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5 RUN HELISKI PACKAGE

RK HELISKI & PANORAMA MOUNTAIN RESORT

Includes:

  • 5 run Heliski Package, RK Heliski
  • 5 nights twin share accommodation
  • 3 day lift ticket
  • Bus transfers from Calgary Airport (return)
  • Use of powder boards / powder ski’s for Heliski day
  • A hearty hot breakfast for Heliski day
  • Packed picnic lunch for Heliski Day
  • Apres snacks, post heli
  • ACMG guide service, for Heliski Day
  • Safety equipment – becon, shovel, probe & radio, for Heliski Day
  • Training and helicopter safety briefing, for Heliski Day

Heliski in Canada. Included is a 5 run heliski with RK Heliski, based at Panorama Mountain Resort. Also included is 5 nights accommodation, staying slope side at Panorama at the Pine Inn, a 3 day lift ticket for Panorama Mountain Resort and return bus transfers from Calgary Airport. Pine Inn Guests also receive free use of Panorama Springs Pools, fitness centre, and Village Gondola.

WHAT TO EXPECT FOR YOUR HELISKI DAY
Morning: Meet at the RK Heliski office, located within Panorama Mountain Resort. All guests must complete the release of liability waiver, ski and snowboard rental form and log an accurate guest weight. After you have enjoyed a hearty complimentary breakfast, one of the guides will discuss what to expect for weather, suggest layering and demonstrate several safety equipment functions located in the Guest Pack.

 

Your guides will conduct a further after briefing outside which includes Companion Rescue Training and how to properly use your avalanche transceiver, probe, shovel and radio. They will also brief you on Helicopter Safety. All of the guides are trained in avalanche rescue and have a wealth of knowledge that they are happy to share with you. Questions are welcomed and encouraged.

 

Lift Off: As you are ready to board the helicopter run through your checklist. do I have skis/board, gloves, beanie, goggles, lenses, helmet, camera, sunscreen and most of all.. a sense of adventure! The first group of the day departs by helicopter and others are shuttled to the nearby staging area where the helicopter will be waiting after dropping the first group on one of the many mountain tops. The flight is as exciting as riding powder. Some of the tallest mountains in British Columbia are located in the heart of the Purcell Mountain Range. When  the helicopter strategically lands, the helicopter does not shut down, so it is important to wait for the signal from your guide to disembark carefully. Remain in the heli-huddle until the guide unloads all of the equipment and the helicopter takes off.

 

Now there is only silence and smiles at the top of the mountain where the only way home is down. Your guide calls your name, hands over your equipment and gives you the instructions. The guide is experienced in providing a safe and enjoyable day for everyone in the group. Ride in control, take your time, buddy-up in the trees and when the guide stops, you stop above. The first run of the day can be the most challenging; adjusting to the environment, new equipment and DEEP POWDER! Remember to take your time, stay in control and if you are having difficulty ask the guide for a few pointers.

 

The guide will stop at intervals as the group descends. The average time per run varies from 20 – 50 minutes. There will be instructions regarding the route and hazards on the way down. As you reach the bottom of the run, the helicopter may be waiting for you or may fly in as you are bundling up your gear. Always use caution when approaching the helicopter and listen and follow instructions from your guide. Hand your gear to the guide and buckle in for the next lift. Typically the group will road 2 to 3 runs then break for lunch. Take a rest and refuel on hearty sandwiches, juice, water, hot tea, snacks and treats.

 

After lunch, the heli adventure continues. The guide and pilot determine if you will move to another zone or continue in the same area. There are many factors to be considered, with safety being the priority. Once you have completed your purchased package (5 runs), your guide will ask the group if anyone would like to ski extra runs. Weather, snow conditions, remaining day light hours and minimum requirements will determine how many extra runs you do. You may decide to call it a day while some of the group choose to keep going. There is a change, depending on several factors, that those who choose to sit out the next run remain at the pickup area while the helicopter takes off. Or you may be regrouped with others and shuttled to the staging area.

End of Day: So you did it! After an epic day of riding deep powder, head back to the heli lodge where you can relax by the fire while enjoying apres ski and exchange photos with your heli group.

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