Which heli-ski operators guarantee a minimum vertical?

By Richard Jasinski·Updated 10 November 2026

These 28 heli-ski and cat-ski operators publish a guaranteed vertical, runs or flight hours on their own websites, read 10 November 2026. Each card gives what the operator says about it, with the place, package, group size, vertical, price or number where it names one, then why to choose it, what to ask for and the limits it publishes.

Which heli-ski operators guarantee a minimum vertical?

28 heli-ski and cat-ski operators in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they publish a guaranteed vertical, runs or flight hours; Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing, Northern Escape Heli-Skiing and Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing have the most Google reviews under the operator's own name.

Who is on this page and why. The Uncompromised Travel heli-ski and cat-ski operators table holds 83 companies: the heli-ski and cat-ski operators ChatGPT names most often when asked about heli-skiing and cat-skiing, plus the helicopter and snowcat members of HeliCat Canada. Agencies that sell several operators' weeks are not in it. Their own websites were read on 10 November 2026, with their Google listings matched by name. This page carries every operator in the table that, on its own website, publishes a guaranteed vertical, runs or flight hours: 28 operators. Cards are in alphabetical order. Each line on a card gives what the company's own website says, with a link to the page it came from; a second reader checked 440 of the table's rows against the pages. No company paid to be on this page.

