Breathtaking Beauty
Robson Pass Drop Off
Why hike when you can fly with Robson HeliMagic? Make the most of your vacation with a scenic flight into the stunning Robson Pass.
Scheduled drop offs start at 8:00, 10:00, and noon. Our departure point is adjacent the Mount Robson visitor center.
Drop offs include shuttle service so that your car is available at the trailhead when you finish your adventure.
Drop off flights land at the incredible Robson Pass. From that point, you’ll be free to camp, hike and explore to your heart’s content.
Enjoy the scenic flight to Berg Lake and spend more time taking in the atmosphere of this world-renowned British Columbian mountain park!
Please note that we are only able to offer drop offs at Robson Pass (no pick up). You must hike out under your own power.
Hours & Costs
Mt. Robson Drop Offs (Berg Lake) are limited to Mondays and Fridays. Restrictions apply from May long weekend to mid fall. After this we may land any day of the week.
Drop Off Start Times: 8am, 10am, 12pm (12pm option is not recommended for day hikers).
$260 + tax per person. Price includes vehicle shuttle from Berg Lake Trail parking lot + helicopter flight to Robson Pass
Details
It’s important that you are well informed prior to starting your adventure, please take a few minutes to read the following:
Permits:
If you plan to stay in Robson Pass overnight, be sure to already have your camping permit or ACC hut booking with you on the morning of your flight. Camping spots are available for reservation in advance through the BC Parks Camping website or by calling 1.800.689.9025. Visit the BC Parks website for a hiking map of Mt. Robson. If no advance campsites are available, there is a registration/reservation program in place for camping spots through the Mt. Robson Visitor’s Centre on the afternoon before or the day of the flight.
Locations:
Flights begin at the Robson Pit located at N53.029398, W-119.209579. The drop off point is located at N53.165505, W-119.128620. It is an approximately 25 km hike from the drop off location to the Berg Lake Trailhead.
Operations:
We provide a shuttle service for you from Mt Robson Pit. This means that you just need to drive your personal vehicle to the Mt Robson Pit at your booking time. Once you arrive at the Mt Robson Pit, you will meet our friendly staff and be instructed to unload your hiking gear. Once you have unloaded your gear and passengers you will be instructed to have one person drive your vehicle to Berg Lake Trail Head. To do this, you will follow one of our company vehicles to the trail head and park your vehicle. You will then get into our company vehicle and be brought back to the initial staging point at Mt Robson Pit.
Flights begin after everyone is organized and the safety briefing is completed; multiple trips will be made to accommodate everyone. If possible, we try to get our day hikers to fly first to give them the maximum amount of time on the trail.
Weight Restrictions:
Restriction of 35 lbs (15.87 kg) of gear per person. Pack to reduce bulk, a gear surcharge may be applied to cover additional flying, or some gear may not be allowed. Please inform us if you think you will have extra gear. A fee of $85.00 per 35 lbs (15.87 kg) may be charged.
Bear Spray:
Please remember that Bear Spray is a dangerous good and you must notify our staff if you are carrying it so it can be safely stored in the helicopter cargo.
FAQs
WHEN DO YOU FLY?
Due to the nature of our Park Permits, we only fly Monday and Friday mornings into Robson Park. Restrictions apply from May long weekend to late fall. After this, we may land any day of the week.
We meet at the Mt. Robson Pit at 8:00am, 10:00am, or 12:00pm. If you are overnighting in Robson Pass we ask that you book either the 10:00am or 12:00pm start so to save space on the morning flights for day hikers. The 12:00pm flight is not recommended for day hikers.
HOW DO I GET TO MT ROBSON PIT?
The “pit” is accessed from Highway 16 eastbound, via a right-hand turnoff 1.2 km from the Mt. Robson Info centre. A good reference is that the turnoff is 200 Meters before the Overlander Falls parking lot when traveling east on Highway 16.
After turning in, proceed down a short gravel road to the clearing. If the entry gate is locked, please wait, as we may have been delayed. Please arrive at the “pit” at your schedule tour time to complete your safety briefing and vehicle shuttle. We have a free shuttle van here at Robson Helimagic. All you need to do is show up at Mt. Robson Pit and we will assist you in vehicle shuttling to the trailhead.
The GPS coordinates for the Mt. Robson Pit are as follows: N53.029398, W-119.209579.
