Welcome to the tiny community of Crescent Spur, British Columbia
The community is small, but don’t let that fool you—it just means each of our heli-skiers and boarders gets more fresh, untouched mountain powder to themselves!
Crescent Spur is a tiny community in British Columbia, Canada, nestled in the northern Cariboo Mountains, and the northern Rocky Mountains (the Rockies). We are a (just under) two-hour drive, east of Prince George, the largest city in Northern BC. We are also not far from McBride, a small community just south-east of Crescent Spur, which got its start in the timber and agricultural industry after the Second World War.
A variety of diverse wildlife inhabits the northern British Columbia landscape, and the area is filled with rivers, streams, waterfalls, small glaciers, and lakes. The region has trees that are over 1,000 years old, and the world’s only inland temperate rainforest, created by all the moisture from the wind blowing rain and snow from the Cariboo Mountains.
The area has a humid, continental climate, with milder winters than one might expect for the elevation. Winter days average -7°C (19°F), while summer days are moderate, with temperatures usually in the mid 20°s (73°F), but occasionally reaching the mid 30°s (mid 90°sF).
The Rocky Mountains will take your breath away
The Rockies stretch for more than 3,000 miles, and have been drawing visitors for many, many years. Crescent Spur is situated in the valley between the Rockies and the Cariboo Mountains. Once you step into our helicopter we take you right into the heart of these majestic peaks!
The local wildlife and nature is unforgettable
Our region has a wide variety of fauna and flora (although most will be covered by snow when you’re here). Our neighbours are grizzlies, black bears, moose, deer, elk, and mountain cougars, and our forests are filled with Douglas Fir and stunning alpine vegetation.
Why we chose Crescent Spur (like you had to ask)
The unbelievably deep powder, alpine slopes, and diverse terrain are all part of why we made Crescent Spur our home. There is something incredibly humbling and, for a heli-skier or boarder, exhilarating about being at the top of an untouched mountain slope, full of possibility.
Some like it steep, and some like it deep
Every day at Crescent Spur is a little different and, frankly, some can stink. Those odd bad days, however, are the exception. Most of the time we are as close to “Ski Heaven” as possible, sometimes even having massive snowfall to play in… and we have the smiles to prove it.
Our region is known for its magnificence
Northern British Columbia is well known for its fishing, canoeing, kayaking, rafting, and hiking, and of course, heli-skiing. There are plenty of national and provincial parks to enjoy, and the scenic views include waterfalls, wildlife sanctuaries, and wide-open spaces.