The Skeena Experience

A Better Way To Heliski

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Big terrain = better skiing. Why?

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A Typical Week

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The Skeena Story

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STAY IN STYLE

Where Over-the-Top Lodging is Still Down to Earth

Bear Claw Lodge

Where Over-the-Top Lodging is Still Down to Earth

Our heli skiing lodge, Bear Claw, is your home away from home in the Skeena Mountains, a 15,000-square-foot timber lodge set on the Kispiox River, overlooked by Baldy Mountain, and surrounded by 2.3 million acres of pristine wilderness.

The post and beam structure is built from local materials around a three-story river stone fireplace, with not one nail in the entire lodge. The design is inspired by the First Nation people and the pioneering tradition of the region.

A standout feature of our heli skiing lodge is The Great Room and its majestic centrepiece; a crackling fireplace which welcomes spirited conversation or quiet reflection after a day of riding deep snow.

Heli Skiing Lodge Life
Chill & Recharge

Relax aching muscles in the river stone jacuzzi and cedar sauna after a post-ski massage. Alternatively, catch up on a racy page-turner in the comfortable armchairs in the library. Or challenge your fellow skiers to a round of cards, pool, foosball or darts in the games room.

If you’re still feeling energetic, go ice skating or play a game of hockey on our outdoor ice rink, or head out for a cross-country ski and explore the river and forests surrounding the lodge.

Exquisite Food
The Skeena Culinary Experience

Fuel up for heli skiing on mouth-watering food made with local produce.

From convivial meals around the table in front of the crackling fire, to homemade baked goods on the slopes, to après ski mulled wine and fondue in front of a bonfire, meals at Bear Claw Lodge are as memorable as they’re delicious.

The kitchen is the heart of the action. Help the chefs prepare food, whip up your own regional specialty, or swap recipes and sip wine. Surprisingly, you might even be part of an impromptu performance by the Bear Claw kitchen band.

Heli Skiing Lodge Accommodation

Guests stay in one of 8 charming, and uniquely themed rooms, each with ensuite bathrooms. We are in the heart of Gitxsan First Nation country, and we’ve worked with local artists to design rooms with handcrafted beds and furniture, luxurious bedding, and locally sourced art, making each room a haven for body and imagination.

  • Starlink Wi-Fi
  • Ensuite washrooms with large slate showers 
  • Handmade soaps & lotions from locally foraged wild plants and ingredients from Bulkley Valley Hive & Honey.  These soaps are great for your skin, and help nourish your skin after a day spent outside
  • Plush bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room thermostat
  • Beverage to your room Good Morning Wake-Up Call
  • Free laundry Service (therefore, you do not need to pack many clothes)
  • Starlink Wi-Fi
  • Ensuite washrooms with large slate showers
  • Handmade soaps & lotions from locally foraged wild plants and ingredients from Bulkley Valley Hive & Honey.  These soaps are great for your skin, and help nourish your skin after a day spent outside
  • Plush bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room thermostat
  • Beverage to your room Good Morning Wake-Up Call
  • Free laundry Service (therefore, you do not need to pack many clothes)

EXPLORE OUR HELI SKIING LODGE

In this “image hotspot” map, you can hover over each icon to reveal various locations inside, and outside, of Bear Claw Lodge.

Starlink WiFi

Disconnect, or stay connected, the choice is yours.

Bear Claw Lodge might be nestled deep in the Canadian wilderness, but that won't prevent you from keep in touch with family or the office thanks to our fast and reliable Starlink Wifi.

The Loft

The Loft - Massage Area

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Let our in-house body worker work wonders on your aching muscles.

Bear Claw Lodge Dining Room

Dining Room

Some people say the food is almost as good as the skiing.

Where possible, we use fresh, local ingredients.

Hot tub

Entertainment Room & Hot Tub

Features a river stone hot tub, a bar, pool table and foosball table.

Heli pad at Skeena Heliskiing

Heli Pad

At Skeena, you are literally steps away from one of our A-Star helicopters.

Cedar Sauna

Cedar Sauna

After a day of racking up the vertical, treat your muscles to a massage and a sauna.

River Room

#1 - River Room

2 Queen beds with private balcony

Open your sliding glass door to hear the sound of the Kispiox River flowing by and enjoy art featuring the Kispiox and surrounding rivers.

Fireweed Room

#2 - Fireweed Room

2 Queen beds with private balcony

A hand carved bed by local Gitxsan artist Art Wilson. A ladder leading to an upstairs bed offers more privacy for families or friends who share.

Wild Horse Room

#3 - Wild Horse Room

2 Queen beds with private balcony

Art from local artist Leah Pipe explores a pioneer theme. A ladder leads to a second bed in an upstairs loft.

Chinook Room

#4 - Chinook Room

2 Queen beds with private balcony

For millennia salmon have been a vital part of our region's culture. The Chinook Room features local First Nations art with a chinook salmon theme. This “loft style” room is on the first floor. What better way to wake up with a coffee brought to your room, stepping out onto your balcony overlooking the Kispiox River and soaking in the views.

Gitxsan Room

#5 - Gitxsan Room

1 Queen bed with patio

Hand carved bed frames by local First Nations artists Bo Smith and Roy Henry Vickers and furniture crafted by local artisan Cody Smith.

Mountain Room

#6 - Mountain Room

1 King bed with patio

A magnificent bed carved with mountain peaks by local artisan Cody Smith sits alongside matching side tables and armoire.

Pioneer Room

#7 - Pioneer Room

2 Queen beds with patio

One bed is crafted to resemble a log house and the other a log canopy. A hand-made quilt and pillowcases give a pioneer feel, steps from the sauna.

Silver Birch Room

#8 - Silver Birch Room

1 King bed with patio

Local artist Cody Smith exquisitely crafted the gigantic birch burls that make up the impressive bed frame. Enjoy views of Baldy Mountain from your bedroom window.

Culinary excellence. Deep snow skiing. Unforgettable memories. JOIN US NOW!

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