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Overview
Indulge yourself in the coastal mountain powder experience of a lifetime. We "Specialize in Small Groups with Personal Friendly Service" of four guests to one guide where we will powerfully transport you in the luxury of the A-Star Helicopter. This ensures the most exclusive of deep powder helicopter skiing experiences offered.
Our base station is located in Pemberton, only 25 minutes from Whistler and 3 hours north of Vancouver. The Coast Mountain Range is the youngest mountain range in BC and await you with crystal blue glaciers, endless deep powder slopes and fantastic tree skiing. Whether your desire is for deep backcountry powder or the gentle “shushing” of pure diamond dust covered slopes .The A-Star helicopter is considered to be the Ferrari of Helicopters. It is a very powerful and agile machine ideally complimenting BC helicopter skiing activities and mountain flying. A-Star helicopters provide the perfect balance of speed, comfort, and style. With a maximum of twelve skiers, in 3 groups of four, you are assured the highest level of exclusivity and experience. .
Guides
Our guides are extensively qualified and are all ACMG and/or UIAGM certified. They are experienced with considerable training in avalanche hazard forecasting, weather analysis, emergency and medical procedures. Your safety is paramount and our guides will ensure that all of our guests are outfitted and trained with personal safety equipment and procedures.
A Typical Day
We meet at 7:45 am. The heliskiing shuttle departs daily from Whistler at 8:00 am. Arrive at our base facility located next to the Pemberton Airport at 8:25 am
Next is the outfitting of powder skis, if required. Powder skis enhance any heli-ski experience. Our fleet of powder skis are available for rent at $35 per pair. Now that you are outfitted, its time to divide into groups of four; this is done according to skill level or by request. Your group is introduced to their guide who will take you through the safety briefing and personal transceiver orientation.
After having mastered the use of your personal transceiver, you will be introduced to your pilot who will take you through the helicopter safety orientation. Lift off is approximately 10:00 am. Now it’s time to ski!!
Typically we complete two runs prior to lunch, which is served in the alpine amidst the snow capped mountains and beautiful frozen lakes. After lunch, for those on the “4 run Package” you will complete two more runs. We then return to the base for apres ski, and organize for the shuttle return to Whistler. Those on the “6 run Package” will complete four more runs and then return to the base. Return time of arrival at Whistler is between 4:00 pm and 4:30 pm.
Ski Ability Rating
Our packages are suitable for skiers and riders from expert to intermediate. First-time heli-skiers and heli-boarders are welcome. We generally ski in groups of four, usually divided according to skill level or by request.
Expert – No problems on Blue or Black runs. Lots of powder experience, like to ski/ride quickly, rarely falling.
Advanced – Been skiing/riding for years, or a lot of days per season. Blue runs are easy and routinely ski Blacks. Enjoy powder and seek it out whenever possible.
Intermediate– Confident parallel skier on Blue runs, occasionally ski/board Blacks but not necessarily with a lot of style. Have some experience with different snow conditions and powder.
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