Heli skiing · Beyond the Rockies

RK Heliski

A long-established heli operator based at Panorama, reaching high-elevation Purcell terrain including the Jumbo Valley.

Tenure
1,500 km²
Upper terrain
Around 3,000 m
Day programs
3- and 5-run options
Base
Panorama

Plan your visit

Mountain range
Purcell Mountains
Who it suits
Confident skiing or riding in varied, ungroomed snow. Discuss your experience with the operator.
Trip format
Day packages plus semi-private and private formats.
Season
Winter departures; confirm the operator’s trip calendar.
Getting there
Stay at Panorama or nearby Invermere; confirm morning check-in and flying arrangements.
Map location
Panorama · heli departure base · approximate planning location, not a ski boundary.

Terrain & maps

Published maps are for orientation. Check current openings and closures with the operator; backcountry access is selected by guides each day.

Sources & trip details

Reviewed 4 October 2026. Figures come from operator publications and are not live conditions. Resort acres and backcountry tenures measure different things. Confirm current dates, prices, access and operating details before booking.