Can I drive to the lodge? - Yes you can, the Bear Claw lodge is on kilometer 63 of the Kispiox Main, so that would mean 63 kilometers from Hazelton. All in all 1.5 hours drive from Smithers. Take care since the road can be very icy in the winter and there can be logging traffic.

Internet ? - here is a good wireless internet hub at the lodge for those of you who need to stay plugged in during your vacation. You can bring your laptop along or you can use one of the desktop.

Phone or Fax? - Satelite phone is available at $ 4.00 per minute, we can recieve and send faxes for guests, please inquire for charges.

Smoking? -The lodge is non-smoking, all rooms have sliding doors to the outside balcony where smoking is allowed.

Are there snowboards to rent? - We have a small selection of snowboards available to rent, if a specific size is required we can organize to rent this from a local outlet in Smithers. Note: We do not rent snowboard boots.

How many people are at the lodge?- We have a maximum of 10 heli skiers per week, working with 2 groups of 5. We do have beds for up to 16 people, so if non skiers wish to come up and enjoy the lodge and the wilderness experience. We offer several guided and non-guided activities at the lodge - please inquire for more information.

How big is the area? - The Skeena Heliskiing area is approx. 8250 km2. Making it the Second largest heliskiing area in Canada.

How far away is the first run from the lodge? - The closest run is a 5 minute flight with the heli. Most of our skiing occurs within a 15 minute flight radius from the lodge and weather and snow conditions typically dictate where we ski.

Insurance? - Please have Trip / Holiday Cancellation Insurance and Emergency Evacuation Insurance. Also check to see if your medical insurance covers the costs in case of an accident or illness while in Canada. In case of an evacuation the injured party is billed. For insurance contact www.sandersontravelinsurance.com or call the toll free number 1-877-226-8728

Gratuities "Tips" ? - It is custom in Canada if one appreciates the service that a "tip" is left upon leaving the lodge. This amount is at your discretion.