If you are a ski or snowboard lover and continue to return
to the Alps, or perhaps the Rockies, year after year, then maybe this year it is time to leave the
chairlift queues and busy pistes behind in search of fresh powder and an
unbeatable experience. Be warned though, after embarking on a heli-skiing
holiday, or perhaps just a day out, you will undoubtedly realise what all the
fuss is about and may find it difficult to return to chilly chairlift rides!
Yes, heli-skiing is very expensive and that fact cannot be
ignored but if you are considering it, then it is worth taking the time to
appreciate what you get for your money. A helicopter can take you from the
ground to the top in a couple of minutes whilst you experience magical and
uninterrupted views that people may pay hundreds to see on sightseeing flights.
You will then get multiple opportunities throughout your heli-skiing day to
experience the pure joy of making your own tracks through fresh powder without
being surrounded by the hordes who flock to the obvious off-piste within a ski
resort. In nearly all cases you will ski (or snowboard) the kind of conditions
that you would be incredibly fortunate to catch even once in a year in a top
powder resort such as Whistler or Utah. And it is easy to see why…the heli-ski
area covered by a helicopter in one day makes even a big resort seem small in
comparison, yet only a tiny fraction of the skiers are dropped onto the
terrain! Heli-skiing companies now offer a wide variety of packages from family
trips to private tours but on average, you are not likely to be sharing a
helicopter with more than 7 people. When you consider the fact that chairlifts
nowadays can take up to 8 people, who all depart at the top to ski the same
run, you will appreciate the capacity heli-skiing offers for breath-taking
experiences away from the routine.
There is also the opportunity to forge new bonds while
sharing a trip of a life-time with likeminded people. Whether it is just for
the day, or over the course of the week, you will be indulging in the champagne
powder luxury of untamed places only accessible by helicopter, and mutual
exhilaration can create long-lasting friendships. There is undoubtedly
something magical and elemental about standing on top of a deserted mountain
with only untouched powder ahead of you, and the knowledge that when you can
ski no further, a helicopter will be ready and waiting to take you to the top
of the next peak! If you are looking to invest in a week’s long holiday then
the bliss continues well into the evening as many companies now offer very
comfortable lodging which includes sumptuous three-course dinners, massages and
saunas. Finally it has to be said that the best heli-skiing is found in Canada
and North America. Although there are several tour operators in the Alps, the
snow guarantee and expanse of space unfortunately just doesn’t compare. The
industry leader is most likely Canadian Mountain Holidays, who operate 11
fantastic lodges all over north-western Canada.
You can find out more on their website: http://www.canadianmountainholidays.com/
…and as they say, it’s more than a vacation!!
At SportsCover Direct, we are able to offer you a protective
insurance policy tailored to the demands of a heli-skiing holiday. We know
where you are most likely to need the extra cover, such as repatriation and
search and rescue, as well as reimbursement of costs should any natural
disaster or extreme conditions affect your holiday. For more information, take
a look here:
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