HELISKI OUR FOCUS IS ON CUSTOMISING YOUR HELI-EXPERIENCE TO:

• suit your skill and experience level, • maximise your powder adventure, and • minimise your risk

We call this... POWDER PERSONALISED!

ALL OUR PACKAGES ARE DESIGNED TO ENABLE US WHY US? TO PERSONALISE YOUR POWDER ADVENTURE! IT’S ALL ABOUT MATCHING TERRAIN & CONDITIONS YOUR ABILITY WITH YOUR ABILITY AND AMBITIONS

AT ALPINE HELISKI WE CAN ACCOMMODATE EVERYTHING FROM A SOFT ROLLING POWDER BOWL, TO STEEP AND DEEP CHUTES AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN. HELI 1 USE OUR SCALE TO EVALUATE Intermediate Skier/Boarder YOUR CURRENT ABILITY AND You /board the blue runs, only sometimes go EXPERIENCE, THEN TALK TO off , have little or no powder experience and US ABOUT THE PACKAGE ski/board up to 10 days per season. THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU. HELI 2 Intermediate-Advanced Skier/Boarder You ski/board the blue runs and some easier Heliskiing/boarding is not just an extreme black runs, sometimes go off piste in good activity, in fact with the right choice of terrain and conditions, have some powder experience conditions, almost anyone can heliski. It’s about and ski/board 10-20 days per season. getting out onto untouched snow, making first tracks, and never having to ride a chair lift! HELI 3 Advanced Skier/Boarder You mainly ski/board black runs, go off piste most of the time, have many days of powder experience and ski/board over 20 days per season. HELI 4 Expert Skier/Boarder You always ski/board black and double black runs, mostly ski/board off piste, and are an accomplished powder and “all snow condition” skier/boarder. You ski/board 40 days plus per season. ALL PACKAGES INCLUDE: ALL OUR PACKAGES ARE DESIGNED TO ENABLE US TO PERSONALISE YOUR POWDER ADVENTURE • Friendly, experienced, professional guides • Safety equipment • Delicious gourmet lunch • Pick-up and return of rental /Boards • Transfers from Queenstown accommodation to heli-pads and return Having evaluated your ability level using our scale, simply match your skill & stamina to the appropriate package opposite.

IF YOU CAN SKI OR RIDE BLUE PACKAGES RUNS, THEN YOU CAN HELISKI! ALSO... POWDER SHOT - 3 RUN DAY Suitable for HELI 1 Price NZ $940 Our Powder Shot package is the ideal heli day to ease you into the full heliski experience. Two morning runs, a lunch break to re-energise, then a final run to finish the day! EXTRA RUNS NZ $99 POWDER RIDE - 4 RUN DAY Suitable for Heli 1 & HELI 2 Price NZ $985 Still have plenty of energy? Then perhaps upgrade On the Powder Ride day we ski/board two runs, then take a well-earned break to enjoy our sumptuous your day with Extra Runs on the spot! mountain-top lunch. The afternoon is spent carving your signature down two more untouched powder slopes. FLY – FLY OPTION NZ $99 DEEP RIDE – 5 RUN DAY Suitable for HELI 2 Price NZ $1080 Ideal for skiers/boarders wanting to travel quickly The Deep Ride is a step up from the powder ride day, ideal for strong intermediate skiers/boarders the 5 Run to the action. Fly directly from Queenstown heli-port Day lets you experience a total day of powder pleasure. to your first run and then fly directly back from your last run! VERTICAL 6 – 6 RUN DAY Suitable for HELI 2 & HELI 3 Price NZ $1165 The Vertical 6 is a full-on high-energy day where you will sample some of the best heliskiing/boarding NZ has to offer. Vertical 6 is all about more runs, steeper lines and max adventure! DAY RESERVATIONS POLICY: A full refund can only be guaranteed if cancellation is received DEEP-VERT - 7 RUN DAY Suitable for HELI 3 Price NZ $1255 24 hours prior to skiing. If adverse weather prevents flying, The Deep Vert is about long runs and epic locations, suited to advanced skiers/boarders. your money will be fully refunded. If some heliskiing has been possible but less than the runs booked, you will be refunded at NZ$100 per run not skied ‘or’ downgraded to the next lowest XTRA-VERT - 8 RUN DAY Suitable for HELI 3 & HELI 4 Price NZ $1340 package, whichever is the least cost to Alpine Heli-Ski Ltd. The Xtra-Vert is a high performance, adrenaline pumping, action packed day. Choose Refunds are not given due to injury, lack of ability or fitness. Alpine Heli-Ski Ltd. reserves the right to cancel the days heliski the Xtra-Vert and you will experience a day of unparalleled leg burning pleasure! operations for any reason FREERIDE HELI DAYS EXPERT HELI TRIPS NZ $425 + $85 per extra run NZ$6195 per day based on 4 Free Ride Heli Days are the best value heli days participants and 2 guides in NZ. First run is $425 includes flight in, first If you like to ski or board more challenging run, lunch and flight out. Each extra run is $85 terrain, then this is the program for you. Whether per person it’s couloirs, big faces or steep lines, Alpine Heliski is the ideal place to push your envelope DATES: 29th-30th July • 5th-6th Aug • 12th-13th Aug • 19th-20th Aug • 26th-27th Aug • 2nd-3rd Sep Trip Highlights • Ski some of the most challenging steep terrain Unguided, we load you in and out of the helicopter in NZ and point you in the right direction, after that it’s up • Enjoy heli-accessed warm-up runs before hitting to you how fast, how many and which lines you take. the bigger slopes Ideal for photo/film shoots, skiers/boarders wanting • Small, cohesive groups of skiers with two or more max heli runs or for those just wanting a couple of guides runs and lunch in the mountains. Free Ride bookings • Maximum 2 groups per helicopter! are for either the Saturday or Sunday depending on weather. Alpine Heliski will choose the best day. • Learn and practice basic skills including “slough management”, rappelling, glacier travel, rope ascending and others LET US SHOW YOU WHAT POWDER PERSONALISED IT REALLY MEANS PRIVATE CHARTER WILL Imagine… your group, a professional guide, exclusive CHANGE THE WAY YOU use of a helicopter and a sensational choice of terrain. Soar along the backbone of New Zealand’s Southern THINK ABOUT SKIING AND Alps seeking the ultimate lines on big mountains, RIDING FOREVER glaciers and deep powder snow. On a Private Charter you could ski up to 14 runs in a day. It is in this stunning playground that we also choose a luncheon site for your group. This is the real back country where snowfall is measured in metres and the picturesque landscape represents not only world class skiing/boarding, but also one of the most spectacular sightseeing journeys you could ever experience.

