Heli-Skiing
Heli-Skiing
Unrivalled freedom in the untouched heart of the backcountry — where pristine powder meets pure exhilaration. Experience snow like never before.
Unrivalled freedom in the untouched heart of the backcountry — where pristine powder meets pure exhilaration. Experience snow like never before.
Unrivalled freedom in the untouched heart of the backcountry — where pristine powder meets pure exhilaration. Experience snow like never before.
Where legendary runs and untouched powder promise the ride of a lifetime.
Where legendary runs and untouched powder promise the ride of a lifetime.
Where legendary runs and untouched powder promise the ride of a lifetime.
Soar high above the Western Altai Mountains and drop into pristine, unspoilt terrain perfectly preserved and awaiting the discovery of your clean, precise tracks as you explore the wonders of Eurasia’s most remote and spectacular mountain ranges. Heli-skiing in Ridder is the optimum free ride adventure – big lines, bottomless snow, and complete solitude.
With a new Heli-ski program launched in 2024/2025, Altai Mountain Resort offers exclusive access to over 1,300 square km of terrain, from wide-open alpine bowls to steep, adrenaline-fuelled couloirs. Our highly trained guides and seasoned pilots ensure every descent is thrilling, safe, and completely unforgettable.
The Guides.
The Guides.
The Guides.
Your heli-ski experts crafting the perfect adventure.
Aleksandr Mavrin
Alexander found himself in the big mountains in 2005. Since that day, the idea of a legal career has melted and evaporated like snow in spring. All thoughts and aspirations were only about the snow-capped mountains.
Maksim Anufrikov
Maxim has been skiing for almost 40 years and almost 20 of them are mostly off-piste. He has been doing heli skiing in the Caucasus for more than 10 years.
Vladimir Silinskyi
Vladimir has been skiing for the last 40 years, 30 of them off-piste. He started in the French company "Yak and Ety", was the head of the Russian-French heliskiing company "RossHeliski".
Sergey Fursov
The first Russian certified full mountain guide (ski + mountaineering). He is engaged in mountaineering since 1997 and has made about 20 ascensions of 5-6 categories of complexity in the Caucasus, Alps and Himalayas.
Stanislav Galimov
I have been working as ski and snowboarding instructor since 2006 . I love skitouring in Siberian frost and heliski under the Sochi sun. I also work as an avalanche engineer in the Rosa Khutor ski resort. In the summer, I prefer mountain climbing and mountaineering.
Aleksandr Mavrin
Alexander found himself in the big mountains in 2005. Since that day, the idea of a legal career has melted and evaporated like snow in spring. All thoughts and aspirations were only about the snow-capped mountains.
Maksim Anufrikov
Maxim has been skiing for almost 40 years and almost 20 of them are mostly off-piste. He has been doing heli skiing in the Caucasus for more than 10 years.
Vladimir Silinskyi
Vladimir has been skiing for the last 40 years, 30 of them off-piste. He started in the French company "Yak and Ety", was the head of the Russian-French heliskiing company "RossHeliski".
Sergey Fursov
The first Russian certified full mountain guide (ski + mountaineering). He is engaged in mountaineering since 1997 and has made about 20 ascensions of 5-6 categories of complexity in the Caucasus, Alps and Himalayas.
Stanislav Galimov
I have been working as ski and snowboarding instructor since 2006 . I love skitouring in Siberian frost and heliski under the Sochi sun. I also work as an avalanche engineer in the Rosa Khutor ski resort. In the summer, I prefer mountain climbing and mountaineering.
- The Place -
- The Place -
Why Choose Heli Skiing in the Western Altai?
Why Choose Heli Skiing in the Western Altai?
✔ Guaranteed Powder – Reliable deep snow from early December to mid-March.
✔ Massive Terrain – Over 1,300 km² of exclusive backcountry access.
✔ Completely Untouched Runs – Ride where no other skiers or tracks exist.
✔ Diverse Descents – Open bowls, steep chutes, tree runs, and endless powder fields.
✔ Professional Mountain Guides – Highly experienced, avalanche-certified, and safety-focused.
✔ Luxury Lodge Base – Ski hard, then relax in comfort at Ridder Lodge.
✔ Small, Personalized Groups – Private and semi-private groups ensure the best experience.
✔ State-of-the-Art Helicopters – Eurocopter AS350 B3 for maximum reliability and safety.
💡 More affordable than Canada. Snow that rivals the Alps. A true hidden gem for heli-skiing.
- The Place -
Why Choose Heli Skiing in the Western Altai?
✔ Guaranteed Powder – Reliable deep snow from early December to mid-March.
