Resort Heli Skiing in Telluride from Vail Colorado

Resort Heli Skiing in Telluride from Vail Colorado -- The day begins with a spectacular, early morning fixed-wing flight from the Vail airports to Telluride. Guests fly over the heart of the Colorado Rockies, just as the alpine glow baths the snow-covered peaks.

Upon arrival at the Telluride Airport, a thrilling day of powder skiing in small groups begins. At the conclusion of heliskiing guests are returned to their home airport by 5 p.m. All meals and equipment are provided.

Packages Include:

- Round-trip, fixed winged, air-charter via Cessna 210 to Telluride
- Single-Day Heliskiing: 6 powder skiing runs equaling between 8,000 and 14,000 vertical feet
- Professional ski guiding service
- Snow Stability testing with explosives for safety
- Snacks, water, and energy food throughout the ski day
- Lunch, water, and energy food throughout the ski day
- Rossignol powder ski rental
- All safety equipment
- Additional runs are available at $125- per skier
- An experience you will never forget

Air Charter Flight Times to Telluride: via Cessna 210

Aspen to Telluride: 50 minutes
Crested Butte to Telluride: 30 minutes
Vail/ Eagle to Telluride: 55 minutes
Steamboat to Telluride: 80 minutes

THE GUIDES and SAFETY

Our guides spend each day of the heli-ski season observing, recording, and sharing snow, weather, and avalanche observations from within their alpine workplace. They are trained professionals who hold avalanche, guiding, and explosive certifications, instruct avalanche courses, and above all are cautious in their decision making. In twenty-three years of powder skiing in the San Juans, we have never had a guest so much as caught in an avalanche. Trust our guides to lead you safely through some of North America's most breathtaking alpine powder skiing terrain.

THE HELICOPTER

All of our helicopter skiing guests fly in the comfort of a Bell 407 helicopter. Each seat from within a 407 offers unobstructed views which soar above the jagged San Juans. Air Resources Helicopters has provided us with aircraft for nearly 15 seasons. Air Resource's equipment, pilots, and safety record is second to none.

Reservation Notes:

Reservation are without risk. If weather prevents us from flying on your choosen days (preferred and weather), a refund is issued minus only the $50 per seat non-refundable portion of your reservation.

For date changes within 30 days of your reserved date, a $65 per person fee is assessed.

Additional Notes:

A fuel surcharge of $10 to $20 may be added if conditions dictate.

Itinerary:

7:00 am: Arrive at the Aspen, Eagle/Vail, Gunnison, or Steamboat Springs airports for your flight to Telluride.
8:00 am: Arrive in Telluride where you will be met by your heliskiing guide and pilot for a helicopter orientation.
8:15 am: Short helicopter flight to our staging area.
8:25 am: Heliskiing orientation and powder ski fitting.
9:00 am: The first group of heliskiers flies into the field.
9:00 am-3:00 pm: Powder skiing.
3:30 pm: Return home by fixed winged aircraft charter. Lunch provided.
4:30-5:00 pm: Approximate arrival at home airport.

NOTE: If a guest weights over 220lbs or your group of skiers exceeds the weight limitations of the Bell 407 helicopter, an additional charge of $250 per skier may apply. This is more likely to happen when warmer spring time temperatures require the helicopter carry a lighter load.

This tour does not include hotel pick-up. Children must be competent skiers to participate. Rates are per person and include applicable taxes. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 888-307-6198.