Which heli-ski operators have the best reviews?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 10 November 2026
22 heli-ski and cat-ski operators have at least 25 Google reviews under their own name, read 10 November 2026. They are ordered by Google rating, then by review count; each card adds what the operator runs and the limits it publishes. A rating from a few dozen reviews moves more with each new one than a rating from hundreds, so read the count beside it.
Which heli-ski operators have the best reviews?
Of the 83 heli-ski and cat-ski operators in the Uncompromised Travel table, 22 have at least 25 Google reviews under their own name; Harris Mountains Heli-Ski, Summit Heliskiing and Alaska Backcountry Guides share the highest rating, 5.0 out of 5.
Harris Mountains Heli-Ski
- Best for
- Day heli-skiing from Queenstown and Wanaka
- Google rating
- 5.0 out of 5 from 120 reviews, read 10 November 2026
- What it sells
- Runs day heli-skiing from Queenstown, Wanaka and Aoraki / Mount Cook, New Zealand, in AS 350 Squirrel helicopters, with day packages of 4, 5, 7 or 10 runs and private charters.
- Why choose them
- Says its terrain spans over 3,000 square kilometres, with over 400 runs across 11 mountain ranges.
- 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
Summit Heliskiing
- Best for
- Heli-skiing in Iceland's Troll Peninsula
- Google rating
- 5.0 out of 5 from 33 reviews, read 10 November 2026
- What it sells
- Runs heli-skiing around Siglufjörður, Ólafsfjörður and Fljótin in North Iceland, with a Norðurflug Astar helicopter.
- Why choose them
- Partners with Norðurflug to fly an Astar helicopter carrying up to 4 guests, pilot and guide.
- 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.
Alaska Backcountry Guides
- Best for
- Four-guest groups in Valdez, Alaska
- Google rating
- 5.0 out of 5 from 31 reviews, read 10 November 2026
- What it sells
- Runs heli-skiing and heli-snowboarding in the Chugach Mountains around Valdez, Alaska, with guests staying at the Chugach Naswik Suites for 7-night weeks in the 2027 season (21 February to 1 May).
- Why choose them
- Runs small groups of no more than 4 guests, with at most 2 groups per A-Star helicopter.
- 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.
Air Zermatt
- Best for
- Day heli-skiing from Zermatt, Switzerland
- Google rating
- 4.9 out of 5 from 336 reviews, read 10 November 2026
- What it sells
- Flies guests by helicopter from its Zermatt and Raron heliports to glacier, off-piste and on-piste landing sites in the Swiss Alps, with a certified mountain guide on all glacier descents.
- Why choose them
- Takes guests from its Zermatt and Raron heliports to landing sites in the Swiss Alps, from Monte Rosa at 4,200 m to Aeschihorn, Testa Grigia and the Unterrothorn.
- Ask for
- Ask for a guided glacier or off-piste descent booked through ZERMATTERS, or an on-piste heli-ski landing in Zermatt-Matterhorn or Grimentz.
- Not the fit if
- you cannot ski confidently in open terrain, which glacier and off-piste runs require.
Heli Bernina
- Best for
- Short heli-ski flights from St. Moritz
- Google rating
- 4.9 out of 5 from 36 reviews, read 10 November 2026
- What it sells
- Flies heli-skiing from Heliport St. Moritz Bad or Flugplatz Samedan in the Engadin to mountain landing sites and to ski areas elsewhere in Switzerland.
- Why choose them
- Says it has served the public since 1985, flying its own helicopters 365 days a year.
- Ask for
- Ask for the ski day by helicopter to Samnaun/Ischgl, Klosters, Lech/Zürs or Zermatt, or the Engadin landing-site flights from St. Moritz Bad or Samedan.
- Not the fit if
- you want guide and equipment included, as the Fuorcla Chamuotsch flight needs a licensed mountain guide whose fee and safety equipment are not in the price.
- Website
- helibernina.ch
Coast Range Heli-Skiing
- Best for
- Small-group day heli-skiing from Whistler
- Google rating
- 4.9 out of 5 from 30 reviews, read 10 November 2026
- What it sells
- Runs heli-skiing from Whistler, British Columbia, with 6 runs included in every package and groups of no more than four.
