Ernie Kreese built Bell 2 Crossing in 1979 as a basic gas station and garage. Why ‘Bell 2 Crossing’ you may ask? It’s located at the second bridge crossing over the Bell Irving River. Later a small restaurant and cabins were added to the facility. In those days, Hwy 37 was a gravel road from Kitwanga right up to the Yukon border it was a bumpy, dusty and adventurous ride.

Ownership changed in the mid 80’s when Pete and Kathy Kossey became the proprietors. It wasn’t until the fall of 1996 that George Rosset and his ambitious partners looked closely at using Bell 2 as a base for helicopter skiing. No less than two years later, they bought the property and established the largest heliski area on the planet, Last Frontier Heliskiing. ‘Bell 2 Crossing’ was renamed ‘Bell 2 Lodge’.

Between 1998 and 2003, the new owners have invested heavily redesigning, refurbishing and more or less completely rebuilding the existing lodge structure as well as building all the surrounding chalets and facilities.

First Nations Culture
A rich and vibrant First Nations culture thrives in this region. Visit the local First Nations villages to experience canoe and totem carving, traditional fishing and smoking, cultural tours and dance along with the beliefs they have passed on through generations. You will be captivated by their legends and past events (Aadawak) that depict the history of each tribal house. To learn and understand the culture of a people dependant upon and dedicated to the natural resources and wilderness is an experience to be cherished forever.