Which heli-ski operators sell trips of three days or less?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 10 November 2026
These 40 heli-ski and cat-ski operators sell packages of one to three days 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 sell trips of three days or less?
40 heli-ski and cat-ski operators in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they sell packages of one to three days; Air Zermatt, Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing and Harris Mountains Heli-Ski have the most Google reviews under the operator's own name.
At a glance
| Operator | Best for | Short trips | Dated price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrenaline Heliski | Private heli-ski days in the Swiss Valais | Sells single-day heli-ski trips and a 3-day Arolla package with 6,000 m of vertical and 3 nights in a 3-star hotel. | Not published with a 2026-27 season |
| Air Zermatt | Day heli-skiing from Zermatt, Switzerland | Sells single heli-ski flights and days from its Zermatt and Raron heliports, with glacier descents led by a certified mountain guide. | Not published with a 2026-27 season |
| Alaska Powder Descents | Heli-skiing day trips and weeks from Juneau | Sells a 3-day weekend package (8 heli runs with 5 guaranteed) as well as full-day and half-day heli-skiing. | No dated short-trip price; its card gives a longer package price |
| Arctic Heli Skiing | Heli-skiing in Iceland and East Greenland | Sells a Single Day (6 runs minimum) and a 2 Day Program, offered through a waiting list when a helicopter has a free seat. | Not published with a 2026-27 season |
| Bella Coola Heli Sports | Heli-skiing from lodges, ranch or catamaran | Sells a single-day Unlimited Vertical package in Whistler that does not include accommodation. | No dated short-trip price; its card gives a longer package price |
| Black Ops Valdez | Alaska heli, cat and yacht skiing | Sells 3 and 4 day trips as well as 7 days and its FAQ calls a 3 or 4 day getaway workable while recommending 7 days. | No dated short-trip price; its card gives a longer package price |
| Chugach Powder Guides | Heli and cat skiing from Girdwood, Alaska | Sells single days of heli-skiing and private charters from a 3 day minimum. | Not published with a 2026-27 season |
| CMH Heli-Skiing | Heli-skiing across 11 British Columbia destinations | Sells Day Heli-Skiing as 1-day trips with unlimited runs for up to 8 per group. | Not published with a 2026-27 season |
| Coast Range Heli-Skiing | Small-group day heli-skiing from Whistler | Sells heli-skiing by the single day with 6 runs. | Not published with a 2026-27 season |
| Eagle Pass Heliski | Groups of four from a Revelstoke lodge | Sells single-day Day Heli trips and 3-day Lodge and Private packages. | No dated short-trip price; its card gives a longer package price |
| Great Canadian Heli-Skiing | Unlimited vertical heli-skiing in the Selkirks | Sells 2, 3 and 4 day Classic tours, which can be combined into 5, 6 or 7 day packages. | No dated short-trip price; its card gives a longer package price |
| Harris Mountains Heli-Ski | Day heli-skiing from Queenstown and Wanaka | Sells single-day heli-ski packages of 4, 5, 7 or 10 runs from Queenstown, Wānaka and Aoraki / Mount Cook. | Not published with a 2026-27 season |
| Heli Bernina | Short heli-ski flights from St. Moritz | Sells a one-day ski trip by helicopter to Samnaun/Ischgl, Klosters, Lech/Zürs or Zermatt for 1 to 5 people per helicopter, flown out in the morning and collected in the evening. | Not published with a 2026-27 season |
| Heliski Cervinia | Heli-skiing at the foot of the Matterhorn | Sells heli-ski experiences for a day, a weekend or a week from its heli base at Breuil-Cervinia. | Not published with a 2026-27 season |
| High Mountain Heli-Skiing | Single-day heli-skiing from Jackson Hole | Sells a single heli-ski day with six guided runs and a three-day package, from bases at Jackson, Wyoming or Victor, Idaho. | No dated short-trip price; its card gives a longer package price |
| Hokkaido Backcountry Club | Heli and cat skiing around Niseko, Japan | Sells a single heli day of 6 runs. | Not published with a 2026-27 season |
| Majestic Heli Ski | All-inclusive heli-skiing in Alaska's Chugach | Sells 1 day, 3 day and 4 day heli-ski packages alongside its 7 day package. | No dated short-trip price; its card gives a longer package price |
