As the birthplace of United States helicopter skiing, Sun Valley has a long tradition of flying visitors to an untouched skier’s paradise on top of the Rockies. Skiers and snowboarders are flown to the outlying Sawtooth National Recreation Area, where they can enjoy carving down virgin powder on some of the choicest spots in a 750-square-mile area comprising three mountain ranges.
Most of the skiing takes place in the 7,000 to 10,000 foot range and there is a variety of terrain and runs to suit every level of skiing ability, including 33-degree pitches, 40-degree chutes, steady 2,000-vertical-foot descents and vast bowls of flawless corn. But don’t get the impression that heli-skiing is only for the super advanced. There are plenty of inviting, low-angled slopes ideally suited for the first-time or family heli-ski experience. And with the new fat ski technology, skiing in deep powder and ungroomed snow is a breeze.
If you’re looking for a truly amazing skiing experience in untracked powder on top of the Rockies or if your family is seeking a unique outdoor adventure, consider heli-skiing in Sun Valley.
For listings of heli-skiing guides, click here.
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