- Why choose them
- Has a Crown Land tenure of 200,000 acres across 15 zones.
- 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
Great Bear Heli Skiing
- Best for
- Lodge-based heli-skiing in BC's Central Coast
- Google rating
- 4.9 out of 5 from 30 reviews, read 10 November 2026
- What it sells
- Runs heli-skiing from its own lodge on the banks of the Dean River in the Central Coast mountains of British Columbia, with never more than 12 guests.
- Why choose them
- Says its terrain covers 6,250 km² and that it never hosts more than 12 guests.
- 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.
Chugach Powder Guides
- Best for
- Heli and cat skiing from Girdwood, Alaska
- Google rating
- 4.9 out of 5 from 28 reviews, read 10 November 2026
- What it sells
- Runs heli-skiing with 4 helicopters and snowcat skiing with 2 snowcats from its own hangar in Girdwood, Alaska, with guests lodged at partner Hotel Alyeska.
- Why choose them
- Flies 4 helicopters, all of them the Eurocopter AS350 A-Star B3.
- 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.
Hokkaido Backcountry Club
- Best for
- Heli and cat skiing around Niseko, Japan
- Google rating
- 4.8 out of 5 from 102 reviews, read 10 November 2026
- What it sells
- Runs heli-skiing on Shiribetsu-Dake and cat skiing at Shimamaki and Chisenupuri from Niseko and Rusutsu in Hokkaido.
- Why choose them
- Runs a six-run heli day on Shiribetsu-Dake (1,107 m) with runs averaging 650 metres.
- 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.
Northern Escape Heli-Skiing
- Best for
- Small-group heli-skiing near Terrace, BC
- Google rating
- 4.8 out of 5 from 94 reviews, read 10 November 2026
- What it sells
- Runs heli-skiing from three lodges near Terrace in northern British Columbia (Yellow Cedar Lodge, Mountain Lodge and the private Skeena Spey lodge), with snowcat skiing as backup.
- Why choose them
- Says it was named World's Best Heli-Ski Operator at the World Ski Awards in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
- 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.
Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing
- Best for
- Large-tenure heli-skiing from Revelstoke, BC
- Google rating
- 4.8 out of 5 from 64 reviews, read 10 November 2026
- What it sells
- Runs heli-skiing and heli-assisted touring from the Hillcrest Hotel in Revelstoke, British Columbia, with Bell 212 and A-Star helicopters from Wildcat Helicopters of Kelowna.
- Why choose them
- Says its heli-ski tenure is a 500,000+ acre wilderness with 400 named runs.
- 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.
Telluride Helitrax
- Best for
- Small-group heli-skiing in Colorado's San Juans
- Google rating
- 4.8 out of 5 from 47 reviews, read 10 November 2026
- What it sells
- Runs heli-skiing in the San Juan Mountains around Telluride, Colorado, meeting at the Peaks Resort and Spa, under a US Forest Service Special Use Permit.
- Why choose them
- Says its US Forest Service permit covers over 200 square miles (128,000 acres) of San Juan terrain.
- 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
Points North Heli-Adventures
- Best for
- Week-long heli-skiing from Cordova, Alaska
- Google rating
- 4.8 out of 5 from 36 reviews, read 10 November 2026
- What it sells
- Runs heli-skiing from the Orca Adventure Lodge near Cordova, Alaska, in the southeastern Chugach Mountains, flying A-Star helicopters on special permits.
- Why choose them
- Flies from the 37-room Orca Adventure Lodge, which sits immediately beside the helicopter landing pad.
- 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
Southern Lakes Heliski
- Best for
- Shared daily and private heli-skiing near Wanaka
- Google rating
- 4.8 out of 5 from 31 reviews, read 10 November 2026
- What it sells
- Runs heli-skiing from Queenstown and Wanaka, New Zealand, with 4, 6 or 8 run daily packages, private charters and luxury packages, from a head office at Wanaka Airport.
- Why choose them
- Says it has terrain across 17 mountain ranges with in excess of 800 runs, reaching 2,585m.
- 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.
