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Coast Mountains Heli-Accessed Deluxe MTB Tours in BC

Itinerary
4-Day Tour
Guide(s)
Flow State Guiding
Trip options

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Bike and equipment rental

If you want to avoid bringing your own, you can rent equipment for your heli-accessed MTB tour in the Coast Mountains, BC. Bike rentals are available in sizes S to XL with the Revel Rail 29, costing $240. Additionally, you can purchase riding shoes (EU sizes 40-46) for $150, knee pads (XS-XXL) for $110, and gloves (XS-XL) for $30. All prices are per person. If renting a bike, please indicate the size(s) you need in a note for the guide.

Extra day

You can extend your heli-accessed MTB adventure in the Coast Mountains, British Columbia. Your guide offers an optional Bike Park drop, which includes a half-day entry to the renowned Coast Gravity Park and an extra night of accommodation for $275 per person. This extension provides additional world-class riding and lodging options with spas, saunas, and amazing seafood near Sechelt or Robert’s Creek on the lower Sunshine Coast. Afterward, the return to the Sea to Sky region is via a ferry into Horseshoe Bay, approximately 40 minutes away from Squamish.

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Deposits

When booking a trip, you can either pay for it in full or reserve your spot with a 30% deposit. The remaining 70% of the trip price is to be paid 90 days prior to departure, at the latest.

Cancellations

After 48 hours, booking fees are non-refundable in all cases. You can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options:

Basic
  • If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
  • If canceled 60 or more days before departure, a 70% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  • If canceled within 59 days of departure, no refund will be issued.
  • Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period.
Flexible
  • If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
  • If canceled 60 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  • If canceled 30-59 days before departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  • If canceled within 29 days of departure, no refund will be issued.
  • Booking fees are non-refundable after 48 hours grace period.
Super Flexible
  • If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
  • If canceled 30 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  • If canceled within 29 days of departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  • Booking fees are non-refundable after 48 hours grace period.
Coast Mountains Heli-Accessed Deluxe MTB Tours in BC
Itinerary
4-Day Tour
People
1 Person
Date(s)
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Duration
4 day
Guide(s)
Flow State Guiding
Reserve deposit (30%) $0
Second Payment Amount: $0

  • Experience the ultimate adventure with 4 days of heli-accessed mountain biking on BC’s Coast Mountains' longest granite slabs. This tour includes a sauna, gourmet chef-prepared meals, and luxury dome tent accommodations at the 5,900-ft high base camp. Ride thrilling granite slab descents, explore glacial tarns, and enjoy breathtaking mountain vistas. Expert guides lead you through challenging terrain, ensuring an unforgettable journey. Helicopter transfers from Squamish add to the thrill of this adrenaline-packed expedition into the heart of British Columbia’s pristine wilderness.

    • Meet your pilot and trip manager at the heli-pad in Squamish for your flight to our stunning base camp. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by awaiting guides and our chef. With four days of riding and a well-vetted group, we kick off this adventure with a bang! Our Northeastern ridgeline offers over 6.2 miles (10 km) of steep granite terrain to explore and even hosts its own natural heli-pad. Our guide and camp manager will meet you at the summit, where we immediately begin descending down steep, technical slabs to a lower bench of subalpine play and shaded trees. From there, a lower rock traverse line below the ridge brings us to a final ascent line with the first views of camp. This climb tests the freshest of legs and is often done with pedal assist or off the bike, but the views and unique riding are worth the effort! We wrap up our first long day becoming familiar with the luxuries of high camp. Refreshing glacial water awaits on our return descent, a sauna to warm up in, and of course, a three-course fireside meal. Sore muscles will be long forgotten as the surrounding terrain invites new curiosity.

      Meals: Dinner

      MTB descent in slab terrain in British Columbia.

    • An early start with an amazing breakfast and packed lunches kicks off a quick climb above camp. From there, a col and ridgeline high above camp lure you in, with views of the surrounding Coast Mountain Range, highlighting Mount Waddington. Once oriented, a choice to descend down to camp across some very technical slabs awaits. Alternatively, a traverse across to the South ridge and a lower, larger glacial tarn makes a second long day.

      Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

      MTBer on her bike during sunset, Coast Mountains, BC.

    • Depending on the previous day’s route choices, day three often becomes a flex day. Some riders may choose to hunt down technical features, photo opportunities, or work on bike control amongst the steep granite playground. Ascending from camp, the group can ride clockwise or counterclockwise around base camp’s tarn to gain further granite terrain. This leads to the final Western ridge descent or a nearer loop around some of the most sought-after features our tenure has to offer.

      Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

      MTBer navigating near-vertical slab terrain in BC’s Coast Mountains.

    • Leaving this granite playground is always challenging, but you will quickly discover that there is season after season of terrain to explore up here. Our final descent down the West-most ridge is accomplished by either a last summit or a quicker, steeper exit into a bottomless bowl of granite shelves. From there, our longest descent day puts gravity on our side and our brakes to the test as we make our way down endless seas of granite lines. The myriad of choices offers perspective on just how small we are, while narrow ledges bring the crew back together for improbable links to the next open slab, all without touching soil. Once we’ve reached the precipice of the protected forest below a wall of cliffs, our helicopter pickup site wraps up the adventure. A helicopter pickup from this lowest section of granite slab returns us back to Squamish.

      Meals: Breakfast and lunch

      Mountain biker approaching a ridge during a descent in the Coast Mountains, BC.

    • From our lower pickup area, we offer an optional fifth day of world-class riding at the infamous Coast Gravity Park. Lodging options with spas, saunas, and amazing seafood are available along the lower Sunshine Coast near the towns of Sechelt or Robert’s Creek. We then return back to the Sea to Sky region via a ferry into Horseshoe Bay.

      *For more details, see the “Things to Know” section under “Can I extend my trip?”

    • What you get on this adventure:

        • An experienced, local mountain biking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
        • 3-5 days of heli-accessed mountain biking in BC’s Coast Mountains
        • Helicopter transfers between Squamish and your base camp in BC’S Coast Mountains
        • Accommodation in a luxury base camp for the duration of the tour (sleeping in spacious dome tents)
        • All meals and refreshments during the adventure, prepared by a professional chef
        • Charging station for personal electronics (phone, GoPro, headlamps, etc.)

      What’s not included:

        • Transportation to the starting point of the tour in Squamish
        • Accommodation before and after the tour — if applicable
        • MTB equipment — can be rented
        • Private tent
        • Travel and medical/rescue insurance — highly recommended
        • Guide gratuities

    • Participants in these heli-accessed Coast Mountains MTB tours in BC, Canada should be riders who are proficient at navigating intermediate to advanced trails commonly found in standard bike parks. It is crucial that all guests be in excellent physical condition to handle the strenuous demands of the terrain. These tours are not suitable for beginners and the vast majority of intermediate riders, as they require significant experience and skill.

      Guests are generally expected to have years of riding experience across a broad variety of terrain types. To ensure that all riders are well-matched in terms of ability, a short video submission is required during the initial booking process. Additionally, participants must adhere to safety protocols and guidelines. Prior to the trip, each guest is required to sign a waiver, acknowledging the inherent risks associated with backcountry riding. Following the guide’s instructions and riding cautiously within one’s abilities are essential to prevent injuries or incidents.

      Overall, proper physical fitness, significant riding experience, and strict adherence to safety instructions are crucial for a safe and enjoyable experience on these exhilarating MTB tours.

    • Here’s a list of MTB equipment you need to bring:

        • Enduro or trail bike with fresh tires and brake pads (180mm-220mm rotors recommended)
        • Helmet (comfortable and breathable for long days)
        • Flat pedals or clipless shoes with recessed cleats
        • Pads (knee, elbow, and neck)
        • Bike bottles and bladder system
        • Gloves (2 pairs)
        • Sunglasses / riding glasses
        • Bike tools + tire sealant
        • Riding shoes and hut booties or comfortable sandals
        • Day pack (with hydration bladder)
        • Personal headlamp
        • Charging cables for your electronic devices (on-site charging is available)
        • Spare tube and brake pads
        • Other spare parts like batteries or charging capabilities for wireless derailleurs or dropper posts, derailleur hangers, levers, shifting cable, chain – master link or spare links, etc; FSG will ensure to have parts, but not everything is universal)

