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Mount Cook Heli skiing from Wanaka

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Strong intermediate or better skiers with a sense of adventure will love this **Mount Cook** **heli ski** experience from **Wanaka**! Take advantage of being situated on the highest mountain in New Zealand and its inherent altitude to take on some of the world's most challenging and spectacular snowboarding terrain. The Mount Cook region is a huge area filled with vast, heavily covered peaks that provide multiple runs of optimal ski conditions, and you can expect some of the best, unspoilt snow you'll ever come across! In addition to the ski experience, all the necessary safety equipment is included in the cost of the package as well as a delicious, alpine-style buffet lunch to be enjoyed at midday, and all transfers from your accommodation to the helicopter staging areas and subsequent return are also included - all of which makes for a great value, maximum-convenience package!
Inclusions
* Fully qualified Guide (guide to guest ratio 1:4/5 skiers/boarders) * Alpine buffet lunch * Use of transceivers * All transfers from accommodation to heli-staging areas and return * Pick up and drop off of your rental equipment
Exclusions
* Capture the Experience video service available on request
Seasons
* Season dates vary depending on snow fall but generally July to end of September
Time
* Tours depart around 8am
Transfers
* Transfers from your Wanaka or Queenstown accommodation to our airport helipad or staging area can be arranged.
What To Bring
* You will need to bring your ski/board or hire equipment * You will need to have warm clothing – a windproof jacket and pants, warm gloves, sunglasses or goggles and sunscreen. * Bring a camera to capture ski day
Terms And Conditions
* Run length varies depending on the terrain and snow conditions. Our exclusive terrain offers runs that vary between 2000 and 2500 vertical feet of treeless skiing in sheltered basins, bowls and wide rolling mountain flanks through to steep and gnarly chutes. * Heli-skiing / boarding takes place in an alpine environment, above the tree line and is weather dependent. When booking, we suggest you register with us for daily heli-skiing as soon as you arrive in the area and allow some flexibility in your schedule. Snow in the backcountry can vary from fine powder to crud to beautiful spring corn. Check with us for the latest conditions.
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About Mount Cook Heli skiing from Wanaka
About Mount Cook Heli skiing from Wanaka
Heli skiing in Mount Cook from Wanaka is suitable for strong, adventurous intermediate skiers and above. Located on New Zealand's highest mountain, this vast area is covered with abundant snow, offering the best skiing conditions and pristine powder.
Why Mount Cook Heli skiing from Wanaka is a must
A challenging and exhilarating heli-ski experience on New Zealand's highest mountain. An opportunity to snowboard on untouched terrain with pristine powder. Convenient travel with accommodation transfers and comprehensive safety equipment.
Top things to do at Mount Cook Heli skiing from Wanaka
Heli skiing/snowboarding in diverse terrain, from snow bowls and wide-open areas to steep slopes, with descents between 2000 to 2500 feet, accompanied by expert guides.
How to get to Mount Cook Heli skiing from Wanaka
Transfers are available from your accommodation in Wanaka or Queenstown to the helicopter pad or meeting point.
Location of Mount Cook Heli skiing from Wanaka
The Mount Cook region, located on New Zealand's highest mountain. Meeting points for the trip can be arranged in Wanaka or Queenstown.
Opening hours of Mount Cook Heli skiing from Wanaka
The general skiing season is from July to late September, depending on snow conditions. Tours depart around 8:00 AM.
Facilities at Mount Cook Heli skiing from Wanaka
The package includes an expert guide (guide-to-guest ratio 1:4/5), an Alpine-style buffet lunch, transceivers, all transfers from accommodation to the helicopter meeting point, and rental equipment pick-up/drop-off service.
Know Before You Go
Visitors must bring their own ski/snowboard equipment or rent it. Prepare warm clothing such as a windproof jacket, trousers, warm gloves, sunglasses or goggles, and sunscreen. It is recommended to bring a camera for photos. Heli skiing is weather-dependent. Register with the tour operator immediately upon arrival and allow flexibility in your schedule.