| Methven Heliski | Day heli-skiing in the Arrowsmith Range | Sells a single heli-ski day of 5 runs. | Not published with a 2026-27 season |
| Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing | Unlimited vertical heli-skiing in Blue River | Sells a 1 day snowcat day (Intro to Off-Piste, CAD 1,160 to CAD 1,450 per person in 2026/27, with helicopter transport to and from the snowcat) and 3 day Deluxe packages. | Sells a 1 day snowcat day (Intro to Off-Piste, CAD 1,160 to CAD 1,450 per person in 2026/27, with helicopter transport to and from the snowcat) and 3 day Deluxe packages. |
| Mount Cook Heliski | Day heli-skiing at Aoraki Mount Cook | Sells a single 5-run heli-ski day and a heli-ski day from Queenstown. | Not published with a 2026-27 season |
| Niehku Mountain Villa | Heli-skiing from a boutique villa, Swedish Lapland | Sells 3 day (Thursday to Sunday) and 4 day (Sunday to Thursday) heli-skiing packages, with the semi-private 3 day package from SEK 81,500 per person for the season from 11 March to 20 May 2027. | Sells 3 day (Thursday to Sunday) and 4 day (Sunday to Thursday) heli-skiing packages, with the semi-private 3 day package from SEK 81,500 per person for the season from 11 March to 20 May 2027. |
| North Cascade Heli | Small-group heli-skiing in the North Cascades | Sells heli-skiing in 1, 2 and 3 day packages, with $50 (no season given) off each additional day. | Not published with a 2026-27 season |
| Northern Escape Heli-Skiing | Small-group heli-skiing near Terrace, BC | Sells 3 to 7 day packages at Mountain Lodge. | No dated short-trip price; its card gives a longer package price |
| Powder Mountain Cat and Heli Skiing | Day heli and cat skiing from Whistler | Sells single-day trips only, with heli-skiing at CAD 2,050 plus GST per person or cat-skiing at CAD 820 plus GST per person, for the season running 17 December 2026 to 30 March 2027. | Sells single-day trips only, with heli-skiing at CAD 2,050 plus GST per person or cat-skiing at CAD 820 plus GST per person, for the season running 17 December 2026 to 30 March 2027. |
| Powderbird | Utah heli-skiing from Little Cottonwood Canyon | Sells single days, a 2-day 3-night Silver Package and a 3-day 4-night Gold Package. | No dated short-trip price; its card gives a longer package price |
| RK Heliski | Drive-to heli days at Panorama | Sells single-day packages of 3 or 5 runs, with multiday rates that apply for 3 or more days. | Not published with a 2026-27 season |
| Ruby Mountain Heli-Skiing | Small-lodge heli and cat skiing in Nevada | Sells a 1-day heli package with a guarantee of 5 runs and up to 6, alongside a 3-day package and a heli-assist touring day. | No dated short-trip price; its card gives a longer package price |
| Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing | Large-tenure heli-skiing from Revelstoke, BC | Sells 1-day, 2-day and 3-day Bell 412 packages. | No dated short-trip price; its card gives a longer package price |
| Silvertip Lodge Heli-Skiing | Small remote lodge in the Cariboo Mountains | Sells 3 to 7 day trips, with the 3 day Classic at CAD 8,789 per person, GST not included, for 14 to 17 January 2027. | Sells 3 to 7 day trips, with the 3 day Classic at CAD 8,789 per person, GST not included, for 14 to 17 January 2027. |
| Silverton Mountain | Advanced and expert heli-skiing in Colorado | Sells a single heli run added to a lift ticket, plus a 6 Run Heli Day. | No dated short-trip price; its card gives a longer package price |
| Ski Arpa | Andean cat and heli skiing from Santiago | Sells a catski Full Day, a 1 Night Escape with 1 full day and a 3-day heliski package with 3 nights. | Not published with a 2026-27 season |
| Ski The Tasman | Intermediate heli-skiing on the Tasman Glacier | Sells a single-day trip only, a classic 2-run day from Aoraki Mount Cook Village with about 5 hours on the snow. | Not published with a 2026-27 season |
| Snowwater Heli Skiing | Twelve-guest lodge with snowcat back-up | Lists 1 day, 3 day, 4 day and 5 day trips in its 2026/27 table. | Not published with a 2026-27 season |
| Southern Lakes Heliski | Shared daily and private heli-skiing near Wanaka | Sells single day 4, 6 or 8 run packages and private charters from Queenstown and Wanaka. | Not published with a 2026-27 season |
