CUSTOM Programs
HELI-ASSISTED SKI TOURING
with North Cascade Heli | 3-5 days | Jan-Mar
Inspiring terrain + the best snow in WA.
At the end of the road in the beautiful Methow Valley, on the eastern side of Washington's North Cascades, is an alpine powder paradise. North Cascade Heli operates in a spectacular 300,000 acre permit area with landings as high as 8600'. This region offers incredible terrain, and the coldest, driest snow in the state.
HELI-ASSISTED TOURING
Heli-Assisted Touring is a cost-effective alternative to heli skiing, and an unrivaled backcountry experience. There's no approach — just a quick flight from Mazama puts you straight into the alpine. The day begins with a high landing and an awesome run. We link up subsequent runs with peaceful skin tracks and the occasional bootpack. Alpine bowls, trees, glaciers, chutes, glades...these mountains have it all. At the bottom of our last run of the day we meet the helicopter, and minutes later are back at the heli barn.
TRIP LENGTH
Heli-Assisted Touring can be booked by the day, but if possible we recommend booking 3-4 days. This allows for some weather flexibility, and the opportunity to experience a variety of terrain.
Barron Yurt trips are 4-5 days in length running Sunday-Thursday and Thursday-Sunday.
GROUP SIZE
If you have your own group of 4, that is ideal as there are 4 seats in the helicopter. Smaller groups are possible as well, as are groups as large as 8 with 2 guides.
BARRON YURT
HELI-ASSISTED SKI TOURING
DATES
We arrange groups on a custom basis through our partnership with North Cascade Heli. Contact us for availability.
COST
3 days: $2550
4 days: $3200
CUSTOM DATES
Custom dates and itineraries are available for private groups and individuals. Please contact us for more info and availability.
The Barron Yurt sits at 6200' at the base of Tamarack Peak, north of Harts Pass. Surrounded by fun terrain that holds high quality snow, this is a unique opportunity in Washington for hut-based skiing. Fly in for 3 or 4 nights, and enjoy a guided and catered backcountry experience with a group of 4-8 skiers. Yurt trips run Sunday-Thursday, and Thursday-Sunday. Yurt trips require advanced planning as they tend to fill up quickly.
IN PARTNERSHIP with NORTH CASCADE HELI
In the winter months, a few of our guides work with North Cascade Heli, including Tebay Lodge guides: Tyler Reid, Drew Lovell, Steph Williams, and Sid Pattison.
Learn more: heli-ski.com.
