|
|
|
|
What is Heli Skiing?
Heli skiing is off-trail, downhill skiing that is reached by a helicopter, not
a ski lift. Heli skiing can be a great opportunity for most skiers.
For high mountain thrills perhaps nothing can surpass the magic of heli-skiing.
Under a deep blue sky, the skiers are carried by helicopter to a snow-draped
peak. And after that there is nothing except steadily distancing whirr of rotor
blades, the sky and the snow. It is a thrilling experience as the skier rapidly
zooms down the slopes.
Heli-skiing is an expensive sport
because participants are taken to high mountain tops or the ridges
by the helicopter and dropped there. The skiers then ski down
through the unknown route on the slopes. Skiers also choose their
own slopes or terrain thus they need not waste time and energy
in climbing up the slopes. |
|
| |
The birth of Heli-Skiing
In April 1965, Hans Gmoser was intrigued by an idea that,
although fanciful, seemed practical - an idea that had
never been tried by any resort in the world. Hans began
using helicopters to transport enthusiastic skiers high
into the thin air of the otherwise-inaccessible Bugaboo
Mountains in the Rocky Mountains of Canada. Heli skiing,
as it became known, was born and became an instant success.
|
|
|
Heli
Skiing in the Himalayas
Himalayas is full of ultimate skiing destinations
and if you are an extreme sports lover and experienced
enough to climb the glacial regions, then take up
a heli skiing venture among the Indian Himalayas.
Consistent heavy snowfalls and variety of mountain
ranges, the Himalayas provide the best attributes
for any skier. In addition to the numerous ski resorts
throughout the Himalayan region, you can also find
the ultimate skiing experiences of heli skiing over
here.
In Himachal the heli skiing sport is available in
the area abound by the Hanuman Tibba, Rohtang Pass,
Deo Tibba and Chanderkhani Pass near Manali. A major
feature is the compactness of the heli-skiing area.
A sortie of ten minutes can carry the skiers to the
top of a 14,000-feet high slope.
|
|
|
| |
For the first timer heli skiing at the remote
locations is always an experience to remember. Remote destination
lodge such as the ones located in Manali, provide multiple
day packages and are considered to be the best heli skiing
regions of the Himalayas.
The Manali heli skiing expeditions involve helicopters,
which are going to drop keen skiers onto peaks as high as
5,500 m. The high peaks reduce the wind speed at lower levels
where one skis, resulting in consistent, light and powdery
snow. Powder skiing is easier to learn with the new thick
kind of skis, especially if you are new to skiing.
Safety is ensured by certified guides, experienced helicopter
pilots, easy availability of medical facilities and emergency
backup arrangements with the Indian Air Force.
|
|
| |
|
|
|
20,000
mts. vertical is guaranteed with additional 10,000
mts. as bonus (depending on weather conditions).
