Canada & Alaska Heli Skiing: The Experience of a Lifetime

Dates: January 21-26 | March 9-17 | March 16-23 | March 23-31 | June 12-18

Helicopter skiing is the ultimate ski experience. There is nothing better than the solitude, tranquility and beauty that heli-skiing brings. The first time Kim heli-skied was in Alaska was in 1991. It was the best skiing experience of her life. Since then she has been lucky enough to heli-ski every year, bringing skiers of all levels into the mountains where the snow is untracked, the runs are long, and you are the only people on the slope. Every year Ski with Kim offers helicopter ski trips for a variety of skiers and ski ability. If you are interested, contact us and we can create the ideal trip for you. If you already have experience and are looking for a compatible group, let us put you with the right people. Many of our clients heli-ski every year, and depend on us to put them in a group of similar ability and experience. There is a reason why we have an 85% return clientele.

If you have never been heli-skiing, let’s remove some of the myths that exist.

You don’t jump out of the helicopter. The helicopter lands at the top, everyone gets out, and the guide unloads the skis from the basket, which is outside the helicopter. Once everyone and everything is secured the helicopter takes off.

You don’t ski runs like you see in the movies, unless you want to. Heli-skiing offers something for everyone. There are beginner, intermediate and experts runs in the backcountry, just like a ski resort. What’s most important is, you are in a group with similar ability and experience and have a guide who knows your expectations.
You will not be pushed outside your comfort zone or be left behind. Every trip includes a terrain progression. All groups start on easy slopes, and as the snow pack proves to be stable and the group builds their confidence, the difficulty level will increase.

As guides, we communicate with you to make sure you are getting what you want. If it’s first descents or wide-open glacier fields, we can deliver. When you Ski with Kim you always get two guides, a lead and a tail. Someone will always have your back.

CMH Heli-Skiing / CMH K2 Rotor Lodge, BC Canada

Date: January 21-26, 2013.
Level: Expert Skiers and Women Only.

Ski with Kim is excited to add a new heli-ski location to the schedule in 2013. The K2 Rotor Lodge, based in the town of Nakusp B.C, the coolest motor lodge in the world! The Rotor Lodge is our base camp to access the huge ski terrain in the Monashee and Selkirk Mountain Ranges. Although the Lodge is open to both men and women, Kim’s group of 9 is a women’s only helicopter. For couples, families and men wanting to join in this week, Kim encourages you to share this unique experience. The lodge hosts 45 guests, you will ski in a different group but after making turns down some of the best runs of your life, you can sit back and soak in the natural hot springs, and enjoy the gourmet meals and fine wine with Kim and friends.

Background:

The terrain is generally steep, and has some of the best tree skiing in the world. We suggest that it is for strong, experienced skiers. Physical condition is very important. The K2 Rotor Lodge base elevation is 1500 feet with heli-skiing being 3,500 ft to 9,500.00 feet. An average snowfall if 60 feet on over 320 runs in the Selkirk and Monashee mountains makes this ski experience one of a kind.

Getting There:

The K2 Rotar Lodge is located in the town of Nakusp B.C. There are three options to fly in. (transportation is not included, but CMH can arrange transport at an additional cost. Heli transfer to the lodge is also an option):

1. Spokane WA- 5 hours (Drive through customs)
2. Kelowna B.C. – 3:45 (Airport customs) –direct flights from Seattle
3. Calgary AB – 6:45 (Airport customs)

You need to arrive the evening of the 21st, Ski the 22nd-26th , depart after skiing on the 26th. Dinner is served @7 pm on the 21st, so it is best if you arrive before 5pm. Because the lodge is based out of a town, there are limited opportunities to come in early from skiing.

CMH Heli-Skiing / CMH K2 Rotor Lodge, BC Canada Trip

Date: January 21-26, 2013.
Level: Expert Skiers and Women Only.

Cost: $5,620 – includes 5 days of skiing with 71,000Ft (21,780m) of vertical skiing.

Chugach Powder Guides – Alyeska Ski Resort, Alaska

Dates: March 9-17 and March 16-23 and March 23-31, 2013.
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 her staff, 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.

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, A 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

Heli Skiing Alaska Trip

Dates: March 9-17 and March 16-23 and March 23-31, 2013.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate and Advanced Skiers.

Cost: $9,890.

Cast and Carve Skiing and Fishing – Tordrillo Mt. Lodge, Alaska

Date: June 12-18, 2013.
Level: Intermediate and Expert Skiers.

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 Wednesday night where Kim will meet you at the Captain Cook, 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 two guides your lead guide and Kim as your tail guide. This is the only CPG package that offers 2 guides for your group of 4. 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:

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 Alaska heli-skiing.

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
• 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

Fishing and Heli Skiing Alaska Trip

Date: June 12-18, 2013.
Difficulty Level: Advanced Intermediate to Expert Skiers.

Cost: $8,650.

Interested in Another Ski Trip? Kim Reichhelm also offers world class ski trips to other destinations:

• Ski Aspen (Colorado)
• Ski Vail (Colorado)
• Ski Crested Butte (Colorado)
• Ski Alta (Utah)
• Ski Portillo (Chile)
• Ski Valle Nevado (Chile)