Mt Cook Heliskiing

Heli-Ski the Southern Alps Beneath Aoraki Mt Cook

Mt Cook Heliskiing offers the single largest heliski area in New Zealand. At the heart of the Southern Alps lies the Mount Cook Region. Mount Cook Heliski is professionally guided by Alpine Guides, and flown by The Helicopter Line. Specializing in quality, personalized service, away from the crowded and busy Queenstown scene. Based in the Aoraki Mt Cook region, the operation provides access to remote alpine terrain that would otherwise be impossible to reach.

With the freedom to explore a vast backcountry environment by helicopter, each day is shaped around the weather, snow conditions and the terrain available. Ski dramatic glaciers, open bowls and remote alpine faces while surrounded by some of New Zealand's most spectacular mountain scenery.

The combination of big mountain terrain, small-group heli-skiing and the extraordinary setting of Aoraki Mt Cook makes this a truly distinctive New Zealand heli-ski experience.

Programs Offered

• 5-Run Heliski Day – Standard program
• Heliski from Queenstown – Standard program with heli transfers from Queenstown
• Private Charter Heliskiing – A private helicopter / guide for a fully customized heli-skiing experience.

Location

Mt Cook Heliskiing operates in the Aoraki Mt Cook region of New Zealand's South Island, surrounded by the Southern Alps and some of the country's highest peaks.

The remote alpine environment provides access to terrain well beyond the boundaries of New Zealand's commercial ski resorts.

Mountain Range

Southern Alps – Six mountain ranges across the Mt Cook heli-ski area, with terrain extending from Aoraki Mt Cook National Park to the Ben Ohau Range.

Ability

Intermediate to Advanced. Heli-skiing requires strong off-piste skiing or snowboarding ability and confidence skiing varied terrain and snow conditions.

Previous heli-skiing experience is not necessarily required, but guests should be comfortable skiing ungroomed terrain and maintaining control in changing snow conditions. Specific ability requirements may vary depending on the program and conditions.

Suitable for confident, fit skiers and snowboarders.

The Terrain

The terrain ranges from open powder bowls and rolling terrain through to steep alpine terrain and glaciated runs.

Over 200 named runs across New Zealand's largest heli-ski area, with an average run of around 800 vertical metres and descents of up to 1,300 metres. The terrain includes glaciers, powder basins, snowy ridges, open bowls and steep alpine faces.

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