What are the best heli-ski lodges for small groups?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 10 November 2026
These 54 heli-ski and cat-ski operators name a lodge or base and a small group size 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.
What are the best heli-ski lodges for small groups?
54 heli-ski and cat-ski operators in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they name a lodge or base and a small group size; Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing, Harris Mountains Heli-Ski and Hokkaido Backcountry Club have the most Google reviews under the operator's own name.
Adrenaline Heliski
- Best for
- Private heli-ski days in the Swiss Valais
- Group size
- Flies from Verbier with private groups of up to 4 on its Unlimited and Monte Rosa days and up to 8 on a standard private day, each with its own IFMGA guide.
- Why choose them
- Includes 2,000 m of vertical and an IFMGA mountain guide in its private Verbier day.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Unlimited day, which includes 150 minutes of helicopter flying, or the Arolla package of 3 days with 6,000 m of vertical.
- Not the fit if
- you lack solid off-piste experience, as it says heli-skiing is for skiers and snowboarders with solid off-piste experience.
Alaska Backcountry Guides
- Best for
- Four-guest groups in Valdez, Alaska
- Group size
- Flies groups of no more than 4 guests, with at most 2 groups per A-Star helicopter and houses guests at the Chugach Naswik Suites in Valdez with their own bedroom and private bathroom.
- Why choose them
- Runs small groups of no more than 4 guests, with at most 2 groups per A-Star helicopter. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 31 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the signature semi-private week with 4 helicopter flight hours, or the Private Helicopter week for up to 7 guests.
- Not the fit if
- you are below strong intermediate level, as guests should at minimum feel comfortable riding powder at the resort and black diamond terrain.
- Published price
- USD 12,999 per person, 7 nights, 2027 season, with 4 helicopter flight hours (Hobbs), lodging, all meals, guides, safety equipment and ground transport in Valdez included. Read 10 November 2026.
Alaska Heliskiing
- Best for
- Lodge-based heli-skiing in Alaska's Chilkat Range
- Group size
- Flies from Powdah Mountain Ski Lodge in groups of 4 or 5 skiers per AStar, depending on the size and weight of the group members.
- Why choose them
- Says its heli-skiing covers 300,000 acres of terrain in the Chilkat Range near Haines, Alaska. Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 27 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a package at Powdah Mountain Ski Lodge or for the private heli-skiing and heli-assisted touring it lists as available on request.
- Not the fit if
- you may need to cancel late: deposits are 75% refundable with 90 day cancellation notice and there are no refunds if you have not cancelled 90 days before the trip.
Alaska Powder Descents
- Best for
- Heli-skiing day trips and weeks from Juneau
- Group size
- Flies from Juneau and runs custom backcountry trips at one guide to four clients.
- 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.
- Website
- alaskapowder.com
Alaska Snowboard Guides
- Best for
- Week-long heli skiing and boarding in Valdez
- Group size
- Flies from its Thompson Pass base in groups of four to six riders, with a guide plus four or five clients.
- Why choose them
- Says it has two and a half thousand square miles of terrain.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Classic or Inclusive seven-day package, which includes four hours of personal flight time (about 24 runs) and the current week schedule.
- Not the fit if
- you need a short trip, as the minimum stay for its heli packages is seven days.
Arctic Heli Skiing
- Best for
- Heli-skiing in Iceland and East Greenland
- Group size
- Bases guests at Klængshóll Lodge, which sleeps up to 16 guests on double occupancy, with a maximum of 16 guests a week; groups are 4 guests with a guide and Greenland Private takes up to 3 guests.
- 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.
Bella Coola Heli Sports
- Best for
- Heli-skiing from lodges, ranch or catamaran
- Group size
- Flies guests from Eagle Lodge and Tweedsmuir Park Lodge, with a private A-Star for a group of 4 on its Private Helicopter, Shared Lodge package.
- Why choose them
- Says its terrain spans 3.55 million acres (14,000 square km) with more than 1100 named runs. Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 19 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Unlimited Vertical package at Eagle Lodge or a Private Helicopter & Lodge booking on the MV Cascadia catamaran.
- Not the fit if
- you are below strong intermediate, as the Unlimited Vertical package is designed for strong intermediate to expert skiers and snowboarders.
