Denali Heli-Hiking Adventure

TOUR DESCRIPTION

Set off on your adventure at our private helipad where you will fly with one of our experienced pilots along with a naturalist expert of the area with over twenty years of experience in the Denali National Park area.

HIGHLIGHTS

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Why take this tour?

From here, fly over the mountainous terrain of the Alaskan Backcountry keeping an eye out from wildlife (caribou, moose, bear, and dall sheep) on your way to a landing zone custom-picked by your guide to suite your desires and hiking ability. Whether your hope is to climb a steep slope to a mountainous ridge overlooking the peaks and valleys of the vast surroundings, or wander the gentle tundra in search of an encounter with Alaska's wildlife, the heli-hike is a guided tour tailor-made for your personal desires.

Experience the peace and solitude the true Alaskan wilderness has to offer, gain an appreciation for the nature untampered by human hands, and prepare to let your mind expand and your thoughts flow as your legs begin to navigate through the great unknown! What to Expect:

15 minutes of helicopter time with 3 hours of guided exploration.
Helicopter drop-off and pick-up in a remote area approximately 10-15 miles away from our base.
Learn of Alaskan wildlife and plant life in the Denali area from a professional expert and guide.

What you need to know:

This moderate to strenuous hike is tailor-made based on your desires and abilities; guests must be able to walk steadily on uneven terrain for up to 3 hours.
Come prepared with comfortable walking shoes, warm layered clothing, rain gear, sunglasses, water, and snacks in a small hiking pack.
Hiking packs are allowed and encouraged. They will be stored in the cargo compartments during your flight.
Tundra over-boots, supplemental rain, wind, and cold gear are also available if necessary.
To ensure the safety and comfort of all guests, purses, iPads/tablets, selfie sticks, drones, and other items of the sort are not permitted aboard the helicopter, or in the cockpit.

Important Information

We recommend: A sweatshirt or light jacket Sunglasses (or prescription eye-wear) and a well-charged camera

If the weather conditions are such that we cannot provide an enjoyable tour, we will work with your schedule to select an alternate day or flight time.

Unfortunately, we can’t guarantee a spotting. Moose, caribou, Dall sheep, and bears are all possible to see from the plane but each trip is different. Much of it depends on how good you are at spotting animals from above.

Yes. While not expected, it’s certainly appreciated.

We don’t have a specific weight limit; we operate based upon the overall weight of the aircraft. Before you fly, we will ask for your current weight. Please answer honestly as our team must do the correct calculations to ensure the flight is safe. We promise that our team will protect your information. If you don’t feel comfortable at any time, pull us aside and we’ll ensure your privacy.

The following items are prohibited on the aircraft/tour: - Bags or cases of any kind - iPads or tablets, tripods - Selfie sticks or other extendible items - Drones - Water bottles or liquids. - You will be provided a secure area at our base where you may leave such items. - No smoking of any kind is allowed for the duration of the tour.

Remember you will be outdoors!

Due to weight and balance limitations, as well as guest safety and comfort, passengers weighing 250 pounds (113kg or 18 Stone) or more will be charged an additional $100.00 to reserve adequate space onboard the helicopter. Total weight includes shoes and clothing. Surcharge must be paid at time of booking.

This excursion is listed as “MODERATE” activity level for the following reasons: - The distance walking from the heli base to the aircraft and the distance from the helicopters to areas on the ground. This is approximately 100 feet (30 meters). - The sizeable steps that guests must navigate while getting in and out of the aircraft. These steps are approximately 18” in height. - The natural surfaces can be uneven and cracked. - Due to liability reasons, employees cannot lift guests in or out of the helicopter. The helicopter staff will be there to lend a helping hand, though ultimately guests are responsible for navigating these steps on their own.

Seating is arranged based on the weight, balance, and safety of the whole departure, and there is no guarantee that you will be able to keep you group together on the aircraft. Please note that everything possible will be done to keep groups together for the flight portion of the tour, but sometimes it is required to split a group between multiple helicopters.

Denali Heli-Hiking Adventure

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