Heliskiing Terrain | The Arrowsmiths and Beyond
Methven Heliski is the closest heliskiing to Christchurch in NZ’s South Island. Our heli ski territory (the “Arrowsmiths”) actually spans 3 mountain ranges.
The Arrowsmith, Ragged, and Palmer Ranges are at the headwaters of the Rakaia and Rangitata Rivers. These mountains catch snow from every winter storm to deliver NZ heliskiing's most consistent snow conditions and quality.
New Zealand's Best Range of Heliski Terrain
- Runs for all standards of heliboarder and heliskier, beginner to expert
- Over 1,0002 kilometres of mountains to roam
- Over 200 named heli-skiing runs across 3 mountain ranges
- Average vertical drop approx 850 vertical metres
The terrain is so extensive that we are often heliskiing in the sun when Mt Hutt ski area and Mt Potts are draped in cloud.
Nowhere else in NZ (outside of the Mt Cook area) can you find the kind of glaciated high-alpine heliskiing terrain that Methven Heliski offers.
There is no tree skiing here - we leave them 5,000 ft below.
Vital Statistics - Methven Heliskiing Runs
- Highest landing: "Wilderness Experience" at 2,500 metres
- Biggest drop: "Wilderness Experience" 1,200 vertical meters
- Longest Run: "Reischek Glacier" - 3 km over a 1,100 metre descent
Methven Heliski Run Map
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The terrain map is a work in progress. We're always adding new runs, and catching up with the back catalogue.