- Published price
- Unlimited Vertical at Eagle Lodge, 4 nights in Deep Descents (16 Jan to 4 Feb 2027): $10,500 in the 2027 pricing guide (CAD, excluding tax; the guide does not say per person or per group). Read 10 November 2026.
Black Ops Valdez
- Best for
- Alaska heli, cat and yacht skiing
- Group size
- Skis in groups of four with a guide (a 4:1 client to guide ratio) and takes 16 clients at most at any one time, based at Robe Lake Lodge.
- Why choose them
- Covers over 2,500 square miles of glaciated mountain terrain in the Chugach Mountains around Valdez. Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 35 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Individual 7 Day Heli Ski at Robe Lake Lodge, or the Private 7 Day Heli Ski for up to 8 people.
- Not the fit if
- you have never skied powder: it says this may not be for you and it recommends being a strong or advanced intermediate skier or rider.
- Published price
- $1,600 per person for an Individual Single Day Heli Ski, 2027 season, with a 1 hr flight and safety gear included; lodging and meals are not included. Read 10 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- blackopsvaldez.com/contact
Chugach Powder Guides
- Best for
- Heli and cat skiing from Girdwood, Alaska
- Group size
- Skis in groups of 4 guests and 1 guide from its Girdwood hangar, with guests lodged at partner Hotel Alyeska.
- 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.
CMH Heli-Skiing
- Best for
- Heli-skiing across 11 British Columbia destinations
- Group size
- Offers Small Group trips described as you, four friends, your guide and a heli and personalised groups of up to 11 people on its Signature trips.
- Why choose them
- Says it has a private claim to 3,000,000+ acres of terrain across 11 destinations.
- Ask for
- Ask for Powder Intro if you are new to heli-skiing, or Small Group (you, four friends, your guide and a heli) for a smaller party.
- Not the fit if
- you cannot navigate black diamond terrain, as it asks guests to handle the type of terrain typically found on black diamond rated runs.
- Enquiry
- cmhheli.com/contact-us
Coast Range Heli-Skiing
- Best for
- Small-group day heli-skiing from Whistler
- Group size
- Flies groups of no more than four from the Whistler Heliport, with at most 3 groups per helicopter.
- 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
Crescent Spur Heli-Skiing
- Best for
- Lodge-based heli-skiing in northern British Columbia
- Group size
- Hosts a maximum of about 20 guests at a time in its Crescent Spur lodge, which has 20 guest rooms.
- Why choose them
- Says its tenure covers 1,500 square miles and contains over 300 runs in the Northern Rocky and Northern Cariboo Mountains.
- Ask for
- Ask for a 6 Day/7 Night week or the Heli Legends Week (27 March to 3 April 2027), flown from its own lodge.
- Not the fit if
- you are not a strong parallel skier comfortable with most runs at major ski areas, including treed runs.
- Published price
- $14,275 CAD for the 6 Day/7 Night Package, Tour 4, 9 to 16 January 2027, with lodge accommodation on double occupancy, all meals, powder skis, poles, an avalanche airbag, a night at the Vancouver Airport Fairmont and the scheduled Prince George airport transfer; flights, extra vertical and gratuities are extra. Read 10 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- crescentspur.com/contact
Eagle Pass Heliski
- Best for
- Groups of four from a Revelstoke lodge
- Group size
- Flies exclusively in groups of 4 guests with one guide, from Eagle Pass Lodge, a 12-bedroom lodge for a maximum of twelve guests.
- 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.
Eleven Experience
- Best for
- Lodge-based heli-skiing in Canada, Iceland and Alps
- Group size
- Flies from Eleven Revelstoke Lodge (12 king rooms) in groups of 3 guests with 2 guides and a private helicopter, or in two groups of 4 guests with 1 guide and a shared helicopter, with up to 16 skiers a day.
- Why choose them
- Says its Revelstoke heli-skiing covers 300,000 acres of exclusive terrain with over 600 heli pick-up and landing sites and 200 named ski runs.
- Ask for
- Ask which Revelstoke format fits your group (Day Skiing, Semi-Private or Private Heli) or whether Deplar Farm's 2027 heli-ski dates suit you.
- Not the fit if
- you want cash back for unflown time: flight time credits have no cash value and can only go towards a later Revelstoke heli-skiing booking.