| Stellar Heliskiing | Small-group heli-skiing from Kaslo, BC | Sells a single day of 6 runs, multi day tours of 2 or 3 days and a helicopter-assisted ski touring day. | No dated short-trip price; its card gives a longer package price |
| Summit Heliskiing | Heli-skiing in Iceland's Troll Peninsula | Sells a 1 day heli-ski tour at €1,250 per person for 2027 (about 15,000 vertical ft or 8 runs) and a 2-day heli-touring getaway, with customised tours of 1 to 7 days. | Sells a 1 day heli-ski tour at €1,250 per person for 2027 (about 15,000 vertical ft or 8 runs) and a 2-day heli-touring getaway, with customised tours of 1 to 7 days. |
| Sun Valley Heli Ski | Day heli-skiing in the Idaho backcountry | Sells a single full day with 6 runs, a heli-assisted ski touring day and a 3 day 2 night lodge trip. | Not published with a 2026-27 season |
| Svaneti Heliskiing | Heli-skiing in the Caucasus, Georgia | Sells a 1 day Heli Day with 4 hours of helicopter time, alongside its 7 day tour. | No dated short-trip price; its card gives a longer package price |
| Telluride Helitrax | Small-group heli-skiing in Colorado's San Juans | Sells single days of six runs (about 10,000 to 14,000 vertical feet) as well as multiple days booked individually. | Not published with a 2026-27 season |
| Valle Nevado Heli-Ski | Small-group heli-skiing in the Chilean Andes | Sells a Full Day on a shared helicopter, with a maximum of 12 people a day. | Not published with a 2026-27 season |
One row per card below, in the same alphabetical order, from each operator's own website, read 10 November 2026.
Adrenaline Heliski
- Best for
- Private heli-ski days in the Swiss Valais
- Short trips
- Sells single-day heli-ski trips and a 3-day Arolla package with 6,000 m of vertical and 3 nights in a 3-star hotel.
- 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.
Air Zermatt
- Best for
- Day heli-skiing from Zermatt, Switzerland
- Short trips
- Sells single heli-ski flights and days from its Zermatt and Raron heliports, with glacier descents led by a certified mountain guide.
- Why choose them
- Takes guests from its Zermatt and Raron heliports to landing sites in the Swiss Alps, from Monte Rosa at 4,200 m to Aeschihorn, Testa Grigia and the Unterrothorn. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 336 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a guided glacier or off-piste descent booked through ZERMATTERS, or an on-piste heli-ski landing in Zermatt-Matterhorn or Grimentz.
- Not the fit if
- you cannot ski confidently in open terrain, which glacier and off-piste runs require.
Alaska Powder Descents
- Best for
- Heli-skiing day trips and weeks from Juneau
- Short trips
- Sells a 3-day weekend package (8 heli runs with 5 guaranteed) as well as full-day and half-day heli-skiing.
- 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
Arctic Heli Skiing
- Best for
- Heli-skiing in Iceland and East Greenland
- Short trips
- Sells a Single Day (6 runs minimum) and a 2 Day Program, offered through a waiting list when a helicopter has a free seat.
- Why choose them
- Says its terrain covers more than 6000 square kilometres (1500 square miles) of Arctic mountains.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Classic programme (up to three groups of four sharing a helicopter) or the Premium programme (two groups of four per helicopter), based at Klængshóll Lodge on the Troll Peninsula.
- Not the fit if
- you are not a fit intermediate skier able to ski under control in off-piste terrain.
Bella Coola Heli Sports
- Best for
- Heli-skiing from lodges, ranch or catamaran
- Short trips
- Sells a single-day Unlimited Vertical package in Whistler that does not include accommodation.
- Why choose them
- Says its terrain spans 3.55 million acres (14,000 square km) with more than 1100 named runs. Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 19 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Unlimited Vertical package at Eagle Lodge or a Private Helicopter & Lodge booking on the MV Cascadia catamaran.
- Not the fit if
- you are below strong intermediate, as the Unlimited Vertical package is designed for strong intermediate to expert skiers and snowboarders.
- Published price
- Unlimited Vertical at Eagle Lodge, 4 nights in Deep Descents (16 Jan to 4 Feb 2027): $10,500 in the 2027 pricing guide (CAD, excluding tax; the guide does not say per person or per group). Read 10 November 2026.
