Heliskiing
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PHOTO:
A helicopter flying into a drop zone, with ski
box fitted on the side. |
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FEEDBACK: "Cheers for one hell of a day out.
Our Guide was excellent and knew the area backwards.
By the end of the day I couldn't have coped
with another drop!" Roger P, London |
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| Course
Overview |
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If
you love off piste skiing or boarding, and
are feeling limited by the quickly tracked
runs accessible from the lifts, heliskiing
is an unmissable experience. |
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These
days are only available as a day extension
to a week long ski course, and you will be
guided by the same guide who has been with
you all through the week. |
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This
guided day is ideal for those who want to
experience the high mountains, accessing snow
untouched by other people, with the thrill
of travelling by helicopter. |
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Heli
skiing makes you feel like a star as your
private pilot and expert IFMGA Mountain &
Ski Guide takes you to the 'Drop Zones' (DZ's),
waits while you descend, then take you to
another pristine untouched area. |
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We
offer a range of options as some clients just
want one drop from the helicopter with a long
descent route, whilst others want multiple
drops to ride as much virgin snow as possible
(this is the more usual). |
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You
are equipped with avalanche tranceivers ('Peeps'
/ ARVA's), and your expert Guide will carry
the ropes, full crevasse rescue kit for emergencies,
and will have a mountain rescue radio. |
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Dates: Run on demand any day during the winter
season from early February to late April,
for private groups of between one and four
guests. We do not offer collectives. We offer
days with two heli-drops. |
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The
course at a glance... |
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| •1
day course, run every day in the winter. Price
£1600 in total, for up to four. |
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Avalanche safety kit (tranceiver, probe, shovel,
etc) is provided for the course. |
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| • Top tip... combine
with a weekend course or a day during your
ski holiday. |
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| • You could also consider... Off
Piste Wilderness Clinic or Avalanche
Awareness Day |
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Course
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Course
Itinerary |
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the morning you meet in central Chamonix, with your
expert ski Guide who will be an expert in backcountry
travel and snow safety. Over a coffee they will
talk through the plans for the day, and the latest
conditions. Then it's time for a quick route safety
plan, and sorting out any safety kit that is needed.
There is a great choice of locations to operate
these days, all accessible by a short flight. We
can always find a suitable and safe location to
react to the snow conditions and avalanche forecast. |
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get to the helicopter base you are either driven
through the Mont Blanc road
tunnel to Courmayeur in Italy (30 mins approx.).
Here you meet your private helicopted pilot and
are shown the helicopter. After a short safety briefing,
and a final kit check, you are lifted high into
the mountains. |
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are usually taken to a remote mountain summit for
a long, untracked, off piste descent. Due to the
altitude you are skiing at, powder is preserved
due to the very low temperatures. For your second
drop, the guide will now know your skiing level,
so can opt for a harder or higher run. Whatever
your day, you are guaranteed an experience that
you will not forget with some stunning photographs.
Normally the day ends in late afternoon in time
for some congratulatory Aprés! |
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| ITINERARY
NOTES: Where possible we follow itineraries. Mountain
adventures are weather and conditions dependant,
so occasionaly we are forced to alter the plans.
If this is the case, suitable alternatives are offered.
Please use this outline itinerary as a guide to
the types of route / activity that you will attempt. |
Course
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| Course
Prices |
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Standard
course |
1 full day IFMGA guiding, 1:4 max ratio
2 helicopter drops are included |
£1600 |
Live
availability |
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on the planner logo to the right to
see the real time live course availability
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Secure
online booking system |
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Course Inclusions: 1) IFMGA Mountain
Guide for one day, 2) Two helicopter drops and helicopter
pilot, 3) Travel from Chamonix to Courmayeur and
tunnel pass, 4) Chamonix course hosts for logistics
& briefings, 5) Pre guiding information booklet,
6) Equipment discount voucher for UK shops, 6) Chamonix
office support. |
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| Exclusions:
1) Travel to & from Chamonix, 2) Accommodation,
3) Personal laundry, telephone calls, lunches, &
any purchases in mountain huts / hotels / restaurants,
4) Activities insurance, & excess baggage charges. |
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| Upgrade
options |
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Avalanche
Skills Day
£49 (throughout the season) |
To
learn avalanche prediction, reutschblocks
and use of avalanche tranceivers. Course is
available on any day during the week (includes
ARVA), details. |
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