Kingfisher Heli

What Kingfisher Heli does

Kingfisher Heli operates in the market as Eleven Experience, a luxury adventure hospitality brand legally organized as Irwin Backcountry Guides, LLC (Colorado LLC). The company's flagship product is heli-skiing at Eleven Revelstoke Lodge in British Columbia, a 12-room luxury lodge offering access to 300,000 acres of exclusive heli-ski tenure across the Monashees and Selkirks mountain ranges, with over 600 pick-up and landing sites, 200 named ski runs, and an annual average of 700 inches of snowfall. Operations use A-Star B3 helicopters and IFMGA-certified mountain guides, with the Revelstoke operation accredited under HeliCat Canada's safety standards.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-person nightly heli-ski packages sold direct-to-consumer via the company website and phone (+1-800-903-7761). Four pricing tiers span day-skiing ($1,400/person) up to exclusive lodge buyouts ($2,350/person/night) and small-group private heli-skiing ($2,600/person/night). The season runs mid-December through March, and the product is targeted at high-net-worth adventure tourists seeking uncrowded, exclusive backcountry experiences with luxury accommodations.

Beyond Revelstoke, the Eleven Experience portfolio includes sub-brand lodges in Iceland (Deplar Farm), France (Chalet Hibou, Chalet Pelerin), Colorado (Scarp Ridge Lodge, Sopris House), New Zealand (Owen River Lodge, Cedar Lodge), Chile (Rio Palena, Martin Pescador), Bahamas (Bahama House), and Alaska (Winterlake Lodge), each offering region-specific guided adventures including cat-skiing, fly fishing, biking, hiking, and mountaineering. The company is privately held with no disclosed venture, private equity, or public ownership, and operates without third-party distribution partners or online travel agencies.

Name

Kingfisher Heli

Legal name

Irwin Backcountry Guides, LLC

Website

https://kingfisherheli.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kingfisher Heli (Eleven Experience / Irwin Backcountry Guides, LLC) operates Eleven Revelstoke Lodge in British Columbia, offering luxury heli-skiing across 300,000 acres of exclusive tenure to high-net-worth adventure tourists, alongside a global portfolio of premium adventure lodges.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Heli-Skiing Adventure Tourism

NAICS

Skiing Facilities (71392), Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219), Tour Operators (561520), Recreational Goods Rental (532284)

akta.pro primary industry

Snow & Mountain Unique Stays (Chalets, Ski Cabins) (THAMADAL)

Keywords

• Luxury heli-skiing
• Guided backcountry skiing
• Adventure lodge experiences
• Private helicopter skiing
• Mountain guide services

Headquarters

HQ city

Revelstoke

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Heli-Ski Lodge Packages: Premium nightly-rate packages combining exclusive use of Eleven Revelstoke Lodge (12 king rooms), private helicopter access with A-Star B3 aircraft, professional IFMGA-certified mountain guides, unlimited vertical and flight time, chef-prepared breakfast, lunch, and après. Revenue is earned per person per night, with tiered pricing based on group size exclusivity (private buyout vs shared lodge). Packages range from $1,400/day (day skiing only) to $2,600/person/night for small group private heli with shared lodge.
2. Seasonal Perishability: Season runs mid-December through March. Capacity is constrained by lodge room count (12 king rooms), guide ratios (3:2, 4:1), and helicopter availability. Revenue is maximized through tiered pricing that incentivizes exclusive lodge buyouts (up to 16 skiers) at premium per-person rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Kingfisher Heli, operating through its Eleven Revelstoke Lodge in British Columbia, sells premium heli-skiing packages combining private A-Star B3 helicopter access across 300,000 acres of exclusive tenure in the Monashees and Selkirks with luxury lodge accommodations (12 king rooms), chef-prepared meals, and IFMGA-certified mountain guiding. Offerings span four booking tiers — Private Heli + Lodge Buyout, Small Group Private Heli, Semi-Private Small Groups, and Day Heli — priced from $1,400 to $2,600+ per person per night during the December–March season.

