HAPPY VALLEY SKI FIELD GUIDE
Seven Days of Heli-Skiing Over Happy Valley: High-Altitude Runs, Five Hobbs Hours, and a Lodge Base in the Alaska Backcountry
A 7-day heli-skiing package in Happy Valley that includes five hours of flight time, seven nights at Robe Lake Lodge, gourmet Alaskan dinners and comprehensive safety gear—this guide explains what to expect and how to plan.
Seven Days of Heli-Skiing Over Happy Valley: High-Altitude Runs, Five Hobbs Hours, and a Lodge Base in the Alaska Backcountry.
Black Ops Valdez’s 7 Day Heli-Skiing Package stages from Happy Valley, Alaska, and pairs concentrated helicopter flight time with a lodge base: five Hobbs hours in the air, deluxe accommodations at Robe Lake Lodge for seven nights, hot breakfasts, sack lunches and gourmet Alaskan dinners, and included safety equipment for on-snow travel. Ground transportation in Valdez is provided as part of the itinerary.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Five Hobbs Hours of Helicopter Access
The package includes 5 Hobbs hours—roughly five hours of helicopter flight time—concentrating access to high alpine terrain and multiple drop zones across the course of the week.
Deluxe Nights at Robe Lake Lodge
Accommodations are at Robe Lake Lodge for seven nights (check in Sunday, check out Sunday), providing a stable base after days of heli access and an environment for regrouping and gourmet dinners.
Included Safety Kit and Alaskan Cuisine
The operator supplies comprehensive safety gear—beacon, probe, shovel, harness and airbag pack—and serves hot breakfasts, sack lunches for the field, and gourmet Alaskan dinners at the lodge.
What the day feels like
What the Week Feels Like
Expect a concentrated week of helicopter access and big-mountain skiing anchored from a single lodge: mornings at Robe Lake Lodge, field days that draw on five hours of collective flight time to reach varied alpine lines, and evenings back at the lodge for hot breakfasts, sack lunches prepared for the field, and gourmet dinners.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this package suits — and what the provided information says about limits.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The program runs as a seven-night stay (check in Sunday, check out Sunday). Confirm exact seasonal dates and flight scheduling with the operator.
Price covers 5 Hobbs hours of flight time, seven nights at Robe Lake Lodge with hot breakfasts, sack lunches and gourmet dinners, ground transportation in Valdez, and safety gear: beacon, probe, shovel, harness and airbag pack.
The operator supplies core safety equipment; bring personal ski kit and clothing appropriate for backcountry, and confirm with the operator any additional recommended personal items prior to travel.
The published rate is $13,000 per person for the 7 Day Heli-Skiing Package.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What is the price per person?
The rate is $13,000 per person for the 7 Day Heli-Skiing Package.
How much helicopter flight time is included?
The package includes 5 Hobbs hours (five hours of helicopter flight time).
Where do I stay during the trip?
Lodging is provided at Robe Lake Lodge for seven nights (check in Sunday, check out Sunday).
What meals are provided?
The package includes hot breakfasts, sack lunches for field days, and gourmet Alaskan dinners at the lodge.
Is safety equipment provided?
Yes—the operator provides a beacon, probe, shovel, harness and airbag pack as part of the package.
Is transportation included?
Ground transportation in Valdez is included in the package.