1. Helicopter skiing or heli-skiing is a type of backcountry skiing / free-riding which involves a helicopter to access remote areas and slopes of virgin powder snow.
2. Characteristics
2.1. Heli-Skiing is an extreme sport, So every group has a guide very preparated
2.2. There are some European countries such as Germany, Switzerland and France, heli-skiing is restricted or prohibited
2.3. In addition to Canada, which is considered the most important heli-skiing destination in the world, the particular activity of off-piste skiing / free riding is also becoming popular in other parts of the world such as Alaska, New Zealand, Italy, Switzerland, Chile and Argentina.
2.4. Canada is the best country for practicing Heli-sking.
2.5. People use special equipment for practicing this sport.
2.6. This sport can be practicing for all people. (Women and men)
3. Year and place
3.1. Heliskiing started in Canada in the mid-1960s by Hans Gmoser.
4. Competition
4.1. The most popular competition was; World Heli Challenge in New Zealand where a lot of people went to participate for winning $10.000
