Ready to go on the ultimate heli-hiking experience in British Columbia?
Let’s be real—most hikes start with a dusty parking lot and a trail sign. But in British Columbia, the trailhead might just be a helicopter pad. This is heli-hiking, where the usual slog uphill is replaced by a thrilling rotor-blade ascent, dropping you straight into the kind of wilderness that makes Instagram filters look dull.
No permits. No crowds. Just pure, unfiltered wilderness, served straight up—with a side of adrenaline. So, lace up your boots. The trailhead’s waiting… and it’s got a helipad.
CMH Heli-Hiking
Forget roughing it—this is backcountry hiking, elevated. CMH Heli-Hiking whisks you deep into British Columbia’s most breathtaking alpine landscapes by helicopter, where your only job is to explore. No crowded trails, no long slogs uphill—just untouched meadows, glacial valleys, and panoramic ridges, all waiting beyond the reach of ordinary boots.
Each day starts with a thrilling heli-drop into a new slice of wilderness, where expert guides tailor hikes to your pace—whether that’s wildflower strolls or pulse-quickening climbs. Then, return to CMH’s remote lodges, where hot tubs, gourmet meals, and cozy beds turn adventure into indulgence.
49 North Helicopters Heli-Hiking
Forget switchbacks and crowded trails—49 North Helicopters rewrites the hiking playbook by dropping you straight into Vancouver Island’s most jaw-dropping alpine landscapes via helicopter. Partnering with Island Alpine Guides, their heli-hiking adventures whisk you above the treeline to ridges where the Pacific Ocean shimmers below and wildflower meadows stretch to the horizon.
Choose between full-day or half-day excursions, with routes tailored to your stamina—whether you’re craving a leisurely meadow stroll or a heart-pumping ridge scramble. The real magic? These untouched peaks are otherwise inaccessible, offering solitude and vistas that feel stolen from a postcard.
Every flight piloted by seasoned aviators boasting over 40,000 collective hours of mountain flying experience. Safety and awe go hand-in-hand: expert guides from Island Alpine Leads ensure you navigate the terrain confidently, while the helicopter—your VIP elevator to the alpine—handles the heavy lifting. It’s hiking, distilled to its purest form: no approach marches, just pure wilderness from the moment your boots hit the ground on Vancouver Island.