Black Ops Valdez
- Best for
- Alaska heli, cat and yacht skiing
- Short trips
- Sells 3 and 4 day trips as well as 7 days and its FAQ calls a 3 or 4 day getaway workable while recommending 7 days.
- Why choose them
- Covers over 2,500 square miles of glaciated mountain terrain in the Chugach Mountains around Valdez. Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 35 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Individual 7 Day Heli Ski at Robe Lake Lodge, or the Private 7 Day Heli Ski for up to 8 people.
- Not the fit if
- you have never skied powder: it says this may not be for you and it recommends being a strong or advanced intermediate skier or rider.
- Published price
- $1,600 per person for an Individual Single Day Heli Ski, 2027 season, with a 1 hr flight and safety gear included; lodging and meals are not included. Read 10 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- blackopsvaldez.com/contact
Chugach Powder Guides
- Best for
- Heli and cat skiing from Girdwood, Alaska
- Short trips
- Sells single days of heli-skiing and private charters from a 3 day minimum.
- Why choose them
- Flies 4 helicopters, all of them the Eurocopter AS350 A-Star B3. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 28 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the 4-Day Semi Private Package (4 hours of flight time per group, lodging at Hotel Alyeska) or Day Skiing with 8 runs.
- Not the fit if
- you need flexible cancellation, as all trip deposits and payments are non-refundable.
CMH Heli-Skiing
- Best for
- Heli-skiing across 11 British Columbia destinations
- Short trips
- Sells Day Heli-Skiing as 1-day trips with unlimited runs for up to 8 per group.
- Why choose them
- Says it has a private claim to 3,000,000+ acres of terrain across 11 destinations.
- Ask for
- Ask for Powder Intro if you are new to heli-skiing, or Small Group (you, four friends, your guide and a heli) for a smaller party.
- Not the fit if
- you cannot navigate black diamond terrain, as it asks guests to handle the type of terrain typically found on black diamond rated runs.
- Enquiry
- cmhheli.com/contact-us
Coast Range Heli-Skiing
- Best for
- Small-group day heli-skiing from Whistler
- Short trips
- Sells heli-skiing by the single day with 6 runs. Heli touring also runs as a single day.
- 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
Eagle Pass Heliski
- Best for
- Groups of four from a Revelstoke lodge
- Short trips
- Sells single-day Day Heli trips and 3-day Lodge and Private packages.
- 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.
Great Canadian Heli-Skiing
- Best for
- Unlimited vertical heli-skiing in the Selkirks
- Short trips
- Sells 2, 3 and 4 day Classic tours, which can be combined into 5, 6 or 7 day packages.
- Why choose them
- Holds an exclusive licence to a 50- by 45-kilometre area, with terrain of 2,250 square kilometres.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Classic package at Heather Mountain Lodge, or the First Time Heli-Skier's Week in March 2027.
- Not the fit if
- you expect a refund for vertical you choose not to ski: refunds apply only to mechanical delays or inclement weather, at CAD 150 (no season given) per 1,000 vertical metres not skied.
- Published price
- CAD 5,999 per person for the 3 day Classic Tour 0 (Dec 18 to 21), 2026/27 season, with unlimited vertical, a double room, meals and powder skis or snowboard included. Read 10 November 2026.
Harris Mountains Heli-Ski
- Best for
- Day heli-skiing from Queenstown and Wanaka
- Short trips
- Sells single-day heli-ski packages of 4, 5, 7 or 10 runs from Queenstown, Wānaka and Aoraki / Mount Cook.
- 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
Heli Bernina
- Best for
- Short heli-ski flights from St. Moritz
- Short trips
- Sells a one-day ski trip by helicopter to Samnaun/Ischgl, Klosters, Lech/Zürs or Zermatt for 1 to 5 people per helicopter, flown out in the morning and collected in the evening.
- Why choose them
- Says it has served the public since 1985, flying its own helicopters 365 days a year. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 36 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the ski day by helicopter to Samnaun/Ischgl, Klosters, Lech/Zürs or Zermatt, or the Engadin landing-site flights from St. Moritz Bad or Samedan.
- Not the fit if
- you want guide and equipment included, as the Fuorcla Chamuotsch flight needs a licensed mountain guide whose fee and safety equipment are not in the price.
- Website
- helibernina.ch
Heliski Cervinia
- Best for
- Heli-skiing at the foot of the Matterhorn
- Short trips
- Sells heli-ski experiences for a day, a weekend or a week from its heli base at Breuil-Cervinia.
