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Looking for some adrenaline rush? Go heli-skiing!
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Have you ever wondered what it's like to ski in far-off, sparsely populated northern territory where it's a winter wonderland all year round? The kind that's only accessible by helicopter? Oh, and what if you could get there by boat, and ski down mountains that overlook the frozen shores and sparkling waters between fjords? Four companies gave us a peek at the experience of a lifetime. (All Photos: AFP) | A skier catches air on a tour with Aurora Arktika.
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A boat carrying skiers on an Aurora Arktika tour navigates between fjords at night.
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Skiers on an Aurora Arktika tour unload their equipment from an inflatable dinghy that ferries them to the schooner and back to shore.
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A group of skiers on a tour with Heliskiing Greenland explores the mountains.
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A yacht belonging to the fleet of Elemental Adventures, Ltd. has a heliport just for skiers.
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Skiers prepare their gear on the Viking Heliskiing Iceland schooner.
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