Terms & Conditions

Please read the terms below before booking your Arpa experience. Choose your activity to jump straight to the relevant policies.

Catskiing — Terms & Conditions

Deposit & Final Payment

  • A 50% deposit is required to confirm the reservation.

  • The remaining balance is due 60 days prior to the scheduled check-in date.

  • Reservations made within 60 days of the scheduled check-in date require full payment (100%) at the time of booking.

  • Reservations not paid in full by the due date may be released without further notice.

Weather & Operational Interruptions

Safety is our highest priority. Catskiing operations are subject to weather, snow conditions, avalanche hazard, road access, snowcat mechanical issues, and other operational considerations.

If a scheduled catskiing day cannot be operated due to weather, snowcat mechanical issues, or other operational restrictions beyond the guest’s control, guests may choose one of the following:

  • Reschedule the canceled catskiing day, subject to availability during the current or a future season.

  • Receive a transferable voucher for one equivalent catskiing day, valid for a future season.

  • Receive a refund of USD 360 per person for each canceled catskiing day.

All operational decisions regarding weather, snow conditions, terrain, and the safe operation of the snowcat are made solely by Arpa Catskiing’s Lead Guide and Operations Manager and are final.

Accommodation & Third-Party Services

For packages that include lodging, hotel reservations, ground transportation, meals, or other third-party services, refunds for these components are subject to the cancellation policy of the respective service providers.

Accordingly, if a catskiing day is canceled due to operational factors beyond the guest’s control, Arpa Catskiing will refund or credit only the catskiing portion of the package. Accommodation and other third-party services are subject to the cancellation policy of the provider and are non-refundable except where permitted under those policies.

This policy does not affect any refund, credit, or rescheduling options applicable to the catskiing services described above.

Cancellation Charges

Days before departure (written notice received)

Cancellation fee (% of total program price per person)

More than 91 days

10% of the trip cost or USD 150 per person (whichever is higher) + expenses (*)

90-61 days

25% of the trip cost

60-31 days

50% of the trip cost

30 days or less

100% of the trip cost

More than 91 days

10% of the trip cost or USD 150 per person (whichever is higher) + expenses (*)

90-61 days

25% of the trip cost

60-31 days

50% of the trip cost

30 days or less

100% of the trip cost

Heliskiing — Terms & Conditions

Deposit & Final Payment

  • A 50% deposit is required to confirm the reservation.

  • The remaining balance is due 60 days prior to the scheduled check-in date.

  • Reservations made within 60 days of the scheduled check-in date require full payment (100%) at the time of booking.

  • Reservations not paid in full by the due date may be released without further notice.

Guaranteed Vertical

  • Multi-day heliski packages include a guaranteed minimum of 3,000 vertical meters (9,840 vertical feet) per skiing day.

  • If the total vertical skied during the package falls below the guaranteed amount due to operational factors beyond the guest’s control, Arpa Heliskiing will provide a refund of USD 300 for each 1,000 vertical meters (3,280 vertical feet) below the guaranteed total.

  • Refunds are calculated based on the total guaranteed vertical for the entire package, not on individual skiing days.

Weather & Operational Interruptions

Safety is our highest priority. Heliski operations are subject to weather, snow conditions, avalanche hazard, and other operational considerations.

If a scheduled heliski day cannot be operated due to weather or operational restrictions, guests may choose one of the following:

  • Reschedule the canceled heliski day, subject to availability during the current or a future season.

  • Receive a voucher for one equivalent heliski day, transferable and valid for a future season.

  • Receive a refund of USD 900 per canceled heliski day.

All operational decisions regarding flying and skiing conditions are made solely by Arpa Heliskiing’s Lead Guide and Pilot in Command and are final.

Cancellation Charges

Days before departure (written notice received)

Cancellation fee (% of total program price per person)

More than 91 days

10% of the trip cost or USD 150 per person (whichever is higher) + expenses (*)

90-61 days

25% of the trip cost

60-31 days

50% of the trip cost

30 days or less

100% of the trip cost

More than 91 days

10% of the trip cost or USD 150 per person (whichever is higher) + expenses (*)

90-61 days

25% of the trip cost

60-31 days

50% of the trip cost

30 days or less

100% of the trip cost

Trip Insurance

We strongly encourage you to purchase trip insurance. Trip cancellation insurance (you should also check on interruption, medical, and evacuation policies) can be purchased through your preferred insurance provider. Be sure the policy is for heli skiing and inquire about all possible scenarios: injury, flight delays, evacuation, weather delays, no fly days, or cancelling for personal reasons.