Soaring to Adventure: The Magic of Flying In to Your Wilderness Hike

Imagine this: the hum of a floatplane or helicopter fills the air as you ascend above a pristine wilderness. Below, the terrain reveals itself in breathtaking detail—rugged peaks, sparkling lakes, winding rivers, untouched forests and striking beach and coastline, stretching to the horizon. Not only are you traveling to the trailhead of your wilderness hike, but you’re also getting an exclusive preview of the journey ahead.

Flying into a wilderness hike offers unparalleled advantages for adventurers. Let's take a look at just a few reasons why this experience is a game-changer.

Herring roe in the waters around Bligh Island

A Bird’s-Eye Preview

Flying over the trail gives you a unique perspective of the route you’ll hike. Spotting landmarks like ridges, valleys, waterfalls, lakes and lighthouses from above provides context to the landscape, helping you orient yourself once your boots hit the ground. This aerial perspective often deepens your appreciation of the scale and beauty of the wilderness you’re about to immerse yourself in.

Access to Remote Beauty

Floatplanes and helicopters make it possible to reach remote, off-the-beaten-path destinations that are otherwise inaccessible. These isolated trailheads often lead to some of the most pristine and untouched hiking routes, far from the crowds and into the heart of nature.

A Thrill Before the Trek

The flight itself is an adventure. Swooping over treetops, skimming along ridgelines, or landing on a glassy alpine lake is an exhilarating experience that sets the tone for your hike. It’s a memory that will forever be linked with the journey to come.

Effortless Efficiency

For adventurers with limited time, flying in allows you to maximize your wilderness experience by skipping long approaches or difficult access routes. This means more time spent exploring the trail and soaking in the scenery, and less time backtracking over previously covered ground.

A Story Like No Other

From takeoff to touchdown, a fly-in hike is a story you’ll share for years. It combines the thrill of aviation with the serenity of backcountry hiking, making for an unforgettable start to your adventure.

Whether you’re a seasoned explorer or a first-time wilderness hiker, consider adding an aerial leg to your journey. The unique vantage point, convenience, and sheer excitement of flying in to a hike promise an experience that will redefine your connection with nature.

Drop off at Escalante Point, Hesquiat

Tombstones, Nootka, Hesquiat, South Chilcotins Fly-ins

Sea to Sky Expeditions offers fly-in backcountry hiking tours to the Tombstone Mountains in the Yukon and the South Chilcotin Mountains in British Columbia to maximize the experience in the landscape. Through Coastal Bliss Adventures, we offer fly-in backcountry hiking tours on Nootka Island and the Hesquiat Peninsula on Vancouver Island's west coast. 

Ready to take your wilderness adventures to new heights? Let’s get you airborne!