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Price p/p Price per person for full day of heli skiing during non-holiday season for the 2024/25 season.
USD 1,900
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DAY HELI SKIING
Mixed Groups & Private Groups

Location: | Tour Focus: Guided | Terrain Focus: Backcountry
Ability: Strong Intermediate to Advanced
Price p/p Price per person for full day of heli skiing during non-holiday season for the 2024/25 season.
USD 1,900
Add a day or more of heli skiing to your Sun Valley vacation. A full day of heli skiing can be booked by individuals or small groups. Or fully elevate your experience with a private charter.
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Inclusions
  • 6 guided heli ski runs
  • Use of airbag backpack & avalanche transceiver
  • Safety briefing
  • Lunch in the mountains
Add-ons
  • Extra runs - $150 per person per run
Not Included
  • Powder skis
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Sun Valley Heli Ski Day Packages

Add a day or more of heli skiing with Sun Valley Heli Ski to your Sun Valley vacation. Enjoy the majestic views of the mountains from the helicopter, and then savor the sweet untracked turns on the way down.

See the Sun Valley Heli Ski overview for information on the location, the heliski terrain and snow.

Full Day Packages

Full day heli ski trips are available for solos, couples, or small groups to book. The day includes a guarantee of 6 runs, with run lengths ranging from 1,000 to 3,000 vertical feet each.

Private Charters

Private day heli skiing charters are for truly discerning powder hounds that want the ultimate flexibility to have exclusive use of a helicopter. It allows you and your group to set the pace, whether that be a leisurely day in the mountains, or experts that want to fully charge at the fresh lines like powder hounds on a feeding frenzy. Private charters also provide the major benefit of being able to access portions of the vast playground that aren’t normally skied by the regular groups. Please make a booking request for a quote for your charter.

Inclusions

All day heli skiing packages include use of an airbag backpack and avalanche transceiver to maximize your safety. A safety briefing is provided to familiarize you with the equipment, movement around the helicopter, and other protocols. Lunch is included and usually served in a protected spot in the mountains where you can enjoy the views.

Ability Level

The Sun Valley Heli Ski terrain accommodates strong intermediate to expert skiers and snowboarders. In order to safely enjoy your heli ski experience, as a minimum you should be of strong intermediate ability off-piste and have reasonable fitness.

You should be capable of dealing with the challenges presented by deep snow and varied snow conditions, such as heavy powder and breakable crusts. If you are comfortable on the intermediate and advanced runs on Sun Valley Resort in varying conditions, then you likely possess the skills needed to heli ski.

If you’ve never skied powder snow, you can contact SVHS to discuss in further detail.

Skiers should have powder skis with a minimum of 100mm in the waist, which will allow flotation in the powder and make it easier to stay on top of varied snow conditions. There are rental shops in Sun Valley where you can source powder skis.

Typical Itinerary for Full Day Skiing

Prior to Heli Day:

Please make sure you have all the required gear and equipment. You may wish to speak with the staff about the equipment to be sure you have the proper gear. You may wish to familiarize yourself with the Waiver and Release form that you’ll sign on your heli day. 

7:15am Zoom Call

On the morning of your fly day, you will need to participate in a brief (approximately 10 minutes) Zoom session with a SVHS staff member and your fellow guests. It covers the plan for the day and the weather. 

8am Sun Valley Heli Headquarters – Gun Club

Unless otherwise specified on the Zoom call, the meeting time will be 8am at headquarters to be weighed, which will be taken into consideration for formation of groups. You’ll sign a waiver and then participate in a safety briefing with your group which encompasses how to operate around the helicopter, how to use the avalanche safety equipment provided, and other backcountry safety considerations. 

9:30am

The first group of skiers and riders will depart in the helicopter, subject to weather and other matters. The other groups will either depart from the Gun Club or drive their personal vehicle or the heli ski van to one of the various staging areas, where you’ll fly into the backcountry to start heli skiing.

Noon

Guests will enjoy a mid-mountain lunch part way through the ski day, which will be after the third or fourth run. Following lunch, you’ll continue skiing or riding. Once guests have completed the 6 runs, they will be flown back to one of the staying areas or to SVHS’s headquarters. Weather and time permitting, guests will have the option to continue skiing or riding for an extra charge per run.

3-5pm: End of Day

Return to the low lands with lots of smiles and high 5s! The actual return time will vary based on the logistics of the day. All times are subject to change based on weather and other logistical matters.

Rates 2024/25

Full Day Heli Skiing

  • Non-Holiday Season - $US1,900 per person per day
  • Holiday Season - $US1,950 per day. Rates may apply opening day to Jan 2, Jan 13-15, Feb 17-25
  • Extra Runs - $US150 per person per run 

Private Charter Heli Skiing

  • Rates start at $US16,000 per day and can go up to $US24,000 or more. Please make a booking request for a quote for your customized experienced.
Inclusions
  • 6 guided heli ski runs
  • Use of airbag backpack & avalanche transceiver
  • Safety briefing
  • Lunch in the mountains
Add-ons
  • Extra runs - $150 per person per run
Not Included
  • Powder skis

Soldier Mountain Terms & Conditions

There are a lot of variables in backcountry skiing. Soldier Mountain do everything they can to ensure all trips run as scheduled. However, if you have made other travel arrangements, such as flights or hotels, we highly recommend you purchase their trip insurance.

Cancellations by Customer:

  • 90+ days prior to trip: Full credit or refund
  • 30-89 days prior to trip: Full credit or refund with a 10% cancellation fee
  • Within 30 days of trip: No credits or refunds

Rebooking:

  • Subject to a 10% rebooking fee.
  • Trips are transferable but still subject to the 10% rebooking fee.

Cancellations by Soldier Mountain:

  • Due to weather, snow conditions, or other unforeseen circumstances outside of our control
    • Customers can rebook within the season without a penalty, receive a 100% credit, or a 75% refund.
  • Due to mechanical or other reasons within Soldier’s control, customers will have the option to:
    • Customers can rebook within the season without a penalty, receive a 100% credit, or a 100% refund.
  • You will be prorated if your trip is canceled partway through a trip.

Notes:

  • The 6% booking fee is non-refundable, regardless of the reason or timing for cancellation.
  • Rescheduled trips are subject to availability.
  • The credit is for a dollar amount and may be applied to any product at Soldier Mountain.
  • Soldier Mountain reserves the right to change or modify this cancellation policy at any time.