Alaska Haines heliski week (USA/AK)

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1 Haines AK is located 950 kilometers southeast of Anchorage near to the Pacific Ocean. Haines is one of the unique heliski spots in Alaska and had been in 2015 a stop on the Freeride World Tour. Ski filmer as Warren Miller use repeatedly this fantastic playground for their movies. The peaceful town of Haines with its wild and unique nature and the unlimited possibilities of steep powder runs is something unique and memorable fare a way from everything. Join us to ski in probably one of the best Heliski spots in the world. Area: Area - to choose the right places and find the best snow condition we have a wide range of different areas, the Chilkoot, Chilkat, Fairweather, and Takshanuk Takhinsha Mountain Range. Snow information: Haines benefits from a unique set of meteorological and geographic circumstances. Thanks to the location of Haines in the pacific region and the often cold artic temps is one of the most snow-rich areas of Alaska. An annual cumulative snowfall of 20m per year is normal. Snowfall with more than 1m of snow is not uncommon in Haines. Group size: In Haines AK, we work with a max. 4-5 participants per guide witch offer a maximum of flexibility and exclusivity Fort Seward Lodge: Fort Seward Lodge in Haines AK. The Lodge is located in the heart of Haines and is a typical lodge with simple and friendly atmosphere. All rooms have cable TV, Wireless LAN, shower and toilet.

2 Itinerary: Saturday: Sunday: Monday Friday: Saturday: Individual travel from Europe for example Frankfurt (FRA) - Seattle (SEA) - Juneau (JNU) to Haines (HNS). Pick up at the aiport of Haines check into your room and then we will sit down for a snack. Breakfast is served at 8:00am After breakfast everyone will be taken through avalanche safety and beacon training, helicopter safety briefing and ski/snowboard & equipment adjustment. Heli skiing/snowboarding will commence once the safety briefings are completed which is normally around 10:30-11:30am and weather permitting. Skiing continues throughout the afternoon to the last lift being at the latest between 3:30-5:00 p.m.. This is dependant on weather & time of the year. Dinner is served around 7:00-7:30 p.m. Breakfast is served at 8:00am. The first group leaves for skiing at the earliest at 09:30am (weather and week dependant). Terrain selection is determined by the guides and pilots and is based on avalanche assessment, weather and the group ski level. Ensuring your safety is our number one priority. Skiing continues throughout the afternoon to the last lift being at the latest between 3:30-5:00 p.m.. This is dependant on weather & time of the year. Dinner is served around 7:00-7:30 p.m. A continental breakfast is served at 7:00am Check out Departure at the lodge at 8:00am, individual travling back home.. Additional helicopter flights/runs in a group of 4-5 participants: US$ 140,00 per person and flight/run Refund helicopter flights/runs in a group of 4-5 participants: There are no cash refunds and we strongly encourage purchasing travel insurance if. You are concerned about the weather and getting your skiing in. Helicopter: Airbus Helicopter / A-Star AS350 Ecureuil B2

3 Services included: Mountain guide IFMGA or/and qualified W.M.A., E.T.T., EMT mountain guide up to 7 skiing days Between helicopter flights/runs 7 x night accommodation VB in double room in the Fort Seward Lodge Transfer airport lodge - airport ABS backpack, avalanche transceiver, probe and shuffle for the week On request Powderski Flight booking service Price per person in double room in HB in the Fort Seward Lodge in a group of 4-5 participants: US$ 5700, US$ 5700,00 Price per person in single room in HB in the Fort Seward Lodge in a group of 4-5 participants: US$ 6470, US$ 6470,00 How to get to Haines: Flight Europa Frankfurt /Munich Seattle (SEA) approx. 10 hours

4 Connecting flight Seattle (SEA) - Juneau (JNU) approx. 2 ½ hours From Juneau we fly over to Haines with a small airplane (this airplane will be organize by HG) flight to Haines approx. 1 hour.

5 Meeting point: On the arrival day Saturday in Juneau or by appointment with Heli Guides. Safety equipment, avalanche equipment: All participants get an ABS backpacks, Avalanche transceiver, shuffle and probe. Requirements: You will need to be a safe off-piste skier in all conditions (also steeper terrain), and fit enough to cope skiing off-piste 8,000 vertical meters a day. For group booking s, we can take care individual of the skiing level. Additional costs: Your costs of travel to & from Haines and any airport taxes. Travel & Cancellation insurance (please arrange when you book your trip and ensure they cover heliskiing and ensure you understand the cancellation clause in the policy), drinks, single room add. US$ 770,00, cost for alternative programs. Cancellation insurance and health insurance: We always recommend trip cancellation insurance, baggage insurance as well as travel and accident insurance. Documents: All countries have their own entry requirements for USA please consider these. Note: Please refer to the terms and conditions of SEABA, LLC. When you are booking a heliski trip to the USA and transport services on scheduled services HELI GUIDES shall only act as an agent of foreign services. In this case, fully apply the relevant travel, payment, cancellation and transport liability of SEABA, LLC.