Sweden: Heli Ski the Wilderness of the Arctic.

 

Heli skiing at its best in a high alpine Arctic environment. This is a semi private (meaning only 2 groups per heli), North American style heli ski operation. It’s also the biggest heli ski operator in Sweden, and the choice of Sweden’s world cup ski team. Located close to the mountain village of Riksgränsen, their heli skiing is in an area with no fewer than 100 peaks and equivalent to half the size of Austrias ski area set in pure Arctic wilderness. The accommodations in the mountain town of Bjorkliden, are to the typically high Swedish standards.

Price from €2,198.40.

 

Why Heliski Here:

  • Heli skiing at its best in a high alpine Arctic environment, 200 km north of the Arctic Circle. The company is now the biggest heli ski operator in Sweden.
  • Located close Riksgränsen, heli skiing is in an area with no fewer than 100 peaks and equivalent to half the size of Austria’s ski area. The operator offers a wide variety of exclusive packages. The heli skiing packages include 10,000 to 50,000 metres of vertical drop, guaranteeing you an unforgettable skiing experience.
TRIP LENGTH : 3, 4 or 7 days
SUMMARY ITINERARY : Your arrival at the site marks the day 1 of your heli skiing trip. You will be welcomed with accommodation at Riksgränsen or Björkliden where you will be pampered as you prepare for a heli skiing experience like no other. The following day is your first heli skiing day. You will be provided every meal for your entire stay at the hotel or lodge. The total number of days you can heli ski depends on your chosen package. On your last night, you will enjoy an appetizing meal and relax as you recall your ultimate freeride experience. Your trip ends at 3:00 on the last day.
PRICE FROM : €2,198.40
ACCESS POINT : Traveling to the base office is both easy and convenient.
Fly into Kiruna airport in Sweden OR Narvik/Evenes airport in Norway. It then takes about 1.5 hours to get to Riksgränsen or Björkliden. If traveling within Sweden, you may take the night train from either Stockholm or Gothenburg as an alternative.
PRE/POST SKIING : Björkliden (ski in, ski out), Abisco (5 minutes), Riksgränsen (20 minutes) and Narvik (1 hour)
INCLUSIONS & ACCOMODATION:
  • Accommodation at exclusive Meteorologen Ski Lodge and Solyllan Ski Lodge or at classic Hotel Riksgränsen and Hotel Björkliden. Both destinations have a history that goes way back to the time when the railroad was built between Kiruna and Narvik for transporting ore through an area with no roads.
  • The rooms are equipped with phone, shower, cable-tv. Internet access is also available.
  • Relaxing amenities such as sauna, exercise room and solarium are also available in the hotel.
  • All meals for your entire stay are provided.
  • All mandatory safety-equipment is included in all packages.
  • Complete guide service all days.

For Heli-Assisted Ski Touring:
  • Helicopter transportation to and from your mountain hut and 2-4 heli ski runs.
  • Self-catering accommodation in mountain hut for 4 nights (including bed linen)
  • All meals are included during your whole trip.
  • Guide service and complete safety equipment; avalanche backpack, digital transceiver, shovel and probe.
 EXCLUSIONS:
  • Heliski/Catski specific travel insurance
  • Transfer to and from the airport
  • Personal skiing equipment
  • Single occupancy (contact us for rates)
  • Alcoholic beverages
DEPOSIT : A deposit needs to be paid within 7 days of making the reservation. The deposit for semi-private packages are as follows:
  • 3-day package: €300
  • 4-day package: €600
  • 7-day package: €900
FULL PAYMENT : The final payment is due 75 days prior to the start of your heli ski trip.
REFUNDS : Compensation or refund does not apply in the case of events outside the operator’s control such as a natural disaster. However, if pre-booked helicopter time cannot be carried out due to inclement weather, a refund of €200 per person/helicopter hour of unused flying time is given. The helicopter time is based on the helicopter’s flight recorder and are leveled out to 6 minute intervals.
HELICOPTER TIME :
  • 3 days: 2.5 hours with approximately 10,000 meters of vertical drop
  • 4 days: 5 hours with approximately 20,000 meters of vertical drop
  • 7 days: 7.5 hours with approximately 30,000 meters of vertical drop