Add heliskiing to your Banff trip

Take your Banff ski trip beyond the resort with a day of heliskiing in the Purcell Mountains.
Located approximately two hours from Banff at Panorama, BC, RK. Heliski offers flexible day and multi-day packages, with return transportation available from Banff hotels.

Heliskiing that fits your trip

You don’t need to commit to a remote lodge or fixed week-long itinerary to experience heliskiing in British Columbia.
Join RK. Heliski for a single heli day alongside the rest of your Banff trip, or book multiple days and make heliskiing a bigger part of your time in the mountains.
Day heliskiing packages - RK Heliski guests preparing to leave for the Purcell Mountains above Invermere BC — heliskiing British Columbia
3-Run Powder Adventure
A great starting point for your first heli day, or anyone looking for a shorter introduction to the Purcells. If you want to keep going, additional runs may be available on the day if conditions and minimums allow.
Most Popular
RK Heliski - skiing powder
5-Run Powder Adventure
RK. Heliski’s most popular package. Five runs offer more time and vertical in the mountains, with the option to add more when conditions and/or minimums allow.
Private heliskiing packages - High alpine bowl terrain accessed by RK Heliski helicopters — Purcell Mountains heliskiing BC Canada
Multi-Day Heliskiing
Want more than one day? Book multiple heli days and spend more of your trip exploring RK. Heliski’s terrain in the Purcell Mountains
All packages include ACMG-certified guides, powder skis and poles or a snowboard, and a guest pack equipped with avalanche safety gear, including a probe, shovel, radio and avalanche transceiver. Safety training, a hot breakfast, mountain lunch and après-ski snacks are also included.

Getting to RK. Heliski from Banff

RK. Heliski is a drive-to heliskiing operation located at Panorama, BC, approximately 172 kilometres from Banff.
Take the shuttle

Leave the winter driving to us. Return transportation is available from Banff hotels for $175 plus GST per person.

  • Pickup at approximately 5:45 a.m to ensure arrival at RK. Heliski by 8:00 a.m.
  • Approximately two hours each way
  • Return to your Banff hotel after your heliski day
  • Minimum five guests required
  • Private transportation available upon request

Travelling with someone who isn’t heliskiing? Non-heliskiing guests are welcome to join the shuttle and spend the day in Panorama, BC.

Drive yourself

Most guests choose to drive themselves from Banff. Free parking is available at the RK. Heliski lodge. The drive takes approximately two hours in normal conditions. Be sure to allow additional time for winter roads and changing weather.

First time heliskiing? You may be more ready than you think.

If you’re confident skiing or riding black diamond terrain, in reasonable physical shape and comfortable managing variable snow conditions, you’re likely well suited for a heli day. Previous powder experience isn’t required.

Your guide is with you throughout the day selecting terrain that suits the group, helping you adjust to the conditions and making sure the experience feels manageable and fun.

“It was my first time heliskiing and my first time powder skiing, coming from Ontario where we mainly ski groomers and ice. Tyler was an amazing guide—a special thanks to him for helping me learn how to ski powder and build confidence in the conditions. It was an incredible experience and I will definitely be back.”
— Shannon Fisher, first-time heliskier

See what a day at RK. Heliski looks like

All guests are asked to arrive at 8:00 a.m. for check-in at the RK. Heliski lodge. Your morning begins with a hot breakfast, followed by equipment fitting and mountain safety training. By approximately 10:00 a.m., you’ll be heading into the Purcells for your first run of the day.

Ski or ride with your guide, stop for lunch in the mountains and return to the lodge for après when your runs are complete.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. RK. Heliski is approximately two hours from Banff, with return transportation available from Banff hotels.

The shuttle picks guests up from Banff hotels at approximately 5:45 a.m. and returns after the heliski day. Return transportation is $175 plus GST per person and requires a minimum of five guests. Private transportation is also available upon request.

Yes. Join us for a single heli day or book multiple days as part of your trip. Our team can help you choose the option that best fits your plans.

The 3-Run Powder Adventure offers a shorter introduction to heliskiing. The 5-Run Powder Adventure is RK. Heliski’s most popular package and offers more time and vertical in the mountains. Additional runs may be available depending on weather, conditions and operational minimums.

No. You should be confident skiing or riding black diamond terrain, comfortable in variable snow conditions and in reasonable physical shape. If you’re unsure whether your ability is a good fit, include a note with your availability request. Our team will be happy to talk it through with you. You can also watch our short video on ability levels.

RK. Heliski operates across 1,500 km² of high-alpine bowls, glaciers and gladed terrain in the Purcell Mountains. Your guide selects terrain based on weather and conditions.

Make heliskiing part of your Banff trip

Tell us when you’ll be visiting, how many people are in your group and what kind of experience you’re considering.
Our team will confirm availability, help you choose the right package and talk through transportation before you commit.

Plan your heliski experience

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
We’ll email you the full breakdown — package details, pricing options, and what to expect — so you can decide if this experience is right for you.