Turkey Heliski Review
Where can you find heavy precipitation coming off the Black Sea, a massive mountain range, and a reputable heli skiing operator? Look no further than Turkey Heliski and their 5,000 square kilometer tenure in Northeast Turkey.
Heli skiing in Turkey means skiing in the Kaçkar Mountains where Turkey Heliski has access to more than 400 runs and summits that reach to altitudes of 3,900 meters. On top of the terrain, the Black Sea provides heavy snowfall which creates a reliable snowpack.
Some of the lines drop as far as 1,200 meters from summit to tree line. Other lines start at steep summits and drop into powder bowls where you’ll burn off your speed with unforgettable turns. With that much terrain and snow, you’ll need a helicopter to enjoy it all. Turkey Heliski has partnered with Air Zermatt to provide that ultimate ski lift!
Facts & FAQ
Turkey Heliski has been guiding in this region since 2003. They have courteous and professional operations.
Their guides meet guests as soon as they arrive in Istanbul. From there, they help them make the 2-hour transfer to the village of Ayder where guests check into the scenic Hotel Hasimoglu. Renovated in 2016, The Hasimoglu has 70 beautiful rooms and terrific views! It’s also home to massage rooms, a lounge, bar, and the heli-pad out back where you’ll take off from.
On top of unique facilities, the staff is dedicated to giving you an exceptional experience. For example, the massage therapists are trained in physiotherapy, acupuncture, reflexology, and sport specific therapy to keep your body in prime skiing conditions. Plus, the river running beside the hotel will keep your mind just as relaxed as your muscles!
You’ll take off in a Ecureuil B3 (A-Star) helicopter in groups of four with one guide, and your first drop is only 5 minutes away from the hotel!
While your with Turkey Heliski, you’ll have guides with a diverse range of experience to keep you safe and on the best lines in the Kaçkar Mountains. They’ve guided in Turkey for years, but they’ve also guided all over the world, and some are even Himalayan specialists and pilots of their own.
All that experience means that when you heliski Turkey you’ll have nearly every different type of skiing expertise to back you up.
You won’t have to worry about bringing safety gear: an airbag, shovel, probe and transceiver. All that will be provided by the Turkey Heliski guides, and you can rent skis and snowboards designed for the off-piste powder you’ll enjoy while you're carving up the steep and deep!
That experience means that the guides can also provide alternate experiences to heliskiing if the weather doesn’t allow for flying.
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A sugar coating on top of all that Turkey Heliski has to offer, know that the nearby village of Petran has deep roots in the history of snowboarding. You can explore that lore on the hills outside the scenic town!
Although once you see the mountains outside of Ayder, you may not want to leave for anywhere else!
So consider this destination of heli skiing Turkey on your list! You may also be interested in this companies operations in Spain. They guide heli skiing in the Pyrenees as well.
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BRADY
5/9/23
Brady is an avid skiing & backcountry enthusiast, aging "big wave" surfer and is totally addicted to heli skiing!
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