They are from the region and some come from different alpine countries. They spend most of their season in the Val d ‘Aran or other heliski bases around the world. Some are also helicopter pilots or professional rescuers. All have the UIAGM / AEGM certificate.
The helicopters are Ecureuil B3 + from the Spanish company Habock Grup Aviation. They are the best helicopters in operations and benefits in mountain, have a capacity of 5 passengers, (4 riders +1 guide).
Its pilots are based in Vielha and they fly their mountains during all year long doing aerial works and other operations.
George ROBBI together with Eduardo GONZALEZ are our avalanche specialists. These mountain and skiing passionates have spent more than 45 years managing avalanche risk. Their job is to make the snow profiles and transmit the information that concerns stability. Participate in the daily elaboration of our own avalanche bulletin. Their collaboration with our team allows us to know last hour changes.
In case of accident and depending on the seriousness, we have a direct link with the GRAE Pòmpiers Val d’Aran, which allows the intervention of a rapid infrastructure thanks to the provision of our helicopter. Depending on the severity of the cases, we will proceed to the application of established protocols. The evacuation in the heliport can be done: by vehicle, to the Vielha hospital (5 minutes) or, by helicopter, to the Toulouse hospital (30 minutes flight).
Your day begins with a presentation of the activity and its security rules. After completing the administrative forms and carrying out a practice, the participants board the helicopter to carry out the activity.
Our infrastructure is organized in provisional modules waiting for the new remodeling of the heliport. We have a room for security briefings and for changing room for our clients, a material storehouse and a customer service office. In our base you can breathe the pleasant atmosphere of a heliski operation.
We work with the best hotels in the valley for more than ten years, do not hesitate to specify your preferences, we will be happy to book your accommodation. By any direction or question you can communicate with us via our contact page.
The programs can be half day, full day or several days, where you can combine heliski with freeride, nordic ski or heli-skitouring.
• Administrative formalization
• Briefing of security and self-rescue practices.
• Heliski
• Debriefing
• Administrative formalization
• Briefing of security and self-rescue practices.
• Heliski
• Debriefing
ARRIVAL:
• Transfer from the airport to the hotel
• Welcome and Administrative formalization
• Briefing of security and material distribution
• Heliski and food. Back to the hotel
STAY:
• Transfer from the hotel to the Heliport
• Heliski or related activities in case of bad weather
• Food, Back to the hotel. Debriefing of the day
DEPARTURE:
• Heliski or preparations to depart
• Administrative formalization of the extras
• Transfer to the airport.
The security and the best material it’s what is important to us. We have at your disposal:
• 1 flotation backpack with a shovel and probe
• 1 DVA (avalanche victim detector)
• RECCO system
• A radio for the last group
• 1 ABS Airbag with a shovel and probe
• 1 DVA (avalanche victim detector)
• RECCO system
• First aid kit with cervical collar and immobilization material
• A radio and a satellite phone to communicate with the other guides, the pilots and the base
• Medical backpack with: complete kit, first aid and immobilization material, ventilation ball and oxygen bottle
• RECCO antenna
• Snacks and drinks for customers
• Evacuation material with: Evacuation chair, table of immobilization with elevator, vacuum mattress, safety sled, immobilization material, thermal blankets, etc.
• Avalanche material with shovels and probes
• First aid kit and medicines for small or serious accidents.
• Direct link with the GRAE Pompiers Val d’Aran, which allows the intervention of a rapid infrastructure thanks to the provision of our helicopter and the base
Your usual ski equipment for a skiing stay. It is not cold in the helicopter, and the climbs are shorter than in a chairlift. Do not forget about your ski or snowboard boots.
2 pairs of gloves : your gloves will get wet quickly because you have to put on and take off your skis every time you go down. Provide one or two spare pairs. Sun protection: sunscreen and glasses. In mountain, the reverberation is very strong, provide glasses with a minimum 3 class crystal. Ski goggles (mask): even if the weather is good, if there is deep snow, your sunglasses will be impregnated with snow that will fly above your head
Ski or snowboard : We recommend you adapt your equipment to deep snow (wide ski or long snowboard). Helmet is highly recommended
