We are not talking about a strictly new modality, since it began to be practiced in the 60s, but lately it is all the rage. It consists of transporting skiers to otherwise inaccessible peaks by helicopter to launch down slopes of virgin snow . Obviously, the experience is completely different from what they enjoy on the conventional slopes of the stations.
The world heliskiing paradise is in Canada , whose mountains account for 90% of the market for this white sport. The leading European power is Switzerland – specifically the canton of Valais – although environmentalists have pressured the Swiss government to ban it due to the helicopter's noise impact on the environment. In fact, some countries on the Old Continent impose severe restrictions on its practice.
In Spain, fans can hire the services of companies that operate in the Pyrenees .
