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HeliSki in Europe: where is cheaper (or better)?
HeliSki in Europe: where is cheaper (or better)?
I'd be thankful if anyone can give advice (or better yet - can share first-hand experience) on: WHERE to heliski in Europe at affordable price with decent service and nice slopes? I didn't do extensive search in internet, because information of this sort may be not so realiable. Who knows how highly those heliski guys can extol quality of their services and greatness of slopes? I heard that Italian (among few remaining in the Alps) are the cheapest, but they seem to have weak reputaion (their helicopters crash, flight service is not so regular, etc.) Any positive experiences? - Info? - Recommendations? Thanks! -- N. |
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HeliSki in Europe: where is cheaper (or better)?
NoumenoN wrote:
HeliSki in Europe: where is cheaper (or better)? I'd be thankful if anyone can give advice (or better yet - can share first-hand experience) on: WHERE to heliski in Europe at affordable price with decent service and nice slopes? I didn't do extensive search in internet, because information of this sort may be not so realiable. Who knows how highly those heliski guys can extol quality of their services and greatness of slopes? I heard that Italian (among few remaining in the Alps) are the cheapest, but they seem to have weak reputaion (their helicopters crash, flight service is not so regular, etc.) Any positive experiences? - Info? - Recommendations? Thanks! Though I have no first hand experience I have heard that the Elbrus region offers good heliskiing at the lowest possible price and also that their helicopters are also a bit unreliable. John |
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HeliSki in Europe: where is cheaper (or better)?
"NoumenoN" wrote in message ... HeliSki in Europe: where is cheaper (or better)? I'd be thankful if anyone can give advice (or better yet - can share first-hand experience) on: WHERE to heliski in Europe at affordable price with decent service and nice slopes? I didn't do extensive search in internet, because information of this sort may be not so realiable. Who knows how highly those heliski guys can extol quality of their services and greatness of slopes? I heard that Italian (among few remaining in the Alps) are the cheapest, but they seem to have weak reputaion (their helicopters crash, flight service is not so regular, etc.) Any positive experiences? - Info? - Recommendations? Thanks! -- N. Can't comment on costs, but I do know that heli options are offered by Les Arcs - there's a transfer point across the border to Italy, etc. (where it's legal, unlike France) from between La Rosière and Sainte-Foy Tarentaise. No doubt someone from this n/g and based locally will come in on this... RM www.mountainpassions.com - an Online Magazine with Altitude. |
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HeliSki in Europe: where is cheaper (or better)?
On Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:22:37 +0100 (CET), "NoumenoN"
wrote: Any positive experiences? - Info? - Recommendations? I must have done around 5~6 drops around the Chamonix area (always into Italy or Suisse, of course) in the alps, but all have been booked through local guides. Using a guide is the best option as he will know the conditions, and whether it's actually worth spending your money. -- Champ |
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HeliSki in Europe: where is cheaper (or better)?
"NoumenoN" wrote in message ... HeliSki in Europe: where is cheaper (or better)? I'd be thankful if anyone can give advice (or better yet - can share first-hand experience) on: WHERE to heliski in Europe at affordable price with decent service and nice slopes? I didn't do extensive search in internet, because information of this sort may be not so realiable. Who knows how highly those heliski guys can extol quality of their services and greatness of slopes? I heard that Italian (among few remaining in the Alps) are the cheapest, but they seem to have weak reputaion (their helicopters crash, flight service is not so regular, etc.) Any positive experiences? - Info? - Recommendations? Thanks! -- N. And just to get you into the mood... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDXtAnAuTJY Enjoy. RM www.mountainpassions.com - an Online Magazine with Altitude. |
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HeliSki in Europe: where is cheaper (or better)?
On 29 Oct, 19:44, "Roger Moss"
wrote: "NoumenoN" wrote in message ... HeliSki in Europe: where is cheaper (or better)? I'd be thankful if anyone can give advice (or better yet - can share first-hand experience) on: WHERE to heliski in Europe at affordable price with decent service and nice slopes? I didn't do extensive search in internet, because information of this sort may be not so realiable. Who knows how highly those heliski guys can extol quality of their services and greatness of slopes? I heard that Italian (among few remaining in the Alps) are the cheapest, but they seem to have weak reputaion (their helicopters crash, flight service is not so regular, etc.) Any positive experiences? - Info? - Recommendations? Thanks! -- N. And just to get you into the mood... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDXtAnAuTJY Enjoy. RMwww.mountainpassions.com- an Online Magazine with Altitude.- Hide quoted text - I recently found a nice looking web site with a USA focus with detailed historical snow records and various other articles including quite a bit on heliskiing and the costs/benefits of various locations and methods. I though it very interesting. I think I have the link at home and will pot it if I have. I think the author was a full time ski writer. records |
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HeliSki in Europe: where is cheaper (or better)?
On Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:14:52 +0000, "
" wrote: Though I have no first hand experience I have heard that the Elbrus region offers good heliskiing at the lowest possible price and also that their helicopters are also a bit unreliable. I did a week of heli in Russia (Krasnaya Polyana) and there were no problems with the helicopter ar all. -- Champ |
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HeliSki in Europe: where is cheaper or better?
I just remember how it happened in cheerful French comedy of 70-ties "Les Bronzes font du skis", where skiers asked local dude to organize one flight+drop from helicopter. They skied down afterwards but got lost, because guide couldn't find the way into the valley. 'Les Bronzés font du ski' is certainly a cult French film - must have seen it about 10 times - absolutely hilarious. Not sure it was ever translated in English though. Does anyone else apart from N think it's good or is it me being French? The off-piste bit was shot in Val d'Isere. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ XS Peak Retreats http://www.peakretreats.co.uk Ski Collection http://www.skicollection.co.uk |
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HeliSki in Europe: where is cheaper (or better)?
On Tue, 30 Oct 2007 23:15:34 +0000, Champ wrote:
On Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:14:52 +0000, " " wrote: Though I have no first hand experience I have heard that the Elbrus region offers good heliskiing at the lowest possible price and also that their helicopters are also a bit unreliable. I did a week of heli in Russia (Krasnaya Polyana) and there were no problems with the helicopter ar all. Was it a gunship? |
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HeliSki in Europe: where is cheaper (or better)?
On Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:43:06 GMT, Maris allegedly
wrote: I did a week of heli in Russia (Krasnaya Polyana) and there were no problems with the helicopter ar all. Was it a gunship? It was this... http://www.vpas.org.uk/powpow/images/russia/heli.jpg Full write up here... http://www.vpas.org.uk/powpow/krasnaya.html -- The only powder to get high on, falls from the sky. http://www.vpas.org.uk/ - Snowboarding the worlds pow pow. Donek Sasquatch 162, Prior Pow 181, Burton Canyon 162 |
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