Heliski

What Heliski does

HELISKI.com is a free advisory and booking intermediary for recreational heli-skiing trips in Canada and Alaska. The firm was founded around 1999 originally as Heli-Review.com and was later rebranded to HELISKI.com, evolving from a review-oriented site into a booking-referral intermediary. It is operated by HELISKI LLC (USA-formed LLC doing business as HELISKI.com) and lists a Niagara Falls, Canada address; the team is in the 1-10 employee range and is led by Tom Jackson, titled Chief Powder Officer, with the firm claiming more than 50 years of combined team experience as guests, sales agents, and guides who have visited most represented operators.

The company's core product is a curated directory and advisory workflow that connects prospective heli-skiers with 40+ operator partners across British Columbia and Alaska, anchored by CMH (11 lodges) and Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing. Underlying assets include a content library, an annual guest survey maintained for 25+ years covering 40+ operators across 12 categories, and the HELISKI.com ALERT email list that distributes operational updates on weather, openings, and package changes. No proprietary software or AI components are described; the offering is service-led and relationship-led.

The business model is commission-based and free to the end client. HELISKI.com earns a commission from the chosen operator when a referred guest books; clients pay the same rate as direct booking (or, in some cases, less via multi-operator package negotiation). Pricing tiers exposed to the public range from a "Bronze" package at $899 CAD up to custom single-helicopter charter, with multi-day package options in between. End customers are recreational tourists — from first-time heli-skiers to experienced guests booking group or repeat trips — and there is no enterprise or B2B customer base.

Name

Heliski

Legal name

HELISKI LLC

Website

https://heliski.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HELISKI.com is a free advisory and booking intermediary that matches recreational heli-skiers with 40+ operators across British Columbia and Alaska, earning commissions on bookings referred through its long-established content platform and 25-year guest survey database.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adventure Travel Booking Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152), Tour Operators (561520), All Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services (561599)

akta.pro primary industry

Guided Backcountry & Off-Piste Services (Ski Touring, Splitboarding, Heli/Cat Skiing) (THAAAJAD)

Keywords

• Helicopter skiing trips
• Adventure travel booking
• Heliskiing advisory service
• Trip planning agency
• Ski operator referrals

Headquarters

HQ city

Niagara Falls

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Commission from Operators: Heliski.com earns a commission from heliski operators when a client books a trip through their referral. Operators pay HELISKI.com for sending them clients — the client pays the same or less than booking directly. The company also receives familiarization trips (free or subsidized site inspections) from operators they represent.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HELISKI.com is a consultative heliskiing trip planning and advisory service that connects individual skiers and snowboarders with helicopter skiing operators across Canada and Alaska. Clients receive free, unbiased operator recommendations based on skill level, terrain preferences, group size, and budget, while HELISKI.com earns referral commissions from the 40+ operators it represents.

Product overview

HELISKI.com is a trip planning and advisory service for heli-skiing in Canada and Alaska, representing over 40 operators. The core offering is a personalized trip planning service where clients answer questions about their preferences and receive curated recommendations—free to clients, with operators paying commission. The portfolio includes the main advisory service, annual guest survey results covering 25+ years of feedback across 40+ operators, detailed operator pages for major heli-skiing companies including CMH and independent operators, an educational blog, and client testimonials. The service focuses on helping clients find the best operator match based on terrain preferences, group size, budget, and experience level.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HELISKI.com Trip Planning & Advisory Service A consultative trip planning and advisory service that matches clients with heli-skiing operators across Canada and Alaska. Clients submit their preferences and receive curated operator recommendations free of charge; HELISKI.com is paid by the operator via commission when a booking is referred.
• Custom Trip Inquiry Service Personalized heli-skiing trip planning service where prospective clients submit details about skill level, preferences, group size, and budget, then receive tailored operator recommendations delivered via direct communication with HELISKI.com staff.

