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Five days of Heli-skiing in Alaska!
Join us for some incredible untracked skiing in world class terrain.
Location:
The town of Skagway, Alaska at the northern end of Alaska’s inside passage is surrounded by an extremely jagged, heavily glaciated, mountain landscape. The area is home to the world’s largest non-polar ice cap. The mountains have more than 7,000 feet of vertical relief and rise directly from the ocean. The variety of terrain; from glacier cirques with a multitude of steep couloirs to open undulating bowls of heavenly powder make for world class skiing and riding. The combination of incredible skiing and the proximity to a helicopter base of operations make this area amongst the best in North America for helicopter skiing.
Instructors/Guides
The Instructors and Guides of Alaska Mountain Guides and IWLS are widely recognized as some of the very best in their field and have practical leadership experience from around the globe. They are well trained and have an uncommon enthusiasm for sharing their skill and knowledge, borne out of a passion for outdoor exploration. Their extensive knowledge of the local terrain and dedication to safety make for world class heli-skiing with world class guides.
Itinerary:
Day 0 plan on arriving in Skagway, Alaska. We’ll have a briefing in the evening, go over personal equipment, learn about helicopter safety, and discuss the schedule for the upcoming days.
Day 1-5
You will ski pristine peaks with astounding views of the surrounding mountains and fjords. We’ll ski 5-9 runs a day with total vertical relief of 10,000 - 23,000 feet. Bad weather days can be spent skiing in the backcountry and learning valuable skills for safe winter travel in Alaska.
5-day cost: $3750
Includes:
-Lodging in Skagway, AK
-Lunch in the mountains for each day
-5-9 laps of 2,000 – 2,500 feet vertical (total of 10,000 to 23,000 feet daily!)
-Instruction: Join us for instructional seminars in the evening, or while waiting for a weather window. We’ll cover topics such as avalanche safety, mountaineering skills, and helicopter considerations.
Does not include:
-Travel to and from Skagway, Alaska
-Breakfast and dinner
Bad Weather Days:
Skiers will receive a $500 refund for each day that we don’t use the helicopter. We’ll have the option to hike for our turns when the weather doesn’t cooperate and use our time for a series of instructional seminars in mountaineering skills and avalanche safety.
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