At a glance

Operator	Best for	Guarantee	Dated price
Alaska Powder Descents	Heli-skiing day trips and weeks from Juneau	Guarantees 18 of the 22 heli runs in its weeklong package (5 of 8 on a full day) and refunds $150 (no season given) for each missed guaranteed run lost to weather, unsafe snow or mechanical delays.	$8,350 for the standard weeklong package, 2027 rate, double occupancy: 7 days and 7 nights with 22 heli runs (18 guaranteed), accommodation, local transport and safety gear included.
Arctic Heli Skiing	Heli-skiing in Iceland and East Greenland	Includes 5 or 7 hours of flight time on its Iceland Private programmes and if the group does not reach the guaranteed time because of weather or a breakdown it refunds unused time at €3,040 (no season given) per hour or offers a credit of €3,975 (no season given) per hour for use within 2 seasons.	Not published with a 2026-27 season
Chugach Powder Guides	Heli and cat skiing from Girdwood, Alaska	Includes 16,000 to 18,000 vertical feet or 8 runs on a day of heli-skiing.	Not published with a 2026-27 season
Coast Range Heli-Skiing	Small-group day heli-skiing from Whistler	Guarantees 6 runs on every package, with extra runs free if the group has the ability and desire.	Not published with a 2026-27 season
Eagle Pass Heliski	Groups of four from a Revelstoke lodge	Guarantees 3,000 vertical metres a day on its Lodge and Private programmes (counted over the trip) and 6 runs a day on Day Heli, with a refund for any shortfall.	CAD 7,485 per person plus taxes, 3 days, Deep December 2026-27 (1 December to 3 January), lodge package with unlimited vertical (9 to 11+ runs a day) and a 3,000 metre a day guarantee.
Great Canadian Heli-Skiing	Unlimited vertical heli-skiing in the Selkirks	Guarantees minimum vertical on Classic and Private Group trips: 9,000 m (30,000 ft) over 2 days, 13,500 m over 3 days and 18,000 m over 4 days.	CAD 5,999 per person for the 3 day Classic Tour 0 (Dec 18 to 21), 2026/27 season, with unlimited vertical, a double room, meals and powder skis or snowboard included.
Himalaya Heliski	Small-group heli-skiing in the Indian Himalaya	Gives an entitlement of 5 helicopter hours per week to a group of up to 3 on the Odyssey and if poor weather or a breakdown stops flying it refunds up to 2.5 hours at €3,000 (no season given) per unused hour or gives a credit of €3,750 (no season given) per hour for use within 2 seasons.	€13,700 per person per week for the Himalayan Odyssey (2027 season): six ski days, seven nights in Manali with all meals and 5 hours of helicopter flight time per group of up to 3. Extra helicopter hours are €3,500 per hour.
Last Frontier Heliskiing	Four-guest groups in Northern British Columbia	Guarantees vertical on its tours, for example 17,500 vertical metres on a 4-day tour and 44,000 on a 10-day safari and refunds the shortfall at its extra-vertical rate when bad weather or a breakdown stops flying.	CAD 13,220 per person plus 5% GST, 4 days, 12 to 16 March 2027, Bell 2 Lodge, double occupancy, with 17,500 vertical metres guaranteed, meals, guides, powder skis and avalanche safety gear included.
Majestic Heli Ski	All-inclusive heli-skiing in Alaska's Chugach	Guarantees 70,000 ft on its 7 day package, 30,000 ft on 4 days and 22,500 ft on 3 days.	$16,800 per person for the Seven Day package (Saturday to Saturday, 2027 season): unlimited vertical with 70,000 ft guaranteed, lodging, meals, guides and safety equipment included.
Methven Heliski	Day heli-skiing in the Arrowsmith Range	Guarantees at least 3000 vertical metres on its 5-run Perfect Day and refunds $155 (no season given) per run not used if weather or snow shortens the day.	Not published with a 2026-27 season
Mica Heliskiing	Small-group heli-skiing from a Rockies lodge	Guarantees 4,500 vertical metres a day per person on its Classic Program, counted over the tour.	Not published with a 2026-27 season
Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing	Unlimited vertical heli-skiing in Blue River	Publishes a guaranteed vertical on its packages.	From CAD 13,160 per person for the 7 day Deluxe package, 2026/27 season (the price depends on the week), with unlimited vertical, 3 gourmet meals a day, powder skis or snowboard, safety gear and log chalet accommodation on double occupancy included.
North Cascade Heli	Small-group heli-skiing in the North Cascades	Guarantees 8 heli-skiing runs per day and if only part of the guaranteed skiing is flown it credits $120 (no season given) per run not skied, with a cash refund of 50% of the credit balance.	Not published with a 2026-27 season
Northern Escape Heli-Skiing	Small-group heli-skiing near Terrace, BC	Guarantees minimum vertical of 10,300 m (34,000 ft) over 3 days, 14,000 m (46,000 ft) over 4 days and 17,000 m (56,000 ft) over 5 days.	CAD 10,999 per person for the Mountain Lodge 3-day package, 1 to 4 January 2027, with meals, lodging, guides, equipment rental, avalanche safety gear, unlimited vertical, snowcat backup and lodge transfers from Terrace Airport included; taxes, a $10 per day per guest HeliCat Futures Fund fee, massage and tips are extra.
Points North Heli-Adventures	Week-long heli-skiing from Cordova, Alaska	Guarantees 6 hours of helicopter time on its Private A-Star Helicopter programme and refunds Hobbs time in part for each unused hour after weather or avalanche no-fly days.	Not published with a 2026-27 season
Powder Mountain Cat and Heli Skiing	Day heli and cat skiing from Whistler	Guarantees a minimum of 6 runs on each day trip with unlimited vertical.	CAD$2,050 + GST per person for a public heli-ski day, 2026/27 season: 6 guaranteed runs, unlimited vertical, guiding, avalanche gear, lunch and return transport from Whistler Village.
RK Heliski	Drive-to heli days at Panorama	Guarantees the number of runs in each package and refunds each run not completed if the day proceeds without reaching it.	Not published with a 2026-27 season
Ruby Mountain Heli-Skiing	Small-lodge heli and cat skiing in Nevada	Guarantees 15 runs on its 3-day package (up to 18 at no extra charge) and 5 runs on a single day (up to 6).	$2,141.81 per person for the 1-day heli package (2027 tours, taxes and fees included): 5 runs guaranteed and up to 6 at no additional charge, with arrival-night lodging, breakfast, lunch and guide service.
Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing	Large-tenure heli-skiing from Revelstoke, BC	Guarantees 9,000 m on a 3-Day Classic package (10,000 m on a 3-day A-Star) and refunds each 1,000 m not achieved.	CAD 1,909 to 1,999 per person for the Classic Bell 412 1-Day Adventure depending on date, 2026-27 season, with 4 runs guaranteed and unlimited vertical included; 5% tax is extra and accommodation is not included.
Silvertip Lodge Heli-Skiing	Small remote lodge in the Cariboo Mountains	Guarantees minimum vertical on Classic packages of 30,000 ft (9,200 m) for 3 days, 40,000 ft for 4 days, 50,000 ft for 5 days, 70,000 ft for 6 days and 80,000 ft for 7 days.	CAD 8,789 per person plus 5% GST, Classic 3 days, 14 to 17 January 2027, with unlimited vertical (30,000 ft / 9,200 m guaranteed), lodging, meals, transfers from Vancouver and free use of skis, airbags and transceivers.
Skeena Heliskiing	Small-group heli-skiing in northern British Columbia	Publishes a vertical guarantee of 25,000 metres (82,000 feet) and an 8 hour guarantee on its Private Helicopter package; it refunds any unused amount if weather or mechanical issues prevent it.	Not published with a 2026-27 season
Ski Arpa	Andean cat and heli skiing from Santiago	Guarantees a minimum of 3,000 vertical metres (9,840 ft) per skiing day on multi-day heliski packages and refunds each 1,000 m below the guaranteed total.	Not published with a 2026-27 season
Stellar Heliskiing	Small-group heli-skiing from Kaslo, BC	Guarantees a minimum of 3,000 m cumulative vertical a day on multi day trips and a minimum of five runs on a single day, with a refund or credit if it falls short.	$1,899 CAD per person for a Single Day Heli with 6 runs (guaranteed minimum of five) in early and late season 2026/27, with safety equipment, lunch and emergency medical insurance included; $2,250 in peak season (21 January to 11 March).
Summit Heliskiing	Heli-skiing in Iceland's Troll Peninsula	Guarantees at least 75% of the vertical included (about 15,000 vertical ft a day).	From €11,220 per person for the 6 day Icelandic Heliskiing Package, 2027 season, with lodge accommodation on double occupancy, all meals, skis, avalanche safety equipment, a guide and the Akureyri airport shuttle included.
Sun Valley Heli Ski	Day heli-skiing in the Idaho backcountry	Guarantees 6 runs on a full day and refunds, if it cannot provide them, $100 (no season given) per run per person.	Not published with a 2026-27 season
TLH Heliskiing	Unlimited vertical heli-skiing from Tyax Lodge	Guarantees 30,500 m on its 7-night Single Group package (24,400 m in January).	CAD 21,700 per person for the 7 night Single Group package, 2027 season (13 Jan to 3 Apr), double occupancy and excluding tax, with Unlimited Vertical (30,500 m guaranteed in the main season), lodge accommodation, meals and guiding included.
Valdez Heli-Ski Guides	Week-long Chugach heli-skiing from two lodges	Sells flight time in Hobbs hours: 10 hours in the Single Load and Double Load packages and 5 hours in Joining a Group.	$8,500 per guest, Classic week at Alaska Rendezvous Lodge, 2027 season, with 5 hours of flight time (Hobbs) on a shared public helicopter, lodging, meals, guides, airport transfer, demo skis and safety gear included.
White Wilderness Heliskiing	Unlimited-vertical heli-skiing near Terrace, BC	Guarantees 30,500 m on its Classic package (34,000 m Semiprivate and 38,000 m Private).	From CAD 14,888 per guest for the Classic Package, 7 nights and 6 ski days with unlimited vertical and 30,500 m guaranteed, 2026-27 season, taxes included; CAD 17,888 in weeks from 15 January 2027 on the booking page.

