Best Heli Skiing Canada
In no particular order, these are 12 of the world's best heli-ski spots:
In the U.S., Colorado's Telluride Helitrax and Utah's Powderbirds deliver day packages that start at about $1,235 per person and deliver six runs, ski and avalanche gear, and chow. Silverton in southwest Colorado serves up what might be the best deal in ski country: a single heli bump for $179 per person per ride.
Typical BC Heli Ski Costs
Prices vary, but a single day 3 run package costs about $1000, and 5 runs about $1,000 - $1,200. A multi-day package that includes accommodation and meals costs about $1,400 to $2,100 per diem.
Heli Skiing Packages
Packages start at $15,000 per guest. All Packages Include: Transportation from Anchorage International Airport to Hotel Captain Cook.
Most heli skiers are looking for powder snow, natural terrain features, long descents, smooth corn snow, old-growth tree glades and steep lines. Heli ski guides and operations offer skiers the opportunity to ski with minimal risk in the backcountry. ... The helicopter acts as your lift to the top of the mountain.
Private Group, Private Heli
| First Lift (1-4 people) | Second Lift (5-8 people) | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 6 - Jan 22 & April 6 - 18 | $10,290 $7,915 USD | $8,707 $6,698 USD |
| January 23 - April 5 | $13,720 $10,554 USD | $11,610 $8,931 USD |
| Additional Fly Time | $340 /6 mins $262 USD | $340 /6 mins $262 USD |
Arapahoe Basin 's Pallavicini Lift serves some of the steepest terrain in Colorado's central mountains, with Gauthier clocking in as the most extreme pitch, at about 46 degrees. Locally known as the 5th Alley, Gauthier dives down a gulley at the far west boundary of the ski area.
THE ADVENTURE OF YOUR LIFE AWAITS. Telluride Helitrax is Colorado's ultimate helicopter skiing and snowboarding experience with access to over 200 square miles of pristine and untracked terrain in the San Juan Mountains near Telluride, Colorado.
Here are the options for snowcat and heli skiing tours in Colorado, in alphabetical order:
But like any sport, skiing and riding are not without risk. Some of those risks are obvious; falling, catching an edge, getting injured. If you're a backcountry skier, then getting caught in an avalanche is another risk. But one hazard that is often overlooked is the danger associated with tree wells.
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