Covid has certainly put a damper on heli-skiing. Most operations are dependent on international clientele, and with international travel restrictions in place, clients may not even be able to  get into the country. The few that are operating, have mostly local clientele.

This was the case last year in New Zealand where the heli ski season went ahead in the midst of the global pandemic. New Zealand kept Covid from spreading with a strict lock down from the start and anyone coming from abroad had to isolate in designated hotels for two weeks. Those who flew back to New Zealand were mostly returning nationals.

Many Kiwis knew that skiing abroad for the northern hemisphere 20/21 season was unlikely, so explored heli-ski options closer to home. There were many who had never skied Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park with Mt Cook Heliski before. By all reports, they were amazed that they had world class heli-skiing right on their doorstep. Its sister operation of Methven Heliski also operated. 

Presently, Arctic Heli-skiing is operating mostly for local clientele. It seems that they do have some complete groups (4-5 people) from abroad who have met certain guidelines. These are passport holders from EU/Schengen area, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore or South Korea.

The guidelines state that these nationals are able to travel to Iceland before April 30 if they either; have already had Covid and have an antibody test to prove it, or have already been vaccinated against Covid. They need to have had a PCR test 72 hours before travel, another test upon arrival and then are required to isolate for 5 days. Another PCR will be taken on the fifth day of isolating, and if the results are negative, would be free to heli ski on day six.

On May 1^st, Iceland will move to the EU color coded system for arrivals. Travelers from regions coded green and orange will be permitted into the country and then only have to do one test on arrival. If the results are negative, they will then be allowed to participate in heli-skiing.

A number of companies in Alaska are presently operating, such as Valdez Heliski Guides and Tordrillo Lodge. 

For most people, season 21/22 may be the only realistic option for travel. With a lost season just gone, there could be a rush to book for next season. We suggest that you look at options ahead of time and hope that international borders will be more open by the end of the year.