Northern Escape Heli-Skiing Sees Global Surge in Demand as Adventurers Seek Canada’s Legendary Powder

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TERRACE, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 17, 2025--

Luxury adventure travel continues accelerating, with analysts projecting ~7.6% annual growth through 2030 [1][5]. Meanwhile, global tourism reached record highs in 2024 [2], and ski tourism is above pre-pandemic norms [3]. Northern Escape Heli-Skiing (NEH), named World’s Best Heli-Ski Operator by the World Ski Awards [4] in 2022, 2023, and 2024, continues to welcome a truly international mix of guests each winter.

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Global Appeal

Post-pandemic travellers prioritize remote, nature-led adventures and privacy-forward itineraries [1][3]. Adventure tourism is on a sharp upswing globally [5], while research highlights how social media and influencer content accelerate demand for marquee mountain experiences [7]. At the same time, heli-sports are forecast to expand steadily across Canada, Europe, APAC, and South America [8].

World’s Best Heli-Ski

NEH operates in BC’s Skeena Range, where alpine bowls, glaciers, and steep tree skiing meet small-group heli-skiing with snowcat backup. Guests can ride on storm days, including Unlimited Vertical [4].

“I … have been lucky enough to ski all over the world with heli ops, cat skiing outfits, and human-powered guides over the last twenty years. And I can honestly say: Northern Escape offers the best all-around product I’ve experienced anywhere.”

— Guest from Colorado, USA [9]

Response to Global Demand

• International mix: Guests arrive from the U.S., Europe, South America, Australia, and Asia, creating a cosmopolitan lodge atmosphere.
• Long-haul-friendly stays: Custom 5-7 day + packages are popular with European travellers. Private and semi-private options include dedicated helicopters, massage therapists, and bespoke dining.
• Recognition: NEH has won 3 consecutive World Ski Awards for World’s Best Heli-Ski Operator [4], and is featured in outlets such as Forbes and The Ski Journal.

What’s Next

Bookings for the 2025–26 season are already in demand. With new custom itineraries and concierge support, NEH makes bucket-list adventures seamless from start to finish. Travel agents, operators and individuals are invited to discover the World’s Best at neheliskiing.com.

Sources:

1. Deloitte –Future of Luxury Travel
2. World Travel & Tourism Council –Economic Impact Report 2024
3. PlanetSKI –International Report on Snow & Mountain Tourism
4. World Ski Awards –World’s Best Heli-Ski Operator
5. Grand View Research –Luxury Travel Market Forecast
6. McKinsey & Company –The State of Travel 2024
7. SAGE Journals –Influencer Marketing in Adventure Tourism
8. Cognitive Market Research –Heli Sports Market Growth Forecast
9. TripAdvisor –Guest Review

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Contact name - John Forrest, President and General Manager

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