Frequently Asked Questions, about Alaska heli skiing and Valdez

About Heli Skiing and Valdez Alaska.

Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page.

Find frequently asked questions about the heli ski experience in Valdez and the adventure of heli skiing, snowcat skiing and ski touring in Alaska and around the World!

Our General FAQs should assist with common questions regarding planning and choosing a heli ski or snowcat skiing trip.

If you find that you still have additional questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Contact us.

Since almost everyone conducts a significant amount of research before they choose a destination for an adventure of the magnitude of a heli skiing, or snowcat skiing adventure to Alaska, we've taken the time to post some of the most commonly considered answers to your questions on our web page titled Competitive FAQs.

While there is a diverse amount of experience out there among our guests - from folks that are first time heli skiing initiates to those heli ski clients that heli ski all over the world, each of you have specific questions about the way heli skiing is sold and the way heli ski packages are provided.

These Competitive FAQs are specifically designed to assist you in understanding these many different approaches in the industry and making a decision to choose a heli skiing operator and heli ski or snowcat skiing package type based on what is most important to you (and of course, choose to join us at Valdez Heli-Camps).

We have researched the industry extensively, and believe that what we present here is accurate at time the time of publication. Based on the fluid nature of competitive offerings in the heli ski market place, if your research should produce new, additional, or conflicting information, please Contact us with your information to assist us in creating an even better resource for the skiing and snowboarding public excited about experiencing a heli skiing or snow cat skiing adventure of their own!

Thanks for taking the time,

Todd "the sales guy"

When should I arrive in Valdez (Help with travel arrangements)?

How Do I Get to Valdez?

Flying (Commercial Airline)

Flying (Private Plane)

Driving

Ground Shuttle Service

Alaska State Ferry

What do I do if I need to add days to my travel plans (Layover Information)?

What trip should I choose (How long should I plan to come)?

When should I come?

What should I bring?

Should I buy new ski or snowboard equipment?

What about safety gear?

What does ALL-INCLUSIVE mean?

Am I good enough to do this?

What's the weather like?

What temperatures can I expect? (How cold does it get?)

Do I want (or need) a private helicopter?

What is the cat skiing terrain like?

How large an area do you ski?

Will you arrange for a roommate?

Will you arrange for photos of my heli ski adventure?

Is tipping (gratuity) expected?

What's included?

Will you take me to the "Goods"?