2017 price list - Valdez Heli

2017 PRICE LIST
& INFORMATION
Heli-skiing with VHSG is unlike skiing anywhere else
in the world. With small
groups and
big mountains, you receive individualized
attention while riding the
truly wild terrain of
Valdez, Alaska.
SKIING WITH
VALDEZ HELI-SKI GUIDES
For decades Valdez Heli-Ski Guides has been known for offering
some of the deepest, steepest, and most exotic big-mountain terrain
in the world.
“Had the
• Pioneers of Alaska heli-skiing: 24 years of experience
time of my life,
• World-class heli-ski guides and pilots lead an unmatched snow skiing some
of the best
terrain ever
safety program
• Fantastic terrain for the advanced to expert skier and rider
• More than 720 heli-ski runs in 26 ski circuits
• World-class heli-skiing directly above the heli-pad
...We are
• Located in an area of the Chugach Mountains with favorable planning on
a return next
operators
season...”
• Snowcat skiing out the back door: Never a down day!
—Patrick
Shaffer
weather conditions, meaning more flight time than most other • Premiere ski lodge with a world-renowned bar
• Dining room set with locally sourced meals, including fresh
Alaskan seafood
It is very important that you come to VHSG with deep-powder-skiing
and variable-terrain experience. Your time spent in the Chugach will
be more enjoyable and your overall experience bar none.
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2017 INDIVIDUAL SKI PACKAGES AND RATES
WEEK #
DATES
7-DAY
2701
Feb 26–March 4
$11,076
2702
March 5–March 11
$11,076
2703
March 12–18
$11,076
EACH PACKAGE INCLUDES:
2704
March 19–25
$11,076
• Guaranteed heli-ski runs
2705
March 26–April 1
$11,076
• Professional heli-ski guide
2706
April 2–8
$11,076
• Cat-skiing on down days
2707
April 9–15
$11,076
• Lodging: double accommo-
2708
April 16–22
$11,076
dations (single accommoda-
2709
April 23–29
$11,076
tions based on availability)
2710
April 30–May 6
$11,076
2711
May 7–13
$11,076
• All meals (alcohol and gratu
ities not included)
• K2 powder ski rentals
• Use of Mammut avalanche transceiver
• Use of Mammut airbag, shovel, probe, and harness
• Scheduled transfers to and from the Valdez airport
Founded
SHORTER PACKAGES SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
VHSG was
Three-day package: $4,744
Four-day package: $6,326
Five-day package: $8,261
OTHER RATES
Single accommodations: $1,119/week or $160/day
Additional runs available for package guests: $150/run
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in 1993,
the first
guided heli-ski
operation
in Valdez.
2017 PRIVATE SHIP PACKAGES AND RATES
A private helicopter with VHSG
ensures you the best possible
heli-skiing experience in the
Chugach. You are free
to fly
when and where you choose,
under the direction of your
very own guide and pilot.
WEEK #
DATES
7-DAY
2712
Feb 26–March 4
$97,157
2713
March 5–March 11
$97,157
2714
March 12–18
$97,157
EACH PRIVATE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
2715
March 19–25
$97,157
• 14 hours of flight time in an 2716
March 26–April 1
$97,157
A-Star 350 B2 helicopter, seven 2717
April 2–8
$97,157
hours guaranteed
2718
April 9–15
$97,157
• Two professional heli-ski guides
2719
April 16–22
$97,157
• Cat-skiing on down days
2720
April 23–29
$97,157
• Lodging for up to eight guests; 2721
April 30–May 6
$97,157
2722
May 7–13
$97,157
eight single rooms included
• All meals (alcohol and gratuities not included)
PRIVATE SHIPS ARE LIMITED
• K2 powder ski rentals
TO GROUPS OF EIGHT OR
• Use of Mammut avalanche transceiver
LESS. Your group must be
• Use of Mammut airbag, shovel, probe, and harness
accompanied by two guides
• Scheduled transfers to and from the Valdez airport
when heli-skiing with VHSG.
DOUBLE ACCOMMODATIONS
for a reduced price, based on
availability.
“I thought this might be a once in a lifetime event, but I know this
will be a regular trip to look forward to (and train for!). The level of
skill was awesome out there—it was truly inspirational.” —Doug C.
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THE TSAINA LODGE
Atop Thompson
Pass the Tsaina
Lodge offers unparalleled amenities,
gourmet dining, and pristine surroundings,
all just steps away from the VHSG heli-pad.
LODGE AMENITIES INCLUDE:
• Twenty-four contemporary rooms accommodating
up to 32 guests per week. Sixteen single and eight
double rooms, each with private baths, TempurPedic
beds, free Wifi, and mountain views.
• Apres-ski at the legendary Tsaina Bar. Enjoy local
microbrews, distilled spirits, an extensive wine list,
and stories old and new.
• Fantastic breakfast buffets to start your day,
hearty lunches to-go, and exquisite dinners from
a locally sourced menu, featuring fresh Alaskan
seafood and quality meats and game.
• A gear room with boot dryers and storage space.
• Comfy seating areas with fireplaces.
• A fitness room to help burn off excess energy,
and massage and yoga to help you relax.
• Guest laundry.
“We were extremely impressed with the caliber of your
organization, on both the skiing and lodging sides.” —Evan Salim
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GETTING HERE
TO START YOUR VALDEZ HELI-SKI GUIDES ADVENTURE,
fly into the Anchorage International Airport, serviced by daily flights from several major U.S. cities.
THREE ROUTES TO VALDEZ
FLY•
Ravn Alaska offers 35-minute shuttle flights from Anchorage to Valdez.
• A VHSG representative will meet you at the Valdez airport for transport to the Tsaina Lodge. (VHSG will also shuttle you to the Valdez airport at the
end of your ski adventure.)
• Private charter flights are also available to and from Valdez. Contact VHSG for more information.
DRIVE
• Rent a car at the Anchorage Airport (all major rental car companies available).
• Take the Glenn and Richardson highways for the stunning five-hour drive around the north side of the Chugach Mountains.
FERRY
• From mid- to late-April, board the Alaska State ferry 40 miles south of
Anchorage for a four-hour sailing across Prince William Sound.
But no matter how you get here, you need to be in Valdez by 6 p.m. or at the Tsaina Lodge
by 6:30 p.m. on the first day of your itinerary so you can attend our evening orientation with
drinks and appetizers at the Tsaina Bar.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT’S THE BEST TIME OF THE SEASON TO VISIT?
There truly isn’t a bad time to join us during our short
spring season. March has slightly colder temperatures,
but the powder is dry and deep. The days get longer
in April, the temperatures are more moderate, and the
powder skiing continues to be fantastic.
WHAT HAPPENS IF THE
WEATHER ISN’T COOPERATING?
SNOWCAT SKIING
On average we are able to
WHAT TYPE OF TERRAIN SHOULD I EXPECT TO SKI?
heli-ski five out of seven days
Runs are selected at your guide’s discretion, which is
each week, but sometimes the
dependent on weather, snow conditions, and skiers’
clouds (filled with snow) do roll
skill levels. The Chugach offers everything, from some
in. VHSG offers cat skiing
of the steepest and most thrilling terrain in the world to
directly behind the lodge on
wide open powder bowls. VHSG caters to the advanced
these no-fly days.
to expert skier and rider so our guests are typically
experienced deep-powder skiers who enjoy an adventurous steep-skiing experience.
HOW MANY RUNS SHOULD I EXPECT TO SKI IN A DAY?
A day with VHSG averages six to eight runs at 3,000 to 5,000 vertical feet per run. Expect to ski
100,000-120,000 vertical feet during your ski week. Yes, we ski a lot! Note, though, that the
number of runs depends on group ability, snow conditions, and weather. There have been days
when we’ve been able to ski as many as twelve runs. Mmmm!
WHAT IS A TYPICAL DAY’S AGENDA?
Weather dependent, a normal day starts with a breakfast buffet served from 7 to 8:30am.
The ski day starts at the heli-pad at 9am. Lunch is enjoyed in the mountains. We typically
finish skiing between 3 and 6pm. Dinner is served shortly after 6pm.
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HOW TO
BOOK YOUR TRIP
Reservations require a 50 percent deposit with final payment due
90 days prior to your ski week.
• CLICK HERE for our Individual Package Reservation Form
• CLICK HERE for our Private Ship Package Reservation Form
Please email or fax your completed and signed reservation form to
[email protected] or fax 866-876-1573.
Feel free to contact the VHSG office directly if you have any questions or
to check current availability for the 2017 season: 907-835-4528.
We hope to see you in the Chugach for your
next big adventure!
VALDEZ HELI-SKI GUIDES
www.valdezheliskiguides.com
ph. 907.835.4528 : fax. 866.876.1573
[email protected]
P.O. Box 3281 : Valdez, AK 99686 USA
PHOTOS COURTESY OF MIKE STONER, TANNER HASKINS, HEATHER NURMI, KIRSTEN KREMER, JED WORKMAN,
GREG VON DOERSTEN, BRIAN NEVINS, CHRIS WILDE, MIKE BACHMAN, AND DYLAN FREED.