Tips on clothing and other gear

Your ski attire should be very similar to what you would wear for a day on Whistler or Blackcomb Mountains. The modern ski clothing of breathable, water-resistant, and windproof materials is very good. The layer system is best but avoid the temptation to over-dress. Goggles, gloves, and a hat are a must, and sunglasses and sunscreen are necessary on sunny days in the spring. A wool or fleece hat is better than a baseball cap, which can be blown away by the helicopter. The Whistler Heli-Skiing Store carries a good selection of top-quality ski wear, powder gloves, and ski accessories.

What to wear:

• Please dress the same way you would for the mountain.
• Goggles are a must.
• Sunglasses (with retention straps) are best kept for springtime use.
• Sunscreen is important in the spring.
• Please bring a wool or fleece hat. Ball caps are not recommended.
• Skiers wishing to bring a shovel pack may do so if it is small and approved by the guide in the morning. Please remember that you will be expected to ski with it for the entire day as nothing may be left in the helicopter.
• Hydration backpacks are a great way to bring water along and are frequently carried by our veteran heliskiers.

In each 205/212 helicopter, there will be one of our specially trained video-photo team to capture the day on film for you. You may bring your own camera, but we suggest that it be small enough to carry in a pocket.

To verify that you have made the right choice of apparel you may check the current alpine temperature and weather conditions from the Whistler/Blackcomb "snowphone" at 932-4211 early in the morning before you go skiing.