Which heli-ski operators fly small helicopters with four skiers per group?

By Richard Jasinski·Updated 10 November 2026

These 46 heli-ski and cat-ski operators say they fly groups of four or five skiers, or a small helicopter with four guests 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 fly small helicopters with four skiers per group?

46 heli-ski and cat-ski operators in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they say they fly groups of four or five skiers, or a small helicopter with four guests; Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing, Harris Mountains Heli-Ski and Hokkaido Backcountry Club 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, says it flies groups of four or five skiers, or a small helicopter with four guests: 46 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.

Adrenaline Heliski

Best for: Private heli-ski days in the Swiss Valais
Group size: Offers private groups of up to 4 on its Unlimited and Monte Rosa days and lists Eurocopter AS-350-B3 helicopters carrying 5 passengers in its fleet.
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.
Enquiry: heliskiing-switzerland.com/en/verbier/private.html

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Alaska Backcountry Guides

Best for: Four-guest groups in Valdez, Alaska
Group size: Flies A-Star helicopters with groups of no more than 4 guests per group.
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.
Enquiry: alaskabackcountryguides.com/contact

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Alaska Heliskiing

Best for: Lodge-based heli-skiing in Alaska's Chilkat Range
Group size: Flies AStars with a jump seat in the front row, so a group is 4 or 5 skiers depending on size and weight.
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.
Enquiry: alaskaheliskiing.com/reservations

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Alaska Powder Descents

Best for: Heli-skiing day trips and weeks from Juneau
Group size: Runs custom backcountry trips at one guide to four clients, with heli or fixed wing support.
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

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Alaska Snowboard Guides

Best for: Week-long heli skiing and boarding in Valdez
Group size: Flies groups of a guide plus four or five clients, with the fifth seat depending on the group's total weight.
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.
Enquiry: alaskasnowboardguides.com/book.html

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Arctic Heli Skiing

Best for: Heli-skiing in Iceland and East Greenland
Group size: Flies groups of 4 guests with a guide in Airbus H125 helicopters, which have space for 4 skiers in the back and can seat 5 skiers plus the guide for family groups of 5.
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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Bella Coola Heli Sports

Best for: Heli-skiing from lodges, ranch or catamaran
Group size: Puts two four-person groups in each A-Star on Expert Group Vertical and offers a private A-Star for a group of 4.
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.
Enquiry: bellacoolaheliskiing.com/availability

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Black Ops Valdez

Best for: Alaska heli, cat and yacht skiing
Group size: Flies A-Star helicopters with groups of four, each with a guide (a 4:1 client to guide ratio) and up to 16 clients at one time.
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

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Chugach Powder Guides

Best for: Heli and cat skiing from Girdwood, Alaska
Group size: Skis in groups of 4 guests and 1 guide, with up to 3 groups of 4 per helicopter on day skiing trips.
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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CMH Heli-Skiing

Best for: Heli-skiing across 11 British Columbia destinations
Group size: Offers Small Group trips described as 'Just you, four friends, your guide and a heli.'
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

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Coast Range Heli-Skiing

Best for: Small-group day heli-skiing from Whistler
Group size: Flies groups of no more than four skiers, 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

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Eagle Pass Heliski

Best for: Groups of four from a Revelstoke lodge
Group size: Says it exclusively flies in groups of 4 skiers with one guide, with no more than 3 groups per helicopter.
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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Eleven Experience

Best for: Lodge-based heli-skiing in Canada, Iceland and Alps
Group size: Offers Revelstoke groups of 4 guests with 1 guide and a shared helicopter as an alternative to its 3-guest private format.
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.
Enquiry: elevenexperience.com/lodge-destinations/canada/eleven-revels

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Great Bear Heli Skiing

Best for: Lodge-based heli-skiing in BC's Central Coast
Group size: Flies one AS350 B3 helicopter for up to 12 guests in three small groups on its Standard programme.
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.
Enquiry: greatbearheliskiing.com/contact

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Great Canadian Heli-Skiing

Best for: Unlimited vertical heli-skiing in the Selkirks
Group size: Guarantees a maximum of four guests to one guide 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.
Enquiry: canadianheli-skiing.com/planning/how-to-book

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Harris Mountains Heli-Ski

Best for: Day heli-skiing from Queenstown and Wanaka
Group size: Guides at a guide-to-guest ratio of 1:4-5 in AS 350 Squirrels that carry up to five passengers.
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

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Helimontblanc

Best for: Heli-skiing at La Thuile, Aosta Valley
Group size: Flies an AS 350 B3 "Ecureil" with a capacity of 4 people plus the guide or ski instructor.
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.
Enquiry: helimontblanc.it/servizi_heli/heliski

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Hokkaido Backcountry Club

Best for: Heli and cat skiing around Niseko, Japan
Group size: Flies heli groups of a maximum of 4 guests with 1 guide and up to four guests per group on its semi-private heli option.
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.
Enquiry: hokkaidobackcountryclub.com/en/contact-us

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: en/heli-skiing-en/heli-skiing, en/heli-skiing/skill-level-overview.

