Heli-Hiking in British Columbia

A heli-hiking expedition with Revelstoke-based adventure company Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing promises incredible views. // © 2016 Michelle Juergen

Our adventure began with a helicopter safety briefing from our pilot and our guide from Selkirk. // © 2016 Michelle Juergen

From the helicopter, we spied skinny pines, craggy rocks and alpine lakes. // © 2016 Michelle Juergen

After we were dropped off by the helicopter, we hiked along a cliff and began forging our trail. // © 2016 Michelle Juergen

The Selkirk and Monashee mountains have an abundance of sedimentary and metamorphic rock. // © 2016 Michelle Juergen

The rocks are delicate and quite sharp, so trekking over them can be somewhat precarious. // © 2016 Michelle Juergen

We hiked carefully over the remnant of a glacier, then down a steep slope. // © 2016 Michelle Juergen

In hotter months, guests can dive into the glacier-fed alpine lakes. // © 2016 Michelle Juergen

Not a bad spot for a rest and some trail mix. // © 2016 Michelle Juergen

A storm rolled in as we made our way down a grassy slope, cutting our hike time a little short. // © 2016 Michelle Juergen

The helicopter swept us up right before the downpour would have made it impossible, and we made it back to safety (and hot cocoa). // © 2016 Michelle Juergen