Bella Coola Heli-Sports, offers seven-day heli-ski trips throughout the winter. During that time no more than 15 skiers and snowboarders are divided up into three groups of five. Those groups then set out in a jet-powered A Star B2 helicopter to ski terrain best-suited to their abilities. The hardcore head for the chutes. Those out to get their first real tastes of powder stick to easier terrain. Guides with each group are experts in traveling through and assessing avalanche terrain, so you know you are in good hands.

When the day is done, take off the boots and kick back at the Tweedsmuir Lodge. This wilderness palace does not skimp on pampering despite its remote location. Hit the hot tub, get a massage, and send pictures back to your jealous coworkers via a sat-linked hookup (if you must). A seven-day package starts at about US$7,000 including lodging and some 100,000 vertical feet of skiing. If the skiing is so good that you have to keep going, you can buy extra helicopter time, or you can arrange for your own private tours for you and up to five of your closest powderhounds.

Bella Coola Heli-Sports

604-932-3000

www.bellacoolahelisports.com