Antarctica - ski where no one has skied before

When to go: December to February

Where to stay: LA DATCHA or ASTERIA

Still considered one of the most inaccessible destinations on the planet, skiing in Antarctica has become the greatest challenge yet for skiers who crave a true skiing adventure.

Reaching untouched peaks is now possible with the deployment of two helicopters that will drop you off at one summit and take you to the next. With long days stretching between 18 and 22 hours of daylight during the summer months, there’s ample opportunity to enjoy multiple descents down Antarctica’s powder snow slopes. Accompanied by experienced ice pilots, expedition leaders and equipment fit for the harshest of climates, this is the ski experience of a lifetime.

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Italian dolomites - remote skiing & world-class cuisine

When to go: December to April

Where to stay: White Deer Mountain Lodge, San Cassiano

Nestled amongst the mountains in Alta Badia, discover a wealth of pistes on your doorstep. With an impressive array of ski lift connections, explore over 1100km of pistes in both the San Cassiano and Alta Badia resorts including the famous Armentarola run, known as both the most picturesque and longest slope in the Dolomite region. Host to multiple Michelin-starred restaurants, you will lunch in style sampling delicious Italian delicacies at charmingly authentic mountain restaurants.

Accompanied by an expert Pelorus guide, you will have the opportunity to embark on the iconic Sellaronda Skitour, which circumnavigates the majestic Sella Massif. An extraordinary experience and 40km of great fun for the ambitious skier, as a glistening white canvas of world-class off-piste awaits you. Shred tracks in pristine powder whilst marvelling at the peaceful isolation and dramatic beauty that surrounds you.

British Columbia - epic night skiing

When to go: December to April

Where to stay: Chalet Bighorn, Revelstoke

Experience the best of British Columbia’s rolling ridges and vast alpine bowls, before connecting with the snow and challenging your senses under the cover of darkness for a truly unique night skiing experience.

Hop onboard the snow-cat as you speed into the pristine wilds of the mountains to unearth fresh powder. Led by a world-class mountain guide, you’ll ski around the stunning Mount Mackenzie and surrounding peaks, whilst carving fresh tracks into the unspoiled snow. In a ski suit studded with LEDs and a series of powerful spotlights to illuminate the mountainside, head up the mountain for an adrenaline-fuelled experience of night skiing. With access to some of the best powder on earth, this is a completely novel and intimate experience, like no other.

northern iceland - unrivalled heli-ski

When to go: February to June

Where to stay: Deplar Farm, Troll Peninsula

With exclusive use of Deplar Farm, you will have unrivalled access to the best heli-skiing in the Tröllaskagi Peninsula. Where the mountains meet the coast, skiing with views across the deep blue of the North Atlantic Ocean is a mesmerising experience, beginning at the summit and ending at the sea. With endless terrain to explore, discover sweeping valleys, striking fjords and glacial rivers, far from civilisation. Ranging from soft valleys to vertical descents, Iceland offers skiing for all abilities as well as a choice of heli, cat and backcountry. After an adrenaline-fuelled day, evenings will be spent relaxing in Deplar’s naturally heated geothermic pools, before a delectable dinner with wine perfectly paired from the cellar.

Denali, Alaska - backcountry skiing

When to go: February to April

Where to stay: Sheldon Chalet, Denali

Perched on a nunatak in the Don Sheldon Amphitheatre of Denali’s magnificent Ruth Glacier, Sheldon Chalet is the perfect base for the ultimate backcountry skiing excursion. With fresh powder coating the glacier, set out with expert guides to create tracks amongst these pristine surfaces, surrounded by Alaska’s rugged wilderness. By evening, relax around the log fire whilst the sky changes colour with the spectacular glow of the Northern Lights.

lyngen Alps, Norway - Ski above the Fjords

When to go: March to April

Where to stay: Expedition Yacht KINFISH

The Lyngen Alps of Northern Norway are regarded as one of the best off-piste skiing destinations in the world. Pristine slopes of fresh powder merged with the icy waters of the North Sea to create complete serenity. With a ban on heli-skiing, these mountains provide a truly tranquil and intimate skiing experience, best accessed by yacht. On board KINFISH you will be able to cruise to the more wild and remote regions to experience serene slopes each day, whilst keeping your eyes out for whales and the Northern Lights as you sail. With no sign of civilisation, snow-capped mountains and pristine scenery will blow you away as you descend from the summit to the fjord shore.

