
Ability Guide
Yes, you can do it
Yes, you can do it
Ski movies where people are skiing incredibly steep lines and jumping out of helicopters has been a blessing and a curse for the heli-skiing industry. It presents heli-skiing as an activity for hardcore skiers who want to "huck their carcass". Well, good news! That couldn't be further from the truth.
Here's all that you need to know: Anyone who is a strong intermediate skier/rider can heliski. Seriously.
How would we define a 'strong intermediate'? Read on;
Strong Intermediates - can comfortably ski blue runs at a ski resort, and occasionally ventures on to some black diamond runs, but not really comfortably.
Recommended packages for Strong Intermediates:
Advanced - you are an advanced skier/rider if you rip blue runs with ease and can do some black runs, though struggle a bit on double black runs.
Recommended packages for Advanced skiers/riders:
Expert - you kill it on ALL sorts of terrain and can ski in control and style in crappy conditions.
Recommended packages for Experts:
Useful Tips
If you still have hesitations, or we haven't covered your situation above, get in touch with us.
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