At Dropping Inn we are big on local and for us that includes supporting local athletes. As a part of this, we are right in behind local Hawea Freeskier Luke Harrold's goal of competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.

https://www.instagram.com/luketharrold/

To help Luke with his goals we have partnered with a couple of other local legends, three-time Olympic medallist and winner of New Zealand’s first ever winter Olympic gold medal Zoi Sadowski Synott and Southern Lakes Heliski to bring you a once in a life time Heliski experience never to be forgotten.

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This amazing opportunity will see you and two mates team up with Zoi and off on a Southern Lakes Heliski Silver Charter expertly guided by Snow Sports NZ Park and Pipe Head Coach Tom Willmot. Your trip includes 8 – 10 runs with Zoi and Tom, snow safety equipment and a delicious mountain lunch. All you are required to bring are the essentials; Powder skis or snowboard Suitable clothing for the mountains Camera or GoPro Sunscreen Extra water (if desired)

Your guide will choose runs and terrain in line with your group’s ability levels. You will complete a few runs before enjoying your on mountain lunch at mid-day. Once lunch is complete you’ll head out for your remaining runs. Our alpine maritime environment has no trees, which makes for breath-taking views, and our endless untouched backcountry features wide-open bowls, steep chutes, rock drops and natural half pipes. Lots of terrain means Southern Lakes Heli Ski have the best chance to access any available powder on any given day, this is an experience you don’t want to miss out on. Once the hard work is done and dusted on the hill Apres ski is on the house at your choice of Dropping Inn venue http://www.droppinginn.nz

All proceeds go to support Luke’s 2026 Olympic campaign

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