Phantom heli skiing is a new exclusive backcountry ski and snowboarding experience in the Coast mountains. Based out of Squamish BC, nestled between Whistler and Vancouver lies some of the most epic alpine terrain, steeps to cruisers. Phantom heli skiing is excited to offer private, semi private and heli assisted packages departing from Squamish or downtown Vancouver.
Phantom heli upholds the highest standards in guide certification and experience. Guides are certified through the ACMG or AMGA with the highest applicable level of certification. All guides are active members of a professional association and uphold frequent training.
Owner and Operator
Ross discovered the mountains as a teenager while visiting western Canada’s best winter destinations as a sponsored snowboarder. At 16, he was introduced to rock climbing through a local Whistler guide. This experience completely captivated him and opened his eyes to the huge potential the mountains present. In the following years, he completed his certification through the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA) to be an international mountain guide. “I feel privileged to be able to work as a mountain guide and look forward to sharing the thrill of the mountains with my guests.”
Ross has guided, climbed and skied in the European Alps for the last several seasons. When he’s at home he can be found working as a heli-ski guide in winters and climbing alpine rock routes in summer.
Guide
Robert Thor has been guiding in the mountains for over 20 years in Iceland, Greenland, and Canada. His outdoor aspirations began as a volunteer for SAR and a park ranger in Iceland. Having crossed the Greenland icecap and Iceland multiple times by foot and skis, he decided to explore new challenges in Canada. Robert is an ACMG certified ski guide and an instructor for the Canadian Avalanche Association.
Now a father of two, Robert is well practiced in keeping calm and keeping his sense of humor in times of chaos. Always enjoying a diversified life, Robert splits his time between Canada and Iceland. During his offseason, Robert stays busy as a landscape architect and graphic designer.
A lifelong skier turned ACMG ski guide, the sport plays a major role in Scott’s life. From meeting close friends, traveling the world and now exploring the further reaches of BC’s incredible Coast Range, skiing is the common theme. Originally from Vancouver and now a long-time Whistler local, Scott is passionate about the Sea-to-Sky region and loves showing visitors what makes it so special here.
When not skiing Scott loves to mountain bike, travel and spend time with his friends, family, wife and two kids.
Guide
Based in Squamish, Christine is one of the hardest working women in the industry. An apprentice hiking guide in summers and Canada’s first woman to be certified as a snowboard guide; no matter the season she is teaching safe backcountry travel. Christine is ahead of her game in so many ways, behind her friendly smile lies a calculated and driven mind that will get you to the goods without sacrificing a good time. Her passion for sharing the mountains with other inspired women is only outmatched by her ability to out-ride most of the guys out there. Whether you’re new or old to the touring world, she has so much to offer.
Black Tusk Helicopter Inc. is respected throughout the aviation industry for our safety protocols. Our daily operations include required passenger safety briefings to ensure our customers are comfortable and familiar with safety in and out of the helicopters.
Phantom Heli-skiing operates in partnership with crown land tenure holder Black Tusk Helicopter Inc