      Here’s a list of clothing you need to bring:

        • Ultralight waterproof / windproof layer
        • Ultralight insulated jacket
        • Beanie / toque / insulated hat (for evenings/mornings in high elevations)
        • Riding socks for each day
        • Long-sleeve and short-sleeve jersey (brighter colors recommended for photos against the gray granite)
        • Riding pants / shorts
        • Riding chamois for long days (breathable)
        • Camp clothing – loose long-sleeve pants and shirt
        • Base layers
        • Buff
        • Bathing suit for sauna and alpine lake
        • Micro towel

      Here’s a list of toiletries you need to bring:

        • Sunscreen and bug spray
        • Toothbrush and toothpaste
        • Earplugs (for the helicopter and fellow base campers)
        • Medication

      These heli-accessed Coast Mountains MTB adventures take plays in the deep backcountry and far from any shop, so make sure you bring any spare parts you may need. Bring comfortable clothing and be ready for seasonal and unseasonal weather! You’ll be able to discuss equipment and your packing list with your guide prior to the adventure.

    • If the weather is bad during a heli-accessed MTB trip in BC’s Coast Mountains, please understand that the staff have no control over the weather. Heli-biking heavily depends on suitable weather conditions, so it is recommended to book flights and travel with a 2-3 day buffer on either side of the tour to accommodate potential itinerary changes. If the weather or conditions, such as smoke or heavy rain, prevent safe operation, the lead guide will decide to cancel the trip. In the event of a cancellation due to unfavorable weather conditions, the balance will be refunded or applied to a future date.

    • Yes, you can rent equipment for heli-accessed MTB tours in the Coast Mountains, BC. Bike rentals are available in sizes S to XL with the Revel Rail 29, costing $180 for a 3-day tour, $240 for a 4-day tour, and $300 for a 5-day tour. Additionally, you can purchase riding shoes (EU sizes 40-46) for $150, knee pads (XS-XXL) for $110, and gloves (XS-XL) for $30. All prices are per person. If renting a bike, please indicate the size(s) you need in a note for the guide.

    • Yes, participants can extend their heli-accessed MTB adventure in the Coast Mountains, British Columbia. Your guide offers an optional Bike Park drop, which includes a half-day entry to the renowned Coast Gravity Park and an extra night of accommodation for $275 per person. This extension provides additional world-class riding and lodging options with spas, saunas, and amazing seafood near Sechelt or Robert’s Creek on the lower Sunshine Coast. Afterward, the return to the Sea to Sky region is via a ferry into Horseshoe Bay, approximately 40 minutes away from Squamish. This tour extension can be arranged during the booking process.

    • Group sizes and prices:

        • For these group adventures, the maximum client-to-guide ratio is 4:1, which means that if 5 or more people join, they’ll be joined by 2 guides.
        • It takes a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate, while the maximum number of participants is 8.
        • The cost does not decrease as the group grows.

      Heli-accessed mountain biking in the Coast Mountain, BC can be arranged for private groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

      Min. age requirements:

        • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
        • Minors 14 and older may be permitted to join the hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

      If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

    • To get to Squamish, the starting point of the adventure, most people fly into Vancouver International Airport, which is approximately 1 hour away by car or around 2 hours if you take public transportation. We suggest arriving in Vancouver/Squamish at least one day before the tour to give yourself enough time to rest if flying from a distant location.

      Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best time and place to meet, usually at the Squamish heliport in the early morning of Day 1.

    • We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both emergency medical and travel insurance. With medical insurance, if you have an accident or medical emergency on or off the mountains, you’ll avoid paying out of pocket for costly expenses. This covers everything from hospital treatments to emergency air transportation and more.

      Travel insurance covers canceled flights, natural disasters and other scenarios that may interrupt your travel plans.

      We also expect you to respect local regulations and take measures to protect yourselves, your guides, and the communities you’re traveling to.

      If you need assistance selecting the right insurance for your group, let us know and we will be happy to help!

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