For those that are considered experts in the backcountry, have all the equipment, training and experience, here's a good article about choices and who they will affect...
http://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/snow-sports/Tunnel-Vision-November-2012.html?page=1http://
the simple truth is notify your local Heli company to gas up the bird and wait by the phone and do they do discounts because there is more then one pro in the group....