Looking to Try Heli-Skiing This Winter? Check Out These Skiing Adventures
If you’re taking your winter vacation in Banff this year, skiing is an activity you definitely want to include in your itinerary. Whether you’re an experienced skier or treading the powder for the very first time, there is an intensity level for everyone. If you want to add an extra bit of adventure to your skiing experience, heli-skiing is definitely the way to go!
Keep reading to learn more about heli-skiing in Banff, and how to book your next trip down the slopes with Banff Adventures.
Why Should You Try Heli-Skiing in Banff?
So, what exactly is heli-skiing, and why should you try this over a more traditional skiing excursion? Here are a few reasons why our team thinks it’s worth a spot on your roster:
Enjoy amazing views of the Rockies, above the Rockies: Rather than driving on winter roads to the ski hill, you get to enjoy a bird's-eye view of Banff National Park and soar above the Purcell Mountain Range, located just over the Alberta border in British Columbia. We know you’ll find the flight just as exciting as the slopes!
Ski on a larger piste map: Getting dropped off at the top of a mountain means you get way more kilometres to adventure through than a public ski hill, not to mention really deep powder! Don’t worry, all of our skiing adventures include an experienced guide who will help you adjust to the terrain.
Get a once-in-a-lifetime adventure: How many times in your life will you be able to say to your friends, “I just got back from a helicopter-chauffeured skiing trip in the Rockies”? Probably not many, so take the chance to experience it while you’re here!
Our Heli-Skiing Options from Banff Adventures
Are you convinced yet? If you’d like to experience the Rocky Mountains soaring through the clouds and landing on a mountain peak, we have a few heli-skiing options available that will make this an unforgettable experience. Here’s what we have in store at Banff Adventures:
3-Run Powder
This run is intended for intermediate skiers and snowboarders going by helicopter for the first time. If you can confidently go down a blue run and get back safely, the slopes are yours!
This adventure is 7 hours long and departs from Banff at 8 am.
5-Run Powder
The 5-run powder is our recommendation for getting the most out of your skiing/snowboarding excursion! This run is for more advanced skiers and those who have previously gone heli-skiing and boarding. It’s ideal for those who want to tackle an 850-meter vertical Black Diamond run!
ASTAR Semi-Private
If you want to book a session for you and 3 other friends, our A-STAR Semi-Private gives you your own guide and a separate skiing/snowboarding run, while the other groups come together for the helicopter ride, breakfast, the safety briefing, and Apres-ski!
Bell 212 Semi-Private
The Bell 212 offers everything from the A-Star, but allows you to have up to 9 guests and take your heli-ski runs at your own pace! You’ll join your guide for the safety training, and then after that, the slopes are all yours.
Fly to the Slopes with Banff Adventures
Are you ready to try Heli-Skiing this winter? Book your excursion with Banff Adventures! Visit our Things to Do page to learn more about this and other skiing/snowboarding options that we offer. We can’t wait to hear from you!
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