One row per card below, in the same alphabetical order, from each operator's own website, read 10 November 2026.

Alaska Powder Descents

Best for: Heli-skiing day trips and weeks from Juneau
Guarantee: Guarantees 18 of the 22 heli runs in its weeklong package (5 of 8 on a full day) and refunds $150 (no season given) for each missed guaranteed run lost to weather, unsafe snow or mechanical delays.
Why choose them: Says its partnership with the US Forest Service gives it exclusive access to over 1 million acres of Alaskan ski terrain. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the standard weeklong package (22 heli runs, 18 guaranteed) or a half day of 4 runs at $950 (2027).
Not the fit if: you are under 18 and travelling without a parent or guardian, as participants must be 18 or older unless accompanied.
Published price: $8,350 for the standard weeklong package, 2027 rate, double occupancy: 7 days and 7 nights with 22 heli runs (18 guaranteed), accommodation, local transport and safety gear included. Read 10 November 2026.
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Arctic Heli Skiing

Best for: Heli-skiing in Iceland and East Greenland
Guarantee: Includes 5 or 7 hours of flight time on its Iceland Private programmes and if the group does not reach the guaranteed time because of weather or a breakdown it refunds unused time at €3,040 (no season given) per hour or offers a credit of €3,975 (no season given) per hour for use within 2 seasons.
Why choose them: Says its terrain covers more than 6000 square kilometres (1500 square miles) of Arctic mountains.
Ask for: Ask for the Classic programme (up to three groups of four sharing a helicopter) or the Premium programme (two groups of four per helicopter), based at Klængshóll Lodge on the Troll Peninsula.
Not the fit if: you are not a fit intermediate skier able to ski under control in off-piste terrain.
Enquiry: arcticheliskiing.com/en/plan-your-trip

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Chugach Powder Guides

Best for: Heli and cat skiing from Girdwood, Alaska
Guarantee: Includes 16,000 to 18,000 vertical feet or 8 runs on a day of heli-skiing. When weather prevents a full day, skiing is prorated and refunds are issued for any unused portion.
Why choose them: Flies 4 helicopters, all of them the Eurocopter AS350 A-Star B3. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 28 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the 4-Day Semi Private Package (4 hours of flight time per group, lodging at Hotel Alyeska) or Day Skiing with 8 runs.
Not the fit if: you need flexible cancellation, as all trip deposits and payments are non-refundable.
Enquiry: chugachpowderguides.com/booking

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Coast Range Heli-Skiing

Best for: Small-group day heli-skiing from Whistler
Guarantee: Guarantees 6 runs on every package, with extra runs free if the group has the ability and desire. If it cancels for weather or maintenance it reschedules, refunds less a 5% admin fee or gives a full credit.
Why choose them: Has a Crown Land tenure of 200,000 acres across 15 zones. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 30 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the Semi-Private or Private day with 6 runs guaranteed, or a Single-Sessions seat.
Not the fit if: you are under 14: guests must be 14 years or older to heli-ski.
Enquiry: coastrange.com/contact-us

