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Valdez Heli-Camps operates on the world-famous heli skiing slopes the Chugach Mountain Range surrounding Valdez Alaska, birthplace of big mountain skiing. Many groups (including adventure film companies) visit us specifically for these steeper, jaw-dropping verticals and great access. While you don't have to go to the extreme to enjoy your time with us, we tend to attract higher caliber heliskiers and riders who thrive on this kind of challenge. The heli skiing and heli snowboarding opportunities found at Valdez Heli-Camps are second to none and can offer much variety. The responsibility of utilizing these heli ski slopes quite often dictates that we ski one at a time to minimize exposure to any hazards that may exist on slopes such as these. Accessing the type of steep exposed terrain that produces the high quality experience we strive to provide to our guests can often dictate that more time is required to negotiate a Heli slope safely as a team. This may equate to less vertical over the course of a day or a week than one might find at a typical heli skiing operation. The great benefit is found in the quality of a very unique and challenging skiing experience that can be had when this type off heli ski terrain is what one seeks. A true heli ski adventure experience like you will find in no other place on the planet.
Guaranteed Vertical Snowcat Skiing Backup. And all the support you need - with a nearly 2:3 Staff to Client ratio our experienced Heli Ski Guides the Pilots and Our Talented Chefs - will make your stay with Valdez Heli-Camps the Big Mountain Adventure of a Lifetime. Come Heli Ski Alaska!
The satisfaction of challenging yourself at a high level with the security of a small professionally guided team, just 4 riders of the same ability, offers a much more enjoyable experience than could be expected where the focus trends toward maximum vertical calculation for the operator to bill out. Racking up run after run along side several people of varying abilities, in some instances, as many as 10 or 11 people in a heli ski group does not compare to what is available heli skiing the Chugach Mountain Range with Valdez Heli-Camps.
For those that do enjoy the freedom of wide-open slopes skiing and snowboarding side by side with friends and comrades nothing is sacrificed at Valdez Heli-Camps! We can quite easily provide for this level of heli skiing desire. We accommodate several initiates to Heli Skiing each season and those whose goals are to put up the big vertical numbers that are produced by "lapping up the Chugach" in one of our very fast A-Stars helicopters. These less technical slopes may sometimes offer a higher level of security allowing us to achieve large amounts of vertical for those with a preference for this type of heli skiing experience. Our Clients often choose this option and ski on the same day in areas directly adjacent to those groups working the high angle ski terrain. Quite often you can watch other heli ski groups from across the valley challenging the Chugach terrain while you are doing the same at your level or, mix it up bit, with some steep challenging runs and some powder cruisers of your own
The heliskiing alternative of snowcat skiing on storm days means skiing everyday even when the snow is falling other heli operations are grounded on the heli pad. There is nothing like snowcat skiing fresh Alaska powder while waiting for the helicopters to fly in for you at the first available break in the clouds. Inevitably, there is a day where we have to wait for the sun to break through and Valdez Heli-Camps' all inclusive heliskiing packages guarantee snowcat skiing support at no extra charge.
As you step off the plane for your ski trip to Valdez, you can rest assured that there is a warm, inviting lodging atmosphere and meal waiting for you. Our lodging package includes airport transfer, breakfast, lunch and dinner, down day activity coordination, host services, local transportation, and single and double occupancy options. Relax in the hot tub or pool and stay, dine, and socialize with the pilots, guides, and fellow skiers you meet on your trip in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
Our facilities are within one block of most of the popular night life and shops. In fact we are within one block of everything in the town of 2500 inhabitants. We see ourselves as much more than just a guided helicopter taxi service that many have come to equate with Heli Skiing in Valdez. From the moment you set foot off of the plane, you'll find that our service and accommodations, attitude and atmosphere are nothing less than first class Alaska! "Our Clients are our friends and our friends our Clients".
Our inclusive packages include all your meals - an energizing American-style breakfast, made to order box lunch, all your snacks on the mountain. Upon return to the lodge, an appetizer will be served to prepare your pallet and a hearty Alaskan dinner every night. We are delighted to offer the freshest seafood from the richest waters in the world. Alaskan halibut, salmon, and crab are world-renowned.
Valez Heli Camps website
Valdez Heli Camps, PO Box 2495
Valdez, Alaska 99686
Phone: (907) 783-3243
info@valdezhelicamps.com