Methven Heliski
- Best for
- Day heli-skiing in the Arrowsmith Range
- Google rating
- 4.8 out of 5 from 25 reviews, read 10 November 2026
- What it sells
- Runs heli-skiing and heli-snowboarding in the Arrowsmith, Ragged and Palmer Ranges, 2 hours from Christchurch, with guiding by Alpine Guides and flights by The Helicopter Line.
- 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.
- 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
Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing
- Best for
- Unlimited vertical heli-skiing in Blue River
- Google rating
- 4.7 out of 5 from 255 reviews, read 10 November 2026
- What it sells
- Runs heli-skiing and snowcat skiing from Blue River, British Columbia, over a tenure of more than 1,500,000 acres, with Yellowhead Helicopter pilots flying Bell 212 or A-Star helicopters.
- Why choose them
- Has more than 1,500,000 acres of terrain and over 1,000 peaks.
- 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.
Stellar Heliskiing
- Best for
- Small-group heli-skiing from Kaslo, BC
- Google rating
- 4.7 out of 5 from 55 reviews, read 10 November 2026
- What it sells
- Runs heli-skiing from the Kaslo Aerodrome and its own Kaslo Hotel lodge in the Kootenays of British Columbia, with single days, multi day trips of 2 to 7 days and private trips.
- Why choose them
- Says its tenure is over 125,000 acres of untouched terrain in the Selkirk and Purcell mountain ranges.
- 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.
Eagle Pass Heliski
- Best for
- Groups of four from a Revelstoke lodge
- Google rating
- 4.7 out of 5 from 41 reviews, read 10 November 2026
- What it sells
- Flies heli-skiing in the Monashee Mountains from Revelstoke, British Columbia, with Eagle Pass Lodge, a Day Heli programme and an Unlimited Private programme in the 2026/27 season (1 December 2026 to 31 March 2027).
- Why choose them
- Says its exclusive tenure in the Monashee Mountains covers almost 390,000 acres, with 246 named runs.
- 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.
Powderbird
- Best for
- Utah heli-skiing from Little Cottonwood Canyon
- Google rating
- 4.6 out of 5 from 87 reviews, read 10 November 2026
- What it sells
- Runs heli-skiing and helicopter snowboarding in Utah's Wasatch Mountains from its heliport in Little Cottonwood Canyon, with single days and 2-day and 3-day packages.
- Why choose them
- Was founded in 1973 as one of the world's first helicopter skiing operators, it says.
- 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.
Alaska Heliskiing
- Best for
- Lodge-based heli-skiing in Alaska's Chilkat Range
- Google rating
- 4.6 out of 5 from 27 reviews, read 10 November 2026
- What it sells
- Runs heli-skiing in the Chilkat Range from its own Powdah Mountain Ski Lodge, 35 miles north of Haines, Alaska, flying AStars.
- Why choose them
- Says its heli-skiing covers 300,000 acres of terrain in the Chilkat Range near Haines, Alaska.
- 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.
Black Ops Valdez
- Best for
- Alaska heli, cat and yacht skiing
- Google rating
- 4.4 out of 5 from 35 reviews, read 10 November 2026
- What it sells
- Runs heli-skiing from the Keystone Heli base at the foot of Thompson Pass and from Robe Lake Lodge in Valdez, Alaska and also offers snowcat and sled skiing.
- Why choose them
- Covers over 2,500 square miles of glaciated mountain terrain in the Chugach Mountains around Valdez.
- 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
Heliski Cervinia
- Best for
- Heli-skiing at the foot of the Matterhorn
- Google rating
- 4.1 out of 5 from 30 reviews, read 10 November 2026
- What it sells
- Runs heli-skiing from its own heli base at Breuil-Cervinia in the Valle d'Aosta, Italy, with descents on Monte Rosa and in the Matterhorn area.
- 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.
- 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
Who to contact first
Start with the 5 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.
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 operator reviews: the questions people ask
How is this page ordered?
By Google rating under the operator's own name, highest first, then by review count; only operators with at least 25 Google reviews are on it, read 10 November 2026. The order says how reviewers rated each operator, not whether it fits your trip.
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?
7 of the 22 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 publish their cancellation terms?
14 of the 22 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 has a Google listing under its own name with at least 25 reviews. 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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