Basecamp Baffin

In the wild and unpredictable Arctic, weather patterns and wildlife can disrupt even the best-laid plans. All of our itineraries are ‘suggested’– we strive to ensure your adventure is a trip of a lifetime. Each day’s activities take into consideration the dynamic environment we operate within, your interests, and may not always reflect the suggested itinerary outlined below.

Arriving into the coastal Inuit community of Clyde River, ride your snowmobile for the journey into the Baffin mountains. Leaving Clyde River, you’ll make your way into the deep fiords of Baffin Island, slowly leaving the Arctic Ocean and heading into glaciated terrain. Breathtaking views of steep granite walls and tumbling glaciers truly showcase the awesome landscapes of Baffin Island. Arriving at Basecamp Baffin and be greeted by the Weber Arctic team. An introduction to Heli-skiing routes and a polar safety briefing follows an in-house dinner prepared by Weber Arctic’s private chef.

Your week includes five days of heli-skiing. In addition to skiing the northernmost heli tenure in the world, the unique opportunity to experience local Inuit culture and Arctic spring is an important aspect of what we offer our guests. These experiences below give you a taste of what you can expect during your stay:

Heliskiing: Departure by helicopter from Basecamp Baffin flying due west towards the height of the Arctic Cordillera. Land atop Mount Wordie, the longest run in the area, where you ski 4km of arctic powder to sea level. A large granite wall towers the face of Mount Wordie, and below a tumbling glacial tongue extends to the horizon. The helicopter waits at the bottom of the run, ready to take you to your next slope of untouched powder. With 2.5 hours (per day) of flight time, you can ski as much as you want before taking the scenic flight back to Basecamp Baffin.

Cat-skiing & alpine ski-touring: Depart aboard your private snow-cat as we climb the unnamed glaciers behind your accommodations. A gorgeous collection of peaks and glaciers are directly at your doorstep, ready to ski. Your guide takes you through the glaciers, stunning views and truly unspoiled landscapes as you pick the terrain that truly ignites your skiing adventure. Baffin holds a massive selection of terrain to choose from; long flowing glaciers for intermediate skiers, steeper terrain such as couloirs, and larger glaciers for advanced skiers. Finish your day by returning to camp on your skis. A delicious après-ski of arctic char sashimi (freshly caught next door) awaits.

Discover the unique Inuit culture and arctic wildlife of Clyde River and the surrounding area: go dog sledding on the Baffin Bay sea ice, attend a drum dancing and throat singing performance – an art only found among the Inuit. Clyde River holds a unique traditional culture that is becoming increasingly rare in modern Inuit communities.

As spring begins to settle in the arctic fiords, wildlife such as polar bears and seals begin to make the arctic ice floe-edge of Baffin Bay their home; take a helicopter ride out onto Baffin Bay and walk amongst the sea ice as you search for polar bears and newly born cubs. Fish for arctic char in the fiord lakes as spring begins to melt the lake ice. Have your chef prepare freshly caught arctic char.