The Best Heli Skiing in the World

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When you book with Pelorus Travel, you're not just planning a heli skiing trip - you’re accessing the entire Pelorus expertise. With seamless collaboration across Pelorus Yachting and Pelorus Aviation, we create unparalleled adventures that span remote mountains, pristine coastlines, and uncharted skies.

Pelorus Yachting grants access to a global fleet of explorer yachts, opening up the most inaccessible heliskiing destinations and perfect for those looking to leave lodges behind in favour of a yacht.

Pelorus Aviation leverages an extensive network of partners to provide a range of helicopters, ensuring every journey is executed with comfort, precision and complete privacy.

Not just for seasoned pros, Pelorus can design a heliskiing experience to suit every level, so keep reading for our ultimate travel guide to heliskiing.

Heli Skiing in Greenland

When To Go

MAY-JUNE

What To Charter

SHERAKHAN


Greenland offers a fascinating skiing experience, and this huge island has a wide array of challenging & exciting adventures. Heli skiing in this environment creates some of the worlds most memorable life experiences with wild unexplored terrain, great snow conditions and giant mountainous areas with large glaciers, providing you with the opportunity to ski from a mountain’s summit all the way down to the water’s edge, where you can enjoy the rich & vibrant local culture.

Based from SHERAKHAN, a global superyacht designed with exploration in mind, you'll be able to explore a new descent each day, or focus on particular favourite unexplored terrains as you discover them. Complete with a certified helipad and three-person submersible, there is nowhere this yacht can't help you reach.

Heli-skiing in Greenland for a luxury Greenland yacht charter expedition
Red helicopter atop a glacier for a luxury yacht charter in Greenland

Heli Skiing in New Zealand

When To Go

JUL-SEP

Where To Stay

MINARET STATION


Experience world-class heli-skiing and a thrilling adventure through the pristine, untouched landscapes of the Southern Alps. The experience includes scenic helicopter flights, guided heli-skiing on untracked snow, and multi-day backcountry expeditions, all while staying in secluded alpine lodges. Tailored for advanced skiers, the itinerary features gourmet meals, luxury accommodations, and the chance to explore remote terrain with private guides. The journey concludes with time to relax or explore Queenstown's stunning surroundings, combining adrenaline with luxury.

Heli Skiing in Chile

When To Go

AUG-NOV

Where To Stay

RIO PALENA LODGE

What To Charter

SURI


 

Chile is one of the world’s last great heli-skiing frontiers. Towering peaks, wide-open valleys, glaciated slopes, and untouched powder define this vast, high-altitude terrain that stretches from the central Andes down into the wild reaches of Patagonia.

The country’s unique topography creates diverse skiing conditions. Steep couloirs, open alpine bowls, long, mellow glacier runs - all set against a backdrop of volcanoes, mountain lakes, and natural hot springs.

Charter SURI, a luxury explorer yacht and access the most remote terrain straight from the deck. With a helicopter at your disposal, you're just minutes from slopes unreachable by land.

Luxury Chile yacht charter for heli skiing on board an expedition yacht in icy waters

Heli Skiing in Sweden

When to go

MAR-MAY

Where To Stay

METEOROLOGEN BOUTIQUE HOTEL

Begin on powdered slopes 200km north of the polar circle, at the border of Norway. With 8000 square kilometres of alpine skiing terrain, you can expect pristine slopes with breathtaking views in all directions and, later in the season, the chance to ski into the night under the Midnight Sun. Begin 1200 metres high and ski all the way down to sea level without encountering a single soul, sighting the Norwegian fjords stretching out beside you. Accompanied by helicopter, more than 100 unique peaks with varying vertical drops mean that skiers of all abilities will find this an undisturbed skiing paradise.

Image credits: Arctic Elements

Heli Skiing in Alaska

When To Go

APR-JUN

Where To Stay

TORDRILLO LODGE

Alaska’s Tordrillo Mountains offer some of the most diverse and exciting heli skiing terrain in the world, with over 1.2 million acres of terrain and 600 inches of snow each season. Each morning, your heli-ski guides and pilots will begin the day by making field observations to choose the best spots for the day’s adventures, and then you’ll be off. From steep couloirs and glacier skiing to the Mount Torbert volcano and panoramic views of Denali (North America’s highest mountain peak), there’s a little bit of everything.

No matter your level, your guides will enable you to experience the best of what Alaska has to offer and take your skiing to the next level. With at least 15 years of experience, you’ll be in safe hands as you navigate these long, glaciated ski runs amidst Alaska’s beautifully rugged landscape.

A helicopter flying over snow-covered mountains under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. Sunlight reflects off the helicopter, creating a bright halo effect. Snowflakes are visible in the air.

Heli Skiing in Northern Iceland

When To Go

FEB-JUN

Where To Stay

DEPLAR FARM

With exclusive use of Deplar Farm, you will have unparalleled access to the Tröllaskagi Peninsula – easily the best heli skiing destination in Europe. Where the mountains meet the coast and North Atlantic Ocean, begin at the summit and head towards the deep blue as you soak in the salty air, with runs ending right on the beach.

The surreal atmosphere of this Nordic paradise is one to savour. Isolated from civilisation and with endless steep and mellow terrain to explore, there are few places in the world that can offer the luxury of private skiing beside its sweeping valleys, striking fjords and glacial rivers. Iceland offers soft valleys for less experienced skiers and near-vertical descents for those looking for a real adrenaline-fuelled challenge. Afterwards, evenings will be spent relaxing in Deplar’s naturally heated geothermic pools, before a delectable dinner with wine perfectly paired from the cellar.

Heli Skiing in British Columbia

When To Go

FEB-APR

Where To Stay

BISON LODGE

What To Charter

CASCADIA

After years of preparation, one of British Columbia’s most remote lodges launched heli-ski operations in 2022, granting exclusive access to 6,250 square kilometers of untouched powder - 190 times the size of Whistler Blackcomb. The terrain is unmatched, from naturally gladed tree runs and burnt forests to vast, sculpted alpine glaciers. Blessed with one of Canada’s deepest snowpacks, averaging 20–30 meters annually, this region delivers exceptional conditions all season.

For those seeking the ultimate frontier, pair this lodge experience with a yacht charter aboard CASCADIA. Cruise British Columbia’s wild coastline before taking off directly from the yacht for heli-skiing on pristine, sea-to-summit terrain. Combining remote lodge access with yacht-based skiing offers two extraordinary perspectives on BC’s untamed wilderness.

A modern chalet with large windows, stone exterior, and wooden balconies, illuminated by warm outdoor lights against a twilight sky.

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