Thinking about it but not sure where to start? That's exactly who I help.

No. You need to be a confident skier or rider who's comfortable on most of a resort mountain, not a professional. Deep powder takes some adjusting, but it comes faster than people expect with the right skis and a good guide. If you're an expert chasing steep, fast terrain, there are programs for that too. The key is matching the program to your real ability, and that's what I help with.

Not an absolute beginner, no. Heli-skiing happens in the backcountry, so you need to be able to ski or ride most of a resort comfortably first. If you can handle blue and most black runs and you're ready to try ungroomed snow, you're ready for the right first trip, often a program like Powder Intro built for exactly this.

You ski in small groups with certified guides while the helicopter repositions you across the terrain through the day. Each morning starts with a safety briefing, the guides choose runs to match your group, and you ski run after run of untracked snow. Evenings are spent at the lodge. With CMH it's a multi-day, all-inclusive trip rather than a single drop.

It takes place in the backcountry, so it carries real risks that resort skiing doesn't, and CMH manages them with professional guides, mandatory safety training, provided avalanche gear, and decades of snow science. Guides choose terrain to match the group and conditions all day. It's why guests come back year after year, and I'm always glad to walk through how safety works before you decide.

Good general fitness helps, since you'll ski long days and a lot of vertical, often several days in a row. You don't need to be an athlete, but a few weeks of leg and cardio work before your trip makes a real difference in how much you enjoy it. I'll point you toward the right preparation once you book.

Most of it is provided. Powder skis and avalanche safety gear are included, and you're trained on the safety gear on day one. The main thing you bring is your own ski or snowboard boots, since the lodges don't keep spares, so carry them on in case your luggage is delayed. Beyond that it's good ski layers and your personal items. Once you book, I send a full packing guide and stay reachable for every question.

Yes. Snowboarders are welcome on the same programs and terrain, and plenty of first-timers ride rather than ski. Just let me know in advance so CMH can confirm the right board is available for your trip.