Pantheon Heli-Skiing

The Pantheon Range's rugged, glacier-draped peaks, features majestic mountains like Mount Vishnu, Mount Astarte, and Mount Zeus.

Explore the beauty of the Pantheon Range, a subset of British Columbia’s Coast Mountains. Nestled between the Chilcotin Plateau and the meandering Klinaklini River, the subrange is characterized by its rugged, glacier-draped peaks and dramatic terrain. Experience this range with our Pantheon program, where peaks like Mount Vishnu, Mount Astarte, and Mount Zeus stretch towards the sky, and every run feels like a heavenly descent.

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Your Destination

A brief commercial flight from Vancouver Airport takes you to the northern reaches of the Coast Mountains, marking the start of your heli-skiing adventure in the Pantheon Range. As you soar through the skies, you’ll gain perspective of the expansive Coast Range, renowned for its alpine landscapes framed by remote towering peaks. The lodges in our Pantheon program are different in layout and group accommodation, but each provides a unique heli-ski experience in the Pantheon Range.

Terrain

British Columbia’s Pantheon Range is home to Mount Waddington, the province’s tallest peak. Covering 1.24 million acres within Bella Coola Heli Sports’ extensive 2.64 million-acre tenure, this Coast Mountains range offers diverse alpine terrain, including expansive open bowls and large glaciated ski runs, with the iconic Mount Waddington as a stunning backdrop.

Accessible only by helicopter, this isolated area provides endless exploration opportunities, including tree skiing options when weather conditions vary. Spread across 5550 km² (2150 sq mi) tenure, the Pantheon program promises unparalleled skiing experiences amid breathtaking natural beauty and alpine landscapes.

Group Configuration

Bell 212 helicopters are employed, ensuring an exclusive experience at each Pantheon Lodge, with only one group accommodated per helicopter. The group size, however, varies according to the lodge:

  • Pantheon Heli Ranch: 9 guests / 2 guides / 1 helicopter
  • Sand Creek Ranch: 4-5 guests / 2 guides / 1 helicopter

Program Details

Location

Pantheon Range, BC, Canada

Mountain Range

Pantheon

Season

January to April

Annual Snowpack

30m

Tenure Size

1.24 million acres

Airport

Vancouver Intl

Lodgings

Pantheon Heli Ranch

Pantheon Heli Ranch, is within striking distance of Mount Waddington, towering at 13,186 feet (4,019 metres) tall. Situated on the shores of Bluff Lake near Tatla Lake in the Cariboo Chilcotin Region of British Columbia, Canada, this remote lodge offers access to untouched, heli-ski terrain.

Undiscovered until 1925, this area remains a rugged, glacier-draped wilderness, with dense forests and deep valleys guarding the mountainsides. Today, it remains a nearly inaccessible paradise, made reachable by helicopter. At Pantheon Heli Ranch, authentic ranch-style hospitality awaits. With a maximum capacity of nine guests per week, it's the ideal destination for an intimate escape.

Amenities

  • Open-concept kitchen and bar
  • Riverside outdoor hot tub
  • River-side, wood-fed Finnish sauna with an attached massage room
  • Cozy common room and large stone hearth and fireplace
  • Downstairs games room with billiards table, dart board, and room for stretching

ACCOMMODATION ARRANGEMENTS

  • 2 single occupancy rooms in the Legacy Cabin each with their own ensuite bathroom
  • 2 single occupancy rooms in the River Cabin with a shared bathroom
  • 2 single occupancy rooms in the Main Lodge with a shared bathroom
  • 3 single occupancy rooms in the Pantheon Retreat Cabin with a shared bathroom

Sand Creek Ranch

Sand Creek Ranch is a restored 1960s farmhouse, providing an immersive escape into British Columbia's renowned heli-skiing culture. The lodge accommodates five guests weekly, offering one of Canada's most exclusive experiences, creating an intimate haven for family or friends in the Canadian wilderness.

With its unique charm and exceptional access to heli-skiing terrain, Sand Creek Ranch promises extensive vertical descents. Collaborating closely with a dedicated guide team, guests customize their ski program to explore ski runs just outside your door through endless acres of tenure.

Amenities

  • High-speed wireless internet provided by Starlink
  • Private kitchen with full bar service
  • Cedar barrel hot tub
  • Spacious living room with stone fireplace

Accommodation Arrangements

  • 1 single occupancy room with 1 queen bed and en-suite bathroom
  • 2 single occupancy rooms, each with 1 queen bed, sharing 1 bathroom
  • 1 double occupancy room with 2 queen beds and en-suite bathroom

Pantheon Heli Ranch

Pantheon Heli Ranch, is within striking distance of Mount Waddington, towering at 13,186 feet (4,019 metres) tall. Situated on the shores of Bluff Lake near Tatla Lake in the Cariboo Chilcotin Region of British Columbia, Canada, this remote lodge offers access to untouched, heli-ski terrain.

Undiscovered until 1925, this area remains a rugged, glacier-draped wilderness, with dense forests and deep valleys guarding the mountainsides. Today, it remains a nearly inaccessible paradise, made reachable by helicopter. At Pantheon Heli Ranch, authentic ranch-style hospitality awaits. With a maximum capacity of nine guests per week, it's the ideal destination for an intimate escape.

Amenities

  • Open-concept kitchen and bar
  • Riverside outdoor hot tub
  • River-side, wood-fed Finnish sauna with an attached massage room
  • Cozy common room and large stone hearth and fireplace
  • Downstairs games room with billiards table, dart board, and room for stretching

ACCOMMODATION ARRANGEMENTS

  • 2 single occupancy rooms in the Legacy Cabin each with their own ensuite bathroom
  • 2 single occupancy rooms in the River Cabin with a shared bathroom
  • 2 single occupancy rooms in the Main Lodge with a shared bathroom
  • 3 single occupancy rooms in the Pantheon Retreat Cabin with a shared bathroom

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