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Exclusive Heliski with access to 5 Ranges in Alaska!

Third Edge Heli has chosen to position itself strategically in the middle of five mountain ranges. Opening up the options chasing weather and snow conditions will put you in the right place at the right time.

The terrain options are immense, and Third Edge guides know when and where to be. Expanding the options to follow the weather and snow patterns, Third Edge Guides have the expertise to know when and where to go for the best heli experience.

Mountains & Terrains

Alaska is a paradise for alpine skiing and snowboarding! With its scenic glacier runs, powder bowls, steep couloirs, spines, and wide-open faces, Alaska offers a variety of terrain suitable for all skill levels.

The coastal winter weather patterns in Alaska blanket the towering mountains with an abundance of maritime snow. When the weather systems move away, the snow cools and dehydrates at the surface, creating a velvety texture in the snow that feels like magic! This is possibly the best snow on the planet and allows you to make fast, wide-open turns, shredding on your dream lines.

Third Edge Heli offers exclusive heliski in Alaska, prioritizing finding the best snow quality, snow stability, and weather conditions across the mountain range lineup to deliver the best possible heli experience!

The Package

The small group sizes allow Third Edge Heli to customize the terrain and experience to exceed the guests’ expectations. The single-load private helicopter model ensures that the focus is entirely on you and your crew, maximizing your time on the snow by minimizing wait times and allowing you to go wherever the best conditions are each day.

Safety is the top priority: Third Edge Heli provides two guides per group, maintaining the highest safety standards in heli-skiing. Additionally, all guides carry cameras to capture your unforgettable moments on the mountain! This is truly an exclusive heliski experience in Alaska!

Why We Love Third Edge Heli

An 80% fly ratio (historically AK is closer to 50%)!

Five Mountain Ranges with plenty of options for all tastes and weather conditions!

Exclusive Heliski in Alaska with small groups and excellent guiding!

Ready to Heliski in Alaska?

Lodging

Eagle Nest Lodge is a newly built, 6-bedroom lodge situated on the breathtaking bluffs overlooking the Knik Arm in Wasilla, Alaska. Despite its secluded feel and unobstructed views, the lodge is fully equipped and conveniently accessible, just a 10-minute helicopter ride or about a one-hour drive from Anchorage. Third Edge Helo selected this location for its central position, surrounded by five mountain ranges, making it the perfect hub for your heli-skiing adventure.

Whether you desire a massage, a Nordic sauna, a hot tub session, or an après cocktail by a cozy fire, Eagle’s Nest provides the comfort and service needed to rejuvenate you for your mountain adventures. The on-site team ensures a top-tier dining experience. The chefs and servers are highly trained and will customize menus to keep the group well-nourished and satisfied. All meals are prepared in-house, using fresh, local ingredients whenever possible.

Helicopters & Guides

Third Edge Heli operates with A-Star B3s and utilizes 2-3 helicopters per week. Each helicopter can accommodate three guests, two guides, and a pilot. The daily minimum flight time for our helicopters is 2.0 hours (HOBBS).
Third Edge Heli aims to provide trips that meet the 14-hour minimum. However, if you’re planning to shred long hours, additional flight time can be arranged.

Third Edge Heli is a guide-owned operation, and it has more than 70 years of experience guiding heliski trips in Alaska. Each of the guides has more than 10 years of mechanized helicopter guide experience, some have even 15 and have guided on several continents.

Interested in Heliskiing in Alaska?

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Exclusive Heliski with access to 5 Ranges in Alaska!

Third Edge Heli has chosen to position itself strategically in the middle of five mountain ranges. Opening up the options chasing weather and snow conditions will put you in the right place at the right time.

The terrain options are immense, and Third Edge guides know when and where to be. Expanding the options to follow the weather and snow patterns, Third Edge Guides have the expertise to know when and where to go for the best heli experience.

Mountains & Terrains

Alaska is a paradise for alpine skiing and snowboarding! With its scenic glacier runs, powder bowls, steep couloirs, spines, and wide-open faces, Alaska offers a variety of terrain suitable for all skill levels.

The coastal winter weather patterns in Alaska blanket the towering mountains with an abundance of maritime snow. When the weather systems move away, the snow cools and dehydrates at the surface, creating a velvety texture in the snow that feels like magic! This is possibly the best snow on the planet and allows you to make fast, wide-open turns, shredding on your dream lines.

Third Edge Heli offers exclusive heliski in Alaska, prioritizing finding the best snow quality, snow stability, and weather conditions across the mountain range lineup to deliver the best possible heli experience!

The Package

The small group sizes allow Third Edge Heli to customize the terrain and experience to exceed the guests’ expectations. The single-load private helicopter model ensures that the focus is entirely on you and your crew, maximizing your time on the snow by minimizing wait times and allowing you to go wherever the best conditions are each day.

Safety is the top priority: Third Edge Heli provides two guides per group, maintaining the highest safety standards in heli-skiing. Additionally, all guides carry cameras to capture your unforgettable moments on the mountain! This is truly an exclusive heliski experience in Alaska!

Why We Love Third Edge Heli

An 80% fly ratio (historically AK is closer to 50%)!

Five Mountain Ranges with plenty of options for all tastes and weather conditions!

Exclusive Heliski in Alaska with small groups and excellent guiding!

Ready to Heliski in Alaska?

Lodging

Eagle Nest Lodge is a newly built, 6-bedroom lodge situated on the breathtaking bluffs overlooking the Knik Arm in Wasilla, Alaska. Despite its secluded feel and unobstructed views, the lodge is fully equipped and conveniently accessible, just a 10-minute helicopter ride or about a one-hour drive from Anchorage. Third Edge Helo selected this location for its central position, surrounded by five mountain ranges, making it the perfect hub for your heli-skiing adventure.