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Eagle Pass Heliski

Best for: Groups of four from a Revelstoke lodge
Guarantee: Guarantees 3,000 vertical metres a day on its Lodge and Private programmes (counted over the trip) and 6 runs a day on Day Heli, with a refund for any shortfall.
Why choose them: Says its exclusive tenure in the Monashee Mountains covers almost 390,000 acres, with 246 named runs. Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 41 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the All-Inclusive Lodge Package with unlimited vertical, or the Unlimited Private Program with a single private helicopter.
Not the fit if: you ski below advanced level or have no previous heli, cat or backcountry experience, as it requires both.
Published price: CAD 7,485 per person plus taxes, 3 days, Deep December 2026-27 (1 December to 3 January), lodge package with unlimited vertical (9 to 11+ runs a day) and a 3,000 metre a day guarantee. Read 10 November 2026.
Enquiry: eaglepassheli.com/packages/multi-day

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Great Canadian Heli-Skiing

Best for: Unlimited vertical heli-skiing in the Selkirks
Guarantee: Guarantees minimum vertical on Classic and Private Group trips: 9,000 m (30,000 ft) over 2 days, 13,500 m over 3 days and 18,000 m over 4 days. Where weather or mechanical delays keep a guest below the guarantee it refunds CAD 150 (no season given) per 1,000 vertical metres not skied.
Why choose them: Holds an exclusive licence to a 50- by 45-kilometre area, with terrain of 2,250 square kilometres.
Ask for: Ask for the Classic package at Heather Mountain Lodge, or the First Time Heli-Skier's Week in March 2027.
Not the fit if: you expect a refund for vertical you choose not to ski: refunds apply only to mechanical delays or inclement weather, at CAD 150 (no season given) per 1,000 vertical metres not skied.
Published price: CAD 5,999 per person for the 3 day Classic Tour 0 (Dec 18 to 21), 2026/27 season, with unlimited vertical, a double room, meals and powder skis or snowboard included. Read 10 November 2026.
Enquiry: canadianheli-skiing.com/planning/how-to-book

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Himalaya Heliski

Best for: Small-group heli-skiing in the Indian Himalaya
Guarantee: Gives an entitlement of 5 helicopter hours per week to a group of up to 3 on the Odyssey and if poor weather or a breakdown stops flying it refunds up to 2.5 hours at €3,000 (no season given) per unused hour or gives a credit of €3,750 (no season given) per hour for use within 2 seasons.
Why choose them: Says it operates 2 AS350B3 helicopters from base facilities near Manali in Himachal Pradesh, India. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the Himalayan Odyssey week (six ski days, seven nights in Manali), the Himalayan Exclusive Private package or the Himalayan Standby seats.
Not the fit if: you may cancel late: there is no refund for cancelling less than 12 weeks before the trip.
Published price: €13,700 per person per week for the Himalayan Odyssey (2027 season): six ski days, seven nights in Manali with all meals and 5 hours of helicopter flight time per group of up to 3. Extra helicopter hours are €3,500 per hour. Read 10 November 2026.
Enquiry: himalayaheliski.com/contact

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Last Frontier Heliskiing

Best for: Four-guest groups in Northern British Columbia
Guarantee: Guarantees vertical on its tours, for example 17,500 vertical metres on a 4-day tour and 44,000 on a 10-day safari and refunds the shortfall at its extra-vertical rate when bad weather or a breakdown stops flying.
Why choose them: Says its 10,100 square kilometre tenure in Northern BC is the largest single heli skiing area in the world, with over 1,000 named runs. Google (whole company): 4.9 out of 5 from 55 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a 4, 5 or 7-day tour at Bell 2 Lodge or Ripley Creek, or the Single Group Private for 4 guests.
Not the fit if: you are not at least a strong intermediate skier or snowboarder comfortable on black diamond runs, as it says heli-skiing is not for novices.
Published price: CAD 13,220 per person plus 5% GST, 4 days, 12 to 16 March 2027, Bell 2 Lodge, double occupancy, with 17,500 vertical metres guaranteed, meals, guides, powder skis and avalanche safety gear included. Read 10 November 2026.
Enquiry: lastfrontierheli.com/who-we-are

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Majestic Heli Ski

Best for: All-inclusive heli-skiing in Alaska's Chugach
Guarantee: Guarantees 70,000 ft on its 7 day package, 30,000 ft on 4 days and 22,500 ft on 3 days. If bad weather or a mechanical problem keeps a guest below the minimum the guest chooses a credit of 100% of the unused skiing portion or a cash refund of 50% of it.
Why choose them: Says it accesses over 2 million acres of terrain in the Chugach and Talkeetna Mountains of Alaska.
Ask for: Ask for the Seven, Four or Three Day package with guaranteed vertical, a One Day trip or a Private package.
Not the fit if: you have never skied powder: it strongly encourages some prior powder experience and caters to skiers who are strong intermediate or better.
Published price: $16,800 per person for the Seven Day package (Saturday to Saturday, 2027 season): unlimited vertical with 70,000 ft guaranteed, lodging, meals, guides and safety equipment included. Read 10 November 2026.
Website: majesticheliski.com

