Typical Itinerary

ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS:

We recommend flying to Valdez Airport (VDZ) via Anchorage (ANC). ABG has chartered a private plane, exclusively for our guests, to fly from Anchorage to Valdez and back. There is an additional fee of $350 for a round trip flight. The flight leaves at approximately 3:30p from Anchorage each Saturday, and returns from Valdez to Anchorage by 5p each Saturday with the departing guests.

SKI DAYS:

Your day starts with breakfast prepared by the Totem Hotel. Each morning you will be picked up and taken to the Alaska Backcountry Guide's base at the Valdez Airport (5 min drive). There you will gear up for the day and make a plan with your guide before heading out for an epic day of skiing/snowboarding.
When you return, a cold beer awaits you at base, and dinner will be prepared for you when you arrive back home.

DEPARTURE INSTRUCTIONS:

We recommend flying to Valdez Airport (VDZ) via Anchorage (ANC). ABG has chartered a private plane, exclusively for our guests, to fly from Anchorage to Valdez and back. There is an additional fee of $350 for a round trip flight. The flight leaves at approximately 3:30p from Anchorage each Saturday, and returns from Valdez to Anchorage by 5p each Saturday with the departing guests.

Lodging

Your accommodation will be at the new Totem Hotel & Suites.

With modern rooms, premium amenities and Alaskan hospitality, the Totem Hotel & Suites provides a memorable experience for all guests. You’ll find space to relax, unwind, or work comfortably in your guest room. Their rooms offer custom mattresses wrapped in premium linens and are furnished with a television, coffee maker, microwave and mini fridge.

Rooms have either a king bed or 2 queen beds plus a sofa bed, and some rooms have mountain views.

A complimentary breakfast buffet is served daily in the great room. If you would like to squeeze in a workout, the pool and exercise room are located on the first floor. 

Amenities:

Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, Coffee Maker/Tea Service, Luxury Bedding, Pillows (down/feather, foam), Pull-out Sofa Bed, Hair Dryer, Wireless/Wired Connection, Color TV (flat screen), Voicemail, Continental Breakfast, 24/7 Market (lobby), Exercise Room (1st floor), Indoor pool (1st floor), Dog Friendly (fee)

2025 Rates, Inclusions & Add-Ons

Rates

Single occupancy package from $10,999

• Rates are per person in USD

Inclusions

• 4 Helicopter flight hours (aka Hobbs time)
• 7 possible fly days
• 7 nights lodging at the Totem Hotel single occupancy
• All meals prepared by chef
• Personal safety equipment (use of airbag pack, beacon, shovel/probe, & harness)
• Professional ski & snowboard guides
• All ground transportation in and around Valdez
• Small groups (no more than 4 guests per group)
• Only 2 groups per helicopter
• Demo skis provided by Moment Skis

Add-ons

• Private charter flight between Anchorage & Valdez
• Additional helicopter time: $1400/hr per guest (min. 3 guests)

Not Included

• Airfares - book flights here
• Alcohol, incidentals
• Rescue & Trip Cancellation Insurance - see options here

Alaska Backcountry Guides Terms & Conditions

FINAL BOOKING DEADLINE

60 days prior to the adventure

DEPOSITS

Prior to the final booking deadline, reservations can be made with payment of 25% of total package price. After the final booking deadline, reservations cannot be made without full payment.

CANCELLATION POLICIES

We require a 25% deposit to book your trip. Final payment is due in its entirety by 1/15/2022.

Due to the uncertainty of the covid-19 virus we are offering a full carryover policy. If we are unable to operate, and have to cancel our season, your package will be carried over in full to the 2023 season. If you prefer a refund, we will refund all of your payment minus the 25% deposit, and cancel your trip for 2023.

We will not offer refunds under any other circumstance, therefore, we highly recommend purchasing travel insurance.

Global Rescue is our trusted partner in rescue protection and travel insurance, you can buy a policy here:

globalrescue.com/akbc/

TRAVEL AND MEDICAL INSURANCE

Travel and medical insurance are not included in this package. We strongly recommend that you purchase insurance to cover personal injury, cancellation, or interruption for your experience. You will need to separately purchase any trip interruption insurance through an outside provider. This must be done shortly after making your reservation (some require insurance to be purchased within 15-20 days of initial trip deposit).

We also recommend that you carry insurance to cover the risk of injury while you are at your destination. If you are injured, you will be charged the ambulance expenses associated with your evacuation as well as any expenses related to your medical care. Medical and evacuation insurance will help to cover these costs.

Learn more about travel/medical insurance and our recommended providers here:

blog.heli.life/travel/travel-medical-insurance/