WHERE DO I PARK?
We provide a free shuttle service for you. This means that you need to drive your personal vehicle to Mt. Robson Pit at or before 8:00am (or 10:00am) Pacific Time. Please note that if you are driving from Jasper, Alberta they are one hour ahead. This means that 9:00am in Jasper is actually 8:00am here at Mt. Robson, British Columbia.
Once you arrive at Mt. Robson Pit, you will meet our friendly staff and be instructed to unload your hiking gear and backpack. Please remember that Bear Spray is a dangerous good and you will need to notify our staff if you are carrying it.
Once you have unloaded your gear and passengers, you will be instructed to have one person drive your vehicle to Mt. Robson Trail Head. To do this, you will follow one of our company vehicles to the trailhead and park your vehicle. When completed, you will then get into our company vehicle and be brought back to the initial staging point at Mt. Robson Pit.
HOW DO I GET MY VEHICLE TO THE TRAILHEAD?
We have a free shuttle van! All you need to do is show up for your reserved time at Mt. Robson Pit. We will assist you in vehicle shuttling to the trailhead
HOW DO I GET BACK TO MY CAR?
We will assist in staging your car at the Robson Pass Trailhead so that it is waiting for you at the end of your adventure.
HOW DO I MAKE CAMP SITE RESERVATIONS?
Camping spots are managed by BC Parks. You must contact BC Parks to make camping reservations.
If no advance campsites are available, there is a registration/reservation program in place for camping spots through the Mt. Robson Visitor’s Centre on the afternoon prior to or day of the flight.
To date, there are no requirements for trail registration for day hikers on the Berg Lake Trail.
I’M JUST DAY HIKING, DO I NEED A CAMPING PERMIT?
You do not require any camping permit if you are just day hiking.
WHAT SAFETY THINGS SHOULD I BE AWARE OF?
One of the first things you should expect before your flight with us is a full safety briefing on the helicopter. Your pilot will walk you through safe helicopter practices and procedures. Some of these include how to enter and exit the helicopter and proper baggage storage. They will be happy to help you with any personal needs or questions you may have. Please remember that Bear Spray is a dangerous good and you will need to notify our staff if you are carrying it so we can ensure it is transported safely.
Please remember that Mount Robson Park is a remote backcountry area, you should be ready for strenuous activity in a remote area in order to participate.
Yes, we have a pre-flight safety video you can view before arriving, however, this does not replace the required in-person safety briefing the pilot does prior to boarding. You can view the video at https://youtu.be/HzExkbbfeqs
HOW LONG DOES THE FLIGHT TO BERG LAKE TRAIL TAKE?
One of the most beautiful and scenic flights anywhere, the flight from Mt. Robson Pit to Robson Pass takes approximately 10 minutes. On your way to Robson Pass, you will fly over Kinney Lake, through Valley of a thousand falls and over top of the Mist and Berg Lake Glaciers.
WHERE DOES THE HELICOPTER LAND AT THE BERG LAKE TRAIL?
ARE THERE ANY WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS?
There is a restriction of 35 lbs. of gear per person, be sure to pack to reduce bulk. A gear surcharge may be applied to cover additional flying, or some gear may not be allowed.
Please inform us if you think you will have extra gear. A fee of $85.00 per 35lbs may be charged. If an additional flight is required just for gear, please inquire in advance to cost it out.
AM I ALLOWED TO BRING BEAR SPRAY?
Yes, however you do need to inform our staff that you are carrying it so we can ensure it is transported safely.
WHAT ELSE SHOULD I REMEMBER?
On the day of your flight, the most important thing is to show up on time (8:00am, 10:00am, or 12:00pm Pacific Time) at Mt. Robson Pit. Have your camping permits ready and your bags packed. We will help you through the rest!
WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?
A 7 day cancellation policy applies. If you require a refund within 7 days, a 25% charge will be applied.
There is no charge for cancellations due to bad weather. Usually waiting an hour or two allows conditions to change. No postponing flights to the next day. Because your safety is paramount to us, we will not fly if conditions are not ideal.
WHAT TIMEZONE ARE WE IN?
The Mount Robson Pit is in BC, Pacific Daylight time. It is one hour behind "Jasper time"
“Thank you for giving us a once in a lifetime experience! They were great and really professional - we felt really safe and secure the whole time - the view from the helicopter was unbeatable”