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Methven Heliski

Best for: Day heli-skiing in the Arrowsmith Range
Guarantee: Guarantees at least 3000 vertical metres on its 5-run Perfect Day and refunds $155 (no season given) per run not used if weather or snow shortens the day.
Why choose them: Lists a biggest drop of 1,200 vertical metres and a longest run, Reischek Glacier, of 3 km over a 1,100 metre descent. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 25 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the 5-run heliski day (at least 3000 vertical metres guaranteed) or a private charter with exclusive use of the helicopter.
Not the fit if: you ski below strong-intermediate level, as it says heliskiing suits "Heli 2" level or better skiers and boarders.
Enquiry: methvenheli.co.nz/book

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Mica Heliskiing

Best for: Small-group heli-skiing from a Rockies lodge
Guarantee: Guarantees 4,500 vertical metres a day per person on its Classic Program, counted over the tour. Refunds any shortfall per 1,000 m where it did not provide the opportunity to ski it.
Why choose them: Says its tenure is about 300,000 acres or 500 square miles across 11 valleys. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the Classic Program (4 guests plus 1 guide per group, 16 guests maximum) or the Private Program with a dedicated Koala helicopter.
Not the fit if: you ski below intermediate level, as it recommends skiers and boarders be an intermediate to advanced ski resort rider.
Enquiry: micaheli.com/mica-heli-booking-policies

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Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing

Best for: Unlimited vertical heli-skiing in Blue River
Guarantee: Publishes a guaranteed vertical on its packages. If weather or helicopter issues stop guests reaching it, it refunds unskied footage at CAD 30 (no season given) per 1,000 vertical feet as in-house credit on the current trip or CAD 40 (no season given) as credit for a Deluxe or Elite seat the following year.
Why choose them: Has more than 1,500,000 acres of terrain and over 1,000 peaks. Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 255 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the Deluxe package with unlimited vertical, or Intro to Off-Piste for a snowcat day.
Not the fit if: you are below intermediate: it asks for at least a good intermediate skier or boarder who can ski every run in a major ski area.
Published price: From CAD 13,160 per person for the 7 day Deluxe package, 2026/27 season (the price depends on the week), with unlimited vertical, 3 gourmet meals a day, powder skis or snowboard, safety gear and log chalet accommodation on double occupancy included. Read 10 November 2026.
Enquiry: wiegele.com/plan-your-trip/booking-cancellation-info

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North Cascade Heli

Best for: Small-group heli-skiing in the North Cascades
Guarantee: Guarantees 8 heli-skiing runs per day and if only part of the guaranteed skiing is flown it credits $120 (no season given) per run not skied, with a cash refund of 50% of the credit balance.
Why choose them: Operates within a 300,000-acre permit area on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
Ask for: Ask for the 1 Day heli-skiing trip with 8 runs guaranteed, or an exclusive charter for 2 or 3 groups.
Not the fit if: you ski below a confident intermediate level: it says confident intermediate to expert ability is required.
Enquiry: heli-ski.com/contact

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Northern Escape Heli-Skiing

Best for: Small-group heli-skiing near Terrace, BC
Guarantee: Guarantees minimum vertical of 10,300 m (34,000 ft) over 3 days, 14,000 m (46,000 ft) over 4 days and 17,000 m (56,000 ft) over 5 days. If poor weather or a breakdown stops a guest skiing the minimum it refunds CAD 152 (no season given) per 1,000 m (CAD 46 (no season given) per 1,000 ft) not skied.
Why choose them: Says it was named World's Best Heli-Ski Operator at the World Ski Awards in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 94 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the Yellow Cedar Lodge, Mountain Lodge or Skeena Spey Private Package, each with unlimited vertical and snowcat backup.
Not the fit if: you are under 19 and not skiing with a parent or legal guardian: it requires guests to be 19 or older to ski on their own and ages 16 to 18 must ski with a parent or guardian.
Published price: CAD 10,999 per person for the Mountain Lodge 3-day package, 1 to 4 January 2027, with meals, lodging, guides, equipment rental, avalanche safety gear, unlimited vertical, snowcat backup and lodge transfers from Terrace Airport included; taxes, a $10 per day per guest HeliCat Futures Fund fee, massage and tips are extra. Read 10 November 2026.
Enquiry: neheliskiing.com/contact.html

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Points North Heli-Adventures

Best for: Week-long heli-skiing from Cordova, Alaska
Guarantee: Guarantees 6 hours of helicopter time on its Private A-Star Helicopter programme and refunds Hobbs time in part for each unused hour after weather or avalanche no-fly days.
Why choose them: Flies from the 37-room Orca Adventure Lodge, which sits immediately beside the helicopter landing pad. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 36 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the 7-night Heli-Ski Week with 4 heli-hours or the Private A-Star Helicopter programme.
Not the fit if: you want a day trip: it says it does not offer walk in day trips.
Enquiry: alaskaheliski.com/contact

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Powder Mountain Cat and Heli Skiing

