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Namestring
Powderbird Helicopter Skiing
Legal namestring
Powderbird Helicopter Skiing
Websiteurl
powderbird.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1973
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
11–50
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersSalt Lake City, United States
HQ citystring
Salt Lake City
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
helicopter skiing services, backcountry ski guiding, guided powder skiing, mountain guide services, ski resort experiences
Industry3 codes
1Helicopter Resort & Remote Destination Transfers
CodeTLAFACAFPrimaryNo
2Helicopter Sightseeing & Scenic Tours
CodeTLAFACADPrimaryNo
3Scenic & Sightseeing Helicopter Tours
CodeTHABAGAEPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation481219
  • Skiing Facilities713920
Product category
Helicopter Skiing Services
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1Helicopter Skiing Experience
TypeOne Time License
Description

Powderbird generates revenue by providing guided helicopter skiing experiences in the Wasatch Range backcountry, accessed from Snowbird ski resort. Customers pay for access to exclusive helicopter-delivered ski terrain that cannot be reached by lift-served skiing, including professional guiding services.

snowbird.com
Marketing channels3 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels2 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components4 values
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

Powderbird Helicopter Skiing provides guided helicopter-accessed backcountry skiing and snowboarding experiences in Utah's Wasatch Range, operating from Snowbird resort in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Customers pay for helicopter transport and professional guide-led descents of expert backcountry terrain that is not reachable via Snowbird's lift system.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

Powderbird Helicopter Skiing is a single, unified service offering — a premium helicopter skiing experience operated in partnership with Snowbird resort in Utah. The service provides guided backcountry ski access to Wasatch Range terrain via helicopter transport. The company operates under the POWDR adventure lifestyle brands portfolio alongside other ski resorts including Copper Mountain, Mt Bachelor, Boreal, Eldora, Soda Springs, and Woodward.

Product and service1 record
1Powderbird Helicopter Skiing
Partnership1 partner
1Snowbird Resort
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Powderbird Helicopter Skiing operates in partnership with Snowbird resort, operating out of Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah. The partnership provides Powderbird access to Snowbird's resort infrastructure, customer base, and distribution channels. Snowbird markets Powderbird's helicopter skiing experiences through its website and on-resort channels as part of its Guiding & Lessons offerings. Powderbird is listed as a brand within POWDR'S Adventure Lifestyle Brands portfolio alongside Snowbird, suggesting a corporate affiliation.

Recent move3 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight2 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
1Whistler Heli-Skiing
TypeDirect peer
Description

Provides single-day and multi-day helicopter skiing experiences from Whistler, BC. Comparable to Powderbird in offering resort-adjacent heli-skiing with similar premium pricing, guided services, and access to high-quality coastal powder terrain.

2Park City Mountain Resort
TypeRegional player
Description

Largest ski resort in the US, located in nearby Park City, Utah. Comparable as a Utah-based premium ski destination competing for the same affluent destination-skier market, though operating lift-served terrain rather than helicopter-delivered backcountry.

3Alta Ski Area
TypeRegional player
Description

Premier neighbor ski resort in Little Cottonwood Canyon, sharing the same Wasatch snowfall as Powderbird. Comparable as a regional Wasatch destination competing for the same affluent powder-skier audience, though Alta offers lift-served rather than helicopter-served skiing.

4Snowbird Resort
TypeOthers
Description

Sister brand and primary distribution partner under Powdr. Comparable as the anchor resort feeding customers into Powderbird, with overlapping customer base of affluent skiers, similar Wasatch terrain access, and shared guiding infrastructure.

5Ruby Mountain Heli-Experience
TypeDirect peer
Description

Smaller helicopter skiing operator based in Lamoille, Nevada, providing guided backcountry skiing in the Ruby Mountains. Comparable to Powderbird as a US-based heli-ski experience targeting advanced skiers seeking small-group, professionally guided powder skiing.

6Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing
TypeDirect peer
Description

Long-established helicopter skiing operator in the Cariboo and Monashee Mountains of British Columbia, offering multi-day heli-ski packages with professional guiding. Comparable to Powderbird as a premier guided heli-ski experience targeting affluent powder skiers in mountainous North American terrain.

7CMH Heli-Skiing (Canadian Mountain Holidays)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Largest helicopter skiing operator in the world, running multi-day guided heli-ski packages in British Columbia. Directly comparable to Powderbird on core product (helicopter-delivered guided backcountry skiing), customer segment (affluent experienced skiers), and revenue model (per-run or per-day premium experience).

8Eleven Experience
TypeOthers
Description

Adventure hospitality and experiential travel company operating guided heli-skiing and bespoke alpine experiences at properties including Crested Butte and Deplar Farm in Iceland. Comparable to Powderbird as a competitor for affluent experiential ski travelers, though Eleven owns lodging assets while Powderbird relies on Snowbird infrastructure.

9Alaska Heli-Skiing
TypeDirect peer
Description

Heli-skiing operation based in Valdez, Alaska, offering guided backcountry helicopter skiing in the Chugach Range. Comparable to Powderbird on heli-delivered powder skiing for expert skiers, premium pricing, and small-group guided experience model.

10Valhalla Powder Guides
TypeDirect peer
Description

Cat-skiing and limited helicopter-access skiing operator in British Columbia offering guided backcountry powder experiences. Comparable to Powderbird on guided premium backcountry skiing for affluent skiers, although with a primarily cat-ski rather than helicopter model.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat3 records

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Type, Details

Key highlights6 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment1 record

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile1 record

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
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Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Core technology
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Number of profiles
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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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Powderbird Helicopter Skiing

Helicopter Skiing Servicespowderbird.com

Powderbird Helicopter Skiing firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Powderbird Helicopter Skiing
Legal name
Powderbird Helicopter Skiing
Website
https://powderbird.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1973
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Where Powderbird Helicopter Skiing is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Salt Lake City
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Powderbird Helicopter Skiing business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. Helicopter Skiing Experience: Powderbird generates revenue by providing guided helicopter skiing experiences in the Wasatch Range backcountry, accessed from Snowbird ski resort. Customers pay for access to exclusive helicopter-delivered ski terrain that cannot be reached by lift-served skiing, including professional guiding services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Powderbird Helicopter Skiing product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Powderbird Helicopter Skiing provides guided helicopter-accessed backcountry skiing and snowboarding experiences in Utah's Wasatch Range, operating from Snowbird resort in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Customers pay for helicopter transport and professional guide-led descents of expert backcountry terrain that is not reachable via Snowbird's lift system.

Product overview

Powderbird Helicopter Skiing is a single, unified service offering — a premium helicopter skiing experience operated in partnership with Snowbird resort in Utah. The service provides guided backcountry ski access to Wasatch Range terrain via helicopter transport. The company operates under the POWDR adventure lifestyle brands portfolio alongside other ski resorts including Copper Mountain, Mt Bachelor, Boreal, Eldora, Soda Springs, and Woodward.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Powderbird Helicopter Skiing

Companies that use Powderbird Helicopter Skiing

Customer profile

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Powderbird Helicopter Skiing technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Powderbird Helicopter Skiing partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • Snowbird ResortcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPowderbird Helicopter Skiing operates in partnership with Snowbird resort, operating out of Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah. The partnership provides Powderbird access to Snowbird's resort infrastructure, customer base, and distribution channels. Snowbird markets Powderbird's helicopter skiing experiences through its website and on-resort channels as part of its Guiding & Lessons offerings. Powderbird is listed as a brand within POWDR'S Adventure Lifestyle Brands portfolio alongside Snowbird, suggesting a corporate affiliation.

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Powderbird Helicopter Skiing competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Whistler Heli-Skiing: Provides single-day and multi-day helicopter skiing experiences from Whistler, BC. Comparable to Powderbird in offering resort-adjacent heli-skiing with similar premium pricing, guided services, and access to high-quality coastal powder terrain.
  • Ruby Mountain Heli-Experience: Smaller helicopter skiing operator based in Lamoille, Nevada, providing guided backcountry skiing in the Ruby Mountains. Comparable to Powderbird as a US-based heli-ski experience targeting advanced skiers seeking small-group, professionally guided powder skiing.
  • Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing: Long-established helicopter skiing operator in the Cariboo and Monashee Mountains of British Columbia, offering multi-day heli-ski packages with professional guiding. Comparable to Powderbird as a premier guided heli-ski experience targeting affluent powder skiers in mountainous North American terrain.
  • CMH Heli-Skiing (Canadian Mountain Holidays): Largest helicopter skiing operator in the world, running multi-day guided heli-ski packages in British Columbia. Directly comparable to Powderbird on core product (helicopter-delivered guided backcountry skiing), customer segment (affluent experienced skiers), and revenue model (per-run or per-day premium experience).
  • Alaska Heli-Skiing: Heli-skiing operation based in Valdez, Alaska, offering guided backcountry helicopter skiing in the Chugach Range. Comparable to Powderbird on heli-delivered powder skiing for expert skiers, premium pricing, and small-group guided experience model.
  • Valhalla Powder Guides: Cat-skiing and limited helicopter-access skiing operator in British Columbia offering guided backcountry powder experiences. Comparable to Powderbird on guided premium backcountry skiing for affluent skiers, although with a primarily cat-ski rather than helicopter model.

Regional players

  • Park City Mountain Resort: Largest ski resort in the US, located in nearby Park City, Utah. Comparable as a Utah-based premium ski destination competing for the same affluent destination-skier market, though operating lift-served terrain rather than helicopter-delivered backcountry.
  • Alta Ski Area: Premier neighbor ski resort in Little Cottonwood Canyon, sharing the same Wasatch snowfall as Powderbird. Comparable as a regional Wasatch destination competing for the same affluent powder-skier audience, though Alta offers lift-served rather than helicopter-served skiing.

Others

  • Snowbird Resort: Sister brand and primary distribution partner under Powdr. Comparable as the anchor resort feeding customers into Powderbird, with overlapping customer base of affluent skiers, similar Wasatch terrain access, and shared guiding infrastructure.
  • Eleven Experience: Adventure hospitality and experiential travel company operating guided heli-skiing and bespoke alpine experiences at properties including Crested Butte and Deplar Farm in Iceland. Comparable to Powderbird as a competitor for affluent experiential ski travelers, though Eleven owns lodging assets while Powderbird relies on Snowbird infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Powderbird Helicopter Skiing social profiles

Digital presence

Powderbird Helicopter Skiing financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Powderbird Helicopter Skiing leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Powderbird Helicopter Skiing funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Powderbird Helicopter Skiing M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Powderbird Helicopter Skiing

What does Powderbird Helicopter Skiing do?

Powderbird Helicopter Skiing provides guided helicopter-accessed backcountry skiing and snowboarding experiences in Utah's Wasatch Range, operating from Snowbird resort in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Customers pay for helicopter transport and professional guide-led descents of expert backcountry terrain that is not reachable via Snowbird's lift system.

Is Powderbird Helicopter Skiing a public or private company?

Powderbird Helicopter Skiing is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was Powderbird Helicopter Skiing founded?

Powderbird Helicopter Skiing was founded in 1973. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Powderbird Helicopter Skiing based?

Powderbird Helicopter Skiing is headquartered in Salt Lake City, United States, in the North America region.

How does Powderbird Helicopter Skiing make money?

One revenue line is on record: helicopter Skiing Experience.

Who are Powderbird Helicopter Skiing's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Whistler Heli-Skiing, Ruby Mountain Heli-Experience, Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing, CMH Heli-Skiing (Canadian Mountain Holidays), Alaska Heli-Skiing and Valhalla Powder Guides. Regional players are Park City Mountain Resort and Alta Ski Area. Others are Snowbird Resort and Eleven Experience.

Does Powderbird Helicopter Skiing have an API?

No public API is recorded for Powderbird Helicopter Skiing.

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