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Ski more for your buck
It's simple. We charge you per vertical foot
that you ski. We only put the maximum number
of people we can fly in our facility at a time,
so you always have a seat in the helicopter,
and no matter how much time you spend in the
air, you only pay for the vertical you ski. At
other heli ski operations, you pay for the time
you spend in the helicopter. This means that
if you fly farther to a "secret stash" you pay
more, and ski the same amount or less because
you've spent more time flying than skiing.
 Small,
personal groups
We book only the number of people we can fly
at all times. At VHC, you are not a number,
but a valued guest through out your entire
stay at VHC. Our guest to guide ratio is 4:1,
ensuring that your trip is catered to you and
your wishes.
Ski even when we can't
fly
At VHC, you
ski regardless of the weather by using snowcats
when helicopters can't fly - FOR NO EXTRA
CHARGE WITH YOUR HELI SKI PACKAGE. We are able
to move from snowcat skiing to heliskiing within
minutes as weather conditions dictate.
We don't
sit you in the lodge to wait it out, or send
you river rafting on a day when the powder
is falling - you came to ski. Access
some of the best terrain in the Chugach right
out our back door by hopping on our PistenBully
snowcats and making turns when guests at
other operations are playing cards in their
rooms.
No waiting for heli time
There's nothing
worse than waiting in line for a ride at Disneyland
- except waiting in line to heli ski in Alaska!
We only book the number of people we can fly
at any given moment, and we don't let people's
reservations back up because of delays due
to weather. You are always skiing, flying or
riding in a snowcat, not waiting in line and
competing with other guests' reservations.
 You
don't have to be pro
The skiing
and snowboarding opportunities found at Valdez
Heli-Camps are second to none and offer much
variety. For those that enjoy the freedom of
wide-open slopes and skiing side by side with
friends, our pilots can easily fly to less
technical slopes. In fact, these less technical
slopes can offer a higher level of security
allowing us to achieve larger amounts of vertical
for those with a preference for this type of
experience. This can happen on the same
day in areas directly adjacent to groups working
the high angle terrain. Quite often you
can watch other groups from across the valley
challenging the Chugach 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!!!!
Sleep and dine in comfort
 As
you step off the plane in Alaska, 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.
Safety first
At Valdez
Heli-Camps, your safety is our number one priority. With
this in mind, we settle for nothing less than
the best guides in the business. A professional
guide is the key to ensuring that you not only
have the best time you've ever had in your
life, but that you maximize the potential of
any slope and ski the right areas at the right
time. All of our guides have extensive
heli-skiing and back country guiding experience
as well as the most current emergency procedure,
first aid, and rescue training available today. As
intense mountain sport enthusiasts themselves,
our guides understand the needs of our customers
and bend over backwards to make sure that your
experience is second to none.
Only with Valdez Heli-Camps
in Alaska
No Hidden Charges.
You pay for your ski time not the
flightime to get there. Ferry times to destinations
far from the take off point quickly burn through
what you've paid for with other companies.
Guaranteed
Seats.
With Valdez Heli-Camps you have first priority
on our helicopters and snowcats each day of
your stay. When the great conditions arrive
you are guaranteed a seat and will not be jockeying
for position with other clients as happens
with operations that sell non-specific or floating
days. (Imagine having blue sky and powder
only to find out that 2 groups from the
previous week have decided to stay
for the good conditions during your week.)
Have a first class ticket instead of your
name on the stand by list.
The
Valdez Heli Camps Vertical Advantage
The skiing and snowboarding
opportunities found at Valdez Heli-Camps are
second to none and offer much variety. Valdez
Heli-Camps tends to attract a high caliber
of skier/rider. Several of our groups visit
us specifically for the steeper slopes that
Valdez is famous for. The responsibility of
utilizing these 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 terrain that
produces the high quality experience we strive
to provide to our guests can often mean more
time is required to negotiate a slope. This
can equate to less vertical over the course
of a day or a week than one might find at a
typical heliski operation. The great benefit
is found in the quality of a very unique and
challenging skiing experience. One like you
will find in no other place.
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 group does not
compare to what is available with Valdez Heli-Camps.
This is one of the most important
reasons why skiing in Valdez with Valdez Heli-Camps
has gained the reputation it has throughout
the world!
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 desire.
We accommodate several first-time heliskiers
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 can
offer a higher level of security allowing us
to achieve large amounts of vertical for those
with a preference for this type of experience.
Our guests often choose this option and ski
on the same day in areas directly adjacent
to those groups working the high angle terrain.
Quite often you can watch other groups from
across the valley challenging the Chugach 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!!!!
Testimonials
"If you're
wondering if you should go heli skiing with
VHC, I'm telling you, your skiing or snowboarding
life won't be complete until you do. It's
that good."
Kevin Deveau
Last year I,
and four others, decided to take the ultimate
in ski vacations to Valdez, Alaska to experience
the endless powder offered by the vast Chugach
Mountain range. My "once in a lifetime experience" with
Valdez Heli-Camps was so exceptional that "once" in
this relatively short lifetime didn't seem
enough. I needed to do it again.
We are now planning the "Twice in a lifetime" ski
trip ...
.... I think you will find that no other helicopter
skiing vacation offers equal value. When this
company experiences the inevitable "No Fly" days
due to weather, Valdez Heli-Camps provides
excellent snow-cat skiing until the weather
clears. The snow-cat option provides better
skiing than the best resort skiing and you
don't spend agonizing :down days" stuck in
a lodge. No, I don't own stock in Valdez Heli-camps,
so if you do come across a better ski value
please let me know.
Bill Robinson
Just wanted
to drop a quick note to say thanks for an outstanding
visit to Valdez. I was thoroughly
impressed by your staff and your operation. I
can't say enough about the quality of your
people and the overall level of excellence
within the operation -- from pilot Bob down
through the cat skiing guides. I would
feel absolutely comfortable recommending your
program to anyone looking to ride/ski Valdez
without the "extreme hype" normally associated
with this area.
Thanks for
a great trip. Hope to see you again in
coming years
Dennis Jenson,
Senior Vice President.
Burton Snowboards
Dear One and
All,
The more I think about my time skiing with
all of you the more I realize what a great
time I had. I always felt that all of you really
loved what you do. I felt welcomed from the
moment I got off the plane until the moment
I departed. I wish I could give you some negitive
imput, but the harder I think about my trip
the more I appreciate all the work that went
into making sure everything went smoothly.
I'm excited for all of you and the great product
you offer. You have alot going, your young,
smart, and on the ground floor. With a little
luck and lots of hard work your dreams will
come true.
As Ever,
Roger Shane |
