Experience the ultimate adrenalin rush miles away from civilization! This trip to the end of the world gives you a unique opportunity to ski and snowboard the peaks of Kamchatka’s active volcanoes, on some of the world’s most exciting off-piste routes! Many slopes run straight down to the coast where shelf ice covers part of the beaches, so on your run you can see the Pacific Ocean from the tops of volcanoes!! The purity of the mountain air will take your breath away, and the awesome vistas of immense snow fields will have you climbing aboard the waiting chopper for many more runs. The majesty of these stunning volcanoes will stay in your memory long after you return home. Skiing from active volcanoes in the lost world of Kamchatka is an unforgettable experience for those who dare to challenge nature face-to-face, so if you feel that there’s more to the skiing world than the smooth slopes of the European ski-resorts – Kamchatka is beckoning.
Included Flights: package price includes flights from / to London and domestic flight where applicable. The package price depends on the availability of flight tickets and is to be reconfirmed on the date of your booking. Accommodation: 3* hotel DBL in Moscow - 1 night, 3* hotel in Petropavlovsk – 8 nights. In Moscow 5* hotel can be provided at your request Meals: breakfasts, picnic in the mountains Transport: car or bus, helicopter (8 hours of helicopter time) Equipment and gear on a tour: light Each participant will be supplied with ARB (avalanche rescue beacon), shovel and probe. Tour staff and support: professional Russian guides, 2 internationally certified (UIAGM/ IFMGA) guides, English-speaking guide on excursions, transfer driver Local culture and traditions: all excursions, entrance fee as described in the itinerary Other services: invitation letter, registration in Russia and permits, all transfers within Russia as described in the itinerary Not included Costs of the helicopter flights to the volcanoes extra to 8 hours of the flight time included in the package price, personal travel insurance, optional excursions and services, rental of the ski/ snowboard equipment, lift costs, Russian visa Optional services fees Single supplement in Moscow 3* hotel: £30 per night Single supplement in Petropavlovsk 3* hotel: £30 per night Russian visa: £75 per person, this includes the consular fee of £45 and our charge to cover processing costs. Special equipment and clothes required: personal ski / snowboard equipment and clothes, small backpack, helmet, warm winter boots (snow proof), minimum 2 pairs of warm socks, warm jacket (parka) with a hood, warm windproof trousers, sweater, windproof hat, 2 pairs of warm windproof mittens or gloves, swimming suit, beacon, sun cream and sunglasses, personal first aid kit. Safety note: Safety is our main concern. Because of the scale and remoteness of our location in Kamchatka, and the extreme nature of the skiing experience, we place limits on the size of each tour group for heli-skiing: One group consists of a maximum of six skiers who are accompanied by both a local and an IFMGA Guide. Given the fact that two groups share one helicopter, there are always four skilled professionals present while skiing. Since we cannot rely on a Mountain rescue infrastructure, like in the Alps, we consider this measure necessary to ensure maximum safety and efficiency for our operation! Each guide carries all the necessary first aid equipment, as well as a radio link to other guides, the helicopter crew and the local mountain rescue team. Weather and snow condition: The daytime winter temperature in Kamchatka can go down to -20° C and there is also a possibility of strong wind and snow. In spring there should be powder in the shade and spring snow on the sunny slopes. Many slopes run straight down to the coast where shelf ice covers parts of the beaches. Helicopter: Our main mode of transport is the MI-8 helicopter, which is the most common model of helicopter in the world. The operational condition of our MI-8 helicopters is maintained under strict technical regulations and inspected on a regular basis. There are up to 20 seats in the MI-8 helicopter for passengers. The standard crew consists of two pilots and one mechanic. Our experienced pilots have demonstrated their expertise in the past with perfect drop-offs in strong winds and are always very sensitive to the conditions getting too rough. Our sturdy MI-8 helicopter will be reserved exclusively for our group. There are no restrictions in the choice of landing zones other than weather and snow conditions. We limit the number of passengers to 16 (12 participants plus 4 guide-instructors), which allows us to be more efficient and flexible in the mountain environment. Compared to the traditional heli-skiing providers in Canada and the US, who base their helicopter cost calculation on vertical meters, we prefer to base our calculation on the flight time. This method is not only more transparent, but also seems to be more suited to the fact that we have the freedom to react to the conditions and to explore the best volcanoes and runs. On a good day we will be flown 7,000 to 10,000 vertical meters at a cost of approx. 2.5 hours! Even if we are unlucky and experience many bad weather days we should be able to use all of the flight time included in the package. If we enjoy good weather and snow conditions, we might be able to use up to 100% of additional helicopter time! Once we have spent the included hours, we will pay the chopper on a per day basis (Ј115/hour/person). 1 day of free ride usually takes 2 to 3 hours of helicopter time. If we cannot use the pre-booked time, we will pay back Ј85/hour/person for the remaining unused hours.
Note: Please view a suggested complete First-Aid Kit Checklist for your trip. Please contact us to obtain information on the medications available from your guide on site.
PRICES
LAND-ONLY PRICE: £2,318 PACKAGE PRICE: from £2,904 NO HIDDEN COSTS!
SUMMARY
SEASON: Winter DAYS: 11 GROUP SIZE: 6-12 TOUR GRADE: ACTIVITY: ACCOMMODATION:
Accommodation & meals: 1 nts 3* hotel DBL Moscow, 8 nts 3* hotel DBL Petropavlovsk; breakfasts, picnic in the mountains Transport: car or bus, helicopter Tour staff & support: professional Russian guides, 2 internationally certified (UIAGM/ IFMGA) guides, English-speaking guide on excursions, transfer driver Other services & Info >>>
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