Powder Fix
2 Day, Queenstown/Wanaka $5,195 Book Now
Tour Highlights
Our Powder Fix package is the ultimate short break option for powder loving skiers and snowboarders who want to avoid the chairlifts, and enjoy access to untracked backcountry terrain in the majestic Southern Alps.
This package includes two days of incredible Private Charter heli-skiing allowing complete freedom in the mountains in the safe hands of dedicated, experienced heli-ski guides and pilots.
Private Charter heli-ski days enable access to numerous mountain ranges within the Southern Lakes around Queenstown, Wanaka and Glenorchy so that you can ski and ride the very best snow on any given day, and enjoy huge vertical runs.
Also included are 2 nights in a centrally located luxury boutique Queenstown hotel, all airport and heli-pad transfers, Queenstown hosting plus breakfast and an amazing gourmet lunch in the mountains daily.
Our friendly staff will meet and greet you in Queenstown, assist with your accommodation check-in and fitting and collection of your powder ski and powder board rentals.
As your hosts in Queenstown, we'll be sure to give you the lowdown on what's hot and what's not regarding local restaurants and bars, plus of course keep you updated on current snow conditions and weather forecasts.
The Powder Fix is suitable for confident intermediate skiers and snowboarders and can be a great mid-week or weekend snow getaway. Extra nights of accommodation, heli days and resort days can be added to suit your needs.
The package price is based on a group booking for four people which is equal to one helicopter load. Private Charter bookings can be made for groups of up to eight people, and in this circumstance one helicopter is used to service two loads of four skiers and snowboarders. Get in touch with your group dynamics for further pricing.
- 2 Days Of Private Charter Heli-Skiing & Heli-Boarding
- Powder Ski & Snowboard Rentals
- All Safety Equipment & Training
- 2 Nights in Luxury Boutique Hotel
- Breakfast Daily
- Gourmet Mountain Lunches
- All Heli-pad and Airport Transfers
- Queenstown Hosting
Itinerary
After breakfast you will be transferred to the heli-pad and waiting helicopter to meet your guide and undergo some important pre-flight briefings to keep your day in the back country safe and enjoyable. Here you will be involved in a practical demonstration on the fitting and use of transceivers and other back country equipment plus given a helicopter awareness and safety briefing.
At this time your guide will re-cap the running order and timings for the day and provide an update on snow conditions before you board the helicopter and fly off for a unique and incredible day of guided heli-skiing.
Your Private Charter includes 1.5 hours of heli-time which allows for keen skiers and snowboarders to usually achieve 8-10 back country heli-ski runs in a day, typically over 5 hours which includes a fantastic and memorable gourmet picnic lunch in the mountains.
Additional heli-time is always available for those wanting to spend more time in the mountains and can be arranged through your guide on the day.
Following another delicious breakfast you will be transferred back to the heli-pad to meet your guide, re-cap all of the important safety aspects for the day and get an update on the latest snow conditions.
Your second heli-ski day will see you visit different mountain ranges and terrain area for more great virgin snow skiing and snowboarding in the magnificent Southern Lakes back country. Once again you have 1.5 hours of heli-time available for you to ski and ride endless untracked powder and to enjoy another incredible big mountain day including a fantastic and memorable gourmet picnic lunch in the mountains.
Additional heli-time is once again available for those wanting to spend more time in the mountains and can be arranged through your guide on the day.