Heli-Biking
A helicopter to the alpine, then nine to thirteen kilometres of trail back down
Whistler has the biggest lift-served bike park in the world, and heli-biking is what you do when you have ridden it. Blackcomb Helicopters, through its AlpX Expeditions division, flies riders and bikes to remote alpine trailheads in the Whistler and Pemberton backcountry for descents that no lift or shuttle can reach, on the only sanctioned heli-bike trail network in the region.
The flagship Hidden Peak trail is nine to twelve kilometres of advanced and expert riding from the alpine to the valley. A newer thirteen-kilometre route adds an intermediate ridgeline section, a short climb and a black-diamond descent, opening the experience to strong riders who are not yet expert.
Fly up, ride down
Riders meet at the AlpX storefront in Carleton Lodge, where guides check bikes and kit before the group heads to the heliport. Bikes go on side-loading racks that carry six at a time; riders go inside. The flight to the trailhead is short and the view on the way is part of the reward.
From the drop the descent is guided the whole way, with the pace set to the group. Expect alpine singletrack, exposed sections and long stretches of flow before the trail drops back into the forest. It is a one-way ride: there is no lift back up, and the day ends in the valley.
This is not a beginner activity. The Hidden Peak trail is rated advanced to expert, and even the intermediate-friendly route expects confident technical riding and a full day of fitness. Bring your own trail or enduro bike, a full-face helmet and pads; rental bikes suitable for the terrain are available in the Village.
Check availability and book
Live availability and secure online booking with Blackcomb Helicopters. Your booking is confirmed by Blackcomb Helicopters and Whistler Wired is on hand if you need a hand with timings, transfers or the rest of your stay.
Prefer to book through us, or planning for a group? connect@whistlerwired.com