Best for: Day heli and cat skiing from Whistler
Guarantee: Guarantees a minimum of 6 runs on each day trip with unlimited vertical. If it cancels a day partway for weather or helicopter or snowcat availability, it refunds per run, counting 6 runs as a full day.
Why choose them: Lists 247,000 acres of heli terrain, accessed in partnership with Black Tusk Aviation.
Ask for: Ask for a public heli day (4 guests plus 1 guide, 6 guaranteed runs) or a public cat day with unlimited vertical.
Not the fit if: you are under 12, or aged 12 to 18 without a parent or guardian skiing with you.
Published price: CAD$2,050 + GST per person for a public heli-ski day, 2026/27 season: 6 guaranteed runs, unlimited vertical, guiding, avalanche gear, lunch and return transport from Whistler Village. Read 10 November 2026.
Enquiry: powdermountaincatskiing.com/contact

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RK Heliski

Best for: Drive-to heli days at Panorama
Guarantee: Guarantees the number of runs in each package and refunds each run not completed if the day proceeds without reaching it.
Why choose them: Says it operates in 6 heliski zones with over 250 unique ski runs in the Purcell Mountains.
Ask for: Ask for the 3 Run Powder Adventure as a first heli day, or the ASTAR Semi-Private for a group of 4.
Not the fit if: you are under 14, as its minimum age to heliski and heliboard is 14, with guests aged 14 to 18 accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
Enquiry: rkheliski.com/request-availability

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Ruby Mountain Heli-Skiing

Best for: Small-lodge heli and cat skiing in Nevada
Guarantee: Guarantees 15 runs on its 3-day package (up to 18 at no extra charge) and 5 runs on a single day (up to 6). It refunds $80 (no season given) per run under the guarantee if weather, avalanche hazard or equipment breakdown is the cause.
Why choose them: Says it is the oldest family owned heli-skiing and riding operation in the United States, after 50 years.
Ask for: Ask for the 1-day or 3-day heli package, a standby seat or the heli-assist touring day.
Not the fit if: you may need to cancel: the deposit is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Published price: $2,141.81 per person for the 1-day heli package (2027 tours, taxes and fees included): 5 runs guaranteed and up to 6 at no additional charge, with arrival-night lodging, breakfast, lunch and guide service. Read 10 November 2026.
Enquiry: helicopterskiing.com/contact

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: terms-and-conditions, booking, booking/1-day-heli-package.

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Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing

Best for: Large-tenure heli-skiing from Revelstoke, BC
Guarantee: Guarantees 9,000 m on a 3-Day Classic package (10,000 m on a 3-day A-Star) and refunds each 1,000 m not achieved.
Why choose them: Says its heli-ski tenure is a 500,000+ acre wilderness with 400 named runs. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 64 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a Small Group A-Star package (groups of up to 4), the Bell 212 Signature Experience or a Pinnacle package with a private helicopter.
Not the fit if: you are under 15: it requires participants to be 15 years of age or older.
Published price: CAD 1,909 to 1,999 per person for the Classic Bell 412 1-Day Adventure depending on date, 2026-27 season, with 4 runs guaranteed and unlimited vertical included; 5% tax is extra and accommodation is not included. Read 10 November 2026.
Enquiry: selkirk-tangiers.com/plan-your-trip/book-heli-skiing

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: protect-your-heli-ski-trip, experience/our-terrain, plan-your-trip/preparation-faq.

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Silvertip Lodge Heli-Skiing

Best for: Small remote lodge in the Cariboo Mountains
Guarantee: Guarantees minimum vertical on Classic packages of 30,000 ft (9,200 m) for 3 days, 40,000 ft for 4 days, 50,000 ft for 5 days, 70,000 ft for 6 days and 80,000 ft for 7 days. If weather or inability to fly stops it, it gives a credit of $328 (no season given) per 1,000 vertical metres valid for up to two years.
Why choose them: Says it has 1,440 square kilometres of exclusive heli-skiing tenure in the Cariboo Mountains.
Ask for: Ask for the Classic programme, two groups of up to eight sharing one Bell 212 with unlimited vertical, or a private A-Star for up to 3 skiers.
Not the fit if: you are not a confident intermediate, advanced or expert skier comfortable in powder and treed runs.
Published price: CAD 8,789 per person plus 5% GST, Classic 3 days, 14 to 17 January 2027, with unlimited vertical (30,000 ft / 9,200 m guaranteed), lodging, meals, transfers from Vancouver and free use of skis, airbags and transceivers. Read 10 November 2026.
Enquiry: silvertipheliskiing.com/contact

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: booking-cancellation-policy, heli-skiing/heli-skiing-terrain, heli-skiing/faq.

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Skeena Heliskiing

Best for: Small-group heli-skiing in northern British Columbia
Guarantee: Publishes a vertical guarantee of 25,000 metres (82,000 feet) and an 8 hour guarantee on its Private Helicopter package; it refunds any unused amount if weather or mechanical issues prevent it.
Why choose them: Includes Unlimited Vertical with a vertical guarantee of 25,000 metres (82,000 feet) on its Classic, Two Group and Private Lodge Buyout packages. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 21 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the Classic Unlimited Vertical package if you are not a full group, or the Two Group package for a group of 8.
Not the fit if: you want less than a week, as all trips are 7 nights and it does not offer shorter trips.
Enquiry: skeenaheliskiing.com/contact-us

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: heli-skiing-trip-planning/frequently-asked-quest, contact-us.

