Typical Itinerary

The following itinerary is designed to provide an overview of how a typical 7 day tour operates.

Arrival Day - (Saturday for 7-day packages)
Arrive on Saturday, check in to lodge, lunch at the lodge, avalanche training, ski the afternoon, apres, 1900 dinner.

Day 1 - 6 (Heli Ski Days)
0700 wake up, 0730 stretch class, 0800 breakfast, 0900 group lifts from lodge to go heliskiing, 1300 lunch either in the field or back at the lodge, 1600 group comes back to the lodge, 1700 apres, 1900 dinner

Day 7 (Departure Day - Saturday for 7 day packages)
Breakfast 0800, guests depart around 10am

A 3 day tour: Arrive on Saturday ski the afternoon
Heli ski days: Sunday, Monday,
Depart: Tuesday

A 4 day tour: Arrive Tuesday ski in the afternoon
Heliski Days: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Depart: Saturday

Please note this is just a rough guide and will ultimately be determined by weather and safety factors

Silver Tip Lodge

Silver Tip lodge radiates comfort and ambience amidst a wild and untamed setting. Its special warmth comes from a Finnish Tulikivi soapstone stove that produces a radiant heat that must be felt to be believed. The atmosphere and flavour at Silvertip can be categorized as rustic luxury. The 7,248 sq.ft lodge was originally built in 1967 and has been substantially renovated and updated since that time.

The great room living area features high, western-style vaulted ceilings over a large open living/common area with overstuffed chairs, a billiards table, a quaint western style bar room, and large dining room. 

The decor consists of handmade woodwork, comfortable furniture, hunting trophies from a long gone era and intriguing photos of the local wildlife, mountains, and recreation. Up on the second floor, there are six charming guest rooms, all fully furnished and each with a private ensuite bath. Two additional guest rooms are found on a third level and each one again has a private ensuite bath.

SPA

The Spa Chalet is located next to the lodge and houses a large outdoor hot tub overlooking the lake. There’s also a massage room, steam room, sauna and exercise deck. A full-time massage therapist will untie knotted muscles and free your fascia.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Outdoor hot-tub
• Massage, steam and sauna
• Full time massage therapist

DINING EXPERIENCE

Great food and drink are an essential part of the Silver Tip experience. At the end of an epic day, or to power up for the day yet to come, the chefs create culinary experiences to savour. Each and every day, our world-class chef and menu will impress.

Meals are served in the main dining area where a casual atmosphere ensures the intimacy and warmth of a small group of friends, family and associates. The bar offers a wide variety of top-flight beverages and a first-class wine list is always available. The personal service will remind you why you’ve made the journey.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Renowned chefs
• Fine wines
• Savoury dining

A superb Canadian lodge

..chef cooked delights...

..ahhh, an the hot tub at day's end!

Rates, Inclusions & Add-Ons

2023 Rates

Full price in CAD
Package	From Cost (CAD)
3-day package	$7,520
4-day package	$9,745
5-day package	$11,900
6-day package	$14,030
7-day package	$16,100

Notes:

• prices are per person twin-share room
• all rates & payments are in Canadian Dollars and excluding taxes, GST 5%
• convert to your currency here

Inclusions

• 3-7 days of unlimited heli skiing with ACMG certified guides
• 3-7 nights deluxe lodging at Silver Tip Lodge
• All chef prepared meals
• Private charter airport transfers from Vancouver
• Safety equipment: transceiver, shovel, probe & airbag backpack & more...
• Use of powder ski & poles (no snowboards available so bring your own)
• Wifi is available throughout the lodge
• Helicopter transfers from Williams Lake Airport, BC to the Silver Tip Lodge

Add-ons Not Included

• Flights to Williams Lake Airport - search for cheapest flights here
• Travel insurance - buy travel insurance online here
• Massages & gift shop purchases
• Alcoholic drinks

Silver Tip Heliskiing Terms & Conditions

COVID-19 Policy | Effective on tours booked after March 15, 2021

Guest cancellation due to COVID-19

The 25% deposit is fully refundable until 120 days prior to the tour start date. Alternatively, guests can use this deposit as credit towards the 2022 ski season.

