Alaska Heli Skiing: The Experience of a Lifetime
The highlight of every season for us is skiing in Alaska. Kim’s first trip to AK was in 1991 to compete in the First World Extreme Skiing Championships in Valdez. It was there that she met the owners of Chugach Powder Guides (CPG), Mike Overcast and Dave Hamre, who directed the safety team. “I didn’t know much about big mountain skiing, so I decided to stay close to these two Alaskans who obviously knew a lot. I’ve gained a tremendous amount of knowledge, confidence and respect for these amazing mountains over the past 20 years.” “There is nothing better than knowing you are being guided by the best; Chugach Powder Guides is a World Class Alaska heli skiing operation run by the safest guides she has ever skied with. “These guys are like my brothers and with them we’re able to serve up a ski experience that is exhilarating, safe and unforgettable.” When you book a trip with Kim, you get Greg Harms (lead guide at CPG) as your lead guide and Kim as your tail guide. This is the only package that offers 2 guides for your group of 4.
Chugach Powder Guides – Alyeska Ski Resort, Alaska
Date: March 17-25, 2012.
Level: Intermediate and Advanced Skiers.
Chugach Powder Guides (CPG) invites you to experience the excitement and sheer magnitude of the Western Chugach Mountain Range! CPG is the only Alaska heliskiing operator of skiing and snowboarding in a permit area covering over 700,000 acres of mountainous terrain with gentle bowls, giant mountain faces, massive glaciers and sheltered tree skiing. Our mountain guides are highly-trained professionals with extensive Alaskan experience. At Chugach Powder Guides, our goal is to make your backcountry adventure as exciting, safe and memorable as possible. We invite you to join us and see why the Chugach Mountains are recognized for having some of the best heli-skiing and snowboarding in the world!
Your guides, Kim Reichhelm and Greg Harms, will cater to your every need during your stay in Girdwood. With Alyeska resort and the heli- pad at your door you won’t miss any powder. Your days start with a call from Kim updating you on the weather and the plan for the day. If the skies are clear you will take a 3 minute shuttle ride to the heli- pad and head out for a day of fresh powder and the best skiing in the world. If snow is in the air then Kim is your resort guide and host. The tram leaves from the Alyeska Hotel and provides some of the steepest skiing in North America. Kim’s constant contact with CPG means a morning on the resort tracking up the fresh may turn into an afternoon of Alaska heli skiing. As your host Kim also attends to all your needs, dinner reservations, equipment, massage appointments, you name it, Kim is there to help make your ski experience the best.
Background:
Girdwood, Alaska is located 30 miles south of Anchorage at the base of Alyeska resort. Alyeska is one of the steepest resorts in North America. The tram leaves from the Hotel Alyeska and travels over 2,000 feet to the top terminal, with the summit above at over 3,900 ft. With an average annual snowfall of 631 inches, 2,500 vertical feet of diverse terrain and short lift lines, Alyeska Resort lives up to Alaska’s “steep and deep” reputation. Experts love the North Face, North America’s longest continuous double black diamond run. Intermediate and advanced skiers will love the wide open bowls and long top to bottom runs.
Accommodations:
The Hotel Alyeska stands alone in Alaska as a premier year-round resort destination. Experience luxury accommodations with modern touches and rich Native Heritage surrounded by unspoiled Alaskan wilderness. Located in a lush valley surrounded by mountain peaks, hanging glaciers and water views, The Hotel Alyeska offers guests luxurious accommodations and convenient access to the Alaskan wilderness.
Your guides, Kim Reichhelm and Greg Harms, will cater to your every need during your stay in Girdwood. With the resort and the heli pad at your door you won’t miss any heli skiing Alaska powder days when you Ski with Kim and CPG in Girdwood.
Getting There:
Girdwood/Alyeska is just half hour drive from the Anchorage airport (ANC). Your Alaska heliskiing package with CPG includes airport transfers.
Alaska Heli skiing Package Includes:
- 100,000 vertical feet of helicopter skiing
- 2 guides on fly days, Greg Harms (lead guide) and Kim Reichhelm (tail guide)
- Resort guide and host Kim Reichhelm
- Deluxe lodging at the Hotel Alyeska
- Round trip transportation from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Girdwood
- Lunch of fly days
- Use of Mammu Pulse Barryvox avalanche transceiver
- Special six course dinner Thursday nights at 7 Glaciers restaurant with CPG staff
2012 Heli Skiing Alaska Trip
Date: March 17-25, 2012.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate and Advanced Skiers.
Details: Arrive on Saturday, March 17th, ski 7 days, stay 8 nights, depart Sunday, March 25th.
Cost: $9,890. Make your Reservation before November 30th and receive a $200 discount.
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Chugach Powder Guides – Tordrillo Mt. Lodge, Alaska
Date: No trips planned at this time.
You arrive into Anchorage Saturday night where Kim will meet you at the Millenium Hotel, staging area for flights to the Tordrillo Mt. Lodge (TML). First thing in the morning we all fly out together, a 30 minute plane ride to Judd Lake and the Tordrillo Mt. Range. Shortly after a breakfast and orientation we suit up for the first day of heli skiing Alaska. When you book a trip with Kim, you get Greg Harms (lead guide at TML) as your lead guide and Kim as your tail guide. This is the only CPG package that offers 2 guides for your group of 4. Greg Harms always goes first, providing ski cuts and snow safety evaluation. Radio communication between Greg and Kim keeps everyone informed about making the most of each run. Kim always goes last and is there to back you up in any situation. A gradual terrain progression is the best and safest way to heli-ski. As the group’s comfort level increases and the snow stability allows, we can ski the steepest and longest runs available. These trips are best if your group of 4 is compatible. Kim’s goal is to bring people together of the same ability to experience the best of what the Tordrillos has to offer.