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Ski Arpa

Best for: Andean cat and heli skiing from Santiago
Guarantee: Guarantees a minimum of 3,000 vertical metres (9,840 ft) per skiing day on multi-day heliski packages and refunds each 1,000 m below the guaranteed total.
Why choose them: Says its cat-skiing terrain is 4,000 acres of above-tree-line terrain beneath Aconcagua. Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 24 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the Catski Full Day, or the San Regis Experience heli package for 4 guests.
Not the fit if: you may need to cancel late: within 30 days of the trip, 100% of the trip cost is charged.
Website: skiarpa.com

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: terms-and-conditions, catski.

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Stellar Heliskiing

Best for: Small-group heli-skiing from Kaslo, BC
Guarantee: Guarantees a minimum of 3,000 m cumulative vertical a day on multi day trips and a minimum of five runs on a single day, with a refund or credit if it falls short.
Why choose them: Says its tenure is over 125,000 acres of untouched terrain in the Selkirk and Purcell mountain ranges. Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 55 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a Single Day Heli, a 2 or 3 day multi day tour (combinable into 4 to 7 days) or a Private trip for 3 guests.
Not the fit if: you are under 14, as the minimum age is 14 and guests aged 14 to 18 must ski with a parent or guardian.
Published price: $1,899 CAD per person for a Single Day Heli with 6 runs (guaranteed minimum of five) in early and late season 2026/27, with safety equipment, lunch and emergency medical insurance included; $2,250 in peak season (21 January to 11 March). Read 10 November 2026.
Enquiry: stellarheliskiing.com/about/contact-us

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: planning/booking-information, experience/why-stellar, package/single-day-trips.

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Summit Heliskiing

Best for: Heli-skiing in Iceland's Troll Peninsula
Guarantee: Guarantees at least 75% of the vertical included (about 15,000 vertical ft a day). If weather, avalanche risk or equipment leaves guests below that, it refunds €30 (no season given) for every 1,000 vertical feet not skied below the threshold.
Why choose them: Partners with Norðurflug to fly an Astar helicopter carrying up to 4 guests, pilot and guide. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 33 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the 6 day Icelandic heliskiing package, the 4 day package or a 1 day tour from Sóti Lodge.
Not the fit if: you are not an intermediate off-piste skier in good physical condition, which is the level it sets for its trips.
Published price: From €11,220 per person for the 6 day Icelandic Heliskiing Package, 2027 season, with lodge accommodation on double occupancy, all meals, skis, avalanche safety equipment, a guide and the Akureyri airport shuttle included. Read 10 November 2026.
Enquiry: summitheliskiing.is/tours/our-6-day-icelandic-heliskiing-pac

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: terms-conditions, tours/our-6-day-icelandic-heliskiing-package.

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Sun Valley Heli Ski

Best for: Day heli-skiing in the Idaho backcountry
Guarantee: Guarantees 6 runs on a full day and refunds, if it cannot provide them, $100 (no season given) per run per person.
Why choose them: Flies an A-Star helicopter that holds 4 guests, a guide and a pilot, giving a 4 to 1 guest to guide ratio, with capacity for 16 skiers or riders a day. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 21 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the full day (6 runs guaranteed), the special introduction to heliski package or a Smoky Mountain Lodge trip (3 days and 2 nights, 18 runs guaranteed).
Not the fit if: you ski below intermediate level: it says you should be at least an intermediate skier or boarder.
Enquiry: sunvalleyheliski.com/book-now

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: terms-conditions, faq.

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TLH Heliskiing

Best for: Unlimited vertical heli-skiing from Tyax Lodge
Guarantee: Guarantees 30,500 m on its 7-night Single Group package (24,400 m in January). If weather or a mechanical failure stops skiing, it refunds the unused portion of the guarantee, with no figure given.
Why choose them: Says its tenure is 830,000 acres (3,360 square kilometres) with over 375 existing runs.
Ask for: Ask for the Single Group package (4, 5 or 7 nights), a Private Helicopter week or the Rush List for a last minute 1 or 2 day trip.
Not the fit if: you want a 1 to 3 night trip: it offers 4, 5 and 7 night packages and no 1 to 3 night trips.
Published price: CAD 21,700 per person for the 7 night Single Group package, 2027 season (13 Jan to 3 Apr), double occupancy and excluding tax, with Unlimited Vertical (30,500 m guaranteed in the main season), lodge accommodation, meals and guiding included. Read 10 November 2026.
Enquiry: tyax.com/inquire

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: packages/single-group, tyax-heliskiing-difference/terrain, inquire.

