AlpX

10/01/2024

Last call! This weekend is your last chance to get out on the Hidden Peak Heli Biking trail before we shut down for 2024.

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09/25/2024

Just over a week left of the Heli Biking season for 2024! Get in while you can before the snow starts to fly.

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09/09/2024

08/30/2024

Embrace the last long weekend of Summer with a day up in the mountains at your own private lake!

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08/23/2024

Operations Update: The wildfire in Rutherford Valley has now been classified as Being Held, which means BC Wildfire doesn’t expect it to spread with the current resources and weather conditions. Thanks to the recent rain, cooler temperatures, and the hard work of the amazing firefighters and support crews, the fire activity has slowed down. Thankfully, the fire has not reached our Hidden Peak trail.⁠
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We’re awaiting the go-ahead to resume heli-biking, and with more rain on the way, we're optimistic about getting back out there soon.⁠
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For the latest fire info, check the BC Wildfire dashboard.⁠
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08/17/2024

Sunset views over the Pemberton Valley + starry nights in the high alpine.

and friends captured these stunning images of a mid-Summer getaway to the AlpX yurt where they got to experience the breathtaking views from the deck, hikes to Marriage Lake, and the peace of being high up in the Coast Mountains.

08/15/2024

Will you be visiting Whistler this Christmas? While it's still 4 months away, we're starting to see the bookings roll in for our sightseeing tours over the peak season. If you're considering a helicopter tour around Christmas and New Year's, we recommend booking in soon! Here are some handy tips for booking:

✨️ Best Tour Time: 3 pm is our last tour of the day (and near sunset) for beautiful light and afternoon glow. Want to start the day with a thrill? 9 am is our first tour of the day. These time slots are booked up first!
🌨️ Weather Days: We love the snow - we always want more of it! However, it does mean we can get weathered out of flying. We recommend booking a heli tour at the start of your trip so that you have backup dates available if we need to reschedule you.
💫 Book with no obligation: We offer a very flexible cancellation policy and don't require full payment when booking. Simply cancel more than 24 hours before your tour and get a full refund. Book over the phone or by email with our team and you won't pay a cent until you check in for your tour on the day!
🧊 Glacier Landings: Want the experience of landing on a 12,000-year-old glacier that overlooks the Whistler Valley? Book our BC Experience tour. It's 24 minutes of tour time with a (Weather dependent) complimentary landing on Rainbow Glacier.
🚗 Don't have a car? No problem. We offer a free shuttle service from Whistler Village to the Heliport!

Call 604.938.1700, email [email protected] or book online at alpx.ca to book your tour in!

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08/12/2024

Operations Update: Unfortunately, we are extending our operational pause on Heli Biking due to the ongoing wildfire situation in the Rutherford. All bookings will be rescheduled where possible to August 19th and onwards. We do apologise for the inconvenience will provide an update next week!

*Sightseeing flights are not affected and are still available daily.

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08/08/2024

Following a lightning event on the evening of August 5, the Pemberton Fire Zone has seen 13 new fire starts. Three of these fires (V31896, V31860, and V31846) are now Being Held and two are Out (V31837, V31904). Crews continue to action fires where possible with support from contract crews and aviation resources. Many of these fires are in steep, challenging terrain and crew safety is our top priority.

With continued hot and dry conditions in the forecast, additional fires may be discovered, and new starts are anticipated with forecasted lightning. We urge the public to continue following fire prohibitions and be extremely cautious when recreating.

For more information, please visit https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/map

08/08/2024

Operations Update: Due to the wildfire in the Rutherford, we have paused Heli-Biking until Monday Aug 12. We will be reassessing the situation over the weekend and apologize to riders that have had their bookings cancelled/rescheduled. Safety is our first priority and we want to ensure the airspace remains clear for wildfire suppression as well.

Note: Our Sightseeing tours are currently unaffected and are still operating with tour paths flying south of Whistler.

07/25/2024

The coffee’s on us tomorrow! 🤘

Stop by the AlpX Office (across from Zogs in the Carleton Lodge) from 9:30am, show that you follow AlpX on Instagram or Facebook and pick up a free bottle of Cold Brew!

We’ll have 150 bottles to give away to kick start your day of adventures ☕️

07/15/2024

It’s back! The Helicopters & Hamburgers Toonie is returning for its third year this Thursday July 18th!

So stoked! The “Helicopters and Hamburgers Toonie” is happening this week and YOU could win an epic heli-biking drop for 5 people thanks to our awesome sponsors Blackcomb Helicopters / AlpX!

Also sponsoring this ride are Comor Whistler and Whistler Brewing Company, and we are stoked to say there will be extra prizing fromSmith Optics and Rocky Mountain Bicycles.

The weather looks perfect and the chosen trails will be a blast, so make sure to join us for an epic ride!

📅 Date: Thursday, July 18th
💻 Registration: Sign up now and by 6pm on event day at the latest (https://www.worca.com/events-calendar/toonie-ride-2024-july18).
⏱ Ride Start: 6:30pm on Green Lake Loop, base of Route 66.
🚲 Course: Interstellar Overdrive > Jeff's > S2S > Get On Up To > Get Down On It
🍺 Après: Blackcomb Helicopters Hangar @ Whistler Heliport straight after the ride for food, beers and prizes!
🎁 Prizing: from Blackcomb Heli/Alpx Expeditions, Comor, Smith Optics and Rocky Mountain.

AlpX Heli Bike Trip Flight to Advanced or Expert Trail for up to 5 people Value: Up to $2,115. To be redeemed during the 2024 season (July 19-Oct. 7th). All entrants to the July 18th Toonie will be entered in a random draw.

A reminder that some events will have a registration cap on them due to venue/Liquor capacity restrictions. Please respect this by ensuring you sign up in advance and getting your après tickets. If an event is full we'll do our best to run a waitlist, so if you are registered and can no longer participate send [email protected] an email.

06/27/2024

Tyax Adventures and AlpX are proud to donate $200,000 to help our Gun Lake community recover from the 2023 wildfire. Our contribution supports asbestos debris removal on nine properties, helping uninsured and underinsured residents rebuild their homes and lives. This image is a throwback to the wildfire that swept through our beloved community. Read more about our efforts and some stories of those affected here: https://www.tyaxadventures.com/blog/alpx-expeditions-and-tyax-adventures-donate-for-wildfire-recovery 💚

06/09/2024

Escaping the Summer heat up at Marriage Lake.

When the alpine lakes thaw, and the stunningly blue waters appear, you can find us up here paddleboarding and enjoying a delicious picnic!

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06/06/2024

🛖 Summer Yurt Special🌲 Escape to the AlpX Yurt this Summer and save 55% on the nightly rate!

Enjoy a private alpine escape for you and 4 friends where you can take in the glorious views of the Pemberton Valley and experience summer alpine bliss with big savings.

Normally $885, we're offering the Yurt at $400 per night from July to October!

+ Round-trip helicopter flights from Whistler to the Yurt are $1,695 for up to 5 people.

Visit alpx.ca/yurt to find out more about what's included at our Yurt!

*Please note this is a backcountry alpine accommodation where you are in a remote area and responsible for your own safety and emergency response plan.

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06/04/2024

This could be you this Summer!

05/22/2024

Don't let the rain get you down, we have a very exciting giveaway to get you stoked for the Summer coming up this week!

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