What are the best heli-ski operators for snowboarders?

By Richard Jasinski·Updated 10 November 2026

These 50 heli-ski and cat-ski operators say snowboarders or splitboarders are welcome or name snowboard groups 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 operators for snowboarders?

50 heli-ski and cat-ski operators in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they say snowboarders or splitboarders are welcome or name snowboard groups; 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 snowboarders or splitboarders are welcome or names snowboard groups: 50 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
Snowboarders
Takes skiers and snowboarders with solid off-piste experience on its Swiss heli-skiing from Verbier.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: en/verbier/private.html.
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Alaska Backcountry Guides

Best for
Four-guest groups in Valdez, Alaska
Snowboarders
Runs heli skiing and snowboarding from Valdez, Alaska, with professional ski and snowboard guides.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: packages-dates, home page, about.
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Alaska Heliskiing

Best for
Lodge-based heli-skiing in Alaska's Chilkat Range
Snowboarders
Runs heli-skiing at 35 Mile in Alaska, with evenings shared with pro skiers, snowboarders and first-timers alike.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: home page, about, reservations.
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Alaska Powder Descents

Best for
Heli-skiing day trips and weeks from Juneau
Snowboarders
Describes itself as a helicopter ski and snowboard guide service in Juneau and offers demo Weston snowboards and splitboards. Has an AMGA certified splitboard guide.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: home page, terrain, booking-policies.
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Alaska Snowboard Guides

Best for
Week-long heli skiing and boarding in Valdez
Snowboarders
Runs heli skiing and heli boarding out of Thompson Pass, Valdez, Alaska and keeps Lib Tech powder boards and skis to demo.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: plan-your-trip.html, home page, packages.html.
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Andes Heliboarding

Best for
Heliboarding and heli ski touring in Chile
Snowboarders
Runs heli-skiing and heliboarding in Chile with ski and snowboard guides and its heli ski touring programme mentions splitboarding.
Why choose them
Says its guides are certified and qualified professional UIAGM guides formed by E.N.S.A (National School of Ski and Alpinism) Chamonix, France. Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 10 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask for the Patagonia heliski week aboard the Atmosphere, or the Central Cordillera programme flown from Lodge Andino on the Maipo River.
Not the fit if
you want yacht heliskiing outside November: the yacht weeks it lists run in Patagonia in that month.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: about-us, heliski-andes.
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Arctic Heli Skiing

Best for
Heli-skiing in Iceland and East Greenland
Snowboarders
Welcomes snowboarders in Iceland but says its snowboard selection is very limited and asks them to tell the company about equipment before arrival. Guests must bring their own snowboard boots.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: en/plan-your-trip/faq, en/about.
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Bella Coola Heli Sports

Best for
Heli-skiing from lodges, ranch or catamaran
Snowboarders
Sells an Unlimited Vertical package designed for strong intermediate to expert skiers and snowboarders and a Heli-Assisted Touring package for splitboards.
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.
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Black Ops Valdez

Best for
Alaska heli, cat and yacht skiing
Snowboarders
Offers snowboard gear for rent at $45 (no season given)/day alongside ski gear and says all safety gear including airbags is free and included in all packages. Pairs skiers and snowboarders into like-ability groups where guests arrive without a full group of four.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: faqs, our-terrain, heli-skiing.
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Chugach Powder Guides

Best for
Heli and cat skiing from Girdwood, Alaska
Snowboarders
Has a snowboard guide on its team and a long partnership with Nitro Snowboards for its demo fleet, with demo snowboards at $75 (no season given) per day on day skiing.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: team, about, booking/know-before-you-go.
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Crescent Spur Heli-Skiing

Best for
Lodge-based heli-skiing in northern British Columbia
Snowboarders
Offers packages for heli-skiing and heli-snowboarding and says snowboarders should be comfortable in treed and open areas and able to traverse considerable distances.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: faq, terrain, packages.
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Eagle Pass Heliski

