Stellar Heliskiing

What Stellar Heliskiing does

Stellar Heliskiing LTD. is a privately held, boutique Canadian heli-skiing operator founded in 2005 and headquartered in Kaslo, British Columbia, after founders Jason Remple and Kerry Luckey received tenure approval from the Province of British Columbia. The company serves experienced powder skiers and snowboarders seeking small-group backcountry experiences in the Selkirk and Purcell mountain ranges, operating AS350 B3 (Airbus H125) helicopters with a maximum of 4 guests per certified CSGA/ACMG guide across 125,000 acres of exclusive terrain spanning seven distinct ski zones, 241+ mapped runs, and average annual snowfall of 60 feet (18 meters). The integrated technical stack is aviation-driven rather than software-driven: small A-Star helicopters enable drop-offs up to 3,000m elevation, with FADEC engine control, terrain management across zones A-G, and vertical guarantees of 3,000m per day on multi-day packages.

The business is direct-to-consumer with no third-party resellers. Revenue is generated through four core product tiers - Single Day Trips ($1,899-$2,250 CAD), Multi-Day Trips of 2-7 days ($3,970-$10,400 CAD), Private Trips with dedicated helicopter and guides ($12,999-$31,999 CAD/day), and Custom bespoke packages from $12,999 CAD for 3 guests - supplemented by pro-athlete coaching packages ($15,399+ CAD per person for the January 2027 Steep Spines & Deep Lines program) and ancillary equipment rentals at $45 CAD per day. The company captured accommodation and F&B revenue streams via the 2022 acquisition of The Kaslo Hotel, which houses The Waypoint Restaurant and Bar under Head Chef Skylar Bergstrom.

The company is member-owned (founders Jason Remple, Kerry Luckey, plus partners Stefan Engstrom and Bjorn Algkvist since 2013), with no external funding rounds disclosed. Distribution leverages earned media through recurring features in Teton Gravity Research, RedBull, and Matchstick Productions films, alongside organic YouTube, Instagram, Vimeo, and newsletter channels, with booking completed via website inquiry or a toll-free phone line. The operation is a member of industry body HeliCat Canada and operates a Gold Standard-certified carbon offset program for helicopter emissions.

Name

Stellar Heliskiing

Legal name

Stellar Heliskiing LTD.

Website

https://stellarheliskiing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stellar Heliskiing is a boutique Canadian heli-skiing operator founded in 2005 in Kaslo, British Columbia, offering small-group (4 guests per guide) backcountry powder skiing across 125,000 acres of exclusive Selkirk and Purcell mountain terrain for experienced recreational skiers and pro-athlete-led coaching guests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heli-Skiing Adventure Tourism

NAICS

Skiing Facilities (71392), Tour Operators (56152)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Winter & Mountain Guides (Ski, Snowshoe, Avalanche, Ice Climbing) (THAAALAF), Ski & Mountain Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAJ)

Keywords

• Heli skiing experiences
• Backcountry ski tours
• Mountain lodge accommodation
• Guided powder skiing
• Small group heli ski

Headquarters

HQ city

Kaslo

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Heli Skiing Packages: Core revenue from selling heli skiing experiences. Single day trips (6 runs), multi-day trips (2-7 days), private trips (exclusive helicopter and guides), and custom trip packages. Revenue recognized upfront with non-refundable deposits.
2. Accommodation Services: Revenue from the Kaslo Hotel, including rooms (Queen/King singles, double Queen, and 1-3 bedroom suites), and The Waypoint Restaurant and Bar. Hotel purchased by Stellar in 2022.
3. Equipment Rentals: Ski rentals at $45 CAD per day, snowboard rentals, ski and board tunes at $25 CAD. Does not rent boots. Small retail shop with outerwear, base layers, socks, casual wear, goggles, gloves, and buffs.
4. Safety Equipment Access: Safety equipment included in packages: avalanche airbag pack, shovel, probe, digital transceiver, guest radio, Mammut transceiver. Emergency medical insurance included.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Stellar Heliskiing operates small-group heli-skiing experiences (maximum 4 guests per certified CSGA/ACMG guide) using A-Star helicopters over 125,000 acres of exclusive terrain across seven ski zones in the Selkirk and Purcell mountain ranges near Kaslo, British Columbia. The company sells single day, multi-day, private, and custom heli-skiing packages, plus a professional-athlete coaching package, and operates the Kaslo Hotel as an integrated boutique lodge.

Product overview

Stellar Heliskiing operates as a boutique heli-skiing service organized around four core product tiers: Single Day Trips (6 runs, small group), Multi Day Trips (2–7 days, unlimited vertical with 3,000m/day guarantee), Private Trips (dedicated helicopter and guides for exclusive group use), and Custom Trips (fully bespoke itineraries with concierge add-ons). Helicopter Assisted Ski Touring is offered as a hybrid add-on. The company owns and operates The Kaslo Hotel, which serves as its lodge and houses The Waypoint Restaurant and Bar. A special event package (Steep Spines & Deep Lines) adds ski coaching with professional athletes to the multi-day experience. All offerings share a common operational model: small groups of 4 guests per certified guide, A-Star helicopter transport, and terrain spanning 125,000 acres across seven zones in the Selkirk and Purcell mountains.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Single Day Heli-Skiing Trips

