- Can I bring my small pack (knapsack) with me?
- Commercial airplanes land at major airports all the time when it is cloudy. Why can't helicopters land on the mountains tops when it is cloudy?
- What happens if you cannot fly?
- What is your refund policy?
- What about Emergencies?
- Do I have to jump out of the helicopter?
- What do I get for lunch?
- Can I bring a camera and/or video camera?
- What time do we start skiing? Return from skiing?
- Can I be in a fast group?
- What type of equipment should I bring?
- How do I dress?
- Do you fly if it is snowing?
- How many vertical feet do we ski each day?
- How long does it take to ski a run?
- Can I use my own transceiver?
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you fly if it is snowing?
Weather determines where we ski or whether we ski at all. While blue skies and deep powder appear ideal, the best conditions often occur below the tree line on snowy overcast days.
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