Great Bear Heli Skiing
- Best for
- Lodge-based heli-skiing in BC's Central Coast
- Group size
- Hosts never more than 12 guests at its Dean River lodge and sells a Private booking for up to 3 guests in one group with two guides.
- Why choose them
- Says its terrain covers 6,250 km² and that it never hosts more than 12 guests. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 30 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Standard programme (seven nights, 6 full days of skiing, up to 12 guests) or a Private booking for up to 3 guests.
- Not the fit if
- you want less than a week, as its packages are seven nights with 6 full days of skiing.
Great Canadian Heli-Skiing
- Best for
- Unlimited vertical heli-skiing in the Selkirks
- Group size
- Guarantees a maximum of four guests to one guide from Heather Mountain Lodge and a Classic group shares a helicopter with only two other groups.
- 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.
Harris Mountains Heli-Ski
- Best for
- Day heli-skiing from Queenstown and Wanaka
- Group size
- Flies day packages from Queenstown and Wanaka with a guide-to-guest ratio of 1:4-5.
- Why choose them
- Says its terrain spans over 3,000 square kilometres, with over 400 runs across 11 mountain ranges. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 120 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Intro to Heli-Ski or a 4, 5, 7 or 10 Run Day matched to your ability, or a private charter.
- Not the fit if
- you are below strong intermediate: it says ideally you are a strong intermediate skier or boarder or better, able to ski all blue runs at your home ski field.
- Enquiry
- heliski.co.nz/contact-us
Helimontblanc
- Best for
- Heli-skiing at La Thuile, Aosta Valley
- Group size
- Flies an AS 350 B3 carrying 4 guests plus the guide or ski instructor at La Thuile, from a base at Aosta airport.
- Why choose them
- Flies an AS 350 B3 helicopter that carries 4 people plus the guide or ski instructor.
- Ask for
- Ask for a heli-ski day at La Thuile, booking by phone, WhatsApp or e-mail with each client's details.
- Not the fit if
- you are not an experienced off-piste skier: it asks for a skier with good experience on red pistes or higher.
Heliski Cervinia
- Best for
- Heli-skiing at the foot of the Matterhorn
- Group size
- Operates from its heli base at Breuil-Cervinia, with no more than 8 participants per mountain guide.
- Why choose them
- Says its heliski area covers over 360 km, with a highest peak of 3,899 metres and a longest descent of 2,337 metres. Google: 4.1 out of 5 from 30 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a first heliski experience or a multi-day programme, with descents such as Colle del Breuil, Porta Nera or Dome de Tsan.
- Not the fit if
- you lack good command of skis and good physical condition, which descents on virgin snow require.
- Enquiry
- heliskicervinia.com
Himalaya Heliski
- Best for
- Small-group heli-skiing in the Indian Himalaya
- Group size
- Flies from its base lodge in Manali with a maximum of 12 skiers at any one time and a guide-to-guest ratio of 1:3 on heli-skiing.
- 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
Hokkaido Backcountry Club
- Best for
- Heli and cat skiing around Niseko, Japan
- Group size
- Flies heli groups of at most 4 guests with 1 guide from a base near Rusutsu and caps Shimamaki snowcat trips at 8 guests.
- Why choose them
- Runs a six-run heli day on Shiribetsu-Dake (1,107 m) with runs averaging 650 metres. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 102 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the 6 Run Big Mountain Heli day or Shimamaki Snowcats and send the short powder video it asks for.
- Not the fit if
- you are a first-timer or beginner, as it says it offers no tours at that level and its heli day is advanced to expert only.
Last Frontier Heliskiing
- Best for
- Four-guest groups in Northern British Columbia
- Group size
- Flies with just 4 guests per guide, from Bell 2 Lodge (maximum 36 guests per week) and Ripley Creek in Stewart, BC (maximum 24 guests per week).
- 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.
Majestic Heli Ski
- Best for
- All-inclusive heli-skiing in Alaska's Chugach
- Group size
- Flies from Majestic Valley Lodge in Glacier View with groups of up to four guests and a minimum of one guide per group.
- 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
Methven Heliski
- Best for
- Day heli-skiing in the Arrowsmith Range
- Group size
- Flies from a helipad at Glenfalloch Station with a maximum of 4 guests per guide on its 5-run 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
Mica Heliskiing
- Best for
- Small-group heli-skiing from a Rockies lodge
- Group size
- Flies Classic Program groups of 4 guests plus 1 guide from a lodge that welcomes up to 21 riders per trip.
