforgettable heli drop leads to a hike through the raw beauty of the untouched backcountry. Roads and houses are replaced with majestic glaciers and pristine alpine lakes.
We offer heli hiking opportunities for all experience and fitness levels. Whether you’re looking for a challenging objective, an outing with colleagues, or a relaxing jaunt with a special someone, a heli hike is fabulous way to step away from the daily grind for a day of adrenaline and endorphine enhancement.
The Goods
Length: 6 Hours
Elevation Gain:
Terrain: Old growth forest, alpine meadows, rugged peaks
Highlights: Turquoise lakes, cascading waterfalls, diverse flaura and fauna, massive glaciers
Season: May 1 - September 30
Max Guide to Guest Ratio: 6:1
Cost: Staring at $150/person
What we offer
We'll connect you with a professionally certified ACMG hiking guide for a full day of exploring one of the many scenic trails in the area. We offer scheduled group hikes for intermediate and advanced hikers, and private guided trips for all skills levels to any of your dream trails.
- ACMG/IFMGA certified guides
- Intimate local knowledge
- Fully customizable trips (dates, duration and destinations)
- Passion for showing our guests the best hiking
Hikes
Garibaldi Lake
5 Hours | 18km | 820m | Intermediate
Elfin Lake
6 Hours | 22km | 600m | Intermediate
Rainbow Lake
6 Hours | 16km | 850m | Intermediate
Wedgemount Lake
7 Hours | 12km | 1160m | Advanced
Scheduled Trip Dates
Garibaldi Lake$200 / person
June 21 | July 4 | July 18 | August 1 | August 15 | August 29
Rainbow Lake$200 / person
June 22 | July 5 | July 19 | August 3 | August 16 | August 30
Wedgemount Lake$200 / person
June 27 | July 11, 25 | August 8, 22 | September 5
Custom Trip
Add-Ons
Trip Photographer
Personal photographer to capture the trips epic moments.
Lunch
Take some of the hottest new powder skies for spin.
Why Hike With Altus
The reason we believe in choosing anything in life, is passion. When choosing your next ski trip this summer, ask yourself; Does this company and the people involved love what they do? Does their passion for powder shine through to my experience? Passion is the foundation of our life and our profession. The reason we book and run this specific day is so we can take all of the day-to-day details into our hands and show our guests the best experience possible. We are passionate for backcountry exploration and our natural community. Let us share it with you.
8:00am: Meet at trailhead, check gear, review trip plan
8:15-4pm: Hike the day away
4-5pm: Return to car for debreif and high fives!
1 Day with Certified ACMG Hiking Guide
Lunch
Transportation to and from trailhead
Accomodation
Please come prepared to spend the whole days outside in all types of weather. It is not uncommon to have rain, sun, and snow all in one day!
- Soft shell pants or capries
- Wicking layer
- Warm jacket (sweat shirt, lightweight down jacket)
- Rain/wind jacket (gore-tex)
- Warm hat (for colder days)
- Small back pack (20 litres)
- Sunglasses
- Hiking boots
- Water, at least 1L (more for trips ascending more than 1000m!)
- Hiking poles (optional but a great treat for your knees)
Lunch/Water
Please arrive in the morning with food and drink for the day.
Please take a moment to read and understand our policies before booking! Booking, payment, cancelation and weather policies, as well as FAQ may be found here.
Still Have Questions or Concerns?
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions, concerns or requests on how we can make this the best trip ever!!!
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Altus mountain guides is a group of motivated professionals dedicated to providing our clients with outstanding quality in the mountains with safe adventurous trips. From our base in Squamish and Whistler BC we provide you access to the most amazing mountain experiences the West Coast has to offer. Our exciting itineraries showcase the Coast Range but reach beyond to the interior ranges of the Selkirkʼs and Purcellʼs and onto the Rockies. We also offer trips internationally from the historic and classic European Alps to the windswept wilds of Patagonia.