voici la prise de position de l’UIAA à propos du héliski, et les arguments sur lesquels elle repose:
[quote]The UIAA notes the increasing concern among visitors to mountain regions and local people living
in these areas at the use of aircraft for tourism purposes. Both helicopters and fixed wing aircraft
spoil the attractiveness of mountain regions through noise pollution and by undermining the ethical
basis for many mountain activities.
The UIAA is very much aware that a key characteristic of mountain regions is their naturalness
and the extent to which the sights and sounds of nature dominate the scene. This provides the
backdrop for a very wide range of mountain activities. Many of which have elements of adventure.
physical effort and discovery, while also depending on remoteness for their full enjoyment For
those who live in mountain regions the excessive use of aircraft can affect daily activities and
create an unwanted intrusion into economic activities that depend on a harmonious relationship
between people and nature.
While taking into account the particularly valuable role that aircraft may play in rescue and
emergency needs, as well as the transportation of heavy loads,
the UIAA requests that governments and the authorities responsible for air traffic
regulation bring in appropriate measures to better control and limit the use of aircraft for
tourism purposes in mountain regions. Provided there are no other reasonable
transportation means, aircrafts may be used for the access to the border of mountain
regions but should not be tolerated in the highest areas themselves. Sightseeing flights
can only be accepted at a distance such that they do not provoke any noise intrusion in
these areas. Of course, landing and picking up persons for recreational or commercial
purposes should be excluded for both ethical and noise pollution reasons in mountain
areas valued for their natural qualities.
These limitations will not in any way preclude the use of aircraft in mountain regions to meet
essential rescue or emergency needs, or exceptional transportation of heavy loads.[/quote]