Whether you desire a massage, a Nordic sauna, a hot tub session, or an après cocktail by a cozy fire, Eagle’s Nest provides the comfort and service needed to rejuvenate you for your mountain adventures. The on-site team ensures a top-tier dining experience. The chefs and servers are highly trained and will customize menus to keep the group well-nourished and satisfied. All meals are prepared in-house, using fresh, local ingredients whenever possible.

Helicopters & Guides

Third Edge Heli operates with A-Star B3s and utilizes 2-3 helicopters per week. Each helicopter can accommodate three guests, two guides, and a pilot. The daily minimum flight time for our helicopters is 2.0 hours (HOBBS).
Third Edge Heli aims to provide trips that meet the 14-hour minimum. However, if you’re planning to shred long hours, additional flight time can be arranged.

Third Edge Heli is a guide-owned operation, and it has more than 70 years of experience guiding heliski trips in Alaska. Each of the guides has more than 10 years of mechanized helicopter guide experience, some have even 15 and have guided on several continents.

Interested in Heliskiing in Alaska?

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Customer Reviews

Jose Luis Villalon 07/10/2024

TrustPilot
Great experience! Great communication throughout the entire process. A knowledgeable team giving advice considering individual needs and a great result at the end. It was a seamless experience and I will use them again for my next travel!

Stella 02/07/2024

TrustPilot
AWAVE Travel exceeded all my expectations! From the seamless booking process. The team was incredibly attentive and made sure every detail of our trip was taken care of. I can't wait t book my next adventure with them!

Xabi Fernandez 09/08/2024

TrustPilot
I stayed at Seasons Paradise 10 days in Maldives. Talked with Carlotta from Awave, it was really helpful every time! The destination was perfect, about to repeat! Good price ratings and perfect service both Awave and Seasons.

Christopher Tabone 03/09/2024

TrustPilot
My wife and I booked an 8 day surf charter on the Gahaa with a dedicated surf guide Moussa who was worth his weight in gold knowing what breaks would be firing and his knowledge of marine life and Maldivian environment enlightening for my wife and I. From the initial booking and contact Guilia at AWAVE made the whole process seamless communication was excellent. I have traveled extensively and surfed many parts of the world this trip truly exceeded my expectations the crew were incredible taking us to excellent surf and snorkeling locations. The boat itself is a converted fishing Dohni that exudes old world charm is clean and meticulously cared for. The meals prepared for us were nothing short of exceptional excellent variety and plenty of it a mix of western and Maldivian fare. We are definitely coming back and certainly using AWAVE again! Thank you Giulia and Moussa our trusted surf guide who gave us incredible insights into Maldivian culture.

Marco 02/08/2024

TrustPilot
Absolutely Recommended. Giulia and James are top professionals: I will be using Awave for all my future surf trips. I have been surfing for 30 years and travelled the world so I have dealt with a lot of agents. Awave is in the top spot as far as I am concerned. I spent 10 days with them on a boat trip in Maldives’ central atolls: not only their recommendations were spot on but being a boutique agency they tailor the surf experience to the very specific needs. They are surfers (real chargers) and know personally each spot and surf operator they recommend (wtether it is a guest house or a resort or a boat).

Michael Dunn 26/09/2024

TrustPilot
Absolutely amazing 8 day trip with my wife to Maldives visiting Club Med Kani. Carlotta at Awave travel was outstanding in organising everything and getting us the best deal,we are already looking at next year returning and will be sure to be booking with Carlotta and Awave again! Club Med Kani is outstanding for everything, Surf spot in island is Ninjas,easy paddle from shore! Food,drinks,staff,surf guides,brilliant!!! Accommodation excellent!! Tons of activities on island to enjoy, not just the surf!! Sailing, snorkelling, paddle boards, just to name some! Staff on the island added some very special touches to help us celebrate wedding anniversary also! Only regret was not staying 2 weeks!

Bruno 07/10/2024

TrustPilot
Great experience from start to finish. Giulia was awesome and helpful. I strongly recommend this travel agency.

Lissette De Boer 30/06/24

Google
Giulia was incredibly helpful in booking our surf trip! Strongly recommend using AWAVE for any surf packages. We will definitely be contacting her again. Thank you!

Fabs Alegria 19/05/24

TrustPilot
Trip of a lifetime. First and foremost I'd like to thank James Colston from Awave Travel, for assisting me in every which way to help book one of the most memorable experiences I've had in my life. He was extremely responsive and answered every single question I had, even the dumb ones haha. As for AYADA, holy dooly, that place is paradise! Absolutely breathtaking, I couldn't believe I was actually walking around such a beautiful island! Big love to the staff at Magu Restaurant, seeing as how I ate there pretty much everyday, they were amazing! Very switched on and quick off the mark to help with anything that was needed. A special mention to Dhaboa and the captain who took me out surfing! I cannot speak highly enough about their friendly, helpful and straight up on point expertise. With Dhaboa picking the spots to surf and tips on where to sit to catch the best waves on the day, to the wonderful captain himself, filming and sending me videos of the waves I caught.
Absolute legends! Made my surf trip! Best holiday I've ever been on to this date.

Carlos 30/06/24

TrustPilot
Reliable travel agency to book a surf trip - Both Giulia and James were very reactive and adivsed on the best options. In our case we made a boat trip in Maldives. It is the second time we use Awave Travel to do a surftrip to Maldives and we have had a very good experience in both cases. They are a reliable and trustworthy travel agency, I highly recommend them.
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