✔ Massive Terrain – Over 1,300 km² of exclusive backcountry access.
✔ Completely Untouched Runs – Ride where no other skiers or tracks exist.
✔ Diverse Descents – Open bowls, steep chutes, tree runs, and endless powder fields.
✔ Professional Mountain Guides – Highly experienced, avalanche-certified, and safety-focused.
✔ Luxury Lodge Base – Ski hard, then relax in comfort at Ridder Lodge.
✔ Small, Personalized Groups – Private and semi-private groups ensure the best experience.
✔ State-of-the-Art Helicopters – Eurocopter AS350 B3 for maximum reliability and safety.
💡 More affordable than Canada. Snow that rivals the Alps. A true hidden gem for heli-skiing.
- Daily Itinerary -
- Daily Itinerary -
The Perfect Heli-Ski Experience
The Perfect Heli-Ski Experience
✔ Morning: Hearty breakfast, avalanche safety briefing, and gear check.
✔ Midday: Multiple heli drops in varied terrain, from wide-open faces to forested descents.
✔ Afternoon: Lunch break in the backcountry with breathtaking views.
✔ Evening: Return to Ridder Lodge for spa relaxation and après-ski drinks.
💡 Every day is custom-tailored to match conditions and group ability.
✔ Morning: Hearty breakfast, avalanche safety briefing, and gear check.
✔ Midday: Multiple heli drops in varied terrain, from wide-open faces to forested descents.
✔ Afternoon: Lunch break in the backcountry with breathtaking views.
✔ Evening: Return to Ridder Lodge for spa relaxation and après-ski drinks.
💡 Every day is custom-tailored to match conditions and group ability.
- Daily Itinerary -
The Perfect Heli-Ski Experience
✔ Morning: Hearty breakfast, avalanche safety briefing, and gear check.
✔ Midday: Multiple heli drops in varied terrain, from wide-open faces to forested descents.
✔ Afternoon: Lunch break in the backcountry with breathtaking views.
✔ Evening: Return to Ridder Lodge for spa relaxation and après-ski drinks.
💡 Every day is custom-tailored to match conditions and group ability.
- The Terrain -
- The Terrain -
Pure Freeride Heaven
Pure Freeride Heaven
The Western Altai Mountains offer a dream landscape for heli-skiing, with:
✔ Wide-open alpine bowls – Perfect for high-speed, deep powder descents.
✔ Steep chutes & couloirs – For expert skiers looking for technical challenges.
✔ Perfectly spaced larch forests – Legendary tree runs in soft, dry powder.
✔ Remote high-altitude peaks – Exclusive terrain beyond the reach of other riders.
💡 With guaranteed deep snow and an enormous variety of runs, every descent is an adventure.
The Western Altai Mountains offer a dream landscape for heli-skiing, with:
✔ Wide-open alpine bowls – Perfect for high-speed, deep powder descents.
✔ Steep chutes & couloirs – For expert skiers looking for technical challenges.
✔ Perfectly spaced larch forests – Legendary tree runs in soft, dry powder.
✔ Remote high-altitude peaks – Exclusive terrain beyond the reach of other riders.
💡 With guaranteed deep snow and an enormous variety of runs, every descent is an adventure.
- The Terrain -
Pure Freeride Heaven
The Western Altai Mountains offer a dream landscape for heli-skiing, with:
✔ Wide-open alpine bowls – Perfect for high-speed, deep powder descents.
✔ Steep chutes & couloirs – For expert skiers looking for technical challenges.
✔ Perfectly spaced larch forests – Legendary tree runs in soft, dry powder.
✔ Remote high-altitude peaks – Exclusive terrain beyond the reach of other riders.
💡 With guaranteed deep snow and an enormous variety of runs, every descent is an adventure.
- Safety -
- Safety -
Your Safety & Our Expert Guides
Your Safety & Our Expert Guides
Your safety is our priority. Every heli ski trip includes:
✔ Fully certified, English-speaking heli-ski guides with years of experience.
✔ Comprehensive avalanche safety training before each trip.
✔ State-of-the-art GPS tracking & satellite communication.
✔ Emergency rescue protocols in place with helicopter standby.
✔ Helicopter pilots trained in high-altitude mountain operations.
💡 The safest heli-skiing experience in the Altai Mountains.
Your safety is our priority. Every heli ski trip includes:
✔ Fully certified, English-speaking heli-ski guides with years of experience.
✔ Comprehensive avalanche safety training before each trip.
✔ State-of-the-art GPS tracking & satellite communication.