- 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.
Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing
- Best for
- Unlimited vertical heli-skiing in Blue River
- Group size
- Offers an Elite A-Star package with 4 guests and 1 guide per group, from its Blue River base in British Columbia.
- 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.
Mount Cook Heliski
- Best for
- Day heli-skiing at Aoraki Mount Cook
- Group size
- Flies from Mount Cook Airport or Glentanner Park in small groups of up to 4 guests plus a professional guide.
- Why choose them
- Says it has the single largest heli-ski block in New Zealand, with six mountain ranges and over 200 named runs.
- Ask for
- Ask for the 5-Run Heliski Day, extra runs at NZ$165 (no season given) per person per run or a private charter.
- Not the fit if
- you want to ski outside July to September: it flies every fine weather day from July to September.
Niehku Mountain Villa
- Best for
- Heli-skiing from a boutique villa, Swedish Lapland
- Group size
- Flies small groups of four skiers or snowboarders plus a guide from Niehku Mountain Villa, with never more than two groups sharing a helicopter.
- Why choose them
- Says its heli-skiing area has over 5,000 square kilometres of ski terrain and more than 60 mountain peaks. Google (whole company): 4.7 out of 5 from 130 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Semi-private programme (3, 4 or 7 days) or a Private heli-ski for one group of up to 4.
- Not the fit if
- you want to ski before 11 March or after 20 May, as its heli-skiing season runs 11 March to 20 May 2027.
- Published price
- From 81,500 SEK per person for a 3 day (Thursday to Sunday) Semi-private heli-ski with 3 hours of helicopter time per group, starting rate for the 11 March to 20 May 2027 season. Read 10 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- niehku.com/en/contact
North Cascade Heli
- Best for
- Small-group heli-skiing in the North Cascades
- Group size
- Flies from the Heli Barn in Mazama with groups of four guests and one guide, which it says means more skiing and less waiting.
- 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
Northern Escape Heli-Skiing
- Best for
- Small-group heli-skiing near Terrace, BC
- Group size
- Flies groups of up to 5 skiers with one guide, from Yellow Cedar Lodge (up to 15 guests) and Mountain Lodge (up to 10 guests).
- 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.
Points North Heli-Adventures
- Best for
- Week-long heli-skiing from Cordova, Alaska
- Group size
- Flies from the 37-room Orca Adventure Lodge, with a full private option of 3 guests and 2 guides and groups typically of 4 clients plus a guide.
- 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
Powder Mountain Cat and Heli Skiing
- Best for
- Day heli and cat skiing from Whistler
- Group size
- Departs from its Whistler Village office with heli groups of 4 guests and 1 guide.
- 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.
Powderbird
- Best for
- Utah heli-skiing from Little Cottonwood Canyon
- Group size
- Flies from its Snowbird heliport in groups of 4 with 1 guide on an Individual Seat day, or a semi-private group of up to 3 guests and 2 guides.
- Why choose them
- Was founded in 1973 as one of the world's first helicopter skiing operators, it says. Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 87 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Individual Seat day (6 runs, group of 4 with 1 guide) or the Silver or Gold package with lodging at The Cliff Lodge.
- Not the fit if
- you have not skied powder, as it says guests should be comfortable skiing black to double black diamonds and have experience skiing powder.
- Published price
- US$1,499 to US$1,955 per person for an Individual Seat day with 6 runs in a group of 4 with 1 guide, Early Bird rate for the 2026-27 season, with breakfast and lunch at the heliport, K2 ski demos and Mammut avalanche safety gear included. Read 10 November 2026.
Ruby Mountain Heli-Skiing
- Best for
- Small-lodge heli and cat skiing in Nevada
- Group size
- Flies from Ruby 360 Lodge with a maximum of 16 guests at a time.
- 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
SEABA Heli Skiing
- Best for
- Alaska heli-skiing from Haines
- Group size
- Operates from The Fort Seward Lodge in Haines with a 4:1 client to guide ratio and a maximum of 4 groups per helicopter.
