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Your Safety is Our First Priority<\/h1>\n

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Our Philosophy<\/h2>\n

Majestic Heli Ski has created a culture of safety that colors every aspect of our operation. This starts with our professional and personal guides and staff. Safety is our cornerstone in how we manage our groups, and in determining where and how we ski. We incorporate management and mitigation techniques from the outdoor industry, aviation, the military and the latest applied avalanche risk management techniques to ensure that we use the best tools available in our decision making. Safety is our number one priority, and fun is our second priority. Plan on a safe, fun and memorable week.<\/p>\n

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Our Guides<\/h2>\n

Our professional, friendly and world-class guides have certifications and course completions\u00a0through the Canadian Ski Guide Association, Heli Ski US Association and\/or the\u00a0American Mountain Guides Association. Additionally they are certified or trained in professional avalanche operations through the Canadian Avalanche Association and\/or the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education. Each guide has medical training\u00a0as a Wilderness First Responder, Outdoor Emergency Care and\/or Emergency Medical Technician. Our guides bring a lifetime of experience and a wealth of knowledge to Majestic Heli Ski, which helps ensure you have a safe, memorable and amazing experience.<\/p>\n

Meet Our Guides<\/a><\/p>\n

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Our Equipment<\/h2>\n

We are dedicated to providing top of the line safety equipment. Included in all of our packages are avalanche airbag backpacks, and we require that all guests and guides use one. We also provide\u00a0each guest\u00a0with an avalanche transceiver,\u00a0shovel, probe, radio, and harness with a carabiner. All of your safety gear is included with your package, there is no additional cost.<\/p>\n

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Our Training<\/h2>\n

All guests will take part in a general orientation to\u00a0familiarize you with what to expect during your stay. We will then\u00a0do hands-on training regarding avalanche and mountain hazards, how to use our safety\/rescue gear, companion rescue and skiing protocols. An aircraft briefing will educate you on helicopter procedures and safety. Each day you will receive a weather report and plan for the day.<\/p>\n

Snow and weather conditions largely determine where we ski and the terrain often\u00a0dictates how we move through it. Our guides will keep you informed about weather, terrain hazards, helicopter safety,\u00a0skiing protocols, snow stability and avalanche hazards throughout each day. We rely on teamwork, and each person has a role in group dynamics and safety.<\/p>\n

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Our Snow Safety<\/h2>\n

Majestic Heli Ski\u00a0has a dedicated and professional snow safety program. Our guides will continuously gather data and evidence, take field\u00a0observations, perform snowpack tests, monitor weather conditions and evaluate and forecast the snow stability and the avalanche hazard. This process helps us to make informed decisions on your safety, our run selection and lets us find the best snow too!<\/p>\n

There are inherent risks involved when skiing, even when all risk control measures are in place. We ask our guests to respect their guides’ decisions. Majestic Heli Ski\u00a0will not compromise on this. We apply the latest avalanche risk management procedures and follow skiing, mountain and group management techniques to help make the best possible decisions to keep you safe.<\/p>\n

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Safety<\/h1>\r\n

\"deVre_03_23-<\/a>\r\nOur Philosophy<\/h4>\r\nSafety is the bottom line at Majestic Heli Ski; providing a safe experience is our number one job. From our guide's training, certifications and experience, to what we fly, to where we ski and how we ski, safety underpins every decision we make in the field and on the ground. And luckily for you, fun is our second priority, so plan on a safe, fun week. We incorporate management and mitigation techniques from the outdoor industry, aviation, the military, and the latest applied avalanche risk management techniques to ensure we use the best tools available in our decision making. We've created a culture of safety that colors everything we do.\r\n\r\n\"Alaska<\/a>\r\n

Our Guides<\/h4>\r\n\"IMG_0208\"<\/a>Our\u00a0guides have certifications and course completions\u00a0through the Canadian Ski Guide Association\u00a0and or the\u00a0American Mountain Guides Association\u00a0as well as the Canadian Avalanche Association and or the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education. Every guide has medical training\u00a0as a WFR or OEC and\u00a0most of our guides are EMTs.\u00a0We are professionals who have worked (and still do)\u00a0as ski patrollers, instructors, forecasters, guides, and on professional rescue groups. We are trained to mitigate risk and to\u00a0handle any situation that may arise. Guest safety is our number one priority.\r\n

Our Equipment<\/h4>\r\n\"BCA\"<\/a>\"BCA<\/a>We are dedicated to providing cutting edge safety standards. We require that all guests and guides use an\u00a0avalanche airbag backpack (safety gear is included in all of our packages). We will also provide\u00a0each guest\u00a0with a harness, carabiner, avalanche transceiver,\u00a0shovel, and probe. Along with the gear we provide instruction in the competent and efficient use of our safety equipment.\r\n

Our Training<\/h4>\r\n\"Majestic<\/a>Training doesn't stop after the first safety briefing; our guides will keep you informed about weather, terrain hazards, helicopter safety,\u00a0skiing protocols, snow stability, and avalanche hazard. Plan on being part of a team throughout the week, and\u00a0being a part\u00a0of group safety.\r\n\r\nAll guests will take part in our general orientation to\u00a0familiarize\u00a0you\u00a0with what to expect during your stay.\u00a0We will then\u00a0do a\u00a0hands on approach\u00a0on avalanche hazard, safety, gear,\u00a0and rescue, as well as mountain and skiing protocols.\u00a0An aircraft briefing will cover what you need to know about traveling in and\u00a0around the aircraft. Each day you will receive a weather report, plan for the day, and partake in trail head procedures.\u00a0Snow and weather conditions help determine where we ski, the terrain often\u00a0dictates how we move through it. Your guide will be in constant communication with you on where we are going, how we will go about it, and what hazards you need to be aware of, and avoid.\r\n

Our Snow<\/h4>\r\n\"Lynn<\/a>Majestic Heli Ski\u00a0has a dedicated snow safety program. Our guides\u00a0are professionals and will constantly gather data and evidence; take field\u00a0observations throughout each day, perform snowpack tests, and monitor weather conditions, all so that we can evaluate and forecast snow stability and avalanche hazard.\u00a0This helps to\u00a0make\u00a0informed decisions regarding the avalanche hazard evaluation, snow conditions, snow stability, and risk evaluation.\u00a0This also helps us choose safe runs\u2026and lets us find the best snow too.\r\n\r\nWe apply the latest avalanche risk management techniques and forecasting procedures, as well as practice established safe\u00a0skiing and\u00a0group management\u00a0techniques, prevention, avoidance, and good decision making.\u00a0We ask our guests to respect the decision making process and all decisions that are made for safety.\u00a0Majestic Heli Ski\u00a0will not compromise on this.\u00a0Please remember there\u00a0is always inherent risks involved when skiing, even when all risk control measures are in place.\r\n

Skiing the Steeps<\/h4>\r\nAlaska has some of the best steep skiing in the world. Our goal is to provide you with a once in a lifetime powder skiing experience and the opportunity to challenge yourself.\u00a0Skiing the steep lines requires the right combination of weather, snowpack stability, snow quality, skiing ability, and teamwork. When conditions permit, and guests have established confidence and trust with their guide, the opportunity to work into steeper and exposed terrain\u00a0may be permitted.\r\n\r\n\"IMG_5975\"<\/a>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"dipi_cpt_category":[],"yoast_head":"\nHeli Skiing Safety - Alpine Heliski<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Your heli skiing safety is the most important aspect of our business. Our alpine heliski guides are trained & certified to ensure you are in safe hands. 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