Best for
Groups of four from a Revelstoke lodge
Snowboarders
Flies from Revelstoke, British Columbia, with free Bataleon demo snowboards from its sponsor and guests bringing their own boots.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: booking/powder-demos, eagle-pass-experience/terrain, booking/guest-ability.
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Eleven Experience

Best for
Lodge-based heli-skiing in Canada, Iceland and Alps
Snowboarders
Outfits heli-ski guests at Eleven Deplar Farm in Iceland with Jones and Weston snowboards and lists a snowboard and ski guide on its Revelstoke team.
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.
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Great Canadian Heli-Skiing

Best for
Unlimited vertical heli-skiing in the Selkirks
Snowboarders
Sells heli-skiing and boarding from Heather Mountain Lodge in British Columbia, with a powder-specific snowboard or skis in its equipment line.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: home page, experiences/terrain, booking-terms-and-conditions.
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Guide Monterosa

Best for
Heli-skiing in the Italian Alps
Snowboarders
Sells a Chile package with 6 full days of heli-skiing or heli-snowboarding.
Why choose them
Says its mountain guide office has about 50 certified mountain guides and that its first heliskiing destination in Gressoney has operated for over 25 years.
Ask for
Ask for a private group in Val Formazza with 1 helicopter and 1 guide, or for a group booking adapted to your skiing level.
Not the fit if
you expect a cash refund by default: it issues a voucher for use in later years unless you ask otherwise and booked mountain guide services are non-refundable.
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Harris Mountains Heli-Ski

Best for
Day heli-skiing from Queenstown and Wanaka
Snowboarders
Guides skiers and snowboarders on its New Zealand heli-ski days and calls the experience one for every snowboarder or skier.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: home page, why-us.
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Helimontblanc

Best for
Heli-skiing at La Thuile, Aosta Valley
Snowboarders
Flies heli-skiing at La Thuile in Italy for guests who descend off-piste on skis or snowboards.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: servizi_heli/heliski.
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Heliski Cervinia

Best for
Heli-skiing at the foot of the Matterhorn
Snowboarders
Says all its heli-ski itineraries from Breuil-Cervinia in Italy can be skied by skiers, snowboarders and telemarkers.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: heliski-cervinia, home page.
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High Mountain Heli-Skiing

Best for
Single-day heli-skiing from Jackson Hole
Snowboarders
Says it offers heli skiing and snowboarding from Jackson, Wyoming and asks riders to tell reservations that they ride.
Why choose them
Says it has 350,000 acres of tenure across 4 mountain ranges beyond Jackson Hole.
Ask for
Ask for the three-day package at USD 5,700 (2027) per person, or the Private A-Star for your own group.
Not the fit if
you have not skied powder before, as it says a first heli day should not be a first introduction to powder.
Published price
USD 1,990 per person for one day on standard dates (USD 2,099 on peak dates), winter 2027, with six guided runs, a safety briefing and lunch; lodging and transfers not included. Read 10 November 2026.
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Himalaya Heliski

Best for
Small-group heli-skiing in the Indian Himalaya
Snowboarders
Flies heli-skiing in the Indian Himalaya and asks snowboarders to bring complete snowboard equipment, as no boards are available; its helicopters carry Dart baskets for oversized skis and snowboards.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: faq, about/aviation, infos/payment-cancellation-extra-vertical.
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Hokkaido Backcountry Club

Best for
Heli and cat skiing around Niseko, Japan
Snowboarders
Sells heli boarding as well as heli-skiing from its base near Rusutsu in Hokkaido and publishes the edge control and terrain-reading skills it expects of snowboarders.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: en/heli-skiing/skill-level-overview, en/heli-skiing-en/heli-skiing.
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Last Frontier Heliskiing

Best for
Four-guest groups in Northern British Columbia
Snowboarders
Includes powder skis and poles or a snowboard in its packages and says its terrain suits strong intermediate to expert skiers and snowboarders.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: home page, heliskiing-area, is-heliskiing-for-me.
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Majestic Heli Ski

