Heli-skiing is off-trail, downhill skiing or snowboarding that is accessed by a helicopter, as opposed to a ski lift. Heli-skiing is essentially about skiing in a natural, albeit highly selected environment, without the effort required for hiking into these areas as in ski touring or ski mountaineering. Most heli-skiers are seeking specific, pleas...
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The holy grail for experienced, expert skiers. Skiers are transferred by helicopter into the backcountry to ski off-trail through fresh tracks on virgin powder. While it is expensive and potentially dangerous, it is also exhilarating and not something everyone can say they have done.
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A form of backcountry touring helicopter-assisted skiing is often quite an expensive adventure but well worth the while! Access remote areas by helicopter and ski through vast expanses of untouched snow and beautiful wilderness. Expert and advanced skiers only.
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