- Why choose them
- Says its heliski area covers over 360 km, with a highest peak of 3,899 metres and a longest descent of 2,337 metres. Google: 4.1 out of 5 from 30 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a first heliski experience or a multi-day programme, with descents such as Colle del Breuil, Porta Nera or Dome de Tsan.
- Not the fit if
- you lack good command of skis and good physical condition, which descents on virgin snow require.
- Enquiry
- heliskicervinia.com
High Mountain Heli-Skiing
- Best for
- Single-day heli-skiing from Jackson Hole
- Short trips
- Sells a single heli-ski day with six guided runs and a three-day package, from bases at Jackson, Wyoming or Victor, Idaho.
- 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.
- Enquiry
- heliskijackson.com/contact
Hokkaido Backcountry Club
- Best for
- Heli and cat skiing around Niseko, Japan
- Short trips
- Sells a single heli day of 6 runs. Its cat trips run from single days up to 4 day packages.
- 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.
Majestic Heli Ski
- Best for
- All-inclusive heli-skiing in Alaska's Chugach
- Short trips
- Sells 1 day, 3 day and 4 day heli-ski packages alongside its 7 day package.
- Why choose them
- Says it accesses over 2 million acres of terrain in the Chugach and Talkeetna Mountains of Alaska.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Seven, Four or Three Day package with guaranteed vertical, a One Day trip or a Private package.
- Not the fit if
- you have never skied powder: it strongly encourages some prior powder experience and caters to skiers who are strong intermediate or better.
- Published price
- $16,800 per person for the Seven Day package (Saturday to Saturday, 2027 season): unlimited vertical with 70,000 ft guaranteed, lodging, meals, guides and safety equipment included. Read 10 November 2026.
- Website
- majesticheliski.com
Methven Heliski
- Best for
- Day heli-skiing in the Arrowsmith Range
- Short trips
- Sells a single heli-ski day of 5 runs.
- 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
Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing
- Best for
- Unlimited vertical heli-skiing in Blue River
- Short trips
- Sells a 1 day snowcat day (Intro to Off-Piste, CAD 1,160 to CAD 1,450 per person in 2026/27, with helicopter transport to and from the snowcat) and 3 day Deluxe packages.
- Why choose them
- Has more than 1,500,000 acres of terrain and over 1,000 peaks. Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 255 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Deluxe package with unlimited vertical, or Intro to Off-Piste for a snowcat day.
- Not the fit if
- you are below intermediate: it asks for at least a good intermediate skier or boarder who can ski every run in a major ski area.
- Published price
- From CAD 13,160 per person for the 7 day Deluxe package, 2026/27 season (the price depends on the week), with unlimited vertical, 3 gourmet meals a day, powder skis or snowboard, safety gear and log chalet accommodation on double occupancy included. Read 10 November 2026.
Mount Cook Heliski
- Best for
- Day heli-skiing at Aoraki Mount Cook
- Short trips
- Sells a single 5-run heli-ski day and a heli-ski day from Queenstown.
- Why choose them
- Says it has the single largest heli-ski block in New Zealand, with six mountain ranges and over 200 named runs.
- Ask for
- Ask for the 5-Run Heliski Day, extra runs at NZ$165 (no season given) per person per run or a private charter.
- Not the fit if
- you want to ski outside July to September: it flies every fine weather day from July to September.
Niehku Mountain Villa
- Best for
- Heli-skiing from a boutique villa, Swedish Lapland
- Short trips
- Sells 3 day (Thursday to Sunday) and 4 day (Sunday to Thursday) heli-skiing packages, with the semi-private 3 day package from SEK 81,500 per person for the season from 11 March to 20 May 2027.
- Why choose them
- Says its heli-skiing area has over 5,000 square kilometres of ski terrain and more than 60 mountain peaks. Google (whole company): 4.7 out of 5 from 130 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Semi-private programme (3, 4 or 7 days) or a Private heli-ski for one group of up to 4.
- Not the fit if
- you want to ski before 11 March or after 20 May, as its heli-skiing season runs 11 March to 20 May 2027.
- Published price
- From 81,500 SEK per person for a 3 day (Thursday to Sunday) Semi-private heli-ski with 3 hours of helicopter time per group, starting rate for the 11 March to 20 May 2027 season. Read 10 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- niehku.com/en/contact
North Cascade Heli
- Best for
- Small-group heli-skiing in the North Cascades
- Short trips
- Sells heli-skiing in 1, 2 and 3 day packages, with $50 (no season given) off each additional day.