Best for
All-inclusive heli-skiing in Alaska's Chugach
Snowboarders
Runs heli-skiing in Alaska from Majestic Valley Lodge and says snowboarders are welcome, with Winterstick snowboards included for all guests.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: planning/faq, heli-skiing-packages-and-trips/seven-day-package.
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Methven Heliski

Best for
Day heli-skiing in the Arrowsmith Range
Snowboarders
Sells heli-snowboarding on the South Island of New Zealand and says alpine skis, telemark skis or snowboards are all welcome for guests who are strong-intermediate or better.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: faq, home page, ability.
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Mica Heliskiing

Best for
Small-group heli-skiing from a Rockies lodge
Snowboarders
Includes use of skis or snowboards in its package and says all vertical is included however much you ski or snowboard in the Classic Program.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: mica-heli-booking-policies, faq.
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Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing

Best for
Unlimited vertical heli-skiing in Blue River
Snowboarders
Runs heli-skiing in British Columbia and includes Burton and Endeavour powder snowboards, with a senior guide who guides on both skis and a snowboard.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: frequently-asked-heli-ski-questions, why-us/why-us, packages/deluxe-package.
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Mount Cook Heliski

Best for
Day heli-skiing at Aoraki Mount Cook
Snowboarders
Flies heli-ski days from Aoraki Mount Cook, New Zealand, for any reasonably fit and confident skier or snowboarder; no snowboard gear is for hire.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: faq, home page.
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Niehku Mountain Villa

Best for
Heli-skiing from a boutique villa, Swedish Lapland
Snowboarders
Skis in 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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: en/adventures/heliskiing.
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North Cascade Heli

Best for
Small-group heli-skiing in the North Cascades
Snowboarders
Flies heli-skiing in the North Cascades of Washington and welcomes both skiers and boarders, with complimentary K2 and Ride snowboards.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: about/faqs, about.
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Northern Escape Heli-Skiing

Best for
Small-group heli-skiing near Terrace, BC
Snowboarders
Provides powder snowboards with its packages (guests bring their own boots) and publishes a safety note for snowboarders.
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.
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Points North Heli-Adventures

Best for
Week-long heli-skiing from Cordova, Alaska
Snowboarders
Sells Heli Skiing and Boarding from Cordova, Alaska, with Nitro and Jones board rentals at $50 (no season given) per day flown.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: what-to-bring, orca-lodge, faq.
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Powder Mountain Cat and Heli Skiing

Best for
Day heli and cat skiing from Whistler
Snowboarders
Takes skiers and snowboarders on day trips from Whistler and recommends directional, powder-specific snowboards. Runs its heli-skiing in groups of 4 people.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: faqs, whistler-heli-skiing, compare-whistler-heliskiing-catskiing-tours.
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Powderbird

Best for
Utah heli-skiing from Little Cottonwood Canyon
Snowboarders
Says snowboarders are welcome and that they must be able to traverse and carry their speed across flats.
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.
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RK Heliski

Best for
Drive-to heli days at Panorama
Snowboarders
Includes the use of Burton snowboards with all packages and sells a 3 Run Powder Package designed for snowboarders and skiers who have always wanted to try heli-skiing.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: details/heliski-equipment, details/our-terrain, details/booking-information.
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Ruby Mountain Heli-Skiing

Best for
Small-lodge heli and cat skiing in Nevada
Snowboarders
Flies heli-skiing in the Ruby Mountains of Nevada for guests who ski or ride and lets heli-assist touring guests bring a split board with touring bindings and skins.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: product/heli-assist-touring, booking, terms-and-conditions.
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SEABA Heli Skiing

Best for
Alaska heli-skiing from Haines
Snowboarders
Sells all-inclusive heli-skiing packages in Alaska that it describes as covering ski and snowboard terrain, based at The Fort Seward Lodge in Haines.
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".
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: heli-skiing-packages, about-us, cancellation-refund-policy.
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Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing

Best for
Large-tenure heli-skiing from Revelstoke, BC
Snowboarders
Says snowboarders are welcome and keeps 7 snowboard models in its gear fleet, asking snowboarders to bring their own bindings. Allows splitboarding on heli-assisted touring.
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.
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Silvertip Lodge Heli-Skiing

