Heliski in Mt. Stol, between Slovenia and Austria

I invite you to a once in a lifetime adventure: heliskiing in Mount Stol (2236 m), the highest peak in the Karavanke region, located in the border between Slovenia and Austria. 

Due to its altitude, this mountain is ideal for heliskiing. From all the routes to go down Mt. Stol, I will take you to the valley of Bodental in Austria. This route offers a great snow quality, because it receives shelter from the sun and wind. In fact, you can find very good snow even days after the last snowfall.

Mount Stol has 1200 altitude meters of terrain with options for both demanding and easy going skiers. You can also practice snowboarding. In addition to this, you get to enjoy the wonderful surroundings and stay far from crowds on unexplored slopes.

One of the main advantages of helicopter drop-offs is you are not going to feel tired from hiking uphill and you’ll forget about chairlifts.

I am an IFGMA mountain guide and also an expert freerider. During this 1-day adventure, I will explain the basic helicopter procedures and how to use an avalanche safety gear. Besides, I’ll take you off piste skiing to amazing areas, where you will be able to improve your skiing skills.

In case you are a group of professional skiers and you want to film or just do something else, I can help you arrange a program according to your wishes.

ABOUT THIS TRIP

Our starting point will be an Airfield in Lesce, 5 kilometers away from the Slovenian town of Bled. We’ll start in the morning, although the helicopter ride will depend on the weather conditions for the day. Fog and wind are the most decisive factors.

In the helicopter hangar we’ll talk about safety procedures and prepare our gear. Moreover, we’ll learn the basic facts of avalanche safety equipment. Finally, we’ll fly up to Mount Stol. The helicopter ride will take from 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the size of the group.

Once in the summit, we’ll have a few options for descent. I will choose the best line depending on snow and weather conditions. I will also determine the variations you will be able to take, according to your skills. The descent will take between 2.30 hours and 4 hours.

We’ll ski down to a nice touristic farm, where we’ll relax and have something to drink and eat before heading back with a van. The way back will take about 40 minutes.

Depending on the size of the group, this whole trip will take from 6 to 8 hours.

Please contact me if you want to be a part of this amazing adventure. I will be happy to show you some great spots in Mount Stol.