✔ Emergency rescue protocols in place with helicopter standby.
✔ Helicopter pilots trained in high-altitude mountain operations.
💡 The safest heli-skiing experience in the Altai Mountains.
- Safety -
Your Safety & Our Expert Guides
Your safety is our priority. Every heli ski trip includes:
✔ Fully certified, English-speaking heli-ski guides with years of experience.
✔ Comprehensive avalanche safety training before each trip.
✔ State-of-the-art GPS tracking & satellite communication.
✔ Emergency rescue protocols in place with helicopter standby.
✔ Helicopter pilots trained in high-altitude mountain operations.
💡 The safest heli-skiing experience in the Altai Mountains.
- Rentals -
- Rentals -
Equipment & Seamless Gear Rental
Equipment & Seamless Gear Rental
✔ High-performance ski tour & snowboards available for rent.
✔ Full avalanche safety gear included (beacon, probe, shovel).
✔ Optional helmets, radios, and avalanche airbags available.
💡 Fly light—your gear is waiting for you at Ridder Lodge.
✔ High-performance ski tour & snowboards available for rent.
✔ Full avalanche safety gear included (beacon, probe, shovel).
✔ Optional helmets, radios, and avalanche airbags available.
💡 Fly light—your gear is waiting for you at Ridder Lodge.
- Rentals -
Equipment & Seamless Gear Rental
✔ High-performance ski tour & snowboards available for rent.
✔ Full avalanche safety gear included (beacon, probe, shovel).
✔ Optional helmets, radios, and avalanche airbags available.
💡 Fly light—your gear is waiting for you at Ridder Lodge.
- Booking & Pricing -
- Booking & Pricing -
Your custom heli ski trip is waiting
Your custom heli ski trip is waiting
✔ Custom heli-ski packages available – Single-day and multi-day options.
✔ All-inclusive packages include lodging, meals, guiding, and safety gear.
✔ Private heli-ski experiences available for 4 guests + 1 guide.
🚀 Limited availability—book early to secure your seat!
✔ Custom heli-ski packages available – Single-day and multi-day options.
✔ All-inclusive packages include lodging, meals, guiding, and safety gear.
✔ Private heli-ski experiences available for 4 guests + 1 guide.
🚀 Limited availability—book early to secure your seat!
- Booking & Pricing -
Your custom heli ski trip is waiting
✔ Custom heli-ski packages available – Single-day and multi-day options.
✔ All-inclusive packages include lodging, meals, guiding, and safety gear.
✔ Private heli-ski experiences available for 4 guests + 1 guide.
🚀 Limited availability—book early to secure your seat!
Reason you'll love staying with us
Reason you'll love staying with us
Untouched slopes. Unparalleled thrill.
Untouched slopes. Unparalleled thrill.
Untouched slopes. Unparalleled thrill.
Ultimate Backcountry Freedom – Drop into untouched powder with no tracks, no crowds—just you and the mountains.
Ultimate Backcountry Freedom – Drop into untouched powder with no tracks, no crowds—just you and the mountains.
Guaranteed Deep Powder – Reliable snowfall from early December to mid-March, with dry, feathery snow.
Guaranteed Deep Powder – Reliable snowfall from early December to mid-March, with dry, feathery snow.
1,300 km² of Exclusive Terrain – Open bowls, steep couloirs, tree runs, and massive vertical descents.
1,300 km² of Exclusive Terrain – Open bowls, steep couloirs, tree runs, and massive vertical descents.
Safety & Expert Guides – Avalanche-certified guides, GPS tracking, and emergency helicopter standby.
Safety & Expert Guides – Avalanche-certified guides, GPS tracking, and emergency helicopter standby.
Luxury Lodge Base – Ski hard, then unwind in comfort with spa, fine dining, and après drinks at Ridder Lodge.
Luxury Lodge Base – Ski hard, then unwind in comfort with spa, fine dining, and après drinks at Ridder Lodge.
A Hidden Gem for Heli-Skiing – More affordable than Canada, snow that rivals the Alps, and a truly remote adventure.
A Hidden Gem for Heli-Skiing – More affordable than Canada, snow that rivals the Alps, and a truly remote adventure.
High-Intensity, Maximum Runs – Multiple heli drops per day, ensuring non-stop vertical and endless powder.
High-Intensity, Maximum Runs – Multiple heli drops per day, ensuring non-stop vertical and endless powder.