Best for
Small remote lodge in the Cariboo Mountains
Snowboarders
Includes free use of skis, poles, snowboards, airbags and transceivers.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: winter-booking, heli-skiing/heli-skiing-terrain, heli-skiing/faq.
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Silverton Mountain

Best for
Advanced and expert heli-skiing in Colorado
Snowboarders
Sells heliskiing and heliboarding at Silverton Mountain in Colorado, with snowboard rentals available and guests bringing their own boots and bindings.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: experience/heli, home page.
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Skeena Heliskiing

Best for
Small-group heli-skiing in northern British Columbia
Snowboarders
Says snowboarders are welcome in groups of 4 and asks them to bring their own powder board and boots.
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.
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Southern Lakes Heliski

Best for
Shared daily and private heli-skiing near Wanaka
Snowboarders
Flies heli-ski days from Queenstown and Wanaka in New Zealand, with snowboard-qualified guides and a longer powder board for big days.
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.
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
Snowboarders
Lets each guest choose 1 pair of skis or a snowboard for the day and rents powder skis, poles and boards.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: planning/faqs, experience/why-stellar, planning/booking-information.
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Summit Heliskiing

Best for
Heli-skiing in Iceland's Troll Peninsula
Snowboarders
Flies heli-skiing in northern Iceland and includes snowboarders in its safety code, with splitboarding mentioned as a customisable extra.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: safety, tours/our-6-day-icelandic-heliskiing-package.
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Sun Valley Heli Ski

Best for
Day heli-skiing in the Idaho backcountry
Snowboarders
Says snowboarders make up a significant portion of its guests and uses split boards on its heli-assisted ski touring days.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: faq.
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Telluride Helitrax

Best for
Small-group heli-skiing in Colorado's San Juans
Snowboarders
Flies heli days and backcountry tours near Telluride, Colorado, for advanced snowboarders who can traverse in powder by following a broken ski trail.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: faqs, about.
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TLH Heliskiing

Best for
Unlimited vertical heli-skiing from Tyax Lodge
Snowboarders
Gives all guests free use of its ski and snowboard fleet and says its terrain can challenge any skier or snowboarder.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: packages/single-group, tyax-heliskiing-difference/terrain, inquire.
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Tordrillo Mountain Lodge

Best for
Lodge-based Alaska heli-skiing, 7-night packages
Snowboarders
Runs heli-skiing and heli-snowboarding from its lodge on Judd Lake, Alaska and welcomes capable intermediate powder skiers and snowboarders.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: alaska-winters/heli-skiing-alaska.
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Valdez Heli-Ski Guides

Best for
Week-long Chugach heli-skiing from two lodges
Snowboarders
Sells helicopter skiing and snowboarding from the Tsaina Lodge and Alaska Rendezvous Lodge and includes demo skis, poles and snowboards in its Membership Packages.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: faq, guides, book.
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Valle Nevado Heli-Ski

Best for
Small-group heli-skiing in the Chilean Andes
Snowboarders
Offers itineraries for every type of skier or snowboarder, from intermediate to expert, from a one-day introduction to a 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.
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
Snowboarders
Offers small group heli skiing and snowboard experiences, with free use of skis and snowboards from HEAD, ELAN and Burton.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: en/about-us/faq, en/experience/heliski-tenure, en/packages.
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Which of these show a dated price on this page?

25 of the 50 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.

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.

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-skiing for snowboarders: 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?

23 of the 50 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?

32 of the 50 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 snowboarders or splitboarders are welcome or names snowboard groups. 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.

Companies are added at each update. Want to be the company this page features?

Built to answer the question in the main heading. What is shown: what each operator published on its own website, read on 10 November 2026, with links to the pages read, with its Google figures where the listing carries the operator's own name, from the Uncompromised Travel heli-ski and cat-ski operators table. Cards are in alphabetical order. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel. How this site earns · How we work.