Do whatever you can to increase your level of fitness before arriving for your day of heliskiing. Skiing always is a good training! Keep in mind that heliskiing can sometimes involve landing at 10,000 feet, or 3,000 meters above sea level. The reduced amount of oxygen can affect those who are not in reasonable shape. If you live near sea level, it is best to spend a few days acclimatizing at a mountain resort before going up higher. A time tested rule of thumb is that a generally fit person, capable of consistently skiing or boarding down the fall line on intermediate (blue) runs at a mountain ski resort, will have a great heliski or heliboarding experience.
Bring your ski boots and poles or snowboard boots and board. For sunny days, make sure to bring sunglasses and skin protection. Clothing should be layered for sub-zero temperatures. At altitudes exceeding 3000 meters (10,000 ft) and with annual snowfalls of 1100 centimeters (36 ft) goggles, hat and ski gloves are necessary. Neck warmers are a favourable addition. It is best to dress warm and in layers. Backpacks are not allowed, however, a small fanny pack is acceptable.
Guests are greeted at rk's Heliplex base lodge at 8:30am and can begin to check-in. Staff will confirm that your waiver and rental forms have been completed before you take off. We will also ask everyone to step on the scale, just to ensure an accurate body weight. This is namely necessary for helicopter considerations. At this time, everyone will receive their own avalanche transceiver. If you are a skier, we will require one of your ski boots to set up your powder fat skis.
Now you can relax in the Choppers Landing restaurant and enjoy a hearty breakfast. After fueling up on bacon and eggs, you will meet outside for the Companion Rescue Training with rk's transceiver. You will also get a helicopter safety orientation. At about 10:30am, one group of heli-skiers will fly directly from the Heliplex lodge to the beautiful Purcell Mountain. The other groups are shuttled to the nearby Coppercrown staging site where they will be picked up by helicopter; also bound for the Purcells.
Bring your ski boots and poles or snowboard boots and board. For sunny days, make sure to bring sunglasses and skin protection. Clothing should be layered for sub-zero temperatures. At altitudes exceeding 3000 meters (10,000 ft) and with annual snowfalls of 1100 centimeters (36 ft) goggles, hat and ski gloves are necessary. Neck warmers are a favourable addition. It is best to dress warm and in layers. Backpacks are not allowed, however, a small fanny pack is acceptable.
Guests are greeted at rk's Heliplex base lodge at 8:30am and can begin to check-in. Staff will confirm that your waiver and rental forms have been completed before you take off. We will also ask everyone to step on the scale, just to ensure an accurate body weight. This is namely necessary for helicopter considerations. At this time, everyone will receive their own avalanche transceiver. If you are a skier, we will require one of your ski boots to set up your powder fat skis.
Now you can relax in the Choppers Landing restaurant and enjoy a hearty breakfast. After fueling up on bacon and eggs, you will meet outside for the Companion Rescue Training with rk's transceiver. You will also get a helicopter safety orientation. At about 10:30am, one group of heli-skiers will fly directly from the Heliplex lodge to the beautiful Purcell Mountain. The other groups are shuttled to the nearby Coppercrown staging site where they will be picked up by helicopter; also bound for the Purcells.
