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ALL OUR PACKAGES ARE DESIGNED TO ENABLE US TO PERSONALISE YOUR POWDER ADVENTURE!WHY US?

• suit your skill and experience level,• maximise your powder adventure, and• minimise your risk We call this...POWDER PERSONALISED!

OUR FOCUS IS ON CUSTOMISING YOUR HELI-EXPERIENCE TO:

IT’S ALL ABOUT MATCHING TERRAIN & CONDITIONS WITH YOUR ABILITY AND AMBITIONSYOUR ABILITY

AT ALPINE HELISKI WE CAN ACCOMMODATE EVERYTHING FROM A SOFT ROLLING POWDER BOWL, TO STEEP AND DEEP CHUTES AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN.

HELI 1 Intermediate Skier/BoarderYou ski/board the blue runs, only sometimes go off piste, have little or no powder experience and ski/board up to 10 days per season.HELI 2 Intermediate-Advanced Skier/BoarderYou ski/board the blue runs and some easier black runs, sometimes go off piste in good conditions, have some powder experience and ski/board 10-20 days per season.HELI 3 Advanced Skier/BoarderYou mainly ski/board black runs, go off piste most of the time, have many days of powder experience and ski/board over 20 days per season.HELI 4 Expert Skier/BoarderYou always ski/board black and double black runs, mostly ski/board off piste, and are an accomplished powder and “all snow condition” skier/boarder. You ski/board 40 days plus per season.

USE OUR SCALE TO EVALUATE YOUR CURRENT ABILITY AND EXPERIENCE, THEN TALK TO US ABOUT THE PACKAGE THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU.

Heliskiing/boarding is not just an extreme activity, in fact with the right choice of terrain and conditions, almost anyone can heliski. It’s about getting out onto untouched snow, making first tracks, and never having to ride a chair lift!

IF YOU CAN SKI OR RIDE BLUE RUNS, THEN YOU CAN HELISKI!PACKAGES

ALL OUR PACKAGES ARE DESIGNED TO ENABLE US TO PERSONALISE YOUR POWDER ADVENTURE • Friendly, experienced, professional guides

• Safety equipment• Delicious gourmet lunch• Pick-up and return of rental Skis/Boards• Transfers from Queenstown

accommodation to heli-pads and return

Having evaluated your ability level using our scale, simply match your skill & stamina to the appropriate package opposite.

ALL PACKAGES INCLUDE:

POWDER SHOT - 3 RUN DAY Suitable for HELI 1 Price NZ $940 Our Powder Shot package is the ideal heli day to ease you into the full heliski experience. Two morning runs, a lunch break to re-energise, then a final run to finish the day!

POWDER RIDE - 4 RUN DAY Suitable for Heli 1 & HELI 2 Price NZ $985 On the Powder Ride day we ski/board two runs, then take a well-earned break to enjoy our sumptuous mountain-top lunch. The afternoon is spent carving your signature down two more untouched powder slopes.

DEEP RIDE – 5 RUN DAY Suitable for HELI 2 Price NZ $1080The Deep Ride is a step up from the powder ride day, ideal for strong intermediate skiers/boarders the 5 Run Day lets you experience a total day of powder pleasure.

VERTICAL 6 – 6 RUN DAY Suitable for HELI 2 & HELI 3 Price NZ $1165The Vertical 6 is a full-on high-energy day where you will sample some of the best heliskiing/boarding NZ has to offer. Vertical 6 is all about more runs, steeper lines and max adventure!

DEEP-VERT - 7 RUN DAY Suitable for HELI 3 Price NZ $1255The Deep Vert is about long runs and epic locations, suited to advanced skiers/boarders.

XTRA-VERT - 8 RUN DAY Suitable for HELI 3 & HELI 4 Price NZ $1340The Xtra-Vert is a high performance, adrenaline pumping, action packed day. Choose the Xtra-Vert and you will experience a day of unparalleled leg burning pleasure!

DAY SKIING RESERVATIONS POLICY: A full refund can only be guaranteed if cancellation is received 24 hours prior to skiing. If adverse weather prevents flying, your money will be fully refunded. If some heliskiing has been possible but less than the runs booked, you will be refunded at NZ$100 per run not skied ‘or’ downgraded to the next lowest package, whichever is the least cost to Alpine Heli-Ski Ltd. Refunds are not given due to injury, lack of ability or fitness. Alpine Heli-Ski Ltd. reserves the right to cancel the days heliski operations for any reason

EXTRA RUNS NZ $99Still have plenty of energy? Then perhaps upgrade your day with Extra Runs on the spot!

FLY – FLY OPTION NZ $99Ideal for skiers/boarders wanting to travel quickly to the action. Fly directly from Queenstown heli-port to your first run and then fly directly back from your last run!

