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The guides are all professionally qualified and certified by UIAGM and ACMG, the international and Canadian Mountain guides association. They are specially trained in avalanche forecasting, terrain and snow pack evaluation, rescue and emergency medical techniques. Their expertise and enthusiasm will ensure that your skiing is both enjoyable and as safe as possible.

The heli-ski operators take great care to ensure that there are detailed safety and rescue systems in place. Continuous three way radio communication is maintained between guide, helicopter and base. Weather and snow conditions are constantly monitored and evaluated. Rescue equipment is carried by the guides, the helicopters and some of the guests. Each skier is issued with an avalanche transceiver and is trained in its use before skiing.

Heli-skiing takes place in a wilderness enviroment and there are inherent risks which it is impossible to control from avalanches and other natural hazards as well as helicopter travel in the mountains. You must be aware of these risks and sign a release of liability before helicopter skiing.

Download an example Release of Liability Document (PDF) that you may be presented with by a Heliski Operator.