Do whatever you can to increase your level of fitness before arriving for your day of heliskiing. Skiing is always good training for skiing! 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 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.

What to bring - 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.

A typical day with rk - Guests are greeted at rk's Heliplex base lodge at 8:30am and can begin to check-in. An avalanche transceiver will be issued at this time and staff will confirm that your waiver and rental forms have been completed. If you are a skier, we will require one of your ski boots to set up your powder fat skis. We will also ask you to step on a scale to ensure an accurate body weight for helicopter considerations.

Now you can relax in 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 and a helicopter safety orientation. At about 10:30am, one group of heli-skiers will fly directly from the Heliplex lodge to the beautiful Purcell Mountains, while other groups are shuttled to the nearby Coppercrown staging site where they will be picked up by helicopter; also bound for the Purcells.