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Last Frontier Heliskiing

Best for: Four-guest groups in Northern British Columbia
Group size: Says it operates with just 4 guests per guide, while some operators run groups of 10-12 guests, with three groups of four per lodge tour.
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
Group size: Flies an Airbus A-Star with one pilot, one guide and up to four guests, in groups of up to four skiers.
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
Group size: Flies Squirrel helicopters that seat up to 4 guests plus a guide, with a maximum of 4 guests per guide.
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
Group size: Flies Classic Program groups of 4 guests plus 1 lead guide, with two A-Star helicopters shared between 4 groups.
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
Group size: Flies Elite A-Star groups of 4 guests with 1 guide per group.
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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Mount Cook Heliski

Best for: Day heli-skiing at Aoraki Mount Cook
Group size: Guides small groups of up to 4 guests per guide on its day trips.
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.
Enquiry: mtcookheliski.co.nz/private-charter-heliski-booking-form

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Niehku Mountain Villa

Best for: Heli-skiing from a boutique villa, Swedish Lapland
Group size: Flies groups of four skiers or snowboarders plus a guide, 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

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North Cascade Heli

Best for: Small-group heli-skiing in the North Cascades
Group size: Flies each group or load as four guests and one guide, in a powerful A-Star B3 helicopter.
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
Group size: Flies groups of up to 5 skiers with one guide, with two groups of five sharing a helicopter at Mountain Lodge and three groups at Yellow Cedar Lodge.
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
Group size: Groups are typically 4 clients plus a guide, occasionally 5 if one is light enough, in A-Star helicopters.
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
Group size: Flies heli groups of 4 guests with 1 guide in an A-Star (AS350).
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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Powderbird

Best for: Utah heli-skiing from Little Cottonwood Canyon
Group size: Flies groups of 4 with 1 guide on an Individual Seat day, in an Airbus H125, formerly known as the AStar AS350 B3e.
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.
Enquiry: snowbird.com/guiding-lessons/powderbird-helicopter-skiing/th

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RK Heliski

Best for: Drive-to heli days at Panorama
Group size: Flies an ASTAR B3 that carries four passengers and sells an ASTAR Semi-Private for groups of 4 from $6,880 (no season given) per group.
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

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: packages, details/our-terrain, details/booking-information.

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SEABA Heli Skiing

Best for: Alaska heli-skiing from Haines
Group size: Keeps a 4:1 or 5:1 client to guide ratio, with 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

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: about-us, cancellation-refund-policy.

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Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing

Best for: Large-tenure heli-skiing from Revelstoke, BC
Group size: Flies A-Star groups of up to 4 guests (weight dependent), with a maximum of 3 rotations.
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: heli-skiing/multi-day/small-group, experience/our-terrain, plan-your-trip/preparation-faq.

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Skeena Heliskiing

Best for: Small-group heli-skiing in northern British Columbia
Group size: Flies A-Star B2 helicopters with three groups of four people on the Classic package and two groups of four on the Two Group package.
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/packages, heli-skiing-trip-planning/frequently-asked-quest, contact-us.

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Ski Arpa

Best for: Andean cat and heli skiing from Santiago
Group size: Bases its heli-skiing rates on 4 guests per programme, flying an AS350 B3 helicopter.
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: rates-packages, catski, terms-and-conditions.

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Snowwater Heli Skiing

Best for: Twelve-guest lodge with snowcat back-up
Group size: Flies only 3 groups of 4 guests, each led by a private guide and flies the B3E-AStar helicopter.
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

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

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Southern Lakes Heliski

Best for: Shared daily and private heli-skiing near Wanaka
Group size: Guides one per 4-5 guests, with weight limits deciding whether 4 or 5 clients fit in the helicopter with one guide.
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.
Enquiry: southernlakesheliski.com/contact

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: faq, terrain.

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Stellar Heliskiing

Best for: Small-group heli-skiing from Kaslo, BC
Group size: Flies A-Star Eurocopters that carry four guests and one guide at a time, in groups of 4.
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: experience/safety, experience/why-stellar, planning/booking-information.

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Summit Heliskiing

Best for: Heli-skiing in Iceland's Troll Peninsula
Group size: Flies an Astar helicopter carrying up to 4 guests, pilot and guide.
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: tours/our-6-day-icelandic-heliskiing-package.