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Valdez Heli-Ski Guides

Best for: Week-long Chugach heli-skiing from two lodges
Guarantee: Sells flight time in Hobbs hours: 10 hours in the Single Load and Double Load packages and 5 hours in Joining a Group. Hobbs time left unused because of weather can be used within two seasons and holds no cash value.
Why choose them: Says it has guided helicopter skiing in the Chugach since 1993, when Doug Coombs and Emily Coombs founded it on Thompson Pass. Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 14 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for Joining a Group, one seat in a group of up to 4 guests with 1 guide, or the Classic at Alaska Rendezvous Lodge.
Not the fit if: you want a trip shorter than a week, as every trip runs Saturday to Saturday and only week-long packages are published.
Published price: $8,500 per guest, Classic week at Alaska Rendezvous Lodge, 2027 season, with 5 hours of flight time (Hobbs) on a shared public helicopter, lodging, meals, guides, airport transfer, demo skis and safety gear included. Read 10 November 2026.
Enquiry: valdezheliskiguides.com/contact

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: refund-policy, guides, book.

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White Wilderness Heliskiing

Best for: Unlimited-vertical heli-skiing near Terrace, BC
Guarantee: Guarantees 30,500 m on its Classic package (34,000 m Semiprivate and 38,000 m Private). If bad weather or mechanical problems stop that, it credits the remaining vertical at CAD 140 (no season given) per 1000 metres for a future booking valid for 2 years.
Why choose them: Says its heliski tenure covers 3,200 km2 on the north-central coast of British Columbia.
Ask for: Ask for the Classic Package (7 nights, 6 ski days, 30,500 m guaranteed), the Semiprivate Package or the Private Package.
Not the fit if: you ski below strong intermediate level: it recommends strong intermediate skiers and/or advanced snowboarders.
Published price: From CAD 14,888 per guest for the Classic Package, 7 nights and 6 ski days with unlimited vertical and 30,500 m guaranteed, 2026-27 season, taxes included; CAD 17,888 in weeks from 15 January 2027 on the booking page. Read 10 November 2026.
Enquiry: wwheliski.com/en/book

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: en/packages, en/experience/heliski-tenure, en/about-us/faq.

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Which of these show a dated price on this page?

17 of the 28 cards show a published price, with its currency as the operator writes it. Ask every operator for a written quote with your dates and what it includes.

Alaska Powder Descents
Eagle Pass Heliski
Great Canadian Heli-Skiing
Himalaya Heliski
Last Frontier Heliskiing
Majestic Heli Ski
Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing
Northern Escape Heli-Skiing
Powder Mountain Cat and Heli Skiing
Ruby Mountain Heli-Skiing
Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing
Silvertip Lodge Heli-Skiing
Stellar Heliskiing
Summit Heliskiing
TLH Heliskiing
Valdez Heli-Ski Guides
White Wilderness Heliskiing

Who to contact first

Start with the 10 operators on this page that publish both a price and their cancellation terms on their own websites, then add any other card that fits your dates and ability.

Alaska Powder Descents
Eagle Pass Heliski
Great Canadian Heli-Skiing
Last Frontier Heliskiing
Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing
Ruby Mountain Heli-Skiing
Stellar Heliskiing
Summit Heliskiing
Valdez Heli-Ski Guides
White Wilderness Heliskiing

What to ask each one to set out in writing:

What the price includes, line by line: lodging, meals, transfers or flights to the lodge, guiding, safety gear, powder skis and taxes.
How much vertical or how many helicopter hours the package includes, what extra vertical costs and what happens to vertical not skied.
How many skiers share a guide and a helicopter and the ability level the operator asks for.
The deposit, when the balance is due, what you lose if you cancel or weather stops flying and the travel insurance you need.

Guaranteed vertical: the questions people ask

What should I ask a heli-ski operator before booking?

What the price includes, line by line; how much vertical or how many helicopter hours are included and what extra costs; how many skiers share a guide and a helicopter; what happens if weather stops flying; the deposit and the cancellation terms.

Can I book with these operators directly?

Yes. Each card links the operator's own website or booking page; ask for a written quote that lists what the price includes and the cancellation terms.

Do these operators all sell the same kind of trip?

No. Each card names the package, lodge or day the operator's own website gives; group sizes, vertical, terrain, lengths and prices differ, so compare the cards before you ask for quotes.

Do I need travel insurance for heli-skiing?

17 of the 28 operators set out on their own websites what insurance they ask for or recommend. Ask each operator in writing for the cover it requires, including rescue and medical evacuation, before you buy a policy.

Which of these have the most Google reviews?

Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing, Northern Escape Heli-Skiing and Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing, in that order. A count says how many people reviewed an operator, not whether it fits your trip; each card gives the rating and count, read 10 November 2026.

Which of these publish their cancellation terms?

18 of the 28 publish their cancellation terms on their own websites. Ask each for the full terms in writing before you pay a deposit.

Where can I check these facts myself?

Each card links the pages of the operator's own website its lines were read from, with the date they were read.

How were these operators chosen?

Each one is in the Uncompromised Travel heli-ski and cat-ski operators table, built from the operators ChatGPT names most often and the members of HeliCat Canada. On its own website it publishes a guaranteed vertical, runs or flight hours. An operator is on the page because its published facts fit the question, never because it paid.

Is any company on this page paying to be here?

No. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel; none paid to be on it.