Blade Runner Adventures
“HELISKI” how does it work?
1. Ability Levels
To go heliskiing you don’t need to be an expert skier or snowboarder.
Adventure powder skiing does not require picture perfect style and technique. Physical fitness just as important as skiing ability. However, it requires a certain agility and manueuverability on skis or a snowboard in deep and wild conditions.
Thanks to the use of special “FAT” skis for deep snow everybody can experience safely the emotion proportional to his ability level.
Usually the various organization divide groups in 3 different ability levels
E: EXPERT
You are in top physical shape and have experience skiing off piste in powder and can ski all types of downhill ski runs including trees, moguls and steep pitches with confidence.
A:ADVANCED
You are physically fit and have some off piste powder and tree skiing experience. You can ski most types of downhill runs at your own pace. You are a short radius parallel skier.
I:INTERMEDIATE
You are reasonably fit and ski blue runs with confidence. You have no off piste (ungroomed) powder or tree skiing experience. You are a long radius parallel skier.
2. Guides and organizations
BLADE RUNNER ADVENTURESrepresents in Italy the best heliskiing company that operates since now more than 25 years.
The guides are chosen not only for their guiding skills and qualifications, but also for their enthusiastic and outgoing personalities. They are professional guides who have passed a series of comprehensive examinations to qualify them as members of the A.C.M.G. and the U.I.A.G.M., the recognized Canadian and International Mountain Guide Associations. They are experienced at balancing exciting and challenging skiing with the safety and enjoyment of the entire group.
3. Safety
The guides continuously monitor the weather conditions and evaluate the snow stability in an effort to minimize hazards. They choose suitable skiing areas based on these evaluations and the groups' skiing ability.
The pilots are chosen with similar qualities in mind as the guides. Not only are they very experienced in mountain flying, but they are also professional and outgoing by nature.
4. The skiing
The average daily vertical varies from 4, 5 and 6 km (and from 4 to10 runs). The guide goes down first, giving clear directions on the path to follow and the possible difficulties to overcome.
The Glaciers and Open Bowls:
A blue sky day offers you glacier and open bowl skiing second to none. The abundance of snow allows us almost endless possibilities to ski / board the challenging terrain within the vast areas.
The Trees:
Trees are for many skiers the most exciting and challenging skiing imaginable. The snow usually is untouched by the wind and stays light and fluffy for a long time. There is nothing more exhilarating than spending a day skiing the trees with a heavy snowfall, covering your tracks behind you.
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| Group Sizes |
At least 1 person
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| Durations |
At least 1 day
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| Required Skill Level |
Intermediate
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| Required Equipment |
Included
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| Targeted Activities |
Heli Skiing/Snowboarding, Skiing, Snowboarding |
Group Types |
Private |
Groups |
Kids/Youth |
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Elderly |
Workshops/Seminars |
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Ski & Snowboard Styles |
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FreeStyle Boarding |
Cross-country Skiing |
Alpine Skiing |
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FreeRide Boarding |
Telemark Skiing |
Carve Skiing |
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FreeCarve Boarding |
FreeStyle Skiing |
Speed Skiing |
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Kite Snowboarding |
Ski Jumping |
Heli/Cat |
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Off Piste |
HalfPipe |
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A typical day
• Wake up call at 7.30 – 8.00, breakfast, safety briefing, preparation .
• Helicopter take off, 10 a.m. roughly
• 3 to 5 guided runs (45 minutes each)
• Lunch picnic style in the mountains (hot drinks, sanwdiches and sodas , fruits , cakes)
• From 3 to 5 more runs , up to the foreseen daily vertical.
• 4 p.m., back in the hotel or in the lodge
• Relax (sauna, jacuzzi,) or other (snowmobiling, fishing)
• 7 p.m.Dinner
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| Meals |
All Inclusive
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| Local Transport |
Included
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| Insurance |
Optional
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