Telluride Helitrax

Our Story

Who we are

In 1982, Telluride Helitrax became a reality when four local ski partners combined their talents and enthusiasm for ski mountaineering with a generous dose of can-do optimism. The early years were defined by powder days, friends, and a fair amount of fun. Today, Telluride Helitrax is a family-owned guide service providing tailored, personalized guest experiences. We still believe strongly in powder days, fun, and work hard to deliver unforgettable memories. Telluride Helitrax utilizes small, intimate groups of four guests to one guide. We operate in spectacular terrain that includes over 200 square miles of high alpine basins, cirques, and summits. We fly the trusted Eurocopter AS350 B3e because it is built for high-altitude mountain flying and outperforms in all weather conditions. Our operation and staff have earned a reputation as one of the safest and most experienced helicopter skiing and snowboarding services in North America. Helitrax guides and pilots utilize the best equipment in the industry and safety procedures to lead our guests through some of the most dramatic ski terrain, and high-quality snow found anywhere. We invite you to experience a day with Telluride Helitrax

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Have you always wanted to experience backcountry skiing and ski touring in Telluride? Our team of expert guides knows the San Juan Mountains and snowpack like nobody else.

We will work with you to craft your perfect backcountry ski tour. We can help guide you on a specific objective or to powder paradise in the trees. Depending on what you are looking for, your ability level, and how long you want to backcountry ski that day, we’ll put some different options together for you to review.

Our ski tours require at least one and a half hours of uphill travel to reap the rewards, but it’s worth it. Learn more about what to expect for a day of guided backcountry skiing with us here. We hope you will let us provide you with a safe experience in Telluride’s backcountry this winter.

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Daily Heli-Skiing

Board our Eurocopter S350 B3e helicopter to discover the finest skiing Colorado has to offer. Heli-ski and snowboard days include six runs (totaling approximately 10,000 to 14,000 vertical feet). A safety orientation, helicopter briefing, and avalanche protocol expectations are covered in a morning meeting. On a typical day, we head into the field, ski four runs, enjoy a gourmet lunch, and then finish our last two runs before heading back to the office.

We keep our heli-ski adventures fresh and exciting with over 200 square miles of terrain, hundreds of landing zones, and a wide variety of runs. Guests are invited to book a single day of heli-skiing or book multiple days. We can accommodate just about anything!

Guided Backcountry

Have you always wanted to experience backcountry skiing and ski touring in Telluride? Our team of expert guides knows the San Juan Mountains and snowpack like nobody else.

We will work with you to craft your perfect backcountry ski tour. We can help guide you on a specific objective or to powder paradise in the trees. Depending on what you are looking for, your ability level, and how long you want to backcountry ski that day, we’ll put some different options together for you to review.

Our ski tours require at least one and a half hours of uphill travel to reap the rewards, but it’s worth it. Learn more about what to expect for a day of guided backcountry skiing with us here. We hope you will let us provide you with a safe experience in Telluride’s backcountry this winter.

Heli Accessed Ski Touring Camp

Our camp consists of three Arctic Oven tents, two for sleeping (up to three people fit comfortably in each tent) and one for dining and hanging out. Each tent has a dedicated heater to keep you comfortable while winter camping at 12,000 feet. For sleeping, we provide cots with pads and cozy down sleeping bags.

We take care of all the details so you can enjoy the spectacular setting. After a full day of guided ski touring near camp, enjoy gourmet appetizers and dinner prepared for you by our camp staff. Rest easy following glittering stargazing and a warm campfire. Day two explores even more guided touring terrain, a catered lunch, and quick flight out of the field back to Telluride in the afternoon.

what they offer

Avalanche Safety
Backcountry/XC
Skiing/Snowboarding

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Contact Details

Email

powder@helitrax.com

Call us

970-728-8377