In 1991, TLH Heliskiing (then Tyax Lodge Heliskiing) opened it's doors for business. Joerg "George" Rosset, a Swiss businessman, moved his world to the remote wilderness of the Chilcotin Mountains. He surrounded himself with a few others that shared his passion for skiing and a love of the area. He then went to work convincing skiers and snowboarders from around the planet that they were missing out by not trying this out at least once. It was a cunning plan really, as those of you who have tried heliskiing know, you never go just once - you get hooked. Each year the company continually refines its services and remains at the forefront of the heliskiing experience in British Columbia.
TLH Heliskiing employs 5 full time staff and at the height of the winter over 35 staff are working to make your stay as memorable as possible.
History of the Area
There's gold in them thar hills! That's what a few prospectors
in the area around Gold Bridge claimed, and they were right.
West of Lillooet, this area opened up in the late 1920s
and soon became the richest gold-producing region in British
Columbia. History buffs have plenty of old ghost towns and
abandoned mines to poke around in here, while those more
inclined to explore the outdoors will find plenty of hiking
and trail-riding in the area.
Gold Bridge is located in the Bridge River Valley, nestled amongst the towering snow-covered peaks of the Southern Chilcotin Mountains. The Bridge River Valley consists of many small communities, including Bralorne, Gold Bridge, Gun Creek, Gun Lake, Tyax Lake, and Marshall Lake. Bridge River Valley's claim to fame would be the old gold mines in the valley, and each of the communities has its own special part in the history of the valley.
Today, prospectors have been replaced by visitors in search of the area's crystal clear lakes for canoeing and fishing, spectacular views for photography, fresh mountain air and miles of trails for walking, hiking and cross-country skiing.