- Why choose them
- Operates within a 300,000-acre permit area on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
- Ask for
- Ask for the 1 Day heli-skiing trip with 8 runs guaranteed, or an exclusive charter for 2 or 3 groups.
- Not the fit if
- you ski below a confident intermediate level: it says confident intermediate to expert ability is required.
- Enquiry
- heli-ski.com/contact
Northern Escape Heli-Skiing
- Best for
- Small-group heli-skiing near Terrace, BC
- Short trips
- Sells 3 to 7 day packages at Mountain 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.
Powder Mountain Cat and Heli Skiing
- Best for
- Day heli and cat skiing from Whistler
- Short trips
- Sells single-day trips only, with heli-skiing at CAD 2,050 plus GST per person or cat-skiing at CAD 820 plus GST per person, for the season running 17 December 2026 to 30 March 2027.
- Why choose them
- Lists 247,000 acres of heli terrain, accessed in partnership with Black Tusk Aviation.
- Ask for
- Ask for a public heli day (4 guests plus 1 guide, 6 guaranteed runs) or a public cat day with unlimited vertical.
- Not the fit if
- you are under 12, or aged 12 to 18 without a parent or guardian skiing with you.
- Published price
- CAD$2,050 + GST per person for a public heli-ski day, 2026/27 season: 6 guaranteed runs, unlimited vertical, guiding, avalanche gear, lunch and return transport from Whistler Village. Read 10 November 2026.
Powderbird
- Best for
- Utah heli-skiing from Little Cottonwood Canyon
- Short trips
- Sells single days, a 2-day 3-night Silver Package and a 3-day 4-night Gold Package.
- 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.
RK Heliski
- Best for
- Drive-to heli days at Panorama
- Short trips
- Sells single-day packages of 3 or 5 runs, with multiday rates that apply for 3 or more days.
- 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.
Ruby Mountain Heli-Skiing
- Best for
- Small-lodge heli and cat skiing in Nevada
- Short trips
- Sells a 1-day heli package with a guarantee of 5 runs and up to 6, alongside a 3-day package and a heli-assist touring day.
- Why choose them
- Says it is the oldest family owned heli-skiing and riding operation in the United States, after 50 years.
- Ask for
- Ask for the 1-day or 3-day heli package, a standby seat or the heli-assist touring day.
- Not the fit if
- you may need to cancel: the deposit is non-refundable under any circumstances.
- Published price
- $2,141.81 per person for the 1-day heli package (2027 tours, taxes and fees included): 5 runs guaranteed and up to 6 at no additional charge, with arrival-night lodging, breakfast, lunch and guide service. Read 10 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- helicopterskiing.com/contact
Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing
- Best for
- Large-tenure heli-skiing from Revelstoke, BC
- Short trips
- Sells 1-day, 2-day and 3-day Bell 412 packages. Also sells 1-day A-Star days.
- Why choose them
- Says its heli-ski tenure is a 500,000+ acre wilderness with 400 named runs. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 64 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a Small Group A-Star package (groups of up to 4), the Bell 212 Signature Experience or a Pinnacle package with a private helicopter.
- Not the fit if
- you are under 15: it requires participants to be 15 years of age or older.
- Published price
- CAD 1,909 to 1,999 per person for the Classic Bell 412 1-Day Adventure depending on date, 2026-27 season, with 4 runs guaranteed and unlimited vertical included; 5% tax is extra and accommodation is not included. Read 10 November 2026.
Silvertip Lodge Heli-Skiing
- Best for
- Small remote lodge in the Cariboo Mountains
- Short trips
- Sells 3 to 7 day trips, with the 3 day Classic at CAD 8,789 per person, GST not included, for 14 to 17 January 2027.
- Why choose them
- Says it has 1,440 square kilometres of exclusive heli-skiing tenure in the Cariboo Mountains.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Classic programme, two groups of up to eight sharing one Bell 212 with unlimited vertical, or a private A-Star for up to 3 skiers.
- Not the fit if
- you are not a confident intermediate, advanced or expert skier comfortable in powder and treed runs.
