New Sales Manager

We are happy to introduce our new Sales Manager, Shanna Selinger. Bringing with her 10 years of tourism and ski industry experience, Shanna is looking forward to developing long term relationships with guests, both past and new.

"The lodge itself is reason enough to visit Tyax (TLH), but the ski program is really exceptional. I have worked in the heliskiing industry previously, so I know quite a bit about the different operations and I really believe in this product, the people and the place. I am really excited."

Our ski program focuses on delivering unforgettable heliskiing with no hidden fees or costs. To do this our packages include unlimited vertical and we ski with only 1 group of a maximum 10 people per helicopter; this virtually eliminates wait times and allows you to ski or board all you want at your own pace.

"I am really stoked to showcase to people the incredible outdoor adventure, beautiful lodging, fine dining and exceptionally high level of service that create this unique backcountry experience."

Contact shanna@tlhheliski.com or at 250-238-2204 Ext 228. Shanna looks forward to long-term success in both summer and winter operations.

What do you do in the off season?

You all know what we do up here at the TLH lodge in the winter season... heli-ski all day everyday! But what about the summer or "off" season? Many of you may know that our beautiful home base of Tyax lodge is actually a fully operating Wilderness Resort in the summer months. From mid May until mid October the lodge functions as a hotel and attracts guests from all over the world to enjoy the peaceful serenity of Tyaughton lake.

The area surrounding the lodge is also a mecca for mountain bikers who come from all over BC, and many other parts of the world, to experience endless backcountry single track trails.

Many of our winter heli-ski guides, office staff and even our General Manager are seasoned mountain bikers and on any given sunny summer day you'll find us out pedalling through Spruce Lake park or around some of the more local trails. For the ultimate South Chilcotin mountain bike experience we recommend taking a guided trip up in a float plane and being dropped off high in the alpine at Spruce Lake. From there you'll descend down through beautiful alpine meadows, through a sub-alpine pine forest, finishing off by following Gun Creek down to the pick up location.

For others winter is for all the fun and the summer season is time to work. Some of our staff work hard in the summer, doing carpentry or other construction work. We are currently undergoing a major renovation on our main lodge, keeping lots of people busy. All of our lodge rooms are being updated along with other parts of the main lodge including, the bar, restaurant and a new spa area. When it's all done the lodge will boast a beautiful new decor and some great new amenities.

Others might prefer a more relaxed summer including sunny days spent down by the lake; fishing, canoeing, or wandering around the lake side trails. Whatever it is you do during your summer make sure to keep your ski legs in shape to make your pre-heliski workout sessions easier in the fall.


Enjoy the summer and let the countdown to another great heli-ski season begin!

2010 Week 2 Heliskiing kicks off

The 2010 Heliskiing is well underway, the guests have all had their transceiver training at the lodge and started the week with a helicopter briefing, learning the do's and don'ts of boarding and disembarking a helicopter on a mountain with all your ski gear- it certainly gets the excitement and adrenalin running.

Day 1 we had some freezing rain rain so only got out for a half day, nevertheless that meant good snow up top and we squeezed in 2100m of vertical. Day 2 saw a full day and 4250m of vertical skied, everyone had big grins and exhausted legs at the end of the day.

Day 3- was a down day with freezing rain at the lodge we embarked on a game of Ice hockey Canada vs Austria. It was rather competitive and I believe both sides claimed the win! Lots of fun had by all of course!

Day 4 - we got our first Alpine runs under our skis!

Landing at the tip of Ambrosia we found 120cm of fresh new snow. Sweet!

There were big grins all round as we swept through the deep snow through the Ochre zone. A couple of tumbles just added to the grin factor.

On our second run, unfortunately Glen took a tumble and tweaked his knee so the guides sprung into action to diagnose the issue and help him out- but no need for an evac he was back up on his skis and took a steady slow run out while we whizzed down to the helicopter.


By the third run down Hagar, the conditions just got better and better and we were all yelping with delight at a sweet run. The next run saw a few tumbles along the way- pretty energetic and entertaining efforts to dig yourself out of this deep stuff.

Lunch is always a welcome sight - all sitting around a snow table by the helicopter, surrounded by mountain views soup and tea warming us up and some freshly baked cookies- yum! It started to snow again and we were back in the helicopter, over to Tillsworth descending through the open runs into the treeline this time.

4500m of vertical - awesome!


Check out the 2010 week 2 photos!

First Heli Drop of the season.

Jason from Kokanee helicopters dropped in to the lodge today and gave Cliff and Claire a lift up to Crane Pass. The views at the peak of the ridge were awesome- a white winter wonderland as far as the eye could see.




We looked down at one white bowl of untouched snow below us and dropped in for our first turns on the fresh powder.


With the recent dump of 60cm this week- Descending down into the treeline the powder just got sweeter and sweeter and deeper and deeper.

We skinned and snowshoed back up to the ridge to get a couple more runs in before descending down Cinnabar road to our base. Wow! What an awesome day!

Lunch Time Hockey

Whether you could skate or not- the whole team of staff here at Tyax Resort downed tools this lunchtime - the lake was thick with ice and the sun was shining, so an impromptu game of hockey struck up!

With an international team of staff there were some nifty moves by some on display (those who had clearly played or at least skated before i.e. Canadians!) and some ungainly but somewhat crafty moves by those who had never played and whose skating skills ranged from the non-existent to the " I can move but I can't stop!".

The ice was perfectly smooth, the views sublime and the competitive spirit overwhelming!

A few dogs on the ice occasionally provided an extra challenge either as a trip hazard or a puck stealer. Not a bad way to spend your lunch hour eh?