Background:
Winter packages at the Tordrillo Mountain Lodge never have more than 12 guests! With this lower volume, personalized method of operation, one gets all of the advantages of booking a private helicopter skiing experience without having to come up with the private group. With only three groups of four skiers at any given time and 1.5 million acres of skiable terrain we are capable of delivering more skiing over a broader range. This exclusive experience provides the finest combination of lodging, food and skiing to be found anywhere in Alaska. When you book a trip with Kim, you get Greg Harms (lead guide at TML) as your lead guide and Kim as your tail guide. This is the only package that offers 2 guides for your group of 4.
Accommodations:
The Tordrillo Mountain Lodge (TML) is located in the southern tip of the Alaska Range just 80 miles North West of Anchorage. This beautiful log structure sits on the banks of the Talachulitna River and Judd Lake. Guests enjoy all the comforts of a first class Alaskan lodge, including private baths, cozy beds, and Alaskan cuisine prepared by an exceptional chef. Wireless access, a beautiful copper bar and flat screen TV are available for evening entertainment, and cross country skiing and snow shoe treks provide adventure on down days. Our wood-fired hot tub and sauna provide relaxation at the end of the ski day in this far removed, one-of-a-kind Alaska heli skiing experience.
Getting There:
The 40-minute trip from Anchorage to TML is onboard a float or ski plane. Guests spend the night in Anchorage and fly to the lodge first thing in the morning. Return flights are in the morning to make afternoon and evening flights back home.
Alaska Heli Skiing Package Includes:
- Overnight accommodations at the Millennium Anchorage
- Hotel prior to departure to Tordrillo Mountain Lodge
- Premier accommodations at the Tordrillo Mountain Lodge
- 4 Lunches (breakfasts and dinners included in the Rustler Lodge package)
- “Private” style experience with no more than 3 groups (12 people total) to one aircraft
- Two guides, Greg Harms (lead) and Kim Reichhelm (tail)
- Weekly 5-hour heli minimum per person
- Round-trip transportation from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
- Use of outdoor recreational equipment on down days
- Use of a Mammut Pulse Barryvox avalanche transceiver
- Ski plane transport to and from the Tordrillo Mountain Lodge
Kings and Corn – Chugach Powder Guides Tordrillo – Mt. Lodge, Alaska
Date: June 14-18, 2012.
Level: Intermediate and Advanced Skiers.
Cost: $8,650. Make your Reservation before November 30th and receive a $200 discount.
June in Alaska is the best time of year for corn snow. The lake has thawed and the planes have traded in their skis for floats. The days are long and we can ski and/or fish any time…. even at midnight. All access is by helicopter, whether we are chasing wild Rainbow Trout, King Salmon or endless runs of perfect corn snow. The lodge is the best place to create a private trip, a family gathering, or join our group if you’re looking for good company. When we’re not skiing or fishing we are enjoying a soak in the hot tub overlooking the lake, a gourmet meal, or a fine glass of wine on the deck, watching sunsets that last for hours.
You arrive into Anchorage on the first date of the trip and spend the night at the Millenium Hotel. The following morning we fly out to the lodge where the fun begins.
Background:
Packages at the Tordrillo Mountain Lodge never have more than 12 guests! With this lower volume, personalized method of operation, one gets all of the advantages of booking a private Alaska heli skiing experience without having to come up wth the private group. With only three groups of four skiers at any given time and 1.5 million acres of skiable terrain we are capable of delivering more skiing over a broader range. This exclusive experience provides the finest combination of lodging, food and and Alaska heliskiing. When you book a trip with Kim, you get Greg Harms (lead guide at TML) as your lead guide and Kim as your tail guide. This is the only package that offers 2 guides for your group of 4.
Accommodations:
The Tordrillo Mountain Lodge (TML) is located in the southern tip of the Alaska Range just 80 miles North West of Anchorage. This beautiful log structure sits on the banks of the Talachulitna River and Judd Lake. Guests enjoy all the comforts of a first class Alaskan lodge, including private baths, cozy beds, and Alaskan cuisine prepared by an exceptional chef. Wireless access, a beautiful copper bar and flat screen TV are available for evening entertainment, and cross country skiing and snow shoe treks provide adventure on down days. Our wood-fired hot tub and sauna provide relaxation at the end of the ski day in this far removed, one-of-a-kind ski experience.
Getting There:
The 40-minute trip from Anchorage to TML is onboard a float or ski plane. Guests spend the night in Anchorage and fly to the lodge first thing in the morning. Return flights are in the morning to make afternoon and evening flights back home.
Alaska Heli Skiing and Fish Package Includes:
- Premier accommodations at the Tordrillo Mountain Lodge
- Guided heli-supported King Salmon fishing with Kim and Greg
- Guided heli-supported Corn Snow Skiing with Kim and Greg
- Weekly 6.25 -hour heli minimum per person
- Round-trip transportation from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
- Gourmet Meals
- Use of outdoor recreational equipment
- Use of Mammut Pulse Barryvox avalanche transceiver
- Float plane transport to and from the Tordrillo Mountain Lodge
2012 Fishing and Heli Skiing Alaska Trip
Date: June 14-18, 2012.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate and Advanced Skiers.
Details: Arrive on Thursday, June 14th, ski and fish 5 days, depart Thursday, June 19th.
Cost: Contact Kim for pricing.
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Interested in Another Ski Trip? Kim Reichhelm also offers world class ski trips to other destinations:
- Ski Aspen (Colorado)
- Ski Vail (Colorado)
- Ski Steamboat (Colorado)
- Ski Alta (Utah)
- Ski Portillo (Chile)
- Ski Valle Nevado (Chile)
