# Heli-skiing from Aspen

> No heli-skiing on Aspen's four mountains: you fly to the San Juans. Aspen Heli Skiing from the Aspen FBO, Silverton heli runs, 2026–27 prices and planning.

Canonical page: https://aspenprive.com/aspen-heli-skiing/  
Updated: 2026-10-21 · Publisher: Aspen Privé (local Aspen stay planning and concierge)

Colorado's heli-skiing is in the **San Juan Mountains**, not on Aspen's four mountains. **Aspen Heli Skiing**, affiliated with Silverton Mountain, picks up at the **Aspen airport FBO** and flies about **45 minutes** to its terrain, **December to mid-March**, from a **$20,000 flat rate for up to three skiers**. Silverton Mountain sells single heli runs from **$199** on top of a lift ticket.

From the operators' own pages (Aspen Heli Skiing, Silverton Mountain), checked October 21, 2026. Prices are the operators' and change; confirm when you book. Aspen Privé does not sell or operate heli-skiing.

## Heli-skiing within reach of Aspen

- **Aspen Heli Skiing**: Private heli days in the San Juans with a dedicated helicopter. Aspen pickup at the airport FBO: $20,000 flat, up to 3 skiers. From Telluride: $14,299 Mon–Wed, $17,299 Thu–Sun, travel to Telluride extra. Groups of up to 7 by request. Season December to mid-March.
- **Silverton Mountain**: Single heli runs from $199 after a lift ticket; 6-run heli days from $999 (early season, Dec 31–Jan 10) to $1,599 (peak, Jan 29–Mar 14); small-group and full private helicopters from $11,999.
- **Telluride Helitrax**: Long-running Telluride operator; still operating per Telluride's tourism office in January 2026. 2026–27 prices were not published where we could check.

## Planning a heli day from Aspen? (what Aspen Privé arranges)

You book the heli with the operator. We handle everything on the ground: the car to the FBO before first light, skis and boots ready the night before, breakfast to go and a table booked for when you land. [Tell us the day](https://aspenprive.com/contact.html?service=ski-mornings&from=aspen-heli-skiing).

## Big terrain without a helicopter

- **Aspen Mountain Powder Tours**: Snowcat skiing on the back of Aspen Mountain, a short drive from town.
- **Highland Bowl**: Inbounds, hike-to, up to 48° pitches; the best lift-served steep skiing in Aspen.
- **Backcountry guides**: Hut trips and guided touring from town, on skins.

## What to know

- **Weather decides**: Heli days need flying weather and stable snow. Keep two or three possible days and expect the operator to move or cancel.
- **Ability**: Heli terrain is advanced, ungroomed backcountry. Be honest about level with the operator; they set the standard.
- **The airport closure**: ASE closes April 4, 2027, after the heli season ends. Fine for winter; plan around it in spring.

## Who operates the flight

Aspen Privé does not sell, broker or operate heli-skiing or helicopter flights; heli-skiing is booked directly with the operator, which holds operational control. If we arrange a fixed-wing charter to Telluride for you, we act as an air charter broker, not a direct air carrier, and do not operate aircraft. Every such flight is operated by an FAA-certificated Part 135 air carrier that holds operational control; the operator is named in your quote and charter agreement before you book.


## Questions

**Is there heli-skiing in Aspen?**  
Not on Aspen's four mountains. Aspen Heli Skiing flies from the Aspen airport FBO about 45 minutes to terrain in the San Juan Mountains.

**How much is heli-skiing from Aspen?**  
Aspen Heli Skiing lists $20,000 flat for up to three skiers with Aspen pickup. Silverton Mountain sells single heli runs from $199 plus a lift ticket.

**When is heli-skiing season?**  
Aspen Heli Skiing lists December through mid-March, seven days a week. Silverton's 2027 heli dates run December 31 to March 28.

**What's the closest alternative to heli-skiing in Aspen?**  
Aspen Mountain Powder Tours' snowcat skiing, or hiking Highland Bowl inbounds.

**Does Aspen Privé book heli-skiing?**  
No. You book with the operator; we handle the ground: car to the FBO, equipment, food and the evening.

## What Aspen Privé can arrange for this

The early car, skis ready and dinner when you land.

- [Ski mornings, handled](https://aspenprive.com/contact.html?service=ski-mornings): Skis fitted at the house the night before, the gear carried to the lift in the morning and collected when the lifts close. You ski; we handle the equipment.
- [Private airport transfer](https://aspenprive.com/aspen-airport-transportation/) (From $195 per vehicle): From Aspen's airport to the door in a private SUV, timed to your actual landing.
- [Ski rental delivered](https://aspenprive.com/ski-rental-delivery-aspen/): Fitted at the residence, not in a shop queue.
- [Après, ready at the house](https://aspenprive.com/contact.html?service=apres-ready): Come in from the mountain to the fire lit, something warm to drink and a spread laid out: set up while you ski by our chef or caterer, from groceries already in the house.

## Sources (checked October 21, 2026)

- [Aspen Heli Skiing (operator)](https://heliskiaspen.com/)
- [Silverton Mountain: Heli skiing](https://silvertonmountain.com/experience/heli/)
- [Telluride Tourism: Telluride Helitrax story (Jan. 7, 2026)](https://www.telluride.com/discover/blog/for-the-love-of-powder-four-friends-skinny-skis-and-a-love-of-powder-sparked-what-would-become-telluride-helitrax/)
- [US DOT: air charter brokers (14 CFR Part 295)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-II/subchapter-B/part-295)

## Related

- [Aspen Powder Tours](https://aspenprive.com/aspen-powder-tours/): Snowcat skiing on Aspen Mountain.
- [Highland Bowl](https://aspenprive.com/highland-bowl-aspen/): The hike and the steeps.
- [Aspen FBO](https://aspenprive.com/aspen-fbo/): Where the heli day starts.

To plan or request any of this: https://aspenprive.com/plan-your-trip/ · https://aspenprive.com/contact.html