Itinerary January 11 – 15, 2025

By booking this tour, guests agree to accept the Silvertip Lodge Cancellation Policy and the RELEASE – WILDERNESS SKIING of which a paper copy will be signed upon arrival in Williams Lake. Please read carefully when booking.

ITINERARY

Arrival Day – January 11, 2025

Departure at 11:00 am from the Air Elite terminal building (next to Vancouver South Terminal) to Williams Lake Airport (YWL).
Check-in starting at 10:15 am.
*Flight provided by Silvertip Lodge.
**Please note that the schedule is subject to change according to the weather.

Silvertip Heli-ski tours begin at the Air Elite terminal building in Vancouver, where guests will arrive from all over the world, to experience the very best powder skiing.  You will fly to Williams Lake Airport (YWL) in a charter organized by Silvertip Lodge ( 1 hr. flight ).  From Williams Lake Airport, you’ll be flown by helicopter to the beautiful Silvertip Lodge ( 45 min ), where the staff will be waiting to welcome you.

Once at the Lodge, you’ll be served a delicious lunch followed by a thorough safety orientation.  In the afternoon you’ll be able to relax, shake off the jet lag, enjoy our spa facility and settle in.  A gourmet dinner is prepared by the Silvertip Chefs and served at 7:00 pm . Read More.

January 12, 13, 14  – Skiing and Snowboarding:

Guests awake to the delicious smells of a steaming hot breakfast beginning at 8:00 am.  At 9:00 am, the helicopter begins to take you up for a breathtaking morning of skiing or snowboarding.

At Silvertip Lodge, guests have access to unlimited vertical and Silvertip guarantees a minimum of 40,000ft/12,200m during a 4-day trip.

Guests return to Silvertip Lodge an hour before sunset to enjoy delicious après-ski snacks and drinks, perhaps followed by a dip in the hot tub, a sauna or a relaxing massage.  A gourmet dinner is prepared by the Silvertip Chefs and served at 7:00 pm.

Departure Day January 15  – Ski in the morning, then fly home:

After a morning of skiing on the final day of your Silvertip tour, you will be heading back to Williams Lake Airport (YWL) to catch your charter to Air Elite terminal building.  From there, guests will each catch their respective commercial flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR), located in a different terminal.
*We strongly suggest booking your flight from Vancouver after 5:00 pm.

Departure from Silvertip Lodge to Williams Lake Airport (YWL).
*Exact time to be confirmed by staff.

Departure from Williams Lake Airport (YWL) to arrive at the Air Elite terminal building in Vancouver by 2:00pm.
*Flight provided by Silvertip Lodge.
**Please note that the schedule is subject to change according to the weather.

Lastly:

Please note that the schedule is subject to change according to the weather.
Please review our Booking Policies and our waiver
When sending the guest information form and making a deposit, it will be assumed that you have read and understood the terms and conditions as stated on the booking and cancellation policy page.

Luggage information:

Silvertip Lodge is remotely located and all gear is transported, as you are, by helicopter. We ask that you each pack lightly and limit your luggage to one (soft sided) bag of 25-30 pounds, plus a carry-on bag that includes your ski boots.  More information on luggage here.

As you leave your own ski gear at home, Silvertip Lodge is providing an amazing selection of powder skis and snowboards, carefully chosen to the specific terrain and snow of the Cariboo Mountains. https://silvertipheliskiing.com/skis-and-snowboards

Please do not bring the following:

Skis, ski poles, and avalanche safety equipment
Electrical appliances and blow dryers
Alcoholic beverages, we offer a wide selection of wine, spirits, and beer
Large hard-sided suitcases

Guest Information Form:

In order to finalize any booking, we require that each guest fills out our online Guest Information Form.