Quantifiable outcome

• 0 ads or paid placements — survey results are fully independent with no editorial relationships with operators
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CMH (Canadian Mountain Holidays)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCMH is the largest heliskiing operator in Canada, with 11 lodges across BC. Heliski.com represents CMH's full lodge portfolio including Bugaboos, Bobbie Burns, Cariboos, Kootenay, Adamants, Galena, Gothics, Monashees, Nomads, Purcell, Revelstoke, and Valemount. HELISKI.com earns commission on clients referred to any CMH property.
• Mike Wiegele Helicopter SkiingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMike Wiegele is the second-largest heliskiing operator in BC, operating since 1970. Two lodging options (Blue River and Albreda). HELISKI.com represents this operator and receives commission on referred clients.
• Great Canadian Heli SkiingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBoutique heliski operator since 1988 near Golden, BC. Small groups of 4, unlimited vertical on all packages. Heliski.com sends clients to this operation and earns commission on bookings.
• Crescent Spur Heli SkiingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounded 1992, located between the Cariboos and Rocky Mountains. Heliski.com represents this operator and earns commission on referred clients.
• Eagle Pass Heliskiing & HeliboardingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSmall group heliskiing near Revelstoke, BC, in the Monashee Range. Unlimited vertical on all packages. Heliski.com represents this operator and earns commission on referred clients.
• Last Frontier Heli SkiingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of the largest heliski tenures in the world (9,500+ sq km) in Northwest BC near Alaska. Bell 2 Lodge and Ripley Creek Lodge. Heliski.com represents this operator and earns commission on referred clients.
• Bearpaw Heli SkiingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBoutique tree-skiing focused operator near Prince George, BC. 1.2 million acres, 4 mountain ranges. Heliski.com represents this operator and earns commission on referred clients.
• Bella Coola Heli SportscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium heliski operator on the Central Coast of BC, operating since 2000. 3.55 million acres of exclusive terrain. Multiple lodge options (Tweedsmuir Park Lodge, Eagle Lodge, Pantheon Heli Ranch, Sand Creek Lodge) plus a yacht-based program (MV Cascadia). Heliski.com represents this operator and earns commission on referred clients.
• Great Bear Heli SkiingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanada's newest boutique heliski lodge on the Central Coast of BC. All-inclusive pricing with unlimited vertical, massage, wine, and private charter from Vancouver. Heliski.com represents this operator and earns commission on referred clients.
• Alaska Heliskiing Operators (multiple)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHeliski.com represents 11+ Alaska heliski operators including Alaska Backcountry Guides, Black Ops Valdez, Majestic Heli Ski Alaska, Chugach Powder Guides, Points North Heli Adventures, Third Edge Heliski, Valdez Heli-Ski Guides, Tordrillo Mountain Lodge, Alaska Heliskiing, Alaska Powder Descents, and SEABA. Operators are located in Valdez, Anchorage, Haines, and Juneau areas. HELISKI.com earns commission on referred clients.
• Kingfisher Heli Skiing / Eleven ExperienceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAll-inclusive private and semi-private heliskiing from downtown Revelstoke, BC. Now part of Eleven Experience. Customized itineraries. Heliski.com represents this operator and earns commission on referred clients.
• Mica Heli SkiingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBoutique heliski operator north of Mica Creek and Revelstoke, BC. Small group heliskiing with brand new lodge. Heliski.com represents this operator and earns commission on referred clients.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mountain Travel Sobek: Established adventure travel operator offering heliskiing and other high-end guided trips worldwide. Comparable as a premium adventure booking intermediary with broader portfolio than HELISKI.com's narrow focus.

Direct peers

• Canadian Mountain Holidays (CMH): Largest heliskiing operator in Canada with 11 lodges across BC. Functions both as a core commercial partner of HELISKI.com and a direct competitor for inbound heliski bookings in the same Canadian market with overlapping customer base.
• Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing: Second-largest heliski operator in BC, operating since 1970 with two lodging options. Both a key referral partner and a direct competitor for end-client bookings in the same geography and product category.
• Last Frontier Heli Skiing: Operates one of the largest heliski tenures in the world in Northwest BC near Alaska. Both a represented partner and a direct operator competitor in the same premium heliski segment.
• Bella Coola Heli Sports: Premium heliski operator on the Central Coast of BC with 3.55M acres of exclusive terrain and multiple lodge options. Overlaps directly with HELISKI.com's product offering and target client.
• Eleven Experience: Luxury adventure travel operator that acquired Kingfisher Heli Skiing, offering all-inclusive private heliskiing from Revelstoke. Directly comparable as a high-end heliski booker and competitor in the same premium experiential niche.
• Ski.com: Long-established North American luxury ski travel agency that books heliskiing, cat skiing, and resort trips through expert advisors. Direct functional peer to HELISKI.com as a commission-based ski trip booking intermediary.
• Great Canadian Heli Skiing: Boutique heliski operator near Golden, BC, operating since 1988. Both a represented partner and direct operator competing for the same small-group, unlimited-vertical client segment.
• TLH Heliskiing (Tyax Lodge Heliskiing): BC heliski operator ranked #2 in HELISKI.com's own 2025 survey. Operates as both a represented partner and direct competitor for high-rated BC heliski bookings.

Others

• HeliCat Canada: Industry association representing Canadian heli- and cat-skiing operators. Adjacent ecosystem player providing credibility, safety standards, and operator discovery that influences how HELISKI.com's advisory layer is positioned.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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