Please note that we operate custom trips that are dependent upon weather, rider/group skillset and overall budgets.
The best time of year for Helicopter Biking in Alaska is July, too early into June and there is still too much snow on the ground, too late into August starts the rainy season. We have single and multi day options available as well as custom built film and production packages.
For a day of freeride heli biking the general flow is that you will start with a safety briefing at our base area, organize riders of like ability, define your group objectives for the day, and then you’ll depart in the helicopter to spend the day in the field with your guide and fellow riders, using group dynamics to choose terrain wisely your guide will take you to ride gravity lines in the remote Alaskan backcountry.
1 – group of 4 riders requires a Lead and Tail guide utilizing 1 helicopter. This is a known as a private ship adventure. The most expensive way but you will get the most runs as we do not have to share the helicopter with another group.
2 – groups of 4 riders will have a Lead Guide with each group, with a potential option to add a 5th person in the jump seat. This is the standard adventure with 2 groups operating out of 1 helicopter, each group has a lead guide and there is no need for a tail guide.
We depart from our Glacier View Base Area and fly into the Talkeetna or Chugach Mountains, the views from the flight alone are absolutely spectacular, then landing with your bikes on a remote mountain is next level. The goal is to get each group around 5-7 runs, give or take, total number of runs is dependent on group ability and weather conditions.
The freeride runs are typically 1,000- 3,000 vertical feet. The terrain we move into is solely based on group ability, weather and your Lead Guide.
Heli biking is weather dependent so we’re always assessing this factor for safety purposes. We highly recommend that you purchase trip insurance as we cannot offer refunds due to weather or other factors beyond our control.
There may be one or two additional groups in the field with you. This means that during the day while groups are shuttling in via helicopter flight, you may have the opportunity to spend some time in the remote Alaskan Wilderness while you await your helicopter lift home.
Location: We are based out of Glacier View, Alaska.
Price: Depends on the package but generally runs $2,000 per person, per day.
Client Equipment Checklist:
Guests are encouraged to carry the following equipment while heli-biking:
- Full Face Helmet (required)
- Knee, Elbow Pads (Highly Recommended)
- Full Body Crash Suit (Highly Recommended)
- Backpack (with spare tube, layers, food etc.) (required)
- Goggles or sunglasses (required)
- Bike Gloves (recommended)
- Food & water (reusable bottles mandatory)
- Sun block (recommended)
- Lip balm (recommended)
- Extra warm layers (down puffy) (recommended)
- Waterproof Jacket and Pants (required)
- Mid-weight insulation, suitable to the expected temperatures (recommended)
Meals
Meals are not provided.
We recommend that you have breakfast before your heli ride and bring a lunch and snacks to eat in the field. Plan to be in the field all day. Energy Bars, shot blocks, etc. are good items to have with you.
Notes to Travelers:
Due to the nature of our remote location, you are required to bring any food items you’ll need for the duration of your trip. There are no grocery stores or shopping centers close by. There are three restaurants within about 10 miles in either direction. Grand View Cafe & RV park, Sheep Mountain Lodge, and Long Rifle Lodge. Be sure to check the hours of operation before planning meals.
Accommodations: You will need to rent a cabin or an RV or bring a tent and book at a nearby camping park. If you are having any issues with reserving a spot for this heli season, contact us and we will send you more specific information.
