Freeskier Heliskiing
Alaska
TRIP GRADE
LOCATION
TRIP TYPE
DURATION
INTERMEDIATE +
ALASKA
HELI-SKIING
7 NIGHTS
GROUP SIZE
4
Experience the ultimate in Alaskan heli-skiing with our signature 7-day guided trip in Valdez. Designed to maximize both flight time and flexibility, this package gives you seven reserved days to enjoy 3.0 Hobbs hours of flying. Should you use your included flight time before the week ends, you can easily purchase additional Hobbs hours and continue skiing on your reserved days.
Your stay includes seven nights’ accommodation (double occupancy) at the centrally located Totem Hotel in Valdez—just moments from the boat harbor, ferry dock, and a variety of restaurants, cafés, breweries, and shops. Each morning, our Ford Transit vans will transfer you from the hotel to the nearby Valdez Airport, where your daily heli-skiing adventure begins.
We operate AStar B3 and B2 helicopters, perfectly suited to the vast Chugach Mountains. From our base at Valdez Airport and our remote staging area near Thompson Pass, we have access to expansive terrain within our permitted zones—covering the Chugach National Forest, Bureau of Land Management, and State of Alaska DNR lands. The result: endless heli-skiing possibilities in every direction.
ITINERARY
Itineraries are subject to change based on weather conditions and hotel events.
Ski sessions are generally from 9:00 - 11:00 and from 14:00 - 16:00.
Evenings are to be enjoyed at your leisure. The group table is booked for 19:00, meet in the lounge from 18:30.
Day 1 – Arrival & Welcome
16:00 Pick-up from Innsbruck airport and transfer to Ridnaun (approx. 1–1.5 hrs).
Check into the 4* superior Gassenhof Hotel.
Evening welcome drink and orientation: meet your coaches and an overview of your week.
Days 2 - 6 – Discover, Develop and Enjoy
Our Intro to Skating Week is designed to help you build a strong, confident foundation in the dynamic art of skate skiing.
Mornings will be structured drills and teaching where you will start by learning the key building blocks; balance, edge control, weight transfer and timing.
In the afternoon you’ll get to practise your new skills. As the week progresses, these fundamentals are implemented on wider trails and gentle gradients.
As the day draws to a close, unwind in the hotel’s wellness spa, enjoy a peaceful walk, or simply recharge for the following days adventure on snow.
By week’s end, you’ll have developed the coordination, rhythm and endurance to ski fluidly across varied terrain, gliding with confidence, conserving energy and truly experiencing the flow of Nordic skating.
Day 7 – Valley Tour
The final day will take you on the 12 km valley loop gliding through Ridnaun’s open meadows and trails with an opportunity to experience skating on the loops used for International biathlon competition.
Along the way, pause to soak up the alpine sunshine and share a well-earned hot chocolate with your group. A perfect ending to a week of skill, discovery and true Nordic adventure.
Day 8 – Departure
09:00 Morning transfer back to Innsbruck
Depart as a more confident cross-country skier, with new friends and memories of South Tyrol’s hospitality, scenery, and traditions.