The final 75% payment is fully refundable until 90 days prior to the start of the tour.

In the event that a guest is prohibited from leaving their home country or from entering Canada due to COVID-19, Silvertip Lodge will offer a credit equal to the 2022 rate of the package the guest purchased in 2021. This credit will be applied towards a trip during the 2022 ski season.

Should a guest want to cancel within 90 days, for reasons not due to COVID-19 travel bans, the standard Silvertip Lodge cancellation policy will take effect.

Silvertip Lodge cancellation due to COVID-19

Silvertip Lodge will continue to comply with all Public Health Agency of Canada standards and all Canadian Government recommendations regarding tourism business practices. Should Silvertip Lodge be required to cancel tours due to COVID-19, all guests affected will receive a full refund.

Silvertip Lodge reserves the right to cancel tours at any time prior to the start of a tour should there not be enough guests due to COVID-19 cancellations. Affected guests will be offered a refund, credit or change of date option during the current ski season

Deposits & Payments
At Silver Tip Lodge Heliskiing, availability is limited. When you have made the decision to join us on this adventure, it is important to quickly secure your seat. At the time of booking, a deposit must be received in the amount of 25% of the trip total.

All initial deposits are non-refundable.

The final balance of your booking account will be due 90 days prior to the start date of your Heliski Tour, or by 01 November (whichever date comes first). Bookings made after 01 November are to be paid in full at time of booking. All payments made after 01 November are non-refundable.

Payments may be made via Electronic Transfer, Bank Wire, Cheque, Direct Deposit or Credit Card.

If final payment is not received by its due date, Silver Tip Lodge Heliskiing reserves the right to cancel the reservation without notice and the deposit will be forfeited.

Cancellation (by you)
Hoping it will never be the case, but as life sometimes has a way of throwing you a curve ball, cancellations can happen. If you are in need of cancelling your trip with us, all cancellations must be submitted to us in writing. Any cancellations received prior to the Final Payment due date (01 Nov) will have all payments LESS the initial deposit refunded. If the cancellation is received after the Final Payment due date, or 01 November, no refunds will be issued.

Travel Insurance
Silver Tip Lodge Heliskiing highly recommend making the decision to insure your trip for anything that may happen unexpectedly causing you to cancel, or which interrupts your travels. After 01 November, this is your only option for refund if cancellation is needed.

Currency
All rates are posted in Canadian Funds and are subject to change at any time. All payments received in foreign currencies will be exchanged to Canadian Dollars, and as exchange rates fluctuate, we will credit the client’s booking with the exchange rate offered that day at our bank. You will be notified of any balances outstanding or due to you.

Heli-Skiing Waiver
All Clients are required to sign a Release of Liability Waiver in the presence of a Silver Tip Lodge Employee and are required to attend a Safety Orientation and Helicopter Safety briefing during their current stay at our facility, and prior to skiing.

Cancellation (by Silver Tip Lodge Heliskiing)
Silver Tip Lodge Heliskiing Ltd. reserves the right to cancel a Heliskiing Package to its total discretion. In this event, your deposits and payments received will be refunded in full, or transferred to possible alternative dates.

Guarantees
We are happy to offer unlimited skiing to our Private Heli-ski guests. If, due to weather or mechanical issues, we are not able to achieve a guarantee of 7 hours Heli-time for Skiing, you will be refunded/credited $3000/hour for Helicopter time below 7 hours not used. This credit will be placed as a Credit on File to be used towards a future trip.

There will be no refunds to those who choose not to participate in any ski activities, or return early to the Lodge.

Skill level of the group, snow conditions and weather play huge roles in how much vertical is skied in a day/week.