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2008 Rates (All rates are subject to change until confirmed with a 50% deposit. Rates listed USD, per person.) 6 day, 7 night All Inclusive Heli Package
SIX-DAY SEVEN-NIGHT Ski Weeks
4 day, 4 night All Inclusive Heli Package
(a) WEEKS ARRIVE Saturday, SKI Sunday THROUGH Wednesday. Depart Wednesday evening. (b) WEEKS ARRIVE Wednesday, SKI Thursday THROUGH Sunday. Depart Sunday evening.
3 day, 3 night All Inclusive Heli Package
SCHEDULE OF 3 DAY PACKAGES (a) WEEKS ARRIVE Sunday, SKI Monday THROUGH Wednesday. Depart Wednesday evening. (b) WEEKS ARRIVE Wednesday, SKI Thursday THROUGH Saturday. Depart Saturday evening.
THE The heliskiing 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 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 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!!!! Explaining the Heliskiing Package Vertical Guarantee: The amount of vertical achieved in a week depends on conditions and the group's desired experience. The guarantees of 40,000, 50,000 and 80,000 feet are based on historical averages and used for creating a base price for your trip. On average our groups will achieve 80,000 feet in a typical week accessing our steep technical slopes. Many riders that prefer more open powder skiing, on slopes of higher relative security may easily ski more than 100,000 in a week. An average ski day from the helicopter will produce 20,000 vertical feet. If we consider that we may expect 4 out of 6 days in an average week of flying we arrive at 80,000 feet for a base price for the 6-day 7-night package. This same thought process applies to the 3 and 4 day packages and their relative guarantees. This formula has proven to give our guests a very realistic expectation of the total amount they will be spend on their stay with us. Seldom do extra vertical charges or credits exceed $500 in value as observed over our 10 years of experience with our pricing system. Explaining the Snowcat Alternative: With the large
amounts of snow that blanket the Chugach Mountains surrounding While researching your heliskiing package options around the world remember that; · Only Valdez Heli-Camps can offer this combination of incredible terrain and daily access by helicopters or snowcats. · Our Snowcats are at your disposal and require no additional commitment or cost to you to have this alternative for skiing or riding on days when others are "stopped in their tracks. " · The fastest reaction time to improving flying weather takes you to the helicopters at the first available opportunity right from your snowcat in just minutes. · Vertical guarantees mean you pay for the skiing
your group achieves, no ferry costs or premiums if we must travel further
from our base to the best snow and terrain while you are with us. Find this
nowhere but with Valdez Heli-Camps in · Extra vertical charges of just $25 dollars per thousand feet reward our package guests. Example; A normal day of heliskiing for a walk-on client is currently $999.00 and includes 18-20,000 vertical feet of skiing. That same 20,000 feet of vertical purchased as additional vertical to any of our 3, 4, or 6-day guarantees costs our guests just (20K X $25) $500.00 All heliskiing adventures demand that the client share a risk of difficult weather on their visit. Valdez Heli-Camps is unique to the industry by including our snowcat alternative to your heliski package with no additional commitment. Our all-inclusive package guests have a guaranteed seat in both the helicopters and snowcats each day of their stay. We at VHC feel that it is equally fair that should we experience exceptionally good conditions and our basic operating commitments are met, we should reward our guests with the low cost option to ski as much as you can on your visit. We hope this information is helpful as you investigate your options for an Alaskan Heliskiing Adventure. Click Here to Book a package TERMS VHC's financial commitments are undertaken well in advance of your ski vacation with us, therefore the following terms apply. Ski packages are sold as units for a specific time frame. No refunds will be granted in whole or in part for unused days, late arrival, or early departure. Trip Cancellations: VHC reserves the right to cancel any
package or daily trip at any time. This
is the only circumstance in which full refunds will be granted. Vertical Credits:
All credits are available on account for one calendar year for, use
in the VHC store, to extend your stay or for a reservation deposit for the
next year. Trip Insurance: Clients are responsible for any
evacuation expenses. Trip insurance
that includes both emergency evacuation and cancellation coverage is
strongly recommended. Life, Medical
and Personal Property Insurance is also highly recommended as VHC does not
cover these types of losses. All-Inclusive Heli Packages Down days are non-refundable (vertical guarantee
applies). Vertical credit/charges: $25 per 1000 feet under/over
guarantee. Heliskiing Daily Incomplete or down days are limited to a 50% credit. Vertical credit/charges: $25 per 1000 feet under/over
guarantee. Private Helicopter: See contract Snowcat Bookings Snowcats run in nearly all weather conditions. No vertical guarantees apply. Incomplete or down days are limited to a 50% credit. Vertical guarantee If we do not reach, or if we exceed our guarantee, you will be credited or charged $25 per 1,000 feet under or over the guarantee. Credits remain on account with VHC. Credits can be applied to any of our services or to extend or plan your next stay with us. The amount of vertical feet skied during a week is determined by the amount skied by the group. E.g., if you choose to ski a partial day or not at all, your vertical will be based on the amount of vertical achieved by your group at the week’s end, as this skiing was available to you. This is our policy with all of our helicopter or snowcat packages when the vertical guarantee applies. Thank you for your interest in Valdez Heli-Camps and Helicopter Skiing Valdez, Alaska We look forward to having you join us while heliskiing in Alaska. Click Here to Book a package
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In a
normal operating day in the helicopter and/or snowcat, you have the
opportunity to ski as much vertical as daylight allows with our
premier weekly three or six day packages. 80,000 vertical feet per
six-day package is guaranteed. 50,000 vertical feet per four-day package,
and 40,000 vertical feet per three-day package is also guaranteed. If
we do not reach, or if we exceed our targeted guarantees for the week a
rate of $25 per 1000 vertical feet will be credited or charged to your
account. All credits remain on account with VHC for your future
use. The amount of vertical feet skied during a ski week is
determined by the amount skied by the group for that week. For
example, if you choose to ski a partial day or not ski at all for a day or
more, your vertical will be based on the amount of vertical achieved by
your group at weeks end, as this skiing is available to you. See Below
"Packages Explained" for more detail. 
Valdez Heli Camps Contact Info
Phone
Numbers in U.S.A.
Anchorage: (907) 783-3243
Valdez: (907) 783-3513
Email:
info@valdezhelicamps.com
Mailing Address:
Valdez Heli-Camps, Inc.
PO Box 2495, Valdez, Alaska 99686, USA