How much does a single day of heli-skiing cost?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 10 November 2026
These 8 heli-ski and cat-ski operators publish a dated price for one day of heli-skiing 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.
How much does a single day of heli-skiing cost?
8 heli-ski and cat-ski operators in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they publish a dated price for one day of heli-skiing; Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing, Stellar Heliskiing and Eagle Pass Heliski have the most Google reviews under the operator's own name.
Alaska Powder Descents
- Best for
- Heli-skiing day trips and weeks from Juneau
- Dated price
- Sells a full day of heli-skiing at $1,700/person (currency not named on the page) for its 2027 full day rate, with 8 runs and 5 guaranteed. The price includes the certified guide, helicopter pilot and safety briefing. Powder skis and snowboards are a rental extra.
- 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.
- Website
- alaskapowder.com
Black Ops Valdez
- Best for
- Alaska heli, cat and yacht skiing
- Dated price
- Sells an Individual Single Day Heli Ski at $1,600 (currency not named on the page) for the 2027 season; the page does not say per person or per group. The price covers a 1 hr flight and safety gear. Lodging and meals are not included.
- 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.
- Enquiry
- blackopsvaldez.com/contact
Eagle Pass Heliski
- Best for
- Groups of four from a Revelstoke lodge
- Dated price
- Sells Day Heli at CAD 1,660 per person a day in Deep December (1 December 2026 to 3 January 2027) and Spring (15 to 31 March 2027) and CAD 2,600 per person a day in Peak season (4 January to 14 March 2027), 2026/27 season, plus applicable taxes. A day is up to 8 runs with 6 guaranteed and includes lunch, guiding, safety gear and powder skis or boards.
- 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.
High Mountain Heli-Skiing
- Best for
- Single-day heli-skiing from Jackson Hole
- Dated price
- Sells a single day of heli-skiing at $1,990 USD per person per day on standard dates and $2,099 USD per person per day on peak dates (15 to 18 January and 1 February to 14 March 2027). The day includes six guided runs, a safety briefing and lunch.
- 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.
- Enquiry
- heliskijackson.com/contact
Ruby Mountain Heli-Skiing
- Best for
- Small-lodge heli and cat skiing in Nevada
- Dated price
- Sells a 1-day heli package at $2,141.81 per seat (currency not named on the page) for 2027, with a guarantee of 5 runs and up to 6 runs at no additional charge. The price includes lodging on the arrival night, breakfast, lunch, the Elko Airport shuttle and guide service.
- 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.
- Enquiry
- helicopterskiing.com/contact
Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing
- Best for
- Large-tenure heli-skiing from Revelstoke, BC
- Dated price
- Sells a single A-Star heli-ski day for 2026-27 at CAD 1,699 to CAD 3,149 per person depending on dates, plus 5% tax. The day is 6 runs (4 runs from 20 December to 9 January) with unlimited vertical included. Accommodation is not included.
- 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.
Silverton Mountain
- Best for
- Advanced and expert heli-skiing in Colorado
- Dated price
- Sells a 6 Run Heli Day at $999 early season, $1,299 regular and $1,599 peak (currency not named on the page) on 2026-27 dates; the page does not say per person or per group. The price includes six heli runs in exclusive terrain.
- 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.
- Website
- silvertonmountain.com
Stellar Heliskiing
- Best for
- Small-group heli-skiing from Kaslo, BC
- Dated price
- Sells a Single Day Heli of 6 runs with a guaranteed minimum of five at CAD 1,899 per person in early and late season and CAD 2,250 per person in peak season (21 January to 11 March) for 2026/27, subject to taxes.
- 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.
Which of these show a dated price on this page?
8 of the 8 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
- Black Ops Valdez
- Eagle Pass Heliski
- High Mountain Heli-Skiing
- Ruby Mountain Heli-Skiing
- Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing
- Silverton Mountain
- Stellar Heliskiing
Who to contact first
Start with the 7 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
- High Mountain Heli-Skiing
- Ruby Mountain Heli-Skiing
- Silverton Mountain
- Stellar 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.
What a day of heli-skiing costs: 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?
3 of the 8 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?
Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing, Stellar Heliskiing and Eagle Pass Heliski, 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?
7 of the 8: Alaska Powder Descents, Black Ops Valdez, Eagle Pass Heliski, High Mountain Heli-Skiing, Ruby Mountain Heli-Skiing, Silverton Mountain and Stellar Heliskiing. 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 publishes a dated price for one day of heli-skiing. 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.
Read next
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.