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1. Basic Information About
Heli-Skiing

2. • Downhill skiing is a popular winter activity in
many parts of the world. Many skiers would like
nothing more than permanent winter and a life
spent on the slopes, as the sense of freedom they
get while skiing is unmatched by anything else.
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• Some skiers take that sense of freedom a few
steps farther with heli-skiing. If you haven’t
heard of it and you’re an experienced skier, you
just might have to give it a try.

3. What Is It?
• Basically, heli-skiing refers to downhill skiing
that is off-trail and reached by helicopter
instead of the standard ski lift. Many call heli-
skiing ‘extreme’ skiing and as enjoyable as it
is, it really isn’t for everyone.

4. How to Know If It’s For You
• According to HeliTracks.com, it’s important to figure out whether you and a heli-
skiing experience are a good match before you start planning your trip. Here are
some things to consider before you book the trip:
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• Are you healthy? This includes the ability to handle high altitudes, as well as being
in good general health. If you have any doubts or have had any health problems in
the past, check with your doctor before you really get serious about going heli-
skiing.
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• Is ‘Danger’ your middle name? Being in helicopters way up in the mountains and
skiing down dangerous parts of the hill is enough to leave many people shaking
with anxiety. Safety is always the top priority of any heli-skiing operator, but
avalanches and other dangerous situations are always a possibility, so be sure you
can handle it before you get up there and it’s too late.
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• Is it worth the money? No one is going to argue that heli-skiing is an inexpensive
activity. It’s pretty costly when compared to regular skiing and most other winter
activities. If you’re on a tight budget, you may want to re-think your choice.

5. Do I Have to Be Good?
• Many would-be heli-skiers want to know if they have to be good skiers in
order to go. According to Last Frontier Heli-Skiing in British Columbia, skill
is one thing you definitely need to have a safe and enjoyable heli-skiing
experience.
• Last Frontier explains that during a heli-skiing excursion, you can run into
any number of situations, including wide open glaciers to steep tree skiing
to soft snow that’s up to your chest. Here are some guidelines to let you
know if you’re ready for a heli-skiing trip.
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• You have considerable skiing experience in a standard resort-type setting.
• You ski mainly blue/black runs in any conditions with confidence.
• Your ability continues to improve each year and you can handle multi-day
trips.
• You can maintain control of yourself in backcountry ski conditions.
• You can make parallel turns, as well as side-slip, step up sideways and
make kick turns confidently.

6. When Should I Go?
• It’s hard, if not impossible to determine when the ideal
time to go heli-skiing would be. As Last Frontier explains,
weather can be unpredictable and it changes slightly from
year to year. December to the beginning of February will
have shorter days and colder temperatures, but the most
popular time in BC is in February and March.
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• You can even heli-ski in late March and into April, but the
conditions in April can change quickly. Whatever time you
feel is right for you, just remember to inquire and be
prepared to book far in advance. Sometimes, you may
even have to book your spot a full year ahead of time,
depending on when you want to go.

7. What to Expect
• Depending on where you go and when you go, your
experience may vary some, but here are some basics
on what you should expect when heli-skiing.
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• You will likely be led by an experienced, certified guide
in groups of 10 to 12 skiers.
• You can expect between 5 and 12 runs per
day, depending on the tour and the conditions. Your
guide always looks for the safest spots to ski.
• As mentioned above, the ski conditions can vary, and
depend on several factors, including time of year and
what Mother Nature decides to do on a given day.

8. Heli-Skiing Safety
• Obviously, with such an activity safety has to be
the main focus of the company, the guides and
the skiers. With heli-skiing, the main safety
concern is the threat of avalanches. Quality
companies are highly skilled at evaluating snow
conditions and stability, but nature is nature.
Some companies provide avalanche education
and tools for the tour, to help skiers in the event
an avalanche actually happens. To put your mind
at ease, seek out a company that takes the safety
element very seriously and takes every safety
measure possible, every step of the way.