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Alaska Heli Skiing 

With Black Ops Valdez

Black Ops Valdez is the only operation of its kind. We specialize in the true Alaska ALL INCLUSIVE Heli Skiing Experience! From the moment you get to Valdez until you leave, you will experience the best of Alaska. 

Black Ops Valdez has a team of highly skilled and trained Valdez heli-ski guide veterans, many of which have guided here for over a decade....or two. We operate Airbus/Eurocopter A-Star B-Series 350/H-125 aircraft and have 16 maximum clients at any one time, or four groups of four, each with a guide. This ensures that your experience is a personal one and eliminates waiting for the helicopter between runs.

We offer flight time, Hobbs time, packages only. Hobbs time is kept by a meter on the dash of the aircraft and turns anytime the pilot pulls pitch on the main rotor blades...this basically happens when the aircraft is flown in sustained level flight (to and from the skiing) anytime the aircraft is flown up in elevation (flying from the pickup to the top of the next run), or stabilizing the aircraft on a tricky landing. In the field, you pay to fly up, what you want to ski down.

 

 

2024 Alaska Heli Skiing Season

week 1 

February 18 – 25   NEW*
MECHANIZED GUIDE SCHOOL

week 2

February 25 – March 3                         PRIVATE ONLY-BOOKED 

week 3 March 3 – 10
week 4 March 10 – 17
week 5

March 17 – 24

PRIVATE BOOKED PUBLIC ONLY

week 6 March 24 – 31
week 7 March 31 – April 7   
week 8

April 7 – 14   

PRIVATE BOOKED PUBLIC ONLY

week 9 April 14 – 21

week 10

April 21 – 28   PRIVATE ONLY

2025 Alaska Heli Skiing Season

week 1

February 16 – 23   

MECHANIZED GUIDE SCHOOL

week 2 February 23 – March 2   PRIVATE ONLY
week 3 March 2 – 9
week 4 March 9 – 16
week 5 March 16 – 23
week 6 March 23 – 30
week 7 March 30 – April 6
week 8 April 6 – 13
week 9 April 13 – 20
week 10 April 20 – 27  PRIVATE ONLY

Lodge Packages

With Black Ops Valdez, not only will you get a first class skiing and snowboarding experience, you will also get to stay in the finest Alaskan Style lodging that Valdez has to offer.  Robe Lake Lodge is a true Alaskan style log lodge overlooking Robe Lake complete with hot tub, sauna, high speed internet, satellite TV, and all the comforts of home. You will feel relaxed in our comfortable beds, lounging on the sofa, or soaking in the panoramic views.

Heli-skiing clients will also enjoy gourmet dinners including steak and fresh local seafood prepared by our private chef.  

We also have a massage therapist who is available upon request.

Robe Lake Lodge is unlike any other place you can stay in Valdez. Prince William Sound and downtown Valdez are minutes away in one direction and Legendary Thompson Pass, home to the best skiing and snowboarding terrain in the world, is only minutes in the other.

Offering 2 double rooms and 4 single rooms, our Lodge is ideal for 6-10 person private heli groups, but works great for other size groups as well. Check out robelakelodge.com for more info on the lodge!

Our lodge property also has 5 Private cabins.  Depending on the dynamic of your group and other guests during your stay, you may be staying in any one of our cabins or the main lodge.

Individual 7 Day Heli Ski

$13,000

5 hrs flight
Safety Gear
Hearty Meals
7 nights

5hrs flight time, deluxe accommodations at Robe Lake Lodge for 7 nights (Sunday through Sunday), and hearty hot breakfast, sack lunch, gourmet Alaskan cuisine dinners.
 

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Individual 4 Day Heli Ski

$7,500

3 hrs flight
Safety Gear
Hearty Meals
4 nights

3hrs flight time, deluxe accommodations at Robe Lake Lodge for 4 nights (Sunday through Thursday), and hearty hot breakfast, sack lunch, gourmet Alaskan cuisine dinners.
 

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Individual 3 Day Heli Ski

$5,500

2 hrs flight
Safety Gear
Hearty Meals
3 nights

2hrs flight time, deluxe accommodations at Robe Lake Lodge for 3 nights (Thursday through Sunday), and hearty hot breakfast, sack lunch, gourmet Alaskan cuisine dinners.
 

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Individual Single Day Heli Ski

$1,600

1 hr flight
Safety Gear
*Not Included
*Not Included

Subject to availability

 

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Private Packages

PRIVATE SHIP With a private package, you are the only guests using the helicopter, so that allows you to have more flexibility and control over where you fly to ski.  So if you want to fly farther to hit up a classic run you've been dreaming about, or you want to search out some different terrain, that's up to you.

  • Runs range from 2,500-6,000 vertical feet.
  • 2 professional heliski guides
  • Private Astar Helicopter
Private 7 Day Heli Ski @ Robe lake

$115,000

12 hrs flight
2 guides
Hearty Meals
8 people/7 nights

12hrs of flight time with 2 Professional Heli-Ski Guides. Stay in deluxe accommodations at Robe Lake Lodge for up to 8 people for 7 nights (Sunday to Sunday). Additional lodging and meals for up to 12 people available. Check in and out on Sunday and ski your last day. There will be hearty hot breakfast, sack lunch, gourmet Alaskan cuisine dinners for up to 8 people. Additional hrs available for purchase.
 

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Single Day Private Ship

$15,000

2 hrs flight
2 Guides Safety Gear
*Not Included
*Not Included

2hrs Hobbs time with additional hrs available for purchase

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Semi-Private Valdez Packages

Semi Private 7 Day Harbor Front 

$37,950

4 hrs Shared Heli
Safety Gear
Full Kitchen & Barbecue
4 people/7 nights

4hrs flight time