Colorado - Cat skiing

When to go: February to March

Where to stay: Scarp Ridge Lodge, Colorado

Situated in Colorado’s West Elk mountain range, Irwin boasts a greater concentration of fresh powder than almost anywhere else on Earth. With high altitude and cold temperatures, the resulting fluffy powder is a dream to glide through. From the comfort of Scrap Ridge Lodge, embark upon an epic cat-skiing experience that will bring you access to the most untouched spaces, allowing you to tackle challenging off-piste, carving fresh tracks at every turn. For an iconic adventure, the snowcat will drop you at the foot of Scarp Ridge situated at 3,600 metres. From here you will skin up 300 metres to reach the summit of Mount Emmons where you will gain awe-inspiring views across the Elk Mountains, before gliding back down through the pristine powder.

Kashmir, India - Culture & Epic Descents

When to go: January to March

Where to stay: Houseboat

Nestled in the Western Himalayas, the beauty of Kashmir is overwhelming, earning it the title of “paradise on Earth” amongst Indians. You will spend your days jumping in and out of helicopters onto untouched powder in striking landscapes, witnessed by few. With endless drop-off points, you will get an unrivalled skiing experience, being the first to mark new tracks each day. After a day of adrenaline-filled adventure, spend time with playful wild monkeys and relish the chance to spot the elusive snow leopard, before unwinding in style with a sumptuous dinner. For your final night, stay on an opulent traditional houseboat on the stunning Dal Lake, soaking up the rich culture and beauty of Srinagar.

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Niseko, Japan - Sake & Champagne Powder

When to go: January to February

Where to stay: Zaborin

Experience world-class skiing in Niseko on the northernmost island Hokkaido, where fresh snow falls daily carpeting the unspoilt wilderness in a dazzling white blanket. Famous for its deep powder and tree-lined slopes, Japan offers some of the most enjoyable and fun skiing in the world, whilst providing the opportunity to learn about their fascinating culture and sample unique cuisine. 

Andes, Chile - Ski & Surf

When to go: June to October

Where to stay: Private lodge

Fly above the soaring Andes mountains, land upon untouched peaks and carve fresh tracks into the pristine snow. In this exclusive experience, your expert Pelorus guide will ensure access to some of Chile’s best skiing experiences, surrounded by pure wilderness and sensational vistas. From the mountains to the coast, trade skiing for surfing as you fly by heli to Pichilemu on Chile’s Pacific Coast. A world-class surfing spot with unfailing surf breaks, uncrowded beaches and a strong swell, this is the perfect spot to surf, kiteboard and windsurf.

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British Columbia - Backcountry Skiing

When to go: December to April

Where to stay: Bison Lodge, Revelstoke

Break away from the borders of controlled pistes to carve your way down untouched slopes. High-octane, adrenaline-fuelled adventure awaits you in a cat or heli-skiing experience, as you are the first to venture down vast swathes of pristine powder in complete isolation.

Ride in a snowcat above the tree line before descending across wide open alpine areas.  Here, the varied terrain means that each line picked offers a fresh challenge and will see you carving long, swooping arcs before bouncing between lower trees.

Soaring over jagged peaks and rugged mountainsides in a private helicopter is also a spectacular means by which to experience the most remote skiing locations that British Columbia has to offer. Pick your spot and prepare to drop a new line that stretches way down into the valley below.

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