PRIVATE CHARTER RESERVATIONS POLICY: QUEENSTOWN & WANAKA Cancellations - Cancellations made up to 5 days prior to skiing will PRIVATE CHARTER receive a full refund. Refunds - If adverse weather prevents flying, clients will be fully refunded. Please note refunds are not given due Prices start at NZ $6195 per day based on 5 people to injury, lack of ability or fitness. Prices are in $NZD and inclusive of (minimum numbers required) 15% NZ GST. Prices are subject to change without notice. ALPINE ACTIVITIES CAN BE Ski Guides Our guides hold professional ski-guiding industry DANGEROUS. WEATHER qualifications, are highly experienced (locally and AND SNOW CONDITIONS CAN internationally), and most importantly can deliver an excellent heli day to all abilities of skiers and riders. CHANGE RAPIDLY, A FACT THAT MUST BE RESPECTED BY ALL Snow Safety MOUNTAIN ADVENTURERS. Alpine Heliski has developed a comprehensive snow and avalanche management system BECAUSE OF THIS OUR including procedures for collecting weather and NUMBER ONE PRIORITY IS snow information, evaluating snowpack stability, YOUR SAFETY. assessing hazards in the terrain, and determining our daily skiing program. All clients are provided with avalanche safety beacons and instructed on their use.

Pilots & Helicopters All of our pilots are highly skilled and experienced in winter mountain operations, and comply with New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) SAFETY Part 135 requirements. How long are the runs? Run length varies depending on terrain and FAQs conditions (the average run would measure approximately 600 to 700 vertical metres).

What do I wear? Dress as you would for a cold day at the resort When is the best time to go Heliskiing? (windproof jacket and pants, warm gloves, sunglasses The heliski season starts 1 July, and continues or goggles and sunscreen). You don’t need to ski/ride through to September 30. The earlier part of the with a backpack. Casual shoes should be worn to the season has colder, clearer conditions while the latter staging areas (carry your ski boots). part of the season usually enjoys a great snow base and ongoing snowfalls. What about safety equipment? All clients are provided with avalanche safety Do I need powder skis/board? beacons and instructed on their use. Our guides Specialty powder skis and make your will carry all other safety equipment. heli day that much more enjoyable. If you don’t have your own equipment - hiring is a popular option and All clients will be required to sign a booking and easily co-ordinated. Our staff can arrange the pick-up Waiver Form. All operations are at the discretion and drop-off of your hire equipment. of Alpine Heli-Ski Ltd. BOOK NOW

Phone: +64 3 441 2300 Email: [email protected]

Postal Address: P.O.Box 1083, Queenstown, New Zealand You can find us throughout the winter season at: “Info & Snow” 37 Shotover Street, Queenstown South Island, New Zealand

www.alpineheliski.com