We’ve got a package that’s perfect for you
We’ve got a package that’s perfect for you
We’ve got a package that’s perfect for you
Heli-Skiing
Exciting Day Trip
from 1750€ / 1 day / person
or 6950€ / helicopter
(exclusive of international flights)
4 guests, 1 guides, up to 2 groups per helicopter
Explore remote drops every day
Certified pilots for mountain flights
Short flights, endless powder potential
Ultimate freeride dream realized here
The price includes:
transfer from and to Ust-Kamenogorsk
1 day heli ski (2 hours flight time)
certified ski guide for each group
rent of avalanche equipment (ABS backpack, shovel, sensor, probe)
The price does not include:
flight to Ust-Kamenogorsk
insurance
lunch and dinner at the restaurant and drinks
alternative activities
helicopter transfer from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Ridder and back (on request)
additional flying time (3850€ per hour for a helicopter with per-minute billing)
Get more info or book your stay
Immersive Multi-Day Trip
from 6000€ / 3 days / person
(exclusive of international flights)
4 guests, 1 guides, up to 2 groups per helicopter
Explore remote drops every day
Certified pilots for mountain flights
Short flights, endless powder potential
Ultimate freeride dream realized
The price includes:
transfer from and to Ust-Kamenogorsk
3 days of skiing
3,5 hours of helicopter time (about 16−20 descents) for each group of 4 people (standard program)
certified ski guide for each group
single comfortable accommodation
Mountain breakfasts and lunches
Rent of avalanche equipment (ABS backpack, shovel, sensor, probe)
The price does not include:
flight to Ust-Kamenogorsk
insurance
lunch and dinner at the restaurant and drinks
alternative activities
helicopter transfer from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Ridder and back (on request)
additional flying time (3850€ per hour for a helicopter with per-minute billing)
Get more info or book your stay
Ultimate Week Trip
from 9100€ / 7 days / person
(exclusive of international flights)
4 guests, 1 guides, up to 2 groups per helicopter
Explore remote drops every day
Certified pilots for mountain flights
Short flights, endless powder potential
Ultimate freeride dream realized
The price includes:
transfer from and to Ust-Kamenogorsk
6 days of skiing
5 hours of helicopter time (about 25−30 descents) for each group of 4 people (standard program)
certified ski guide for each group
single comfortable accommodation
Mountain breakfasts and lunches
Rent of avalanche equipment (ABS backpack, shovel, sensor, probe)
The price does not include:
flight to Ust-Kamenogorsk
insurance
lunch and dinner at the restaurant and drinks
alternative activities
helicopter transfer from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Ridder and back (on request)
additional flying time (3850€ per hour for a helicopter with per-minute billing)
Get more info or book your stay
Heli-Skiing
Exciting Day Trip
from 1750€ / 1 day / person
or 6950€ / helicopter
(exclusive of international flights)
4 guests, 1 guides, up to 2 groups per helicopter
Explore remote drops every day
Certified pilots for mountain flights
Short flights, endless powder potential
Ultimate freeride dream realized here
The price includes:
transfer from and to Ust-Kamenogorsk
1 day heli ski (2 hours flight time)
certified ski guide for each group
rent of avalanche equipment (ABS backpack, shovel, sensor, probe)
The price does not include:
flight to Ust-Kamenogorsk
insurance
lunch and dinner at the restaurant and drinks
alternative activities
helicopter transfer from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Ridder and back (on request)
additional flying time (3850€ per hour for a helicopter with per-minute billing)
Get more info or book your stay
Immersive Multi-Day Trip
from 6000€ / 3 days / person
(exclusive of international flights)
4 guests, 1 guides, up to 2 groups per helicopter
Explore remote drops every day
Certified pilots for mountain flights
Short flights, endless powder potential
Ultimate freeride dream realized
The price includes:
transfer from and to Ust-Kamenogorsk
3 days of skiing
3,5 hours of helicopter time (about 16−20 descents) for each group of 4 people (standard program)
certified ski guide for each group
single comfortable accommodation
Mountain breakfasts and lunches
Rent of avalanche equipment (ABS backpack, shovel, sensor, probe)
The price does not include:
flight to Ust-Kamenogorsk
insurance
lunch and dinner at the restaurant and drinks
alternative activities
helicopter transfer from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Ridder and back (on request)
additional flying time (3850€ per hour for a helicopter with per-minute billing)
Get more info or book your stay
Ultimate Week Trip
from 9100€ / 7 days / person
(exclusive of international flights)
4 guests, 1 guides, up to 2 groups per helicopter
Explore remote drops every day
Certified pilots for mountain flights
Short flights, endless powder potential
Ultimate freeride dream realized
The price includes:
transfer from and to Ust-Kamenogorsk
6 days of skiing
5 hours of helicopter time (about 25−30 descents) for each group of 4 people (standard program)