- Why choose them
- Says it runs a 4:1 or 5:1 client to guide ratio, with a maximum of 4 groups per helicopter.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Platinum Package (7 days, 4 Hobbs Hours) or the Private Package (7 days, 10 Hobbs Hours) and ask about the 48-hour Hit List.
- Not the fit if
- you expect credit for general bad weather, as its policy says credits for breakdowns and acts of God "do not apply to general weather".
- Enquiry
- seaba-heli.com/contact-us
Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing
- Best for
- Large-tenure heli-skiing from Revelstoke, BC
- Group size
- Flies from its Hillcrest Hotel base in Revelstoke in A-Star groups of up to 4 guests (weight dependent) and Bell 212 Signature groups of up to 6.
- 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.
Silvertip Lodge Heli-Skiing
- Best for
- Small remote lodge in the Cariboo Mountains
- Group size
- Hosts 8 to 16 guests at a time at Silvertip Lodge, with Classic ski groups of up to eight guests and a private A-Star for up to 3 skiers.
- 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.
Silverton Mountain
- Best for
- Advanced and expert heli-skiing in Colorado
- Group size
- Offers a small group heli programme from Silverton for a maximum of 3 guests and two guides.
- Why choose them
- Says its heli zone covers 29,000 acres of Colorado terrain, over 40 square miles.
- Ask for
- Ask for a Single Heli Run, the 6 Run Heli Day or a private heli for 7 skiers and riders.
- Not the fit if
- you are below advanced: it describes advanced and expert only riding, with no groomers and no clearcut runs.
- Published price
- From $999 per person for a 6 Run Heli Day at the early-season rate (2026-27 dates; $1,299 regular and $1,599 peak), with six heli runs and no lift ticket necessary. Read 10 November 2026.
- Website
- silvertonmountain.com
Skeena Heliskiing
- Best for
- Small-group heli-skiing in northern British Columbia
- Group size
- Flies groups of four skiers plus a guide from Bear Claw Lodge, with a maximum of 12 guests a week.
- 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.
Ski Arpa
- Best for
- Andean cat and heli skiing from Santiago
- Group size
- Bases its heli-ski rates on 4 guests per programme, staying at Casa San Regis or Termas de Jahuel.
- 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
Ski The Tasman
- Best for
- Intermediate heli-skiing on the Tasman Glacier
- Group size
- Skis in groups of 4 to 8 with a professional mountain or ski guide, from the Alpine Guides base in Mt Cook Village.
- Why choose them
- Says it uses helicopters to access NZ's 2 longest ski runs, with 1,000+ metres of vertical on each run. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 18 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Classic Ski The Tasman day (2 runs, about 5 hours on the snow) or the Queenstown version with airport transfers and 40-minute scenic flights.
- Not the fit if
- you snowboard: Ski The Tasman is for skiers only.
- Enquiry
- skithetasman.co.nz/book
Snowwater Heli Skiing
- Best for
- Twelve-guest lodge with snowcat back-up
- Group size
- Hosts only 12 guests at a time at its lodge in the Bonnington Range, skiing in 3 groups of 4 guests each led by a private guide.
- Why choose them
- Hosts just 12 guests at a time, in 3 groups of 4 guests each led by a private guide.
- Ask for
- Ask for its stand-by list for seats that open up and for one of its 4 private king suites.
- Not the fit if
- you want credits or refunds for weather days, as it says no credits are issued for missed ski days or weather disruptions and refunds are never issued.
- Enquiry
- snowwater.com/book
Southern Lakes Heliski
- Best for
- Shared daily and private heli-skiing near Wanaka
- Group size
- Flies from Queenstown and Wanaka with one guide per 4-5 guests and private charters may be limited to a maximum of three clients per flight.
- Why choose them
- Says it has terrain across 17 mountain ranges with in excess of 800 runs, reaching 2,585m. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 31 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a 4, 6 or 8 run daily package or a Silver or Gold private charter.
- Not the fit if
- you ski below intermediate: it says you need to be able to confidently link your turns on a blue run.
Stellar Heliskiing
- Best for
- Small-group heli-skiing from Kaslo, BC
- Group size
- Flies groups of 4 guests with one guide from its Kaslo Hotel lodge, with the helicopter servicing up to 3 groups per day.
- 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.
