European heli skiing makes most people think of the Alps and après. If you’re more concerned with having spectacular mountains all to yourself though, then a visit to Albania with the Heliski Albania guides should be your next trip.
Take the alps, place them next to a large body of water that creates snowfall like what falls in Alaska and British Columbia, and then remove the congestion and resorts of Western Europe, and you have an idea of what it’s like to heliski in Albania.
What is Heli Skiing in Albania Like?
After seeing the mountains, you may have the urge to slap on some skins and start touring up them. You may be especially eager to start skiing or snowboarding after you learn that there are on average only 8 to 12 heli skiers in the area during a regular week in the season, 1,500 square kilometers of alpine terrain, and no landing restrictions or resorts like most other European heliskiing destinations.
Fortunately, there’s no need to tour since the Heliski Albania guides have the knowledge and helicopters to get you from base to summit in no time.
Heliski Albania is an operator owned guide service that proudly contrasts the commercial operations you may find elsewhere. In fact, owner Rok Zalokar is involved in all facets of the business and uses his experience from guiding in Alaska to tailor your heliski experience to you. The Heliski Albania guides take groups of four as high as 2,600 meters by helicopter for runs that go as long as 1,600 meters. Hopefully 1,600 meters isn’t too much skiing or snowboarding in one day for you, because clients average 8 runs per day with Rok and his team!
