How to Board a Helicopter for Heli-Skiing

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Climbing into a helicopter in deep powder with heavy boots on can be a challenge ' even for the pros.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Step 1

Wait until your guide or pilot gives you the OK to board.
Step 2

Open the helicopter door. Be gentle - they're designed to be lightweight.
Step 3

Grab the seat with one hand and a handle (usually conveniently located within reach) with your other.
Step 4

Put one foot on the step and the other on the flooring inside the helicopter.
Step 5

Lunge forward and lift your lower foot high so it doesn't kick the outside of the helicopter.
Step 6

Sit in the farthest seat from the door to allow others to enter and sit after you.
Step 7

Buckle your seatbelt immediately.

Tips & Warnings

Kicking your boots on the skids or on the side of the helicopter may be a good way to get them free of snow, but it doesn't exactly endear you to the pilot.
Opening the door for others is a nice gesture, as is giving them a hand in or helping them find their seatbelt.
Fooling around while you or others are boarding a helicopter is stupid and dangerous.

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