Summit Heliskiing
- Best for
- Heli-skiing in Iceland's Troll Peninsula
- Group size
- Flies from Sóti Lodge with up to 4 guests plus a pilot and guide in each helicopter.
- 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.
Sun Valley Heli Ski
- Best for
- Day heli-skiing in the Idaho backcountry
- Group size
- Flies from its Sun Valley base with 4 guests per guide in an A-Star helicopter, up to 16 skiers or riders a day.
- 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.
Svaneti Heliskiing
- Best for
- Heli-skiing in the Caucasus, Georgia
- Group size
- Flies 4 skiers per guide, with only 2 groups of 4 people per AS350 B3 helicopter and houses 7 Day tour guests at Hotel Ushba, a 4-star hotel in Mestia, in single rooms.
- Why choose them
- Says its terrain covers over 1500 square kilometres of the Central Caucasus, with most runs in the alpine zone starting from 2300 m. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the semi-private 7 Day tour with 10 hours of helicopter time, or the Heli Day for a single day without accommodation.
- Not the fit if
- you cannot ski black-marked resort slopes and run off-piste, as it says those are the entry level for heliskiing.
- Published price
- EUR 11,200 per person, 7 days with 6 nights at Hotel Ushba in Mestia, 2027 season dates (24 January to 27 March), with 10 hours of helicopter time, 2 IFMGA guides, airport transfers, all meals and avalanche equipment including airbags. Read 10 November 2026.
Telluride Helitrax
- Best for
- Small-group heli-skiing in Colorado's San Juans
- Group size
- Meets at the Peaks Resort in Telluride and skis four guests to one guide, with up to four groups of four on a single day.
- Why choose them
- Says its US Forest Service permit covers over 200 square miles (128,000 acres) of San Juan terrain. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 47 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the daily heli-skiing package (six runs, groups of four) or a custom tour billed by the flight hour.
- Not the fit if
- you ski below advanced level, as guests should confidently link solid turns on black ungroomed runs and in powder.
- Website
- helitrax.com
Third Edge Heli
- Best for
- Private heli-ski weeks near Anchorage, Alaska
- Group size
- Hosts groups of 3 with a single heli or 6 with two helis at its two private lodges, Eagle's Nest and The Perch.
- Why choose them
- Includes 14 Hobbs (heli flight hours) per week in its package. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a private week at Eagle's Nest or The Perch, with 14 Hobbs hours and two guides.
- Not the fit if
- you want a shared seat or a single day, as it only offers private weeks.
TLH Heliskiing
- Best for
- Unlimited vertical heli-skiing from Tyax Lodge
- Group size
- Skis one group per helicopter from Tyax Lodge, in a group of 4 to 9 guests supported by 2 guides.
- 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
Tordrillo Mountain Lodge
- Best for
- Lodge-based Alaska heli-skiing, 7-night packages
- Group size
- Skis in three groups of four clients each, with its Main Lodge housing 12 guests comfortably in winter.
- Why choose them
- Says it offers more than 1.2 million acres of terrain in the Tordrillo Mountains. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the 7-day, 7-night winter heli-ski package with 5 Hobbs hours per group of 4, or the Kings & Corn programme in early June to early July.
- Not the fit if
- you want vertical instead of flight time: each winter package includes 5 Hobbs hours per group of 4 guests and extra flight time is $5,800 (no season given) per Hobbs hour per group of 4.
Valdez Heli-Ski Guides
- Best for
- Week-long Chugach heli-skiing from two lodges
- Group size
- Flies groups of a maximum of 4 guests with 1 guide and a Single Load group of up to 3 guests with 2 guides, from Tsaina Lodge and Alaska Rendezvous Lodge on Thompson Pass.
- 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.
Valle Nevado Heli-Ski
- Best for
- Small-group heli-skiing in the Chilean Andes
- Group size
- Flies from Valle Nevado Ski Resort in small groups with a maximum of 4 guests per guide and a daily maximum of 12 people for Full Day and Full Week.
- Why choose them
- Says its heli-ski territory covers 125,000 hectares of virgin terrain, with landing points between 3,200 and 4,500 metres.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Full Day, Full Week (five heli-ski days) or Private Week package.
- Not the fit if
- you want to ski outside July to September: the programme typically operates from the last week of July to the first week of September.
