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Regular Operation Private Charter General Skier Ability Guidelines Acknowledgement of Risk Terms and ConditionsRegular Operation Discounted rates and/or low season rates are only good for the date of the original reservation(s). Any reservations changed to another date due to weather or other considerations may be subject to a rate increase if you (a) change the reservation from low season to regular season and/or (b) the discounted rate is no longer available. Rates are based on a seven run day, which is approximately 15,000 vertical feet of skiing. On weather shortened days guests are charged only for runs skied and any necessary staging flights. Private
Charter General Please make sure you review and understand our skier ability guidelines, Acknowledgment of Risk, and safety rules. You must sign the Acknowledgement of Risk each day of flight or you will not be able to fly and will be charged the full price. Guests under the age of 18 must have the Acknowledgement of Risk signed by a parent or legal guardian each day that they fly with us. Once in the back country, if guests are unable to keep up, if they compromise their own or others safety, or are injured, they are flown back to the base and charged the full price of the day, plus the cost of the fly in. We reserve the right to cancel guests' reservations and refund deposits if we judge snow conditions, grouping or terrain exceed your ability. We organize guests into helicopter loads based on weight, ability, and group size. With an average seat capacity of 175 pounds we often group larger people with smaller people. Though this means you may not fly with your friends, you almost always will ski together. Guests over 200 pounds must alert us before making reservations, but in most cases they can be accommodated without additional charge. People over 230 pounds should be prepared to purchase all or part of an additional seat. Our strict weight policies are for the safety of all of our clients. We do weigh guests in the morning when they check in. If you are more than ten pounds heavier or lighter than the weight you told us it may affect your ability to fly with your group and may result in additional charges. Please be as accurate as possible. Guests must understand written and oral instructions in English or make arrangements with an interpreter. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns regarding these policies. We look forward to flying with you. Back to Top Skier Ability GuidelinesDownload Skier Ability Guidelines Helicopter skiing is not an activity reserved for professional "extreme" skiers. Most accomplished skiers and snowboarders have the necessary skills to helicopter ski. Wasatch Powderbird Guides tries to match your ability to our broad mix of terrain, from gentle ridges and bowls to the steep and deep. Perfect style and technical expertise are not pre-requisites, but the ability to control your speed in a variety of snow conditions is critical. It is absolutely necessary that you are proficient at kick-turning, traversing, side-slipping and snow-plowing. These skills will help you handle anything we might encounter. To fully enjoy helicopter skiing, our guests should have some previous soft snow experience and enough endurance to ski seven runs at a moderate pace. Though we try to access the best snow available, occasionally we encounter sections of heavy snow or breakable crust. On some days, back country snow conditions can be exhilarating for seasoned soft-snow skiers, while at the same time challenging for less experienced clients. Snow in the back country can often be more consistent and easier to ski than the snow found within the ski areas. Tricky sections can usually be easily negotiated with kick-turns and traverses. Please note, however, that once we leave our base, we do not return until the end of the day. If you are flown in early for any reason, we must charge you for the full day of skiing plus the cost of the fly-in. The development of the 'wide-body' powder ski has dramatically changed powder skiing. This ski, which is substantially wider and shorter than a traditional ski, offers much more stability and flotation in powder conditions. Many expert skiers have realized that this ski allows for an entirely new dimension in powder skiing. For intermediate and beginner skiers, these skis can make a dramatic difference in their powder skiing and, therefore, increase their enjoyment of the day. We highly recommend 'wide-body' skis for all skier abilities! We try to group people according to their skiing ability, interest, and physical condition. Grading our clients on this system is not done to "make or break" your skiing self-image, but to ensure you have the best day possible. Snowboarders should consider their ability to handle traverses or flat terrain that may be encountered when assessing their ability levels. Please review the letter-grade system and let us know how we should categorize you for your heli-day. Be objective and honest, there is nothing worse than over- or under-estimating your skills and being grouped with people whom you do not feel compatible. Guests who excessively slow the group or compromise their own or others' safety will be flown back to our base and charged for the full day, plus the cost of the fly in. Feel free to call and speak with one of our reservationists if you need additional help assessing your skills. Ability level is assessed by using the letter-grade system below:
Strong skiers who can maintain a rapid, non-stop pace; Never Fall (well, almost never...); Experienced back country skiers; There are very few 'A' skiers. This rating is only issued by one of our guides.
Enough endurance to maintain a steady pace; Seldom Fall - when they do, they regroup quickly; Able to confidently kick-turn and traverse anything; Proficient powder skiers with back country experience; "B" skiers are often some of the best in the ski areas; Most of our guests are "B" skiers.
Well-conditioned, but prefer a leisurely pace; May fall often, but collect themselves quickly; Good recreational skiers with little powder experience; Skiers with little or no back country experience; Wide Powder skis are required.
Able to ski seven runs at a slow pace; Solid recreational skiers who have minimal in powder experience; Skiers with little or no back country experience; Often fall repeatedly and may not be able to collect themselves quickly; If you think you are "D" skier please speak to a host. Back to Top Acknowledgment of RiskDownload Acknowledgment of Risk If you have difficulty downloading this form please contact us prior to your ski date and we will fax or email it to you. If you fill out the acknowledgement of risk prior to skiing with us please do not write the date in. You will fill in that portion upon arrival. We require the signatures of a parent or legal guardian for all skiers under the age of 18. You will fill out one of these forms each day you ski with us. If you plan on skiing multiple days and need a parent or guardian's signature it is a good idea to fill out a few of these in advance. Back to Top |
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