Packing the right gear for your day of helicopter skiing is essential to the success and comfortability of the day. Powderbird has created the guide for packing gear that will make you an expert.
what to pack for a day of helicopter skiing?
The anticipation begins to build, a day of helicopter skiing in Utah’s backcountry is just one good night’s sleep away. The thought occurs: what do I need to bring?
Helicopter Skiing, unpredictable in nature, promises a variety of weather elements, terrain conditions, and variable situations. Being prepared is an important step in ensuring that you have the best possible experience with Powderbird.
When you book a day of heli skiing with Powderbird, our team will walk you through what you can expect from the experience and how to be best equipped. Powderbird provides every guest with an avalanche airbag backpack containing a shovel & probe, as well as an avalanche transceiver. Once you are in the backcountry, you will be grateful that you thought through your equipment prior to taking off.
Let’s talk about equipment! Of course, some crucial items to remember are your skis or snowboard. Guests are welcome to bring their own, especially if you have a pair of powder-specific skis or board that you feel comfortable on. Powderbird also offers complementary access to our fleet of demo skis made by K2, specifically designed to float in the powder that our Utah backcountry is famous for.
Some other important equipment to make sure you pack includes: poles, boots, helmet, and goggles.
The key to a happy skier is proper layering. Between the cool rush of wind while flying in the helicopter, the heat built from navigating backcountry terrain, and the chill of staying still in the winter air, your body temperature will vary throughout the day. Some essential clothing items to bring are as follows: wool (or non-cotton) base layers, one to two fleece or down mid-layers, waterproof outer shell jacket and pants, ski socks, neck gaiter or buff, and gloves.
In addition to what you are wearing on your person and equipment, there are a few items you should consider bringing along: sunscreen, your favorite energizing snacks, and a comfortable pair of après ski shoes (after all, après skiing is a sport too).
Now you have your gear gathered and dialed in, it is time to focus on having the best day of your life helicopter skiing in the Utah backcountry with Powderbird!
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