How to Board a Helicopter for Heli-Skiing

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

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Ski Boots
• Ski Clothing
• Ski Goggles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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