Heliskiing Alaska

Each winter, when the bears in Alaska are hibernating, visitors and residents enjoy a spectacular winter playground. Although there are many winter destinations in North America , why not choose the road less traveled, or the powder less tracked? You are a unique and exceptional person. The guides at Valdez Heli Camps would like to offer you a unique and exceptional experience.

As your plane lands in Anchorage , Alaska , you anticipate your trip to Valdez Heli Camps. If you're in a hurry to get to the camp, a 50 minute flight over the Chugach Mountains will get you there. Looking down from the plane, you see the waters of Prince William Sound . Soon you'll be in a helicopter, heading for the best powder you've skied in a lifetime. Alaska is the training ground for Olympic medalists Tommy Moe and Hillary Lindh. If exceptional skiing is what you're after, you've come to the right place!

If you'd prefer to do some exploring, you can stay in Anchorage at a discount offered by VHC's travel partners, then take the 7-8 hour drive to Valdez . The state of Alaska is in the Alaska Standard Time zone, which is one hour behind Pacific Standard Time and four hours behind Eastern Standard Time. If the skies are clear in downtown Anchorage , you can see Mount McKinley , which is the tallest mountain in North America .

60 of Alaska 's 100,000 glaciers are within 50 miles of downtown Anchorage . Enjoy the view. Soon you'll be skiing the glaciers, bowls and couloirs! The day breaks, and it's time to hit the road. Pack your gear in the car, and head out to Paradise . Sound tempting?

Call Valdez Heli-Camps at 907-783-3513, or email info@valdezhelicamps.com .