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Legendary Heliski on the Chugach Range in Alaska!

Based in the heart of the best heli-ski terrain on Earth, Valdez Heli-Ski Guides is one of Alaska’s best heli-ski operations.

With a variety of terrains going from epic steep lines to mellow bowls, deep powder and no trees, some of the finest powder in the world, and hundreds of runs available (dozens within just a 7-minute flight radius), Valdez Heli-Ski Guides offers an incomparable experience!

Mountains & Terrains

The Chugach Mountains rise dramatically from the North Pacific Ocean, featuring endless peaks, ridges, powder-filled bowls, natural halfpipe, frozen waves and scenic glacier runs. Tsaina Lodge, at the base of Thompson Pass, is perfectly positioned in the heart of these mountains. Surrounding it are mile-wide glaciers, knife-edge ridgelines, and towering peaks.

Though the famous Chugach lines seen in movies are real, most of the runs are more accessible. Valdez Heli-Ski Guides caters to skiers and riders of all advanced levels.
Alaskaโ€™s weather patterns benefit the area, with Gulf of Alaska storms providing deep, stable snowpacks. The Chugach Range has 3,600 square miles of top-notch terrain and a permit area covering 10,000 square miles, allowing Valdez Heli-Ski Guides to find clear skies for perfect runs.

The Package

Valdez Heli-Ski Guides (VHSG) was founded in 1993 by World Extreme Ski Champion Doug Coombs and Emily Coombs. With top-notch guides, extensive heli-ski tenure, abundant fresh powder, and the luxurious Tsaina Lodge, Valdez Heli-Ski Guides is one of the premier heli-ski destinations in the world.

The comprehensive safety program, small groups (4 guests + 1 guide), experienced guides, excellent ski conditions, and stable snowpack let you experience the legendary terrain of Alaska heli-skiing. Most descents average around 3,500 vertical feet, with some runs doubling that. Mount Dimond offers over 5,500 vertical feet, while Thompson Pass and the Tsaina Valley receive over 500 inches of snowfall annually.

Why We Love Valdez Heli-Ski Guides

World-class and All-levels Heliski on the Chugach Range in Alaska!

Small groups and professional services!

The sustainability practices to reduce global warming!

Ready to Heliski in Alaska?

Lodging

The Tsaina Lodge is one of the newest and most luxurious heli-ski lodges in North America, minutes away from some of the best Heliski on the Chugach Range in Alaska. Guests enjoy private rooms equipped with Tempur-Pedic beds, private bathrooms, and daily laundry service. The lodge features a cigar room with a fireplace, a gym, a ski locker room, a large hot tub, a massage room, and an outdoor fire pit. The Tsaina kitchen is exceptional, serving fresh, locally sourced food. The Tsaina ski-village aprรจs-ski scene is legendary, ensuring the fun continues long after the skiing ends.

For Traditional Package clients, the Alaska Rendezvous Lodge is the only private property other than the Tsaina in the heart of Alaska’s prime big mountain skiing and has its own heliport and all the classic lodge facilities. Rendezvous is a โ€œglampingโ€ concept, with most structures being yurts (with interiors as good as a hotel room!).

Getting There

People typically fly internationally to Anchorage, Alaska. From there, they can either take a 40-minute flight to Valdez with Ravn Airlines or rent a car and drive five hours to Valdez.

Daily flights to the Valdez airport are available. Additionally, on Saturdays, Valdez Heli-Ski Guides offers a private charter flight between Anchorage and Valdez for their guests only. Upon arrival, the Valdez Heli-Ski Guides Team will pick you up and drive you to either the Lodge of your choice, located 35 miles into the mountains from Valdez.

Interested in Heliskiing in Alaska?

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Legendary Heliski on the Chugach Range in Alaska!

Based in the heart of the best heli-ski terrain on Earth, Valdez Heli-Ski Guides is one of Alaska’s best heli-ski operations.

With a variety of terrains going from epic steep lines to mellow bowls, deep powder and no trees, some of the finest powder in the world, and hundreds of runs available (dozens within just a 7-minute flight radius), Valdez Heli-Ski Guides offers an incomparable experience!

Mountains & Terrains

The Chugach Mountains rise dramatically from the North Pacific Ocean, featuring endless peaks, ridges, powder-filled bowls, natural halfpipe, frozen waves and scenic glacier runs. Tsaina Lodge, at the base of Thompson Pass, is perfectly positioned in the heart of these mountains. Surrounding it are mile-wide glaciers, knife-edge ridgelines, and towering peaks.

Though the famous Chugach lines seen in movies are real, most of the runs are more accessible. Valdez Heli-Ski Guides caters to skiers and riders of all advanced levels.
Alaskaโ€™s weather patterns benefit the area, with Gulf of Alaska storms providing deep, stable snowpacks. The Chugach Range has 3,600 square miles of top-notch terrain and a permit area covering 10,000 square miles, allowing Valdez Heli-Ski Guides to find clear skies for perfect runs.

The Package

Valdez Heli-Ski Guides (VHSG) was founded in 1993 by World Extreme Ski Champion Doug Coombs and Emily Coombs. With top-notch guides, extensive heli-ski tenure, abundant fresh powder, and the luxurious Tsaina Lodge, Valdez Heli-Ski Guides is one of the premier heli-ski destinations in the world.

The comprehensive safety program, small groups (4 guests + 1 guide), experienced guides, excellent ski conditions, and stable snowpack let you experience the legendary terrain of Alaska heli-skiing. Most descents average around 3,500 vertical feet, with some runs doubling that. Mount Dimond offers over 5,500 vertical feet, while Thompson Pass and the Tsaina Valley receive over 500 inches of snowfall annually.

Why We Love Valdez Heli-Ski Guides

World-class and All-levels Heliski on the Chugach Range in Alaska!

Small groups and professional services!

The sustainability practices to reduce global warming!

Ready to Heliski in Alaska?

Lodging

The Tsaina Lodge is one of the newest and most luxurious heli-ski lodges in North America, minutes away from some of the best Heliski on the Chugach Range in Alaska. Guests enjoy private rooms equipped with Tempur-Pedic beds, private bathrooms, and daily laundry service. The lodge features a cigar room with a fireplace, a gym, a ski locker room, a large hot tub, a massage room, and an outdoor fire pit. The Tsaina kitchen is exceptional, serving fresh, locally sourced food. The Tsaina ski-village aprรจs-ski scene is legendary, ensuring the fun continues long after the skiing ends.

For Traditional Package clients, the Alaska Rendezvous Lodge is the only private property other than the Tsaina in the heart of Alaska’s prime big mountain skiing and has its own heliport and all the classic lodge facilities. Rendezvous is a โ€œglampingโ€ concept, with most structures being yurts (with interiors as good as a hotel room!).

Getting There

People typically fly internationally to Anchorage, Alaska. From there, they can either take a 40-minute flight to Valdez with Ravn Airlines or rent a car and drive five hours to Valdez.

Daily flights to the Valdez airport are available. Additionally, on Saturdays, Valdez Heli-Ski Guides offers a private charter flight between Anchorage and Valdez for their guests only. Upon arrival, the Valdez Heli-Ski Guides Team will pick you up and drive you to either the Lodge of your choice, located 35 miles into the mountains from Valdez.

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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 Maldivesโ€™ 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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