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Sun Valley Heli Ski

Best for: Day heli-skiing in the Idaho backcountry
Group size: Flies groups of 4 guests with a guide in an A-Star helicopter, with up to 4 groups in rotation on any given 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.
Enquiry: sunvalleyheliski.com/book-now

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

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Svaneti Heliskiing

Best for: Heli-skiing in the Caucasus, Georgia
Group size: Says it flies only 2 groups of 4 people for one AS350 B3 helicopter, with 4 skiers per guide.
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.
Enquiry: svanetiheliskiing.com/your-trip

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: home page, terrain-and-location, your-trip.

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Telluride Helitrax

Best for: Small-group heli-skiing in Colorado's San Juans
Group size: Skis four guests to one guide, in a Eurocopter AS350 B3e or a Bell 407 HP.
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

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: faqs, about.

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Tordrillo Mountain Lodge

Best for: Lodge-based Alaska heli-skiing, 7-night packages
Group size: Flies Eurocopter AS 350-B3 (A-Star) helicopters with groups of four clients and charges extra flight time per Hobbs hour for each group of four.
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.
Enquiry: tordrillomountainlodge.com/contact-us

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: faqs, alaska-winters/heli-skiing-alaska.

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Valdez Heli-Ski Guides

Best for: Week-long Chugach heli-skiing from two lodges
Group size: Sets a maximum of 4 guests and 1 guide per group, with two groups sharing one helicopter in the Double Load package for up to 8 guests.
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: book, guides.

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Valle Nevado Heli-Ski

Best for: Small-group heli-skiing in the Chilean Andes
Group size: Flies AS350B3 helicopters with small groups of a maximum of 4 guests per guide.
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

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: en/service/heliski.

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White Wilderness Heliskiing

Best for: Unlimited-vertical heli-skiing near Terrace, BC
Group size: Flies with 4/5 guests plus 1 guide per group, with up to 3 groups per helicopter on Classic and 2 on Semiprivate.
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/experience/helicopters, en/experience/heliski-tenure, en/about-us/faq.

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How many skiers are in each group?

45 of the 46 operators give the number of skiers in a group; the list runs from the smallest.

Adrenaline Heliski: 4 skiers
Alaska Backcountry Guides: 4 skiers
Alaska Heliskiing: 4 skiers
Alaska Powder Descents: 4 skiers
Arctic Heli Skiing: 4 skiers
Bella Coola Heli Sports: 4 skiers
Black Ops Valdez: 4 skiers
Chugach Powder Guides: 4 skiers
CMH Heli-Skiing: 4 skiers
Coast Range Heli-Skiing: 4 skiers
Eagle Pass Heliski: 4 skiers
Eleven Experience: 4 skiers
Great Bear Heli Skiing: 4 skiers
Great Canadian Heli-Skiing: 4 skiers
Harris Mountains Heli-Ski: 4 skiers
Helimontblanc: 4 skiers
Hokkaido Backcountry Club: 4 skiers
Last Frontier Heliskiing: 4 skiers
Majestic Heli Ski: 4 skiers
Methven Heliski: 4 skiers
Mica Heliskiing: 4 skiers
Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing: 4 skiers
Mount Cook Heliski: 4 skiers
Niehku Mountain Villa: 4 skiers
North Cascade Heli: 4 skiers
Points North Heli-Adventures: 4 skiers
Powder Mountain Cat and Heli Skiing: 4 skiers
Powderbird: 4 skiers
RK Heliski: 4 skiers
SEABA Heli Skiing: 4 skiers
Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing: 4 skiers
Skeena Heliskiing: 4 skiers
Ski Arpa: 4 skiers
Snowwater Heli Skiing: 4 skiers
Southern Lakes Heliski: 4 skiers
Stellar Heliskiing: 4 skiers
Summit Heliskiing: 4 skiers
Sun Valley Heli Ski: 4 skiers
Svaneti Heliskiing: 4 skiers
Telluride Helitrax: 4 skiers
Tordrillo Mountain Lodge: 4 skiers
Valdez Heli-Ski Guides: 4 skiers
Valle Nevado Heli-Ski: 4 skiers
White Wilderness Heliskiing: 4 skiers
Northern Escape Heli-Skiing: 5 skiers

Which of these show a dated price on this page?

19 of the 46 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
Eagle Pass Heliski
Great Canadian Heli-Skiing
Last Frontier Heliskiing
Majestic Heli Ski
Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing
Niehku Mountain Villa
Northern Escape Heli-Skiing
Powder Mountain Cat and Heli Skiing
Powderbird
Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing
Stellar Heliskiing
Summit Heliskiing
Svaneti Heliskiing
Valdez Heli-Ski Guides
White Wilderness Heliskiing

Who to contact first

Start with the 11 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
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.

Four skiers per group: 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?

22 of the 46 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?

30 of the 46 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 says it flies groups of four or five skiers, or a small helicopter with four guests. 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.