While the Yellow Cedar Lodge is Northern Escape’s first destination, it received substantial upgrades in 2020 that reinstated it as a leading heliskiing lodge. The building can accommodate up to 18 guests at a time, separated into single and double occupancy rooms – all of which have en suite bathrooms. A highlight of the lodge is the world-class gourmet culinary team that’s comprised of Red Seal chefs. Incorporating fresh, local ingredients from British Columbia alongside international cuisine, your appetite is bound to be satiated here.

In addition, these amenities are available to enjoy:

• Open dining room
• Full-service outdoor and downstairs bars
• Spa, sauna, and massage services
• Weight and cardio room
• High-speed internet

With a maximum of just 15 guests each week, Yellow Cedar Lodge focuses on personalized service and uncrowded skiing. Groups are kept intentionally small, allowing guides to match terrain and pace to each group's ability and preferences.

The Bell 407 helicopter services up to three skiing groups and departs directly from the lodge each morning, maximizing skiing time while minimizing transfers.

Packages are available in 3, 4, 5, and 7-day options, making the lodge an excellent choice for individuals, couples, families, or corporate groups. Guests also have the option of booking the entire lodge, creating a private heli-skiing experience for groups of up to 15 people

Northern Escape Heli-Skiing offers the kind of big-mountain terrain that has made British Columbia famous around the world. Located between Central B.C. and Alaska, the Skeena and Kitimat Mountain Ranges benefit from powerful Pacific storms, a northern climate, and some of the deepest powder conditions you can find anywhere.

The terrain is incredibly diverse, ranging from perfectly spaced old-growth tree skiing and deep pillow lines to massive alpine bowls, glaciers, and steep mountain descents. Many runs stretch over 2,000 vertical metres (more than a mile), taking skiers from high alpine peaks all the way down into deep coastal forests.

With one of the largest heli-skiing tenures in the world—covering more than 3,300 square kilometres—Northern Escape offers nearly endless terrain variety. The size of the operation means guides can constantly search for the best snow and find terrain suited to the day's conditions.

While Northern Escape is known for its impressive big-mountain terrain, the experience is not limited to expert skiers. The guides are highly skilled at matching groups with appropriate terrain, offering everything from intermediate-friendly powder runs to challenging steep lines for advanced and expert skiers.

Strong resort skiers who are comfortable on blue and black runs will find plenty of terrain to enjoy, while experienced powder skiers will appreciate the endless opportunities for steep lines, deep snow, and untouched wilderness.

Whether you are chasing your first heli-ski adventure or looking for the next great backcountry challenge, Northern Escape delivers the variety, scale, and deep powder that make B.C. heli-skiing legendary.

The Yellow Cedar Lodge package is designed for skiers who want the full British Columbia heli-skiing experience without the premium price tag. Combining world-class terrain, small groups, unlimited vertical, and a classic Canadian mountain lodge atmosphere, it is one of the best-value heli-ski packages available.

Located along the Skeena River near Terrace, British Columbia, Yellow Cedar Lodge offers a more relaxed and authentic alternative to larger luxury-style operations. The rustic log and timber-frame lodge accommodates just 15 guests per week, creating a more personal experience where skiers can focus on what matters most—great snow, incredible terrain, and more time on the mountain.

Guests ski in small groups with a Bell 407 helicopter servicing up to three groups. The helicopter departs directly from the lodge each morning, maximizing ski time and allowing guides to take advantage of the best conditions available.

With flexible 3, 4, 5, and 7-day packages, Yellow Cedar Lodge works well for individual skiers, small groups, families, or private groups looking for an exclusive mountain experience.

Package Includes

• Unlimited vertical skiing with no additional charges
• Professional heli-skiing guides
• Small-group skiing experience
• Snowcat backup skiing when weather affects helicopter operations
• Comfortable lodge accommodations (single upgrades available)
• Chef-prepared meals, snacks, après-ski appetizers, and non-alcoholic beverages
• Airport transfers between Terrace and the lodge
• Powder skis, snowboards, and poles (bring your own boots)
• Avalanche safety equipment, including transceivers and airbag backpacks
• Full use of lodge amenities including sauna, fireplace lounge, fitness facilities, games room, ski shop, and wireless internet

The combination of exceptional terrain, limited guest numbers, and unlimited skiing makes Yellow Cedar Lodge a standout choice for skiers looking to maximize their time in the mountains while enjoying the welcoming atmosphere of a true Canadian ski lodge.

One of Yellow Cedar Lodge's biggest advantages is its Unlimited Vertical policy.

Unlike many heli-ski operators that charge additional fees once guests exceed a predetermined vertical allowance, Northern Escape includes unlimited skiing in every package. When conditions are exceptional, there's no need to watch your vertical meter or worry about surprise charges at the end of your trip.

Simply focus on skiing as much powder as the day allows.

For guests looking to maximize every opportunity, this represents outstanding value and removes one of the biggest concerns often associated with heli-skiing vacations.

Snowcat Backup Keeps You Skiing

Bad flying weather doesn't necessarily mean a lost ski day.

Northern Escape's Snowcat Backup Program ensures guests continue skiing whenever helicopter operations are temporarily grounded by weather. Guests have reserved seating aboard one of four heated, custom-built snowcats that access thousands of acres of exceptional tree skiing.

The snowcat terrain includes more than 5,700 acres of gladed runs, over 35 kilometres of snow roads, and descents reaching more than 600 vertical metres (2,000 feet). From playful powder fields and perfectly spaced trees to steep pillows and technical lines, there's terrain suitable for a wide range of abilities.

If you're comfortable skiing blue and black runs at your local resort, you'll likely find plenty of terrain to enjoy while waiting for flying conditions to improve.

Few heli-ski operators offer such a comprehensive backup plan, making Yellow Cedar Lodge an especially dependable choice for guests wanting to maximize their time on snow.

• Airport transfers between Terrace Airport and the lodge
• Professional ACMG or CSGA-certified heli-ski guides
• Unlimited vertical skiing
• Snowcat backup skiing when weather prevents flying
• Double occupancy accommodations (single upgrades available)
• Gourmet meals, snacks, après-ski appetizers, and non-alcoholic beverages
• Avalanche transceiver and airbag backpack rental
• Powder skis, snowboards, and poles (bring your own boots)
• Complete heli-ski safety equipment
• Sauna, fitness facilities, fireplace lounge, games room, ski shop, and gift shop
• High-speed wireless internet