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Heliskiing is the same as snow skiing but instead of using a chair lift to get to the peaks a helicopter is used instead, making more remote peaks accessible.
Popularity
With more extreme sports becoming available it was only a matter of time before Heliskiing was invented, this is now a very popular sport.
Location
Heliskiing takes place at many Ski Resorts Worldwide.
Age
Due to the extreme nature of this sport it is recommended that late teens to young adults participate, their is no upper age limit.
Ability
You will need to be a confident and weathered snow skier to Heliski.
Description
Skiing has been a keen interest and sport for many of years, with families, friends, couples and singles taking their holidays in a private cabin or hotel and spending the time on the ski slopes up on the chair or pulley lifts and skiing down the slopes then it went one step further, it went extreme, with skiers wanting more of a challenge and a longer run, they brought in the helicopter, taking skiers to higher peaks, high above where the chairlifts can reach, ready for the decent of a lifetime.
Dedication
If you want to Heliski you will need to put in the time training properly, it is not recommended that beginners heliski.
Potential
The potential is for the ski of a lifetime, exhilaration and enjoyment.
Closely
Related Activities
Snow skiing 553.
Cost
Check tour operators and the Internet for holiday deals and weather the resort you are going to offers the Heliskiing facility and weather there are any deals or promotions on offer. You will also need your holiday and health insurances, you holiday company should be able to advise you of these.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
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Arms
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Legs
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Sight
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Hearing
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Speech |
Learning |
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