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!