Points North Heliskiing

All-inclusive accommodations are provided when you book a heli skiing trip with Points North Heliskiing. The operator houses its guests in the 37-room Orca Adventure Lodge. Established in 1887 for use by the fishing industry, the lodge has since undergone significant renovations. Now, this state-of-the-art facility is a refreshing breath of modernity in an otherwise remote location.

Included in your stay at the Orca Adventure Lodge is:

• Wood-Fired Sauna
• Full Gym with Weights and Cardio Equipment
• Direct Access to the Helipad
• Wireless Internet Access (the only Alaskan heli skiing operator to provide this)
• On-site Restaurant for All Meals and Snacks

 

Despite their prominence as an extreme skiing film guide, Points North Heliskiing proudly offers terrain suitable for all abilities levels. While there is always advanced and expert terrain available, up to 50% of their tenure can meet the needs of beginners. When group fitness and skill level allow, Points North guides seek out challenging, heart-racing lines.

Whereas many heli skiing operators share terrain, Points North has access to an exclusive region of the Chugach’s where no other heli skiing operators do business. Recently, the operator became the recipient of a new Forest Service permit that allows them first-access to previously untouched areas of the Chugach Mountain range.

Many skiers will find that Points North provides more runs than any other operator. They do this by guaranteeing a certain number of heli-hours with each package so that there’s no limit to the number of runs possible. The operator has flown the same three A-Star choppers since their founding. Standard package options include:

• Heli Ski Week: With 7 days and 7 nights of lodging and meals, this all-inclusive small-group package provides 4 total heli hours with an average of 6-11 runs per day.
• Private A-Star: You and up to 11 other guests, along with 2 guides, will share an A-Star B2 over the course of 7 days. Up to 12 hours of flight time can be expected, with 6 guaranteed. This is great way to maximize runs and access more advanced terrain.
• Private Heli Cruise: Enjoy more terrain access and 8 hours of heli time aboard a private maritime cruise ship. Groups of up to 8 people can enjoy this simultaneously.

Points North Heliskiing has no shortage of down day activities available. While cat skiing is not directly provided by the operator, visitors can enjoy Mt. Eyak Ski Area for an affordable $25 lift ticket, sea kayaking, hiking, ice climbing, and countless opportunities for wildlife viewing.