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The powder skiing at Manali is exceptional!
Our location at approximately 34¡ N. latitude, roughly
equivalent to Los Angeles, gives us long days, and a
variety of exposures allows us to ski both with or against
the sun. The altitude allows much greater "back radiation"
than other areas, which creates excellent recrystallised
powder. Manali is known for having one of the deepest
snowpacks in the entire Himalaya, and due to our continental
climate, snowfalls tend to be of low moisture content.
As an added bonus, the potential is vast for terrific,
spring corn-snow skiing!
Our vast terrain is well suited to strong intermediate
and expert skiers. Manali sits by the Beas river at an
altitude of roughly two thousand metres, surrounded by
beautiful deodar cedar forests and huge peaks soaring
to more than six thousand metres. Under certain conditions
we can ski to the valley floor through massive Cedar forests,
but most skiing takes place on long rolling ridge lines;
through glades of birch and oak trees; down steep cirque
bowls or on huge undulating glaciers. Both during and
after storms the skiing in the trees is excellent. The
altitudes at which we ski vary depending on group fitness
and ability, the interests of the group and the snow and
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HHS has wonderful conditions at the same elevations as
resorts in America and Europe, but the opportunity exists
to ski on what is truly the roof of the world. Most skiing
takes place between high valley floors around two thousand,
seven hundred metres and ridges at four thousand, three
hundred metres, with vertical averaging between nine hundred
metres and twelve hundred metres. However, some of our
most spectacular terrain is as high as five thousand metres.
Please note that we do not require anyone to ski at these
altitudes and our guides reserve the right to deny access
to these higher altitude runs to anyone for any reason
whatsoever. While the Manali region is generally blessed
with excellent weather, HHS must stress that we operate
in a wilderness environment, and that our guests will
be skiing in wilderness conditions. Most of the time,
the skiing is very good, but conditions can change quickly,
and you may encounter some difficult or poor skiing. Our
guides will attempt to find the best snow possible, but
you must be prepared to accept whatever Nature gives us!
HIMACHAL HELICOPTER SKIING: Euro 6.850
Prices are based upon twin / double occupancy with
private bath. Single rooms are available upon request.
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