A while ago we had a look at the often-overlooked importance of ski socks when planning what gear to take when packing for a heli skiing holiday. Here are our recommendations for the best socks to keep you feet warm and dry throughout those long, epic, heli ski filled days.
During the depths of the winters here in northern BC, believe us when we say it can get very cold. The extremely low temperatures can provide some unbelievable heli skiing opportunities with the softest driest snow, but this can come at a price. Trying to keep your fingers warm in these conditions can be a challenge in itself. Whilst the rest of you might be wrapped up nice and warm, your fingers are at the extremities of the body, far away from the heat giving warmth of the heart. For this reason, and their lack of insulation, other than gloves, they get cold a lot quicker than other parts of the body.
When our guides aren’t guiding, and they are skiing just for the fun of it, (not that they aren’t having the time of their lives whilst guiding either) they often jostle for the position at the back of the group. Newcomers or younger heli skiers may look upon this as pretty crazy, surely the ultimate best heli skiing is at the front, keeping as close to the guide as possible, without riding in his tracks? This is undeniably awesome, the guide will set a good pace, you’ll get first pick of the deepest snow in the tight sections, and the limitless fresh snow surrounding you is marveling.
For all skiing enthusiasts a good pair of ski pants are essential for any heli skiing vacation. As well as keeping you warm, and above all dry, they should fit well and be comfortable to ski in. Trying them on before you buy is also pretty important – as with most ski gear – but before making that final purchase, there are some other considerations.
If someone had to ask us here at Last Frontier what time of year is the most fun heli skiing, we would undoubtedly say springtime. Trading in those endless powder filled mid-winter days is difficult, but when it comes to pure fun in the northern BC Mountains then springtime rules.
