Heli Skiing - An Amazing Day on the Snow
It's one of the most beautiful places in New Zealand, and some would say the planet.
And what better way to experience it than to go heli skiing in Wanaka.
You can be choppered out to a remote mountain range feeling on top of the world and actually almost be physically there too! It is a sport that has gained a lot of popularity in recent years, and is recommended only for confident advanced skiers as the terrain is often more complex and due to the remoteness an excellent level of fitness is preferred.
It involves taking a helicopter out and away from the tracks everyone else uses to trails that are otherwise inaccessible, giving you a chance to ski on virgin snow in the middle of nowhere.
It's a clean and fresh environment with gorgeous snow to ski down on.
Only small groups go up to the remote slopes at a time, so it's an amazing chance to really connect with a small group and enjoy the thrill.
The helicopter will drop you off at the top, with a guide to lead you down, and then pick you up at the bottom.
As the slopes are not groomed and are just like nature intended, special care does need to be taken to ensure your safety is looked after at all times.
Heli skiing in Wanaka is not for beginners at all.
Because of the advanced level of the runs, it is really important you are honest with yourself about your ability and whether you are safe to try it.
Try some of the black slopes at your local ski field.
You need to be able to listen to directions and follow the guide as they will know some of the problem areas best.
Staff from the company will assess the trails on a regular basis, looking at avalanche risk and any other problems on a regular basis.
However the risk is still higher in these areas, particularly as the helicopter can disturb the snow a little and loosen it up.
Ask the company you are booking with about the procedures they put in place to make sure you are as safe as possible.
A reputable place will have a plan for every eventuality.
Heli skiing in Wanaka is a perfect way to add some thrills (and non damaging spills) to your holiday, making it a memorable one that few can claim to have experienced.
It's your chance to see some of New Zealand at its finest, and have an amazing day on the snow.
And what better way to experience it than to go heli skiing in Wanaka.
You can be choppered out to a remote mountain range feeling on top of the world and actually almost be physically there too! It is a sport that has gained a lot of popularity in recent years, and is recommended only for confident advanced skiers as the terrain is often more complex and due to the remoteness an excellent level of fitness is preferred.
It involves taking a helicopter out and away from the tracks everyone else uses to trails that are otherwise inaccessible, giving you a chance to ski on virgin snow in the middle of nowhere.
It's a clean and fresh environment with gorgeous snow to ski down on.
Only small groups go up to the remote slopes at a time, so it's an amazing chance to really connect with a small group and enjoy the thrill.
The helicopter will drop you off at the top, with a guide to lead you down, and then pick you up at the bottom.
As the slopes are not groomed and are just like nature intended, special care does need to be taken to ensure your safety is looked after at all times.
Heli skiing in Wanaka is not for beginners at all.
Because of the advanced level of the runs, it is really important you are honest with yourself about your ability and whether you are safe to try it.
Try some of the black slopes at your local ski field.
You need to be able to listen to directions and follow the guide as they will know some of the problem areas best.
Staff from the company will assess the trails on a regular basis, looking at avalanche risk and any other problems on a regular basis.
However the risk is still higher in these areas, particularly as the helicopter can disturb the snow a little and loosen it up.
Ask the company you are booking with about the procedures they put in place to make sure you are as safe as possible.
A reputable place will have a plan for every eventuality.
Heli skiing in Wanaka is a perfect way to add some thrills (and non damaging spills) to your holiday, making it a memorable one that few can claim to have experienced.
It's your chance to see some of New Zealand at its finest, and have an amazing day on the snow.
