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Appreciating that our clients travel a long way – we try and make it as easy as possible for you once you arrive. Here’s what to expect once you arrive in Vancouver

	International Arrival to Canada
	Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Downtown Vancouver
	Pre and Post heliskiing hotels in Vancouver
	Departure from Vancouver to TLH Heliskiing
	Check-in at the Lodge
	Skiing and Boarding Days
	Down Days
	Meals
	Check-out day at the Lodge
	Departure from TLH Heliskiing to Vancouver
	International Departures from Canada

International Arrival to Canada

Please be sure to pack your ski/board boots as carry-on luggage. In the event of lost luggage, we can always assist you with locating other outerwear, but happy feet make happy heliskiers !!
Please insure that you have all the necessary documentation.

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Downtown Vancouver

Budget approximately CAD $35 per taxi.
Upon request, TLH can pre-book a limousine for your Vancouver transfers.

Pre and Post heliskiing hotels in Vancouver

ALL guests are strongly encouraged to book a pre-heliskiing night at one of our recommended Vancouver hotels. This ensures that you are on our schedule and therefore our responsibility.
Choose your post heliskiing hotel room based on your travel plans, either downtown at the Fairmont Waterfront or at the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel.

Departure from Vancouver to TLH Heliskiing

By Ground & Air

Clients are required to meet in the lobby of the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel at 08h30 for an 08h45 departure
Travel time to lodge can be as short as 3 hours. Guests will be driven to nearby Pemberton (2.5 hrs North of Vancouver or 30 minutes from Whistler). From here guests will board our air transfer for the final 30 minute flight to the resort. If there are large groups inbound please note that there may be short waiting times in Pemberton at the comfortable Mount Currie Coffee Company

By Helicopter or SkiPlane (Friday only)

Clients are required to meet at the Vancouver Harbour Heliport, 455 Waterfront Road, unless informed otherwise in your itinerary
Guests will be informed if weather will permit the heli-transfer or whether we will be transferring via bus due to poor weather
Travel time to lodge: 1 hour

Check-in at the Lodge

Upon arrival at the lodge, you will attend an informal welcome session to meet the TLH crew and to run through the daily schedule. At this time we will also explain our liability waiver form which ALL guests must sign prior to skiing or boarding with us.

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Skiing and Boarding Days

On your first day, your guide will instruct you on the use and care of the electronic Avalanche Transceiver. Everyone has an opportunity to practice several searches. Afterwards, you meet your pilot at the helicopter and go through a helicopter safety briefing. Your group will depart the lodge daily at 09h15.
Mini water bottles are provided in each helicopter. If you have a personal water bottle or hydration device, we encourage you to bring it. Lots of vertical makes for thirsty skiers and boarders.

Please Note: Skiing/riding on Fridays generally ends at noon. We will do our best to meet guests desires to ski or ride more if possible, however, most Fridays we will finish at noon.

Down Days

On average we experience one-half down day per week.
Down day activities include snow shoeing, XC skiing, board games, fitness room facilities, massage services or any relaxing activity that works best for you.

Meals
We aim to eat as well as we play.

A hot breakfast is served daily at 07h30. One of our guides informs you of the day's weather forecast, snow conditions and specific departure times for each group.
Lunch is a relaxed outdoor picnic-style affair in the mountains. Enjoy a hearty lunch of home-made soup, sandwiches and dessert, accompanied by hot and cold drinks.
Join your guides, group or new friends at 19h00 in the dining room for dinner.

Check-out day at the Lodge

We ask that ALL guests have their bags packed and to be checked out of their rooms in the morning before you depart for your last day of skiing or boarding. Upon your return from skiing. There will be limited time to shower and change into your travelling clothes.

Departure from TLH Heliskiing to Vancouver

By Air & Ground

Clients on 4,5 and 7 day packages will depart at approximately 13h30 and arrive back in Vancouver between 16h15 and 19h00
Clients on 3 day packages will depart by bus at approximately 15h00 and arrive back in Vancouver approx 21h00

By Helicopter or Ski Plane (Friday only)

Guests leave after a ½ day skiing on Friday and a full day skiing on Monday.
Monday transfers are only confirmed once you are at the lodge. Skiing takes priority with helicopters over transfers.
If bad weather, all guests return to Vancouver by bus.
Travel time to Vancouver: 1 hour

International Departures from Canada

We strongly encourage our clients to follow our itinerary and to book their international flights departing Vancouver the day after their trip ends. Your heli-ski experience will be maximized with this program.
Arrangements can be made for clients to connect with international flights on Friday evenings after 18h00. In this case, we cannot guarantee the chance to ski on Friday morning and additional charges will apply.
TLH can pre-book a limousine for your transfer to the airport.