- Published price
- CAD 8,789 per person plus 5% GST, Classic 3 days, 14 to 17 January 2027, with unlimited vertical (30,000 ft / 9,200 m guaranteed), lodging, meals, transfers from Vancouver and free use of skis, airbags and transceivers. Read 10 November 2026.
Silverton Mountain
- Best for
- Advanced and expert heli-skiing in Colorado
- Short trips
- Sells a single heli run added to a lift ticket, plus a 6 Run Heli Day.
- Why choose them
- Says its heli zone covers 29,000 acres of Colorado terrain, over 40 square miles.
- Ask for
- Ask for a Single Heli Run, the 6 Run Heli Day or a private heli for 7 skiers and riders.
- Not the fit if
- you are below advanced: it describes advanced and expert only riding, with no groomers and no clearcut runs.
- Published price
- From $999 per person for a 6 Run Heli Day at the early-season rate (2026-27 dates; $1,299 regular and $1,599 peak), with six heli runs and no lift ticket necessary. Read 10 November 2026.
- Website
- silvertonmountain.com
Ski Arpa
- Best for
- Andean cat and heli skiing from Santiago
- Short trips
- Sells a catski Full Day, a 1 Night Escape with 1 full day and a 3-day heliski package with 3 nights.
- Why choose them
- Says its cat-skiing terrain is 4,000 acres of above-tree-line terrain beneath Aconcagua. Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 24 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Catski Full Day, or the San Regis Experience heli package for 4 guests.
- Not the fit if
- you may need to cancel late: within 30 days of the trip, 100% of the trip cost is charged.
- Website
- skiarpa.com
Ski The Tasman
- Best for
- Intermediate heli-skiing on the Tasman Glacier
- Short trips
- Sells a single-day trip only, a classic 2-run day from Aoraki Mount Cook Village with about 5 hours on the snow.
- Why choose them
- Says it uses helicopters to access NZ's 2 longest ski runs, with 1,000+ metres of vertical on each run. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 18 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Classic Ski The Tasman day (2 runs, about 5 hours on the snow) or the Queenstown version with airport transfers and 40-minute scenic flights.
- Not the fit if
- you snowboard: Ski The Tasman is for skiers only.
- Enquiry
- skithetasman.co.nz/book
Snowwater Heli Skiing
- Best for
- Twelve-guest lodge with snowcat back-up
- Short trips
- Lists 1 day, 3 day, 4 day and 5 day trips in its 2026/27 table.
- Why choose them
- Hosts just 12 guests at a time, in 3 groups of 4 guests each led by a private guide.
- Ask for
- Ask for its stand-by list for seats that open up and for one of its 4 private king suites.
- Not the fit if
- you want credits or refunds for weather days, as it says no credits are issued for missed ski days or weather disruptions and refunds are never issued.
- Enquiry
- snowwater.com/book
Southern Lakes Heliski
- Best for
- Shared daily and private heli-skiing near Wanaka
- Short trips
- Sells single day 4, 6 or 8 run packages and private charters from Queenstown and Wanaka.
- Why choose them
- Says it has terrain across 17 mountain ranges with in excess of 800 runs, reaching 2,585m. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 31 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a 4, 6 or 8 run daily package or a Silver or Gold private charter.
- Not the fit if
- you ski below intermediate: it says you need to be able to confidently link your turns on a blue run.
Stellar Heliskiing
- Best for
- Small-group heli-skiing from Kaslo, BC
- Short trips
- Sells a single day of 6 runs, multi day tours of 2 or 3 days and a helicopter-assisted ski touring day.
- Why choose them
- Says its tenure is over 125,000 acres of untouched terrain in the Selkirk and Purcell mountain ranges. Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 55 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a Single Day Heli, a 2 or 3 day multi day tour (combinable into 4 to 7 days) or a Private trip for 3 guests.
- Not the fit if
- you are under 14, as the minimum age is 14 and guests aged 14 to 18 must ski with a parent or guardian.
- Published price
- $1,899 CAD per person for a Single Day Heli with 6 runs (guaranteed minimum of five) in early and late season 2026/27, with safety equipment, lunch and emergency medical insurance included; $2,250 in peak season (21 January to 11 March). Read 10 November 2026.
Summit Heliskiing
- Best for
- Heli-skiing in Iceland's Troll Peninsula
- Short trips
- Sells a 1 day heli-ski tour at €1,250 per person for 2027 (about 15,000 vertical ft or 8 runs) and a 2-day heli-touring getaway, with customised tours of 1 to 7 days.
