When Should You Heliski in March?
Our Operations Manager Weighs In.
Choosing the right week for a heliskiing trip is one of the most common questions we get.
Recently, a group of repeat guests asked our Heliskiing Operations Manager, Alex Wigley, to break down the nuances of skiing in March: specifically, how conditions shift from the beginning of the month to the end.
Whether you are actively researching or just starting to dream about your next powder fix, we wanted to share Alex’s response to help you choose the ideal week for your next heliskiing trip:
"The difference between the start of March versus the end of March comes down to a toss-up between deep snow and big terrain.
Early March: You can expect a variety of conditions. You can still get big storms, but at this point in the season, the weather starts to stabilize. Temperatures are cooler, and the sun begins to show up more regularly. Early March offers the best chance for skiing deep, cold powder, though it comes with a slightly higher risk of storm days.
Late March: This past season, the final week of March was easily one of the best weeks of the entire year. While late March can bring corn skiing, we often still find cold, dry powder on North aspects and soft snow on East and West aspects. Last year, we were skiing knee-deep powder in massive terrain with low avalanche hazard! That week's guests may have gotten the best week of the season: see the photo above. The terrain is so big you may need to zoom in to see the tracks.....we definitely made some dreams come true that day!
Historically, the last week of March offers the most stable weather, allowing us to access our biggest, high-alpine terrain more frequently.
Mid-March: The middle of the month sits right in the sweet spot between the two. You’ll most likely be skiing powder, enjoying beautiful sunny days, and benefiting from regular storms that reset the terrain.
I’ve had incredible skiing every week of the season, but every year is different!"
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