- Website
- vallenevado.com
White Wilderness Heliskiing
- Best for
- Unlimited-vertical heli-skiing near Terrace, BC
- Group size
- Flies from its Skeena River lodge with 4 guests plus a guide per group; the Classic Package has a maximum of 24 guests.
- 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
How many skiers share a guide or a helicopter?
53 of the 54 operators give a group size; the list runs from the smallest. Each figure is the one the operator itself gives.
- Arctic Heli Skiing: groups of 3
- Eleven Experience: groups of 3
- Great Bear Heli Skiing: groups of 3
- Himalaya Heliski: groups of 3
- Points North Heli-Adventures: groups of 3
- Powderbird: groups of 3
- Silvertip Lodge Heli-Skiing: groups of 3
- Silverton Mountain: groups of 3
- Southern Lakes Heliski: groups of 3
- Third Edge Heli: groups of 3
- Valdez Heli-Ski Guides: groups of 3
- Adrenaline Heliski: groups of 4
- Alaska Backcountry Guides: groups of 4
- Alaska Heliskiing: groups of 4
- Alaska Powder Descents: groups of 4
- Bella Coola Heli Sports: groups of 4
- Black Ops Valdez: groups of 4
- Chugach Powder Guides: groups of 4
- CMH Heli-Skiing: groups of 4
- Coast Range Heli-Skiing: groups of 4
- Eagle Pass Heliski: groups of 4
- Great Canadian Heli-Skiing: groups of 4
- Harris Mountains Heli-Ski: groups of 4
- Helimontblanc: groups of 4
- Hokkaido Backcountry Club: groups of 4
- Last Frontier Heliskiing: groups of 4
- Majestic Heli Ski: groups of 4
- Methven Heliski: groups of 4
- Mica Heliskiing: groups of 4
- Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing: groups of 4
- Mount Cook Heliski: groups of 4
- Niehku Mountain Villa: groups of 4
- North Cascade Heli: groups of 4
- Powder Mountain Cat and Heli Skiing: groups of 4
- SEABA Heli Skiing: groups of 4
- Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing: groups of 4
- Skeena Heliskiing: groups of 4
- Ski Arpa: groups of 4
- Ski The Tasman: groups of 4
- Snowwater Heli Skiing: groups of 4
- Stellar Heliskiing: groups of 4
- Summit Heliskiing: groups of 4
- Sun Valley Heli Ski: groups of 4
- Svaneti Heliskiing: groups of 4
- Telluride Helitrax: groups of 4
- TLH Heliskiing: groups of 4
- Tordrillo Mountain Lodge: groups of 4
- Valle Nevado Heli-Ski: groups of 4
- White Wilderness Heliskiing: groups of 4
- Northern Escape Heli-Skiing: groups of 5
- Heliski Cervinia: groups of 8
- Ruby Mountain Heli-Skiing: groups of 16
- Crescent Spur Heli-Skiing: groups of 20
Which of these show a dated price on this page?
25 of the 54 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 Backcountry Guides
- Alaska Powder Descents
- Bella Coola Heli Sports
- Black Ops Valdez
- Crescent Spur Heli-Skiing
- Eagle Pass Heliski
- Great Canadian Heli-Skiing
- Himalaya Heliski
- Last Frontier Heliskiing
- Majestic Heli Ski
- Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing
- Niehku Mountain Villa
- Northern Escape Heli-Skiing
- Powder Mountain Cat and Heli Skiing
- Powderbird
- Ruby Mountain Heli-Skiing
- Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing
- Silvertip Lodge Heli-Skiing
- Silverton Mountain
- Stellar Heliskiing
- Summit Heliskiing
- Svaneti Heliskiing
- TLH Heliskiing
- Valdez Heli-Ski Guides
- White Wilderness Heliskiing
Who to contact first
Start with the 13 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
- Black Ops Valdez
- Eagle Pass Heliski
- Great Canadian Heli-Skiing
- Last Frontier Heliskiing
- Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing
- Ruby Mountain Heli-Skiing
- Silverton Mountain
- Stellar Heliskiing
- Summit Heliskiing
- Svaneti 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.
Heli-ski lodges for small groups: 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?
26 of the 54 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, Harris Mountains Heli-Ski and Hokkaido Backcountry Club, 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?
33 of the 54 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 names a lodge or base and a small group size. 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.
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