Product overview

Eleven Experience operates a collection of luxury adventure lodges offering guided outdoor experiences including heli-skiing, cat-skiing, fly fishing, biking, hiking, and mountaineering. The core product is the heli-skiing operation at Eleven Revelstoke Lodge in British Columbia, offering four booking tiers: Private Heli + Lodge (exclusive lodge buyout for up to 16 skiers from $2,350/person), Small Group Private Heli (up to 9 skiers from $2,600/person), Semi-Private Experience (up to 12 skiers from $2,192/person), and Day Heli Experience (no lodging, from $1,400/person). The portfolio also includes sub-brand lodges in Iceland (Deplar Farm), France (Chalet Hibou, Chalet Pelerin), Colorado (Scarp Ridge Lodge, Sopris House), and New Zealand (Owen River Lodge, Cedar Lodge), each specializing in regional adventures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Eleven Revelstoke Lodge Luxury lodge in downtown Revelstoke, British Columbia serving as the base for exclusive heli-skiing access. Features 12 king guest rooms, rooftop lounge and hot tub, sauna, steam room, cold plunge, and an adjacent restaurant and speakeasy. Targeted at affluent adventure travelers seeking premium heli-ski experiences.
• Private Heli + Lodge Package Exclusive buyout of Eleven Revelstoke Lodge with private A-Star B3 helicopters for groups up to 16 skiers. Includes 3:2 or 4:1 guest-to-guide ratios, unlimited vertical and flight time, chef-prepared breakfast, lunch, and après, plus experience planning. Nightly rates from $2,350 per person.
• Small Group Private Heli-Skiing Private A-Star B3 helicopters (single or double load) for small groups up to 9 skiers with shared lodging at Eleven Revelstoke Lodge. Designed for groups seeking maximum flexibility and exclusivity without requiring a full lodge buyout. Nightly rates from $2,600 per person.
• Semi-Private Small Groups Experience Semi-private A-Star B3 helicopter with 4:1 guest-to-guide ratio and ability-aligned small groups up to 12 skiers. Shared lodging at Eleven Revelstoke Lodge. Positioned as an entry-level heli-ski experience. Nightly rates from $2,192 per person.
• Day Heli Experience Heli-skiing access without lodge accommodations for groups up to 12 skiers. Includes single or multi-day options with small private or semi-private groups, professional guides, and private or semi-private A-Star B3 helicopters. From $1,400 per person.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• HeliCat CanadacoreOthersEleven Revelstoke Lodge is an accredited operator under HeliCat Canada, which sets the industry standard for heli-skiing safety in British Columbia. This accreditation ensures compliance with rigorous safety protocols and operational standards for backcountry heli-ski operations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Black Tomato: Luxury experiential travel operator curating heli-ski, private-jet, and adventure itineraries for HNW clients. Comparable on customer segment and curated multi-destination heli-ski bookings, though acts more as tour operator than heli-asset owner.

Broad incumbents

• Aman Resorts: Ultra-luxury hospitality brand with remote lodges (Aman Le Mélézin, Amanpuri, Amangani) competing for the same HNW experiential-traveler wallet share. Comparable on luxury pricing, remote locations, and concierge-style guided adventure programming.
• Eleven Experience (Brand Portfolio): The parent brand operating this Revelstoke entity also runs 12+ luxury lodges globally (Iceland, France, Colorado, NZ, Alaska, Chile, Bahamas). As a broader incumbent, it competes with multi-destination luxury adventure operators like Aman and Rosewood in the experiential luxury category.

Direct peers

• CMH Heli-Skiing (Canadian Mountain Holidays): The largest and most established heli-ski operator in British Columbia, offering multi-day lodge-based heli-ski packages across multiple tenures. Directly comparable on geography, product (lodge + heli-ski), and HNW customer segment; the benchmark competitor for Eleven Revelstoke.
• Last Frontier Heliskiing: Northern BC heli-ski operator with remote lodge access and deep-powder positioning. Comparable on HNW heli-ski package structure and exclusive-terrain value proposition.
• Coast Range Heliskiing: Whistler-area heli-ski operator with private-group formats and HNW positioning. Directly comparable on helicopter-per-group service model and luxury small-group experience.
• Selkirk Tangiers Heli-Skiing: BC heli-ski operator with exclusive Selkirk Range tenure overlapping Eleven's geography. Directly comparable on tenure model, small-lodge heli-ski format, and ability-tiered group structures.
• Bella Coola Heli Sports: Long-standing BC heli-ski operator in the Coast Mountains offering multi-day lodge packages. Comparable on BC geography, helicopter access, and small-group luxury heli-skiing.
• Great Canadian Heli-Skiing: BC heli-ski operator offering multi-day lodge packages targeting intermediate-to-expert skiers. Comparable product format and HNW customer overlap, with similar unlimited-vertical tiering.
• Mike Wiegele Heli-Skiing: Iconic Blue River, BC heli-ski operator with extensive exclusive tenure and lodge-based packages. Comparable on luxury positioning, helicopter format, guide pedigree, and HNW customer base; a primary competitor for premium heli-ski bookings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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