certified ski guide for each group
single comfortable accommodation
Mountain breakfasts and lunches
Rent of avalanche equipment (ABS backpack, shovel, sensor, probe)
The price does not include:
flight to Ust-Kamenogorsk
insurance
lunch and dinner at the restaurant and drinks
alternative activities
helicopter transfer from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Ridder and back (on request)
additional flying time (3850€ per hour for a helicopter with per-minute billing)
Get more info or book your stay
Heli-Skiing
Exciting Day Trip
from 1750€ / 1 day / person
or 6950€ / helicopter
(exclusive of international flights)
4 guests, 1 guides, up to 2 groups per helicopter
Explore remote drops every day
Certified pilots for mountain flights
Short flights, endless powder potential
Ultimate freeride dream realized here
The price includes:
transfer from and to Ust-Kamenogorsk
1 day heli ski (2 hours flight time)
certified ski guide for each group
rent of avalanche equipment (ABS backpack, shovel, sensor, probe)
The price does not include:
flight to Ust-Kamenogorsk
insurance
lunch and dinner at the restaurant and drinks
alternative activities
helicopter transfer from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Ridder and back (on request)
additional flying time (3850€ per hour for a helicopter with per-minute billing)
Get more info or book your stay
Immersive Multi-Day Trip
from 6000€ / 3 days / person
(exclusive of international flights)
4 guests, 1 guides, up to 2 groups per helicopter
Explore remote drops every day
Certified pilots for mountain flights
Short flights, endless powder potential
Ultimate freeride dream realized
The price includes:
transfer from and to Ust-Kamenogorsk
3 days of skiing
3,5 hours of helicopter time (about 16−20 descents) for each group of 4 people (standard program)
certified ski guide for each group
single comfortable accommodation
Mountain breakfasts and lunches
Rent of avalanche equipment (ABS backpack, shovel, sensor, probe)
The price does not include:
flight to Ust-Kamenogorsk
insurance
lunch and dinner at the restaurant and drinks
alternative activities
helicopter transfer from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Ridder and back (on request)
additional flying time (3850€ per hour for a helicopter with per-minute billing)
Get more info or book your stay
Ultimate Week Trip
from 9100€ / 7 days / person
(exclusive of international flights)
4 guests, 1 guides, up to 2 groups per helicopter
Explore remote drops every day
Certified pilots for mountain flights
Short flights, endless powder potential
Ultimate freeride dream realized
The price includes:
transfer from and to Ust-Kamenogorsk
6 days of skiing
5 hours of helicopter time (about 25−30 descents) for each group of 4 people (standard program)
certified ski guide for each group
single comfortable accommodation
Mountain breakfasts and lunches
Rent of avalanche equipment (ABS backpack, shovel, sensor, probe)
The price does not include:
flight to Ust-Kamenogorsk
insurance
lunch and dinner at the restaurant and drinks
alternative activities
helicopter transfer from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Ridder and back (on request)
additional flying time (3850€ per hour for a helicopter with per-minute billing)
Get more info or book your stay
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is required for heli-skiing?
What skill level is required for heli-skiing?
What skill level is required for heli-skiing?
How many runs will we ski per day?
How many runs will we ski per day?
How many runs will we ski per day?
What safety precautions are in place?
What safety precautions are in place?
What safety precautions are in place?
What happens if bad weather prevents flying?
What happens if bad weather prevents flying?
What happens if bad weather prevents flying?
How do I get to Ridder Lodge for heli-skiing?
How do I get to Ridder Lodge for heli-skiing?
How do I get to Ridder Lodge for heli-skiing?
What happens if we don’t use all our flight time?
What happens if we don’t use all our flight time?
What happens if we don’t use all our flight time?
In which cases is a full refund issued?
In which cases is a full refund issued?
In which cases is a full refund issued?
When is a refund not possible?
When is a refund not possible?
When is a refund not possible?
Can someone be excluded from the program?
Can someone be excluded from the program?
Can someone be excluded from the program?
At Altai Mountains Resort, indulge in world-class comfort while chasing thrilling winter adventures—where every moment feels like the trip of a lifetime.
At Altai Mountains Resort, indulge in world-class comfort while chasing thrilling winter adventures—where every moment feels like the trip of a lifetime.
At Altai Mountains Resort, indulge in world-class comfort while chasing thrilling winter adventures—where every moment feels like the trip of a lifetime.
Start your journey.
Start your journey.
We look forward to crafting your adventure
We look forward to crafting your adventure
We look forward to crafting your adventure
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