Quantifiable outcome

• 125,000 acres of exclusive terrain across 7 zones and 2 mountain ranges
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• YetiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEquipment partner. Yeti provides coolers and gear for Stellar's operations, particularly for mountain lunches and après ski experiences.
• Stellar EquipmentcoreTechnology or IntegrationParent company or sister brand providing specialized heliskiing equipment and apparel. Featured in company branding and operations.
• Scott SportsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSki and outdoor equipment partner. Scott Sports provides equipment for the operations and guest use.
• Black Crows SkisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium ski brand partner. Black Crows skis featured as equipment option for guests.
• DakineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOutdoor gear partner providing bags, gloves, and accessories for heliskiing operations.
• Armada SkisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSki equipment partner. Armada provides skis for guest rental fleet and promotional activities.
• ScarpaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSki boot partner. Scarpa provides ski boots and touring footwear options.
• JSkisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSki brand partner providing equipment for guest experiences and promotional content.
• GoProminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCamera partner for recording guest experiences and professional content. Travis Rice uses GoPro for helmet cam footage.
• Powder Creek LodgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner lodge providing alternative or supplementary accommodation options in the Kootenay region.
• Whitewater ResortminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdjacent ski resort partner. Located near Nelson BC, allows guests to warm up before heliskiing or provides alternatives during weather cancellations. Part of Powder Highway corridor.
• Nelson Kootenay Lake TourismminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional tourism marketing partner for the Kootenay Lake area. Promotes Stellar as a key destination experience in the region.
• Sutton Place / RMRminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResort and real estate partner with connections to Revelstoke Mountain Resort. Provides alternative ski experiences and destination marketing.
• Kootenay ShuttleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGround transportation partner providing shuttle services for guest arrivals and departures in the Kootenay region. Connects guests from airports and surrounding areas.
• HeliCat CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association for heli-skiing operations in Canada. Sets strict safety standards and operating procedures. Stellar is a member. Association manages sustainability initiatives and wildlife research fund that Stellar contributes to.
• Gold StandardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarbon offset certification organization. Stellar purchases high-quality carbon credits meeting Gold Standard to offset helicopter emissions. Supports clean technology projects in vulnerable populations.
• The Kaslo HotelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHotel acquired by Stellar in 2022. Houses the Waypoint Restaurant and Bar, guest rooms (Queen/King, double Queen, suites), and Stellar's office. Central to integrated guest experience.
• The Waypoint Restaurant and BarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site restaurant at Kaslo Hotel serving regionally inspired menus with West Coast sharing plates. Chef Skylar Bergstrom leads culinary team. Provides breakfast, mountain lunch, après ski, and dinner for guests.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bella Coola Heli Sports: BC-based heli-skiing operation in the Coast Mountains with multi-day lodge packages. Comparable to Stellar on small-group guided product and expert powder segment, though more remote geography.
• Canadian Mountain Holidays (CMH Heli-Skiing): The largest and longest-established heli-skiing operator in the world, offering multi-day and single-day heli-ski packages across multiple lodges and tenures throughout BC. Most directly comparable to Stellar on product, customer, and business model; differentiated primarily by scale and number of lodges.
• Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing: Premier BC-based heli-skiing operator with its own village/lodge (Blue River) and large exclusive tenure in the Cariboo and Monashee ranges. Comparable to Stellar in target market, multi-day all-inclusive package structure, and emphasis on deep powder, but at meaningfully larger scale.
• Last Frontier Heliskiing: BC-based heli-ski operator operating in the Skeena and Coast ranges with multi-day lodge-based packages. Comparable to Stellar on small-group expert-oriented product, though with a more remote, fly-in operating model.
• Whistler Heli-Skiing: BC heli-ski operator operating from Whistler with multi-day packages in the Coast and Garibaldi ranges. Comparable on guided small-group format, but with a more accessible, resort-adjacent footprint.
• Eagle Pass Heli-Skiing: Family-run boutique heli-ski operator in BC's Selkirk range offering small-group packages. Comparable to Stellar on small-group model, tenure-based access, and all-inclusive multi-day structure.
• Selkirk Tangiers Heli-Skiing: BC heli-skiing operator based near Revelstoke offering multi-day packages in the Selkirk Mountains. Direct competitor for the same expert skier segment, with overlapping terrain type (Selkirks) and similar small-to-mid size boutique positioning.
• Great Canadian Heli-Skiing: BC heli-ski operator offering packages in the Purcell range near Golden. Directly comparable terrain type (Purcells) and multi-day all-inclusive lodge model, competing for the same expert skier segment.
• RK Heliski (Revelstoke): Boutique cat-and-heli hybrid operator based in Revelstoke, BC, offering multi-day packages. Comparable to Stellar on client segment, terrain type, and small-group philosophy, but with mixed cat/heli access.

Others

• HeliCat Canada: Industry association representing Canadian heli- and cat-skiing operators. Stellar is a member, and the association sets safety standards and manages sustainability initiatives. Not a competitor, but a directly comparable ecosystem anchor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/StellarHeli
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCeRc6Q7P9VzBWLqPM1jY1jA
• Facebookfacebook.com/stellarheliskiing
• Instagraminstagram.com/stellarheliski

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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