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Typically between 10 and 15 metres of snow fall each year. Seventy five percent of the time snow conditions are good to outstanding. Occasionally conditions are poor and you need to be prepared for the fact that you may have to ski on difficult snow such as breakable crust, wind-slab or heavy snow.

On marginal weather days skiing usually takes place through the trees. On average half a day’s skiing is lost per week due to bad weather.  

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Glaciers, open bowls and gladed tree skiing. Runs are selected by the guides who take into account the weather and snow conditions, as well as the skiing ability of the group.

Skiing usually takes place between 3,000 and 11,000 feet, well within the comfort zone for exercising at altitude.

If you already have experience skiing off-piste in deep snow conditions, you will have no problems heli-skiing. Special powder or ‘fat’ skis will also enable strong, intermediate skiers, even those with limited off-piste skiing experience, to adapt to deep snow skiing.

On arrival, your skiing ability will be assessed and you will be placed in a group compatible with your skiing ability and preferences. Any necessary adjustments to the groups will be made by the guides after the first morning’s skiing.

The fitter you are the more enjoyable your heli-skiing will be and the less likely you’ll be to injure yourself.

Powder skis are either provided or available for hire from the heli-ski operators. You should bring your own ski boots and carry them as hand luggage if possible, to avoid loss in transit.

Your outer clothing should be windproof and waterproof.

Several removable layers underneath are recommended in order to be able to adjust to different weather conditions.

Long gauntlet type gloves are recommended and good goggles and a hat are essential.