There are few experiences in skiing that compare to the quiet anticipation of lifting off in a helicopter, bound for untouched alpine terrain. For many skiers, heli-skiing is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Plus, if you're already travelling halfway around the world for a ski holiday, why not make it even more unforgettable?

One of our favourite ski itineraries is to spend five or six days exploring a world-class ski resort before adding one or two days of heli-skiing at the end of your trip. It's the perfect way to experience both the comfort and convenience of a resort, along with the exhilaration of skiing vast, untouched terrain that's only accessible by helicopter. 

Whether you're adding your very first heli-ski day or chasing endless powder, we've handpicked our favourite resort and heli-ski combinations to help you experience the very best of both worlds.

Revelstoke, BC (Canada) - ski legendary powder and North America's greatest vertical at Revelstoke, before elevating your holiday with a day or two of heli-skiing deep in the Selkirk Mountains.

• Stay slopeside at the luxurious Sutton Place Hotel, with true ski-in, ski-out access.
• Spend five days exploring the legendary terrain of Revelstoke Mountain Resort, renowned for North America's greatest vertical and abundant powder.
• Finish your holiday with one or two unforgettable days of heli-skiing with Selkirk Tangiers, from CAD$1,899 per person, per day.

Park City, Utah (USA) - enjoy the world-class restaurants, boutique shopping and expansive terrain of Park City, before escaping the crowds for a day or two of untouched Wasatch powder with Powderbird.

• Stay in downtown Park City, moments from the slopes and enjoying the town's renowned dining and après scene.
• Kick off your ski adventure by exploring USA's largest ski resorts
• Elevate your holiday with one or two days of heli-skiing with Powderbird, accessing Utah's legendary backcountry powder just moments from the resort. From USD$1,499 per perosn, per day.

Whistler Blackcomb, BC (Canada) - experience the energy of North America's premier ski destination before escaping to untouched alpine powder with a day or two of heli-skiing.

• Stay in the heart of Whistler Village, just steps from the lifts and surrounded by world-class dining, vibrant après and boutique shopping.
• Spend your days exploring the vast terrain of Whistler Blackcomb
• Add-on one or two days of heli-skiing with Whistler Heli-Skiing, exploring untouched powder, dramatic glaciers and breathtaking alpine terrain only accessible by helicopter. From CAD$1,720 per person, per day.

Panorama, BC (Canada) - Escape the crowds and discover one of British Columbia's best-kept secrets, where uncrowded slopes, true ski-in, ski-out convenience and world-class heli-skiing combine for the ultimate powder holiday.

• Stay slopeside in the alpine village of Panorama, where true ski-in, ski-out accommodation and a relaxed mountain atmosphere await.
• Take on Panorama's wide-open groomers, gladed runs and uncrowded terrain, with breathtaking views across the Purcell Mountains.
• Ski British Columbia's finest powder with one or two days of heli-skiing with RK Heliski, accessing vast alpine bowls, and perfectly spaced tree skiing beyond the resort boundaries. From CAD$1,285 per person per day.

Telluride, Colorado (USA) - One of North America's most breathtaking ski destinations, where a charming historic mountain town, uncrowded slopes and dramatic San Juan Mountain scenery set the stage for an unforgettable heli-ski adventure.

• Stay in the heart of historic downtown Telluride, with easy access to the slopes and exceptional dining
• Hit the slopes of Telluride Ski Resort, renowned for its spectacular scenery, quiet lift lines and skiing for every ability.
• Join the team at HeliTrax to explore the remote peaks, alpine bowls and legendary powder of the surrounding San Juan Mountains. From USD$1,975 per person, per day.

Verbier, Switzerland (Europe) - Experience the best of the Alps, where exceptional dining, legendary off-piste terrain and a vibrant après scene are perfectly complemented by unforgettable heli-ski adventures.

• Stay in the heart of Verbier, with luxury accommodation just moments from the lifts and world-class restaurants.
• Immerse yourself in the vast terrain of 4 Vallées, renowned for its challenging runs, extensive off-piste and breathtaking Alpine scenery.
• Access remote glaciers, untouched powder and spectacular high-alpine terrain that few skiers ever experience with one or two days of heli-skiing. From CHF 600-800 per person, per day.

Whether you choose to add a single heli-ski day or extend your adventure over several days, incorporating heli-skiing into a resort holiday is an unforgettable way to experience the mountains from a completely different perspective. It's the perfect complement to a resort ski holiday—and the perfect way to elevate an already memorable ski holiday.

Get in touch with the team at Scout to Dream, Find, Book & Ski your perfect ski resort + heli-ski adventure.

- Scout