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Alaska... One of the planet’s mythical riding spots, renowned across the world for its steep, endless runs, paradise for heliskiers. Ride unmatched terrain and discover real Alaska most just dream about.



Note: These trips are not exclusive to expert skiers or snowboarders. I work the same way when using the chopper as when using the lift system: pick the runs matching your skiing abilities and backcountry experience to maximize your pleasure safely.

Alaska, largest state across the USA (615 232 sq.mi), with a sparse population (644 000 inhabitants) and representing the Northernmost and Westernmost point of American soil, it is only seprated from Russia by the Bering strait. AK exists like most of North America was a few hundred years ago.

Haines, a tiny town in South-East AK, has a Native American background and makes its living through fishing and tourism. The Chilkat Valley is homeland of the Tinglit Indians still active in the local life. Within 45 miles from the Canadian border, Haines lives peacefully far away from the madness of large cities, surrounded by wild and tough but true nature.

The town’s backyard, sheltered by a deep fjord, edged with salmon-filled rivers, and ringed with the huge Takhinsha Mountains, attracts heliskiing devotees. Iodine in the air from the nearby Pacific Ocean gives the snowpack this perfect density to grip to the steeps. Haines, AK, boasts the biggest mountains, deepest powder and sunniest skies in Alaska!


Want to experience incredible riding in other-worldly mountain landscapes? This is the place to go. Find out about real Alaska, wild but generous and ride terrain like no other...


Friend and journalist Ted Reckas reports his first time in Haines. Read his article Heliski Guide School in Alaska.pdf.

2012 Weekly Packages:

(prices are in US Dollars)



Ski Bum Special, $4.700 * per person: 30 heli drops, accommodation near the heli base (7 nights), daily transportation from your place to the heli base;


Town Package Special, $5.050 * per person: 30 heli drops, accommodation in Haines (7 nights);


All Inclusive, $5.750 * per person: 30 heli drops, accommodation near the heli base (7 nights), all meals cooked for you, daily transportation from your place to the heli base (group of 5 discount is $5.500 * per person);


Deluxe, $6.250 * per person: 30 heli drops, two accommodation sites (one in town, one near the base), your own private chef, daily transportation to and from the heli base.



Daily Heliskiing: full day, $800 * - half day $425 *


For those of you with a tight budget only allowing a day or two heliskiing or for those who would like to choose the best days for skiing (rates based on availability, call in to request your seat 1-877-SKI HAINES).



Alaska in Private


Hire a guide and a heli of your own for the day, several days of the week. Prices upon request here.



Gear Rental


You can find skis, Airbag backpacks, avalanche devices, probes, shovels to rent on site at the heli base.

Daily rates: skis $40, ABS packs $30, beacon-probe-shovel probe $25.



* price does not include airfares to Haines and return, food and drinks, car rental (should you need one), extras nights, tips, gear rental.


* price does not include airfares to Haines and return, extra food, drinks and accommodation, car rental (should you need one), tips, gear rental.


* price does not include airfares to Haines and return, food and drinks, car rental (should you need one), accommodation, tips, gear rental.

Should weather conditions interfere and not allow you to complete your 30 drops during your 7 days in Haines a $100 credit per non realized run will be issued to you to be used over the same season of the following one.


Now you are totally addicted to this adventure but you burned your 30 runs? Don't worry you can carry on shredding Alaskan powder for as less as $125 per run ! This is one of the best heliskiing deals you can find around the world !


Deposits are $1.000 per skier for weekly packages and $500 per skier for daily skiing (refundable up to 30 days prior to beginning of reservation date).


Personally I choose to travel with my own gear to avoid having to go through getting used to different gear time and have the fun rolling from the first drop ! Should you choose to rent gear on site I suggest you mention it when placing your booking to make sure you secure it.


The season runs from early March through early May and more according conditions.