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| EVERY SKIER'S |
| REVELSTOKE, BC - This town of 8,000 sits in the interior of British Columbia between the Selkirk and Monashee Mountain Ranges. The town offers a variety of restaurants and nights spots. The closest airport is in Kamloops, BC - 2 hours West. Rental cars are available at the airport. From Seattle and Vancouver, travel on Highway 1 to Hope, then the Quoqauhalla Highway to Kamloops, rejoining Highway 1 East to Revelstoke. From Seattle plan on 7 1/2 hours, Vancouver 5 hours. |  |
Heli-skiing is considered by many to be the highest ski experience. Packages include between 40 and 100 thousand vertical feet of skiing. Groups depart from local staging areas and are flown to the adjoining mountains, the Monashees and Selkirks, for excellent conditions and long runs. Jet powered Bell helicopters carry 11 skiers plus guides and pilot. Participants must by 19 years and older.
Skiers stay at the Wayside Inn in Revelstoke. Each unit has two queen beds private bath and color TV. The property has a swimming pool, jacuzzi, restaurant, lounge and coffee shop.
All heli-ski packages include three meals per day, daily transfers, hotel tax, guide service, safety equipment and vertical lift as indicated. Additional vertical (9 per helicopter required) or refund of unused vertical - $47.00 per 1,000 meters - (unused verticle is in the form of a credit for future use at Selkirk Tangiers).
Additional Refunds ( Applies only to Seven Day Classic Packages) In addition to any other refunds we will hold a $650.00 credit for your next trip under the following conditions:You have skied less than 20,000 vertical meters due to poor weather or mechanical breakdown.
This credit carries no cash value and is void if you do not re-book for a classic seven day trip during the following two ski seasons.
Rental Skis
$23.00 / day "Fat / Atomic Powder Plus / Lacroix / V�lkl / Volant - Chubbs
$15.00 / day Regular Powder Skis such as Miller and Volant - Thunderbolts
Note: Reserve in advance.
Deposit: $200.00 per person within 7 days of confirmation - $200.00 Per person is non-refundable. Final payment: Is due 60 days prior to departure - No refunds after final payment.
Non-resident GST tax of 3.5% is NOT INCLUDED
Also available: Single supplements, daily packages and combination Heli and Snow cat (Cat Powder Skiing) programs.
GROUPS OF 10 PAID - THE 11TH PERSON GOES FREE!
All rates on this page are per person in US dollars. They are subject to change due to fluctuations in exchange, tax and fuel rates. Also, they reflect a discount for payment by check or cash. We accept Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Discover however the rates are 2.5% higher.
Most of our skiing takes place below 3,000 meters (9,850 feet). Due to the geographical location of our mountains and the climatic conditions, excellent snow is common from top to bottom without having to go to elevations where altitudes may become a problem.
To fully enjoy heli-skiing you should be in reasonable shape. We recommend that you engage in some kind of exercise program eight to ten weeks prior to your ski trip. It stands to reason that the fitter you are the better you will be able to handle the skiing challenges, and the less likely it will be for you to get hurt.
If you are a strong intermediate skier in a regular ski area you should be able to adapt quickly to deep snow skiing. Most of our guides are also ski instructors and will give you helpful tips. It might be of further help to you to try a pair of our specially selected rental skis for these snow conditions. As well, we will do our best to put you in with a group of similar skiing ability.
Each winter we schedule certain weeks for this program which is meant for first timers who are hesitant to join our regular programs. There will be two guides per group of which one will be giving skiing instructions. The program is limited to a maximum of ten people (1 group) per scheduled week and includes 25,000 vertical meters (82,000 feet) of which 21,000 meters (69,000 feet) are guaranteed. Cost includes the use of a pair of "Fat Boys" rental skis.
The FAT BOYS have revolutionized heli-skiing in recent years and have made it a lot easier for first timers as well as seasoned powder enthusiasts. The wider surface and shorter length makes for more floatation and easier and more effortless turning in all conditions. Selkirk Tangiers is continually experimenting with new brands of various length and width in order to be able to recommend the best ski for your skiing ability. As a result of this our rental shop offers proven powder ski brands such as Miller and the stainless-steel Volants which are the guides favourite, besides the Fat Boys (Atomic Plus, Lacroix and V�lkl). All skis are equipped with adjustable Salomon bindings and ski brakes.
We certainly have no objection if you prefer to bring your own skis. We suggest a GS-type ski with a soft flex and of moderate length in relation to your height. Most ski manufacturers produce all-around skis that are designed to be more forgiving and to handle all kinds of needs.
Most ski bindings that are well maintained and functional are suitable for heli-skiing.
Ski Brakes are mandatory and ski straps are not allowed for safety reasons.
Ski Boots are not available for rent. We recommend that while traveling you carry your boots as hand luggage.
A one piece or zip-together suit seems to be the most suited for heli-skiing. It should be of water resistant, windproof and breathable material. If snow sticks to your suit you best leave it at home. Selkirk Tangiers has a selection of powder gloves and ski accessories available for sale.
Each of our skiers is equipped with an avalanche beacon Ortovox. The Ortovox (Transmitter and Receiver) is a safety device which enables us to locate a buried person. The guide is in constant radio contact with the helicopter and the other guides in the local area. The helicopter in turn carries out periodic location reports with the base. Most emergencies can be handled with the equipment the guides carry in their packs. In addition the helicopter carries oxygen, crevasse rescue equipment, a toboggan, probes and shovels, emergency food rations, sleeping bags and spare ski equipment.
Selkirk Tangiers Helicopter Skiing Ltd. makes regular studies of the snowpack by keeping track of snowfalls, temperatures and wind. In addition we keep in close contact with other nearby heli-skiing operations and we are are an active participant and subscriber of the daily information exchange between backcountry operators and the Canadian Avalanche Association.
We welcome participants of the above modes to our area and realize that this is perhaps the fastest growing market. At the same time it is a fact that unless you are a very good tele-skier, an excellent mono-skier or an even better snowboarder you should not be part of the traditional heli-ski group with downhill skis and bindings. Due to the fact that most snowboarders can not or do not want to ski on normal skis and the fact that we can not carry extra skis on the helicopter this is absolutely essential. You should also be aware that often we have to traverse across a slope and at times go uphill to reach our destinations. If you are planning to use tele-skis, a mono-ski or a snowboard we ask that you advise our booking office at the time of application.
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(800) 347-8747
E-mail: [email protected]