Eagle Pass Heliski COVID Safety Plan

Current Advisory from the Government of B.C.

British Columbia has extended COVID-19 restrictions indefinitely. See the B.C. Health website for further details.

Eagle Pass Heliski takes the health and safety of its employees, guests and community seriously and has developed a comprehensive COVID safety plan for operations this winter.

As part of our COVID safety program, we have implemented physical distancing, health screening and increased cleaning and sanitization company-wide. We continue to work closely with our Medical Director and follow the guidance of Interior Health and the Province of BC.

Our staff are part of provincial working groups addressing ongoing COVID specific issues facing the heliskiing sector. New developments and best practices will be integrated into our operations as required. It is a dynamic and evolving situation, and we are dedicated to doing our best for our employees, guests and community.

We believe in simple, practical strategies to do our part in supporting societies management and control of the pandemic.

Key Principles

Please don’t ski if you are sick: Guests will be asked to complete a Respiratory Symptom & Exposure Questionnaire upon arrival for your day of skiing with Eagle Pass. Multi-day guests will be required to complete this check daily.
Physical Distancing: Following the guidance of the BC Public Health Office and our Medical Director, we have implemented physical distancing throughout the operation where practical.
Masks: Staff and guests will be required to wear a face mask when physical distancing unable to be strictly maintained. This means masks in all vehicles (e.g. helicopter, shuttle vans) when more than 1 person is present. Guests are required to supply their own mask.
Hand Sanitization: Hand washing will be promoted and encouraged at all Eagle Pass facilities; guides will have sanitizer in the field to be used as required. Guests are encouraged to bring their own hand sanitizer.
Cleaning Schedules: Helicopters, shuttle vans and our facilities have enhanced cleaning and sanitization protocols.
Lunch Program: Eagle Pass will have a COVID Smart lunch program comprised of individually packed lunches and refreshments.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does physical distancing work in the helicopter?

Physical distancing is not possible in a helicopter.
Helicopters are under the same regulations and operating criteria as commercial airlines in Canada, the agency is called Transport Canada.
Masks will be mandatory inside helicopters. Windows will be kept open as much as possible and enhanced cleaning protocols will be in place. 
Skiers are bundled up with goggles and gloves. Our Medical Director (PEAK Emergency), WorkSafeBC, BC Ministry of Tourism, BC Public Health Office and others have reviewed and support our protocols.

How will the ski program run?

Guests are encouraged to book as a group of 4, this remains unchanged from previous years.
For groups of less than four, you will be grouped with other skiers that day to form groups of 4 in the field.
Up to 3 groups will share a helicopter. Windows will remain partially open.
Guests will always be required to wear a mask and gloves while in the helicopter.
Helicopters will be sanitized daily; hand wipes will be provided for you in the helicopter to assist in keeping surfaces as clean as is practical.