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Greenland Heli Skiing

  Heli Skiing in Greenland offers a unique arctic heli skiing adventure. The combination of the remote untouched terrain, wildlife, and local culture makes heli skiing in Greenland, unlike other heli ski operations. The days are spent making long ski descents from the top of mountains rising out of the North Atlantic down to the iceberg filled ocean.Greenland offers extraordinary terrain in a spectacular setting.

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PROGRAM DETAILS

  • Location:

    East Coast, Greenland

    Airport: Kuulusk, Greenland

  • Program:

    April-May

    7 Days

  • Group Size:

    4 Guests / Guide

    2 Groups / Heli

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Overview

GREENLAND HELI SKIING

Greenland Heli Skiing is located on the Eastern Coast of Greenland in the Assmassalik region. This is a unique and beautiful place for a heli ski adventure. Eastern Greenland is still considered one of the most remote and spectacular places to heli ski on the world. The mountain ranges are surrounded by fjords and the Greenland Icecap. Many of the ski runs begin at the top of the mountains and end next to the ocean. April and May is the prime heli skiing season in Greenland because the snowpack is deep and stable and the long days give you plenty of time to explore the expansive heli ski terrain of Eastern Greenland.

TERRAIN

Heli Skiing in Greenland allows access to the incredible terrain in a dramatic landscape. There are steep chutes and couloirs as well as gentle open glaciers. There is a wide range of terrain to satisfy any skier (except for tree skiing, remember you are in the Arctic!). Though few of the mountains are higher than 2,000 meters these mountains rise directly out of the ocean. Making for unbelievable views and long ski runs. The average heli ski run in Greenland is around 1,000 meters. There is still new terrain to be discovered and first descents to be had while heli skiing in Greenland.   

April through mid-May is the best time to go Heli Skiing in Greenland due to the deeper snow on the glaciers and more stable snow on the steeper peaks. The long Arctic spring days provide more an opportunity to ski when the conditions are best. There is nothing quite like spending the day skiing in perfect corn conditions deep in the Arctic.

GROUP CONFIGURATION

There are four guests and one guide per group with usually two groups sharing one helicopter. The maximum amount of guests per week is sixteen with two helicopters.    The Greenland heli skiing program utilizes the Astar B3 helicopter, a very safe helicopter and also one of the best helicopters in the world for heli skiing.

Quick Stats

Location: Kulusuk Island, southeast Greenland

Tenure: 250,000 square kilometers

Vertical: 800-1,100 meters (2,400-3,500 feet per run)

Best time of Year: April / May

Average Snowfall: Annual average of 1200 centimeters (500 inches) of snow

Included in the program:

  • 6 hours flight time per group of 4
  • 6 possible ski days
  • 7 nights at hotel Kulusuk single occupancy
  • All meals starting with welcome lunch on the day of arrival and breakfast on the last day
  • The service of Internationally Certified ski guides
  • Helicopters operated by Air Greenland and Greenland Copter
  • Pilots with extensive heli ski specific flight training, high hours and perfect safety record
  • Safety training and use of avalanche safety gear
  • All ground transportation

*Not Included:

flights to/from Greenland, extra flight time, personal insurance, skis or snowboards, gratuities, drinks or other personal expenses

The Program

GREENLAND HELI SKIING PROGRAM

Heli skiing in Greenland is not your average heli skiing vacation; it’s a unique adventure to a beautiful country of traditional culture and environmental extremes. It is a truly unique place to spend a week heli skiing. It is a remote Arctic location so logistics can become quite complicated and there are many variables that are unable to be controlled.

ACCOMMODATION

The Kulusuk Hotel is our peaceful home base and is well furnished but not elaborate. The dining room might become your favorite place of all, partly because of the large buffet meals, but mainly due to the fabulous views of the fjords and the sea ice floating in the water. From the many windows, you may even be able to pick out some of your ski runs for the next day. The hotel has everything you need for a comfortable stay including a souvenir shop and a well-stocked bar.

This area of Greenland is below the Arctic Circle but is still subject to predictably cold and wintery weather. Average temperatures during the winter months range from -7 to 0 degrees Celsius (20-32 Fahrenheit) and a breeze is almost always blowing. However, there are also times when a high-pressure system comes off the Greenland Ice Sheet, and it can be wind-free and sunny for days in a row.

Logistics

The program runs from Saturday to Saturday with an overnight on either end in Iceland. Since it is necessary to arrive in Iceland the day before your departure to Greenland. We recommend staying at the Iceland Marina Hotel upon arrival.

Day 1: Flight to Greenland departs from Reykjavik Domestic Airport late morning on Saturday

Day 2-6 : Heli Skiing and exploring the incredible terrain of Eastern Greenland  

Day 7: Departure from Greenland, arrive back in Reykjavik, Iceland around 4pm. It will be necessary to overnight again in Iceland before catching an International flight.

It is important to recognize that the weather can be quite unpredictable in Greenland and there are limited means of transportation in and out of the country. It is possible for flights to become delayed so you might have to be flexible with your arrival and departure dates.

*Flights to and from Iceland and Greenland, as well as accommodation in Iceland, is not included in the price

NOT JUST HELI-SKIING

One of the most unique parts of Greenland heli skiing is experiencing the culture of this isolated country. Our hotel is a 20-30 minute walk to the town of Kulusuk which still functions as a hunter gatherer community, even using dog sleds for hunting, and is a very interesting place to visit. With enough pre-planning we can also arrange an overnight trip to a small Inuit village and get a firsthand experience of their society. If the weather prevents the heli from flying, there is very good ski touring right outside the doors of our hotel, and we have rental gear available so you don’t have to bring your own.

If you’re ready to take on this adventure, give Powder Guides a call today and let us make the arrangements easy for you. Air access to Greenland connects through Iceland and generally requires an overnight stay in Reykjavik. We’re familiar with the complexities of travel in this region and will make sure your schedule allows for a smooth journey. We can also coordinate additional days in Iceland, and make arrangements for activities there before or after your heli-ski week.

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Why Book

Heli skiing in Greenland provides a remote arctic adventure. This program is truly unlike any other heli-skiing in the world.  Heli skiing in Greenland provides incredible skiing in a stunning landscape. Spending time in traditional villages provides a unique cultural experience not normally found through heli-skiing. The mountain top to ocean shore ski runs and views of the northern lights make for a truly exciting Greenland heli ski adventure.

Let Powder Guides help you make this dream trip a reality. Due to the remoteness of  heli skiing in Greenland this is a logistical heavy trip. You can rely on our experience to make the process as smooth as possible. Let us sort out all the details and make a customized trip that works for you.

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