- Why choose them
- Partners with Norðurflug to fly an Astar helicopter carrying up to 4 guests, pilot and guide. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 33 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the 6 day Icelandic heliskiing package, the 4 day package or a 1 day tour from Sóti Lodge.
- Not the fit if
- you are not an intermediate off-piste skier in good physical condition, which is the level it sets for its trips.
- Published price
- From €11,220 per person for the 6 day Icelandic Heliskiing Package, 2027 season, with lodge accommodation on double occupancy, all meals, skis, avalanche safety equipment, a guide and the Akureyri airport shuttle included. Read 10 November 2026.
Sun Valley Heli Ski
- Best for
- Day heli-skiing in the Idaho backcountry
- Short trips
- Sells a single full day with 6 runs, a heli-assisted ski touring day and a 3 day 2 night lodge trip.
- Why choose them
- Flies an A-Star helicopter that holds 4 guests, a guide and a pilot, giving a 4 to 1 guest to guide ratio, with capacity for 16 skiers or riders a day. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 21 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the full day (6 runs guaranteed), the special introduction to heliski package or a Smoky Mountain Lodge trip (3 days and 2 nights, 18 runs guaranteed).
- Not the fit if
- you ski below intermediate level: it says you should be at least an intermediate skier or boarder.
Svaneti Heliskiing
- Best for
- Heli-skiing in the Caucasus, Georgia
- Short trips
- Sells a 1 day Heli Day with 4 hours of helicopter time, alongside its 7 day tour.
- Why choose them
- Says its terrain covers over 1500 square kilometres of the Central Caucasus, with most runs in the alpine zone starting from 2300 m. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the semi-private 7 Day tour with 10 hours of helicopter time, or the Heli Day for a single day without accommodation.
- Not the fit if
- you cannot ski black-marked resort slopes and run off-piste, as it says those are the entry level for heliskiing.
- Published price
- EUR 11,200 per person, 7 days with 6 nights at Hotel Ushba in Mestia, 2027 season dates (24 January to 27 March), with 10 hours of helicopter time, 2 IFMGA guides, airport transfers, all meals and avalanche equipment including airbags. Read 10 November 2026.
Telluride Helitrax
- Best for
- Small-group heli-skiing in Colorado's San Juans
- Short trips
- Sells single days of six runs (about 10,000 to 14,000 vertical feet) as well as multiple days booked individually.
- 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
Valle Nevado Heli-Ski
- Best for
- Small-group heli-skiing in the Chilean Andes
- Short trips
- Sells a Full Day on a shared helicopter, with a maximum of 12 people a day.
- 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
Which of these show a dated price on this page?
19 of the 40 cards show a published price, with its currency as the operator writes it. Ask every operator for a written quote with your dates and what it includes.
- Alaska Powder Descents
- Bella Coola Heli Sports
- Black Ops Valdez
- Eagle Pass Heliski
- Great Canadian Heli-Skiing
- High Mountain Heli-Skiing
- Majestic Heli Ski
- Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing
- Niehku Mountain Villa
- Northern Escape Heli-Skiing
- Powder Mountain Cat and Heli Skiing
- Powderbird
- Ruby Mountain Heli-Skiing
- Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing
- Silvertip Lodge Heli-Skiing
- Silverton Mountain
- Stellar Heliskiing
- Summit Heliskiing
- Svaneti Heliskiing
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
- High Mountain Heli-Skiing
- Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing
- Ruby Mountain Heli-Skiing
- Silverton Mountain
- Stellar Heliskiing
- Summit Heliskiing
- Svaneti Heliskiing
What to ask each one to set out in writing:
- What the price includes, line by line: lodging, meals, transfers or flights to the lodge, guiding, safety gear, powder skis and taxes.
- How much vertical or how many helicopter hours the package includes, what extra vertical costs and what happens to vertical not skied.
- How many skiers share a guide and a helicopter and the ability level the operator asks for.
- The deposit, when the balance is due, what you lose if you cancel or weather stops flying and the travel insurance you need.
Heli-ski trips of three days or less: 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?
16 of the 40 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?
Air Zermatt, Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing and Harris Mountains Heli-Ski, 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?
26 of the 40 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 sells a package of one to three days. An operator is on the page because its published facts fit the question, never because it paid.
Is any company on this page paying to be here?
No. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel; none paid to be on it.
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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.