Arctic Heli Skiing Iceland

Name

Arctic Heli Skiing Iceland

Legal name

Bergmenn ehf.

Website

https://arcticheliskiing.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heli-Skiing Adventure Tourism

NAICS

Skiing Facilities (713920), Tour Operators (56152), Tour Operators (561520)

akta.pro primary industry

Guided Backcountry & Off-Piste Services (Ski Touring, Splitboarding, Heli/Cat Skiing) (THAAAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Winter & Mountain Guides (Ski, Snowshoe, Avalanche, Ice Climbing) (THAAALAF), Winter Adventure Experiences (Ski Touring, Snowshoeing, Dog Sledding) (THAJABAH)

Keywords

• Heli skiing operations
• Ski touring programs
• Mountain guide services
• Adventure tourism Iceland
• Helicopter ski expeditions

Headquarters

HQ city

Dalvík

HQ country

Iceland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Heli Skiing Package Sales: All-inclusive package pricing per person based on program duration and flight time included. Packages include accommodation, meals, guides, helicopter time, safety equipment, and ground transportation.
2. Last Minute Seat Sales: Discounted single seats on existing programs sold at reduced rates when availability exists. First come, first served basis.
3. Gift Certificates: Gift certificates sold for heli skiing experiences, ski touring, and avalanche courses in Icelandic Krona (ISK).
4. International Heli and Ski Touring Programs: Curated international adventure programs to destinations including Antarctica, Japan, Greenland, and other locations worldwide, working with partner operators.
5. Media and Content Licensing: Hosting ski movie productions (Warren Miller), photographers, and journalists creates content that markets the operation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Arctic Heli Skiing Iceland operates guided helicopter-accessed backcountry skiing programs on Iceland's Troll Peninsula, with additional programs in Greenland and Sweden's Lapland. Offerings range from single-day packages to multi-day Classic, Premium, and Private programs, all-inclusive of accommodation, meals, certified guides, helicopter flight time, and safety equipment. Complementary products include heli-assisted ski touring, pure ski touring expeditions, and international adventure programs.

Product overview

Arctic Heli Skiing Iceland operates a portfolio of heli-skiing and ski touring programs centered on Iceland's Troll Peninsula, with additional operations in Greenland, Sweden, and international destinations. The core offering consists of guided heli-skiing programs ranging from single-day experiences to multi-day expeditions, categorized into Iceland Classic (group), Premium (semi-private), and Private (exclusive helicopter) tiers. Complementary products include Heli-Assisted Ski Touring (combining helicopter drops with self-propelled touring), standalone Ski Touring programs across multiple continents, and seasonal programs in Sweden. The company also offers custom date programs aligned with direct flight schedules and last-minute seat availability at discounted rates. All programs include certified international mountain guides, safety equipment, accommodation, and meals, with variations in group size, flight time, and exclusivity level distinguishing the product tiers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bergmenn Mountain Guides: Parent company offering ski touring programs in Iceland, Greenland, Antarctica and Japan.
• Klængshóll Lodge
• Karlsá Lodge

Products and services

• Iceland Classic Program Group heli-skiing program for 4-16 guests sharing helicopters, offering 4-6 days of guided heli-skiing on Iceland's Troll Peninsula with accommodation, meals, and safety equipment included.
• Iceland Premium Program A semi-private option with only two groups of skiers sharing one helicopter, providing more flight time and exclusive terrain access compared to the Classic program.
• Iceland Private Program Unlimited flexibility with only you and up to three friends sharing a private helicopter, allowing customization of terrain and pace.
• Greenland Heli-Skiing Program An expeditionary heli-skiing adventure on the East coast of Greenland near Kulusuk, offering unique terrain with spectacular granite peaks and glaciers.
• Greenland Private Program Private heli-skiing expedition in Greenland with customized itinerary and exclusive helicopter access.
• Heli-Assisted Ski Touring A hybrid program combining helicopter drops with ski touring, including 60-90 minutes of flight time for transfers up to 12 guests, based at Karlsá Lodge.
• Ski Touring Programs Ski touring programs in Iceland, Greenland, Antarctica, and Japan, including Troll Peninsula 4 & 6 day programs, Eastfjords Land of Dragons, Sailboat Ski Touring, and international destinations.
• Sweden Heli-Skiing Heli-skiing in Northern Sweden's Lapland region based out of Abisko Mountain Lodge, operated in partnership with local guide Stefan Palm. Season runs March through May.
• Single Day Heli-Skiing Single day heli-skiing package with minimum 6 runs, lunch on mountain, safety briefing, and use of Völkl skis. Does not include transportation or accommodation.
• 2-Day Heli-Skiing Two-day program with 2 hours total flight time, accommodation at Klængshóll Lodge, all meals, and access to exclusive terrain.
• Last Minute Seats Opportunity to join programs on short notice at discounted rates for guests flexible with their schedule.
• Gift Certificates Gift certificates for day heli skiing (160,000 ISK), ski touring trips (350,000 ISK), and avalanche or backcountry skiing courses (99,000 ISK).
• International Adventure Programs Curated international adventure programs to destinations including Antarctica, Japan, Greenland, Georgia, and Turkey, operated with partner operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 1,500m vertical descents from summit to Arctic Ocean shore
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Disability Snowsport UKminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Charitable partnership for Big Winter Prize Draw 2024. Arctic Heli Skiing donated a 4-day Classic Heli Skiing program as a prize. Over £12,500 of prizes in the draw.
• Global RescuecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial insurance partner providing medical consultation, field rescue, evacuation, and security extraction services for Arctic Heli Skiing guests. Offers 24/7/365 critical care support, GPS tracking, and travel intelligence.
• Heli AustriacoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading helicopter company in the Alps with over 35 years of experience. Provides A-Star and B3 helicopters with pilots having extensive heli-ski specific flight training and perfect safety record.
• Bergmenn Mountain GuidescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company of Arctic Heli Skiing. Offers ski touring programs in Iceland, Greenland, Antarctica, and Japan. Specializes in custom mountain adventures including ice climbing, rock climbing, alpine climbing, and ski touring.
• EasyJetcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDirect flights from London Gatwick and Manchester to Akureyri in March/April. AHS offers custom program dates matching EasyJet flight schedule for convenient access.
• Stefan Palm (Swedish Mountain Guide)coreTechnology or IntegrationLeading Swedish mountain guide with built high-end heli skiing operation in Northern Sweden's Lapland region. Programs run from Abisko Mountain Lodge.
• PiepscoreTechnology or IntegrationAvalanche safety equipment provider supplying JetForce airbags, transceivers, probes, and shovels for all guests.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CMH Heli-Skiing: The world's largest and most established heli-skiing operator, running multi-day group and private programs across British Columbia with IFMGA-certified guides. Direct comparable on product, target customer (premium affluent skiers), and operating model.
• Last Frontier Heliskiing: Northern BC heli-ski operator focused on deep-packet small-group skiing with ACMG/IFMGA guides and lodge-based accommodation. Comparable on certified guides, terrain exclusivity, and customer experience model.
• Stefan Palm Heliskiing (Abisko/Northern Sweden): Northern Sweden Lapland heli-ski operator already partnered with AHS. Direct comparable on geographic product, Scandinavian/Arctic positioning, and shared channel relationship.
• Valdez Heli-Ski Guides: Alaska-based heli-ski operator offering small-group and private packages in coastal mountain terrain similar to AHS's summit-to-sea skiing concept. Comparable on maritime snowpack advantages and remote-terrain positioning.
• Mica Heliskiing: BC-based small-group heli-ski operator emphasizing exclusive terrain, certified ACMG guides, and luxury lodge experience. Closely mirrors AHS on group size limits, safety standards (HeliCat Canada), and premium pricing strategy.
• Southern Lakes Heliski: New Zealand operator running heli-ski programs in the Southern Alps with small groups and certified guides. Comparable small-scale premium operator model, though serving a different hemisphere season.

Others

• Heli Austria: Austrian helicopter operator already providing lift services to AHS. Comparable as the underlying aviation partner model common to European heli-ski operations, and a potential upstream peer for any helicopter-dependent entrant.
• Bergmenn Mountain Guides: Parent entity of Arctic Heli Skiing and sister brand offering ski touring, alpine climbing, and international expeditions. Overlapping leadership, talent pool, and customer segments with AHS.

Emerging players

• White Desert Antarctica: Luxury Antarctica expedition operator offering ski-adjacent experiences. Comparable as a curated international high-end adventure program partner for AHS's Antarctica offering.

Broad incumbents

• Powderbird Heli-Skiing: Largest US-based heli-ski operator with Wasatch range access and multi-decade operating history. Overlapping product but broader market positioning and higher guest throughput than AHS's boutique model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/arcticheli
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@arcticheliskiing
• Facebookfacebook.com/ArcticHeliSkiing
• Instagraminstagram.com/arcticheliskiing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arctic-heli-skiing-iceland

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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