While helicopter skiing may initially seem like an expensive adventure, Pure Powder excels at helping you find affordable heli skiing destinations that are in line with your budget. A helicopter skiing vacation does not always have to break the bank, and with proper planning, you can cut some costs without compromising the quality of your trip.
In this article, we run through several key ways to save costs on a helicopter skiing trip, largely centred around selecting the right destinations. From competitive pricing, brief travel times and low costs of living, the astute and adventurous will find plenty of opportunities for cost savings. Pure Powder is the largest facilitator of helicopter skiing trips in the UK, organising more trips than anyone else in the country. With our help, you can enjoy your trip while we take care of the logistics.
Look Out For Affordable Heli Skiing Prices
The first step to securing a more budget-friendly heli ski holiday is to opt for a destination with operators and lodgings available to you at competitive prices. The key to competitive pricing is variety; any operator or heli ski lodge in an area with many other rivals is more likely to offer their services at low prices. Despite competitive pricing, these affordable heli skiing destinations never sacrifice quality and safety standards.
There is no better place to look for competitive prices than in Canada, the birthplace of helicopter skiing. Canada is one of the world’s most popular helicopter skiing destinations, attracting passionate skiers from around the world in droves every ski season. Canada has vast swathes of skiable terrain, encompassing gentle open bowls to super steep slopes, making the destination suitable for both beginners and experts.
The sheer quantity and variety of accommodations available make Canada a leading choice, with plenty of options available for those seeking a more affordable heli skiing trip. Pure Powder has a long partnership with the esteemed CMH (Canadian Mountain Holidays), which runs several remote and rustic lodges priced at more affordable rates than luxury resorts.
For example, Revelstoke is a welcoming ski town with different accommodation options available for skiers. Here, most local industry surrounds the ski season, and the town is replete with options for adventurers to choose from, whether those be luxury resorts or simple hotels. Revelstoke truly displays all the advantages that competitive pricing can have for budget heli skiers. The Regent Hotel is a town-based accommodation spot in Revelstoke designed for heli skiers from all over the world.
You can also boost your chances of securing a more affordable trip by booking a trip in the early season, or late season, or even in the off-season. If demands are not as high for booking trips, you are more likely to find an affordable package that suits your budget.
Reduce Travel Expenses
Travel can be one of the most thrilling parts of any holiday, and helicopter skiing’s growing popularity over the decades has seen a steady increase in destinations around the world. As such, many choose to travel great distances when going heli skiing. Finding a destination closer to home can end up saving you money, as your travel costs are significantly less.
For example, European clients can end up saving money by travelling to helicopter skiing destinations within Europe instead of taking a long trip to North America or South America. There are great helicopter skiing options close to the UK borders just waiting to be explored.
In Europe, you can book helicopter skiing trips to Turkey, Iceland or Sweden. All three of these destinations are well-suited to providing exceptional and affordable heli skiing experiences. These locations are also known for their stunning vistas, with backdrops unlike anywhere else in the world, each offering a unique and unforgettable experience.
Alternatively, you can also reduce your travel spending within Canada itself by staying at easily accessible accommodation options such as the Kootenay Lodge, which stands out for its easy access from airport-bearing towns. Many of these accessible lodges are also town-based, giving guests the chance to enjoy access to local amenities and culture without breaking the bank.
Go To Places With A Lower Cost Of Living
One of the central principles of affordable travel is to head to places where your currency is going to take you further, where general amenities and accommodations are less expensive than you may be used to. While most major heli ski destinations aren’t exactly known for their generous pricing, there are many options available.
Turkey stands out as one of the best examples of an affordable heli skiing destination. Turkey has excellent skiing routes surrounding the Kaçkar Mountains, and the quality of skiing is as good as anywhere else in the world. Situated around the north of the country, around the Black Sea region, these mountains offer some truly spectacular slopes for intermediate to expert skiers to test their mettle against.
The proximity to the Black Sea means that the Kaçkar Mountains are constantly replenished by moisture blowing in from the sea, which is swept up the face of the mountain and transformed into fluffy, dry powder snow. This phenomenon, paired with the very high altitude of the mountains, means that the snow stays fresh for far longer than most other mountain ranges, thereby extending the ski season.
Turkey is also a relatively affordable country to visit, especially for tourists from the UK and North America. When booking through Pure Powder, you can expect accommodation at Hotel Hasimoglu, a cosy, family-run lodge on the outskirts of Ayder, which all comes at a far more generous price tag than the ultra-luxury lodges many heli ski destinations are known for.
The town of Ayder is itself a gem to explore, offering plenty of charming little streets lined with traditional restaurants serving hot Turkish meals, or spilling out into little pathways that run through the surrounding hillside. In these hills, visitors can enjoy the sight of wildflowers, crystal clear (and ice cold) mountain streams and native wildlife.
Book With Pure Powder
Booking through Pure Powder gives you the best chance and finding and securing an affordable heli ski trip, as we use our expertise and connections to find a package in line with your needs and budget. The best part? Going through Pure Powder will never cost you more than going to an operator directly, and this way, we deal with all of the logistics so that you don’t have to. As industry leaders with decades of experience and expertise surrounding helicopter skiing trips, you can end up saving funds by booking your trip through us.
We are happy to sit down and chat with you to determine your needs, budget and timeline. From there, we can present you with an option that best accommodates your needs. Should you specifically ask for an affordable heli skiing trip, we’d be more than happy to assemble a package best suited to your budget. Those who are flexible in terms of destinations, travel times and duration of stay can benefit the most from this.
Pure Powder has been matching guests with the perfect helicopter skiing trip since 1978. We have established a reputation for providing exceptional experiences at no additional cost to you. You can expect the highest standard of care and attention before, during and after your trip. We use our years of expertise and concierge-style support across every aspect of your trip.
By choosing Pure Powder, you’re doing more than just finding an affordable trip, you’re making sure that you’re getting the most out of the experience. If you’re a competent and experienced powder skier trying heli skiing for the first time, we will set you up on one of our classic skiing trips. If you’re a strong piste skier but new to powder, you may want to join one of our carefully designed coaching programs. No matter what level of skill you are, we can find an affordable heli skiing trip to suit your needs. Give us a call at +44 (0)20 7736 8191 to learn more.
Protect Yourself With Ski Insurance
Part of cutting costs means preparing for the worst-case scenario, and that means getting the right ski insurance. While initially this may seem like an additional cost that you’re unsure about, the importance of quality ski insurance should never be understated. Standard travel insurance does not cover helicopter skiing, and should there be an incident in the mountain wilderness, the costs can quickly add up and make your trip an incredibly expensive one.
The reality of helicopter skiing is that it is an extreme sport that takes place in remote and hostile wilderness areas. This means that should you get injured, you will more than likely need to be airlifted out by a medical helicopter. Even on the most affordable heli skiing trips, one incident can significantly increase the costs. Ski insurance is, therefore, absolutely essential, as it protects you financially in these circumstances.
A specialised ski insurance is required for medical rescue and loss or damage of equipment during a helicopter skiing trip. Pure Powder is, by regulation, unable to recommend any particular provider, but curious readers can find a list of providers in the Ski Insurance section on our website that they may enjoy browsing for educational purposes. Reviewing the different options that you have for ski insurance can help you make an educated and informed decision before embarking on your trip.
Book Your Next Helicopter Skiing Trip With Pure Powder!
In conclusion, although helicopter skiing holidays aren’t famed for their affordability, there are several ways to cut back on costs and still have an amazing time. At Pure Powder, we help you find a heli ski trip that meets your needs while staying in line with your budget. From choosing the right destination to catching competitive prices at the right time, there are many ways for you to reduce the overall costs of your trip.
All it takes is some research and flexibility to find breathtaking skiing terrain without breaking the bank. Pure Powder takes on this research on your behalf by taking care of every logistical aspect of your trip. Before, during and after, we’re here to make sure everything is going smoothly. From the B.C. Mountains to Eastern Europe, we’ve organised thousands of heli ski trips for people from all over the world.
Looking to book an affordable heli skiing trip? Give us a call at +44 (0)20 7736 8191 or head over to our website to learn more!