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FREERIDE HELI DAYSNZ $425 + $85 per extra runFree Ride Heli Days are the best value heli days in NZ. First run is $425 includes flight in, first run, lunch and flight out. Each extra run is $85 per person

DATES: 29th-30th July • 5th-6th Aug • 12th-13th Aug • 19th-20th Aug • 26th-27th Aug • 2nd-3rd Sep

Unguided, we load you in and out of the helicopter and point you in the right direction, after that it’s up to you how fast, how many and which lines you take. Ideal for photo/film shoots, skiers/boarders wanting max heli runs or for those just wanting a couple of runs and lunch in the mountains. Free Ride bookings are for either the Saturday or Sunday depending on weather. Alpine Heliski will choose the best day.

EXPERT HELI TRIPSNZ$6195 per day based on 4 participants and 2 guidesIf you like to ski or board more challenging terrain, then this is the program for you. Whether it’s couloirs, big faces or steep lines, Alpine Heliski is the ideal place to push your envelope

Trip Highlights• Ski some of the most challenging steep terrain

in NZ• Enjoy heli-accessed warm-up runs before hitting

the bigger slopes• Small, cohesive groups of skiers with two or more

guides• Maximum 2 groups per helicopter!• Learn and practice basic ski mountaineering skills

including “slough management”, rappelling, glacier travel, rope ascending and others

LET US SHOW YOU WHAT IT REALLY MEANSPOWDER PERSONALISED

PRIVATE CHARTER WILL CHANGE THE WAY YOU THINK ABOUT SKIING AND RIDING FOREVER

PRIVATE CHARTER RESERVATIONS POLICY: Cancellations - Cancellations made up to 5 days prior to skiing will receive a full refund. Refunds - If adverse weather prevents flying, clients will be fully refunded. Please note refunds are not given due to injury, lack of ability or fitness. Prices are in $NZD and inclusive of 15% NZ GST. Prices are subject to change without notice.

Imagine… your group, a professional guide, exclusive use of a helicopter and a sensational choice of terrain.Soar along the backbone of New Zealand’s Southern Alps seeking the ultimate lines on big mountains, glaciers and deep powder snow.On a Private Charter you could ski up to 14 runs in a day. It is in this stunning playground that we also choose a luncheon site for your group.This is the real back country where snowfall is measured in metres and the picturesque landscape represents not only world class skiing/boarding, but also one of the most spectacular sightseeing journeys you could ever experience.

QUEENSTOWN & WANAKA PRIVATE CHARTERPrices start at NZ $6195 per day based on 5 people (minimum numbers required)

SAFETY

Ski GuidesOur guides hold professional ski-guiding industryqualifications, are highly experienced (locally andinternationally), and most importantly can deliver an excellent heli day to all abilities of skiers and riders.

Snow SafetyAlpine Heliski has developed a comprehensivesnow and avalanche management system including procedures for collecting weather and snow information, evaluating snowpack stability, assessing hazards in the terrain, and determining our daily skiing program. All clients are provided with avalanche safety beacons and instructed on their use.

Pilots & HelicoptersAll of our pilots are highly skilled and experienced in winter mountain operations, and comply with New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Part 135 requirements.

ALPINE ACTIVITIES CAN BE DANGEROUS. WEATHER AND SNOW CONDITIONS CAN CHANGE RAPIDLY, A FACT THAT MUST BE RESPECTED BY ALL MOUNTAIN ADVENTURERS. BECAUSE OF THIS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY IS YOUR SAFETY.

FAQs

When is the best time to go Heliskiing?The heliski season starts 1 July, and continues through to September 30. The earlier part of the season has colder, clearer conditions while the latter part of the season usually enjoys a great snow base and ongoing snowfalls.

Do I need powder skis/board?Specialty powder skis and snowboards make your heli day that much more enjoyable. If you don’t have your own equipment - hiring is a popular option and easily co-ordinated. Our staff can arrange the pick-up and drop-off of your hire equipment.

How long are the runs?Run length varies depending on terrain and conditions (the average run would measure approximately 600 to 700 vertical metres).

What do I wear?Dress as you would for a cold day at the resort(windproof jacket and pants, warm gloves, sunglasses or goggles and sunscreen). You don’t need to ski/ride with a backpack. Casual shoes should be worn to the staging areas (carry your ski boots).

What about safety equipment?All clients are provided with avalanche safety beacons and instructed on their use. Our guides will carry all other safety equipment.

All clients will be required to sign a booking and Waiver Form. All operations are at the discretion of Alpine Heli-Ski Ltd.

Phone: +64 3 441 2300Email: ski@alpineheliski.com

Postal Address:P.O.Box 1083, Queenstown, New Zealand

You can find us throughout the winter season at: “Info & Snow”37 Shotover Street, QueenstownSouth Island, New Zealand

www.alpineheliski.com

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