Wonderful information out of the Golden State the place Sweetwater Heli simply introduced the launch of California’s solely heli-skiing operation. Operations kick off January thirtieth, 2026 and can cater to small-group excursions with entry to over 180,000 acres of recent terrain within the Sweetwater Mountains situated within the Humboldt-Toiyabe Nationwide Forest (one of many least explored mountain ranges in California). The huge tenure spans 288 sq. miles and consists of 6 peaks exceeding 10,000 toes with the very best being Mount Patterson, an impressive volcano reaching 11,673 toes. Sweetwater Heli will conveniently present helicopter transfers inside the Mammoth and Tahoe/Reno space.
“I’m extremely excited to introduce a premium heli-ski expertise to California. Having the chance for world-class heli-skiing proper in our yard is really priceless and lengthy overdue. Our group’s love for California and every part it affords makes this particularly vital” –Brian Kirschenmann, Co-Founding father of Sweetwater Heli
“Waking up in Mammoth, snowboarding untouched powder with your mates within the Sweetwater Mountains, and being again in time for après…Sweetwater Heli simply created the final word California ski day.” -Hilary Roache, Ski Teacher, Mammoth Mountain
“Heli-skiing in our personal yard has been the final word dream. Sweetwater simply made that dream a actuality. I’m hyped to discover this terrain.” -Tim Humphreys, Tahoe-based Skilled Snowboarder
Cheers to Sweetwater Heli, we want them a extremely profitable inagural season. In case you are fascinated by reserving a seat, discover extra info right here.
Firm Title: Sweetwater Heli
Web site: sweetwater-heli.com
Launch Date: Reserving open immediately; excursions starting January thirtieth, 2026
Location: Bridgeport, CA, serving the Lake Tahoe and Mammoth areas
Tenure: 180,000+ acres of unique terrain within the Sweetwater Mountains
Vary spans 184,320 acres, roughly 288 sq. miles
The very best peak within the vary is Mount Patterson with an elevation of 11,673 ft.
Mount Patterson can be a volcano.
6 peaks within the Sweetwater Mountains are above 10,000 ft.
The vary is situated principally inside the Humboldt-Toiyabe Nationwide Forest
Plane: AS350B-3 ASTAR
Visitor Expertise:
Information-to-Visitor Ratio (e.g., “1:4”)
Group Measurement (e.g., “Intimate teams of 4”)
Lunch Offered from regionally owned household restaurant
6-8 Ski Runs
Key Choices:
Personal Packages
Single Seat Packages
Personal Heli Transport from Reno, Mammoth, & Lake Tahoe areas as an non-obligatory add on
The Why:
Most of group, possession to guides, have shut ties to California
All are avid members of native CA ski communities
Needed to convey heli-skiing to our yard
Founder:
Brian Kirschenmann, Co-Founder
Security:
Skilled Licensed Guides
Complete Trainings in Companion Rescue & Helicopter Security
Use of Avalanche security gear
Particulars & Reserving
Launch Date: January 30, 2026
Location: Bridgeport, CA — servicing the Sweetwater Mountains
Value: From $1,800 per day (group charges and packages obtainable)
Reserving: www.sweetwater-heli.com
Sweetwater Heli is now accepting reservations for the 2026 season. Visitors can e-book single or multi-day experiences, with all operations led by skilled licensed guides and pilots skilled to Sweetwater Heli’s security requirements.
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