Seven Days of Full-On Heli-Ski Action – Around 30 Big Mountain Drops in One of the Top Freeride Spots on Earth!
We’re going big – presenting a freeride trip to one of the wildest, most remote places on the planet. Alaska, much like Kamchatka (which we likely won’t return to anytime soon…), is a true symbol of untamed mountains where nature rules over man.
And what better place to unleash the most thrilling, sophisticated form of freeriding – heli-skiing (or heli-boarding)?
If you’re a fan of winter sports films, Alaska needs no introduction. This is where the most jaw-dropping lines are filmed – among ribbed 50°+ slopes – and where the very term „big mountain freeride” was probably born 😉
For a week, we’ll be shredding helicopter-accessed lines you won’t find anywhere else on Earth – often riding all the way down to sea level. There’ll be plenty of time to connect with riders from around the world, explore Anchorage and Valdez, and feast on wild-caught salmon.
Are you ready for the crème de la crème of your freeride adventures so far?
7 days heli-ski (5h engine time)
Snowcat backup for no-fly days
Anchorage and Valdez
Price Includes:
- 11 nights accommodation in twin rooms
- Full board during 8 days in Valdez
- 7 days of heli-skiing (approx. 30 drops / 5 flight hours)
- Certified mountain guides
- Supervision by a Polish team leader
- Local ground transfers
- Avalanche safety gear rental (beacon, probe, shovel, airbag backpack)
- Access to a sauna & hot tub in the mountains
- Standard travel insurance including medical expenses, accident coverage, and personal liability.
- Extreme sports insurance, including off-piste skiing
Price Does Not Include:
- Flights (Warsaw – Anchorage – Valdez, approx. 5000 PLN)
- Ski or snowboard equipment – you need to bring your own
- Meals during transfers in Anchorage
- Tips
ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSPORTATION
- Flight from Warsaw to Anchorage approx. 20 hours
- 1 night in a 3-star hotel in Anchorage
- Domestic flight to Valdez
- In Valdez, stay in a mountain lodge during the heli-ski week
- Accommodation in twin rooms
- For more information, check the TRIP PROGRAM tab
OFF PISTE – Terrain Details:
- Our freeride adventures will take place around the town of Valdez, in the Chugach Mountains – known for their deep snowpack and truly steep descent options
- Heli-Ski:
- We’ve got five “engine hours” in the heli, which translates to roughly 25–35 drops total, depending on elevation gain
- Valdez is at sea level, while the peaks we’ll be flying to range from 1,400 to 1,800 meters
- Vertical drops will vary between 750 and 1,500 meters
- The slopes have varying inclines, from 30 to 50+ degrees, and the terrain is high alpine
- We ride in groups of four with a certified guide
- The difficulty of the runs will be tailored to the group’s ability
- Keep in mind that Alaska’s weather can be unpredictable, with conditions that may prevent flying. That’s why we aim to make the most of every good weather window and fly out as efficiently as we can within our heli-time package
Difficulty Level: 8/10
- This trip is geared toward advanced riders, meaning those who are comfortable skiing or snowboarding in deep powder on complex alpine terrain with slopes up to 40 degrees.
Trip Profile
- This trip focuses on Big Mountain freeriding!
SAFETY
- Your safety in the mountains is ensured by certified American mountain guides
- The trip will be overseen by a Polish team leader
- INSURANCE:
- Included in the trip price is full high-mountain insurance, specifically tailored for extreme sports, with coverage up to EUR 150,000
- We strongly recommend purchasing Trip Cancellation Insurance, which reimburses you if you can’t join us due to illness or unforeseen events. Ask us for details
- We also strongly recommend Weather & Force Majeure Insurance, which covers unused heli hours in case weather conditions prevent us from flying during your stay in Valdez. Ask us about this option too
- All participants must know how to use avalanche safety equipment. We highly recommend completing an avalanche safety course prior to the trip
- Avalanche safety equipment and avalanche backpack are included in the trip price and available for rental on-site in Valdez
HOW TO JOIN THE TRIP
- Fill out the reservation form
- We will contact you to sign the contract
- Pay a 30% deposit
- We’ll complete the group, handle the formalities, flights, details, etc.
- Pay the remaining amount 30 days before departure
CANCELLATION POLICY
- We recommend additional insurance in case of illness or an unforeseen event preventing you from traveling. You will then receive a full refund for the trip. Ask us about Trip Cancellation Insurance.
- We reserve the right to change the program due to circumstances beyond our control, such as insufficient participants, snow or weather conditions, or political situations. In case we need to cancel the trip (even for reasons beyond our control), we will promptly refund all payments made.
Day 1 (March 19)
Departure from Warsaw early morning. Expect around 20 hours of travel. Arrive in Anchorage the same evening. Overnight in a downtown hotel.
Day 2
Domestic flight to Valdez. Overnight in a central hotel for 2 nights.
Day 3
Rest and time-zone acclimatization.
Day 4
Transfer to our mountain lodge where we’ll stay for the full heli-ski week, together with international riders.
Days 5 - 10
Seven days of epic heli-skiing. We have lots of options for down day activities including snowcat or sled skiing, snowmobile tours, scenic boat cruise in Prince William Sound, hike to and explore the Valdez Glacier Ice Caves, and more. Most of these activities are extra paid. After skiing, relax in the sauna or book a massage.
Day 11
After heliskiing, we catch our return flight to Anchorage.
Day 12
We fly back to Poland.
Day 13
Arrival in Warsaw.
