Heli skiing
Overview
We have the heli operations experience to ensure a smooth and fantastic day. The terrain in our land-use permit is superbly suited for heli skiing: 4 zones totaling approximately 15,000 acres above 5,000 ft. If you have access to a helicopter, we would be happy to discuss the best possible experience we can create for you.
The tour price excludes 6 % Idaho state tax; online and direct reservations incur a 6 % booking fee.
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FAQs
No, we do not offer equipment rental.
Yes, we have spare gear. You must come prepared with your own backpack, avalanche, beacon, shovel, and probe. However, if someone forgets a piece or breaks something, we will have spares to replace most common equipment. We highly recommend that you travel with replacement parts specific to your bindings, boots, and other equipment.
Yes. AIARE Rescue, Level 1, and Level 2 can be incorporated into your ski tour days. This is subject to scheduling before October 1 annually.
Yes. We’ve been fortunate to have semi- to good connectivity. We still suggest you download maps for offline use.
We recommend travel insurance policies with cancel-for-any-reason-coverage for peace of mind and reducing your exposure should you want to cancel due to conditions not being to your liking. We’ve selected a policy to consider.
Schweitzer is going into the snowcat skiing and snowmobiling business themselves. Powder magazine published an article in July 2024 on this topic.
Ken has another strong 10 yr in him and retains a ton of successful experiences as he developed a 78 run operation seeing thousands of guests and has made it into Year 22 without a major negative blemish. His passion for great skiing runs deep, and with the move, he has the freedom to affect the permit zone in ways that weren’t acceptable at their old location.
Yes. We will maintain our Professional membership with National Ski Patrol (Q057) and will stage a trained staff member to watch operations and lend assistance in times of need daily. We’re also always seeking NSP members to augment our support troops. Apply here.
The town of Coolin couldn’t be much cooler. It’s a very small lakeside town that’s pretty chill
in the winter. Most winter visitors are either bc shredders or sledders, so it makes for a
wonderful place to stay. It’s about 7 mi from the staging area and has all facilities to support
you. Powder magazine published an article in July
2024 on this topic.
Coolin on Google
Maps
As we’ll have two cats operating, we don’t see conflicts between the day group and scheduling for unguided groups that want to do custom arrangements.
We are approximately 135 mi / 3½ hr away from Big Red Cats. Other destinations:
- Silver Mountain: 110 mi / 2½ hr
- 49° North: 67 mi / 1½ hr
- Brundage: 345 mi / 6½ hr
- Soldier Mountain: 620 mi / 10 hr
- Coolin: 7 mi
- Priest River: 12 mi
- Schweitzer: 55 mi
- Spokane Int’la Airport: 77 mi
No, we do not offer equipment rental.
Yes, we have spare gear. You must come prepared with your own backpack, avalanche, beacon, shovel, and probe. However, if someone forgets a piece or breaks something, we will have spares to replace most common equipment. We highly recommend that you travel with replacement parts specific to your bindings, boots, and other equipment.
Yes. AIARE Rescue, Level 1, and Level 2 can be incorporated into your ski tour days. This is subject to scheduling before October 1 annually.
Yes. We’ve been fortunate to have semi- to good connectivity. We still suggest you download maps for offline use.
We recommend travel insurance policies with cancel-for-any-reason-coverage for peace of mind and reducing your exposure should you want to cancel due to conditions not being to your liking. We’ve selected a policy to consider.
Booking policies
Payment
All reservations must be paid in full at the time of booking.
Promotions & discounts
Any promotion or discount must be redeemed only by calling reservations directly. No promotion and/or discount will be applied after the reservation has been made and full payment has been received.
Cancellations & reservation changes
Cancellations
Any cancellation made within 21 days of the scheduled tour date are 100 % non-refundable – no exceptions for any reason, not even airline delays, road closures, family emergencies, personal injury, etc. We encourage all guests to consider purchasing travel insurance with enhanced coverage (one with a cancel for any reason rider) through an outside provider such as InsureMyTrip.
Reservation changes
You may request date changes to your tour date outside of 21 days of your booking. Changes to your reservation are subject to availability and may incur an administrative fee of $100 per person.
Tour cancellations due to mechanical issues or unsafe conditions
Selkirk Powder Company has no control over Mother Nature. We tour in sun, snow, rain, wind, or any combination of interesting weather. It is, after all, an alpine environment. Be prepared, and dress accordingly. SPC reserves the right to cancel a tour for mechanical, weather, safety, personal or any other circumstance. You will be issued a full or partial credit valid for 1 year from the original tour date. No refunds will be issued. If your tour is cancelled multiple times, your credit still expires after 1 year – no extensions will be applied.
SPC reserves the right at any time, and at its sole discretion, to modify any policies set out above, with or without notice other than publishing such modifications on our website. It is your responsibility to review policies on our website for updates and/or changes. Your reservation and/or use of our services following any such policy modification constitutes your acceptance of any modified policy.
To ensure you get the dates and size of group you want, we encourage you to book as soon as your dates are established. Some of our guests make their reservations up to a year in advance, so don’t wait too long to contact us.
Payment in full is due at the time of booking.
If you prefer, tips can be added at the time of booking. The typical tipping amount in the industry is 10–20 % of the total tour cost: the same as you would extend for service in a restaurant or similar setting. At Selkirk Powder, tips are pooled and shared among guides, snowcat drivers (for snowcat trips), and your reservations agent.
You may request date changes to your tour date outside of 21 days of your booking. Changes to your reservation are subject to availability and may incur an administrative fee of $100 per person. We recommend trip insurance policies with cancel for any reason for peace of mind and reducing your exposure should you want to cancel due to conditions not being to your liking.
Reviews
- Court C.March 25, 2021Rated 5 out of 5 starsSkiing Elevated
Unlike any skiing adventure you have ever been on this changes the game completely. The crew is outstanding,Organized and efficient. A team that is dedicated to your safety, enthusiastic about pushing you to have the best time possible they open the door to the Selkirk’s just short moments from departing SZT. The Helo pilot is a first rate aviator who handles the rotors as if they are an extension of her body as she shuttles you from peak to powdery peak opening up the menu of endless terrain varying in style and difficulty that will meet the appetite of every Snow addict. Every time you step out above the cornice euphoria begins again as you prepare to map out every turn you realize this is YOURs and you are now King! You’ll glide through shoots and trees and ridge lines as the feathers of powder leave a phantom trace of your existence sifting through the fresh cool North Idaho air. This experience cannot be oversold. It is a near spiritual experience accompanied by guides that feel more like they are lifelong friends and the only objective is to stretch the smile on your face as big as it can possibly grow. I had the most amazing time and will forever be a Selkirk Powder Fanatic! If you love the Deep and are looking for a life changing experience. The only regret you could possibly walk away with is that you just now discovered Selkirk Powder is available to you. My deepest thanks to Ken, Jason, Ben and Kimber. I can’t wait to get up there with you soon! YEAH BUDDY!!!
Selkirk PowderMarch 25, 2021You made our day Court! Not only the other day heli skiing, but right here, right now! We work really hard to make this program what it is and I see we're meeting your high expectations adeptly. Riding w Eric and yourself was such a blast; smooth skiers and super attentive to our program. Thank you !!! and Yeah Buddy!!!! - Eric S.March 24, 2021Rated 5 out of 5 starsKiller day
There’s only a few days in your skiing life that stick with you as the ‘best days’. Selkirk Powder managed to make that happen.
Numerous runs on untracked alpine pitches. Check.
Ridiculous sunny weather over a fresh foot of pow. Check.
Helicopter taking my friends and I to whatever peak we point to. Double Check...
Great outfit, Pilot is extremely capable. Guides are competent and affable, fun to ski with and know what they are doing. a fantastic day, providing for all of our needs, feeding us the best lunch I’ve ever experienced in any heli operation anywhere.
This place is right in our backyard. Worth every penny.
Make your memories here. Get after it.
- JustinMarch 6, 2021Rated 5 out of 5 starsHeli Skiing is SICK!
We Went Heli-SKing this week after going on a few Cat-Skings Days with them, and it was an amazing day. Perfect Weather with amazing views and skiing conditions.
Ill be doing this again every year when I come back to the IDaho!!!
The guides were amazing as well thank you Jason & JOhn
Selkirk PowderMarch 6, 2021Heli and cats this past week ... ! Thank you brothers!! - AndrewMarch 6, 2021Rated 5 out of 5 starsFresh Tracks!! Amazing views!! Cool Guides!! and
Such a cool day all around, so excited barely slept the night before and it didn’t disappoint. Our first run caption Kimber landed on the top of a Mountain in fresh pow, I looked at my buddy shaking my head in disbelief that we were about to get out of this chopper and ride down..... our guides Keen and Reese killed it! They We’re focused on keeping us safe and getting us some fresh tracks !! Can’t wait for the next opportunity to do this!
Selkirk PowderMarch 6, 2021... Now including Canadian Kimchi on the run list!!! We're so glad u guys nailed it! Thank you Andrew! - Delani K.March 4, 2021Rated 5 out of 5 starsBest day ever
This was so much fun! The guides were so knowledgeable and made sure to get the best and most skiing out of the day. It was worth every last dollar. They were also super personable and funny, we felt like we were out skiing with friends. The views really added to the whole experience and the cherry on top was lunch. We flew in to have lunch at an awesome resort on the lake, the food was 5 stars and we were treated like celebrities! I'll definitely be heli skiing with them again as well as checking out their other adventures.