Bella Coola Terra Nostra Guest Ranch
Some go heli skiing for a relaxing break away from the hustle and bustle of their everyday lives. Others go strictly for the adrenalizing experience it provides. If the latter sounds like you, the Bella Coola Terra Nostra Guest Ranch could be a great choice. This location doesn’t offer the same luxurious amenities as some of Bella Coola Heli Sports’ other locations, but it does offer unlimited vertical. Yes, unlimited vertical.
If you’re seeking lap after lap up in the helicopter with a small group of your closest friends, look no further. The Terra Nostra Guest Ranch is a private, exclusive location that allows a party to book the entire location. With no more breaks as you wait for random skiers to catch up, you can be guaranteed to ski to your full potential.
One small caveat here, Bella Coola Helisports may have withdrawn this ranch as on option from their menu. Although the Terra Nostra Guest Ranch site still refers to the operator as of this writing.
Bella Coola Terra Nostra Guest Ranch: Facts & FAQ
Skier groups should first fly into Vancouver International Airport, easily accessible by many major airports across North America. Once there, you’ll need to take a connecting flight to Anahim Lake Airport. This flight leaves from the Air Elite Terminal and only takes 70 minutes to arrive. Once at Anaheim, Bella Coola Heli Sports will provide a private helicopter transfer to the Terra Nostra Guest Ranch.
While staying here, you’ll be lodged in the small and cozy main chalet. This four-room building offers double occupancy rooms, each with two twin XL beds. Even though this isn’t the most luxurious, toned-down amenities are a characteristic of this location. As mentioned, the priority is skiing. Also included is an ensuite bathroom for every room.
Despite the twin beds, the chalet is breathtaking. Some amenities that you can expect while staying here include:
- Private kitchen and full-service bar
- High-speed satellite internet from Starlink
- Cedar barrel hot tub
- Log-built sauna
- Outdoor Napoli wood-fired pizza from the property owner Christoph
While staying at the Bella Cool Terra Nostra Guest Ranch, you’ll be skiing in the Kleena Kleene Valley – one of the most desolate areas of the Coast Mountain Range. This means that first descents are exceedingly likely. If you and your group spot a line you’d like to take, let a guide know and Bella Coola Heli Sports will do their best to safety check it, and provide a legendary run.
The terrain surrounding the Bella Coola Terra Nostra Guest Ranch is also less stormy than other locations. While there may not be a constant refresh of powder every morning, you’ll enjoy a plentiful amount of blue, sunny days that make for beautiful skiing.
As a private location, your group skill level can be anywhere from strong to expert. The ACMG-certified guides will bring you to locations where you can comfortably push yourself out of your comfort zone.
Heli skiing at the Bella Coola Terra Nostra Guest Ranch requires the Exclusive Buyout package. This means that you and 7 other of your closest friends and family will have the lodge to yourself, as well as a Bell 212 chopper for your personal use. Packages are available as 4, 5, or 7-night options. As stated, the Bella Cool Terra Nostra Guest Ranch features unlimited vertical.
Should your group experience a down day due to weather, you’ll have a variety of activities available, although cat skiing is not provided. Snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and target shooting are all popular choices.
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Bella Coola Terra Nostra Guest Ranch is said to be known for its blue-bird days, which makes it a great choice to ski among the Bella Coola Heli Skiing locations.
Again, consult operator directly for availability.
For all the B.C. heli skiing locations, visit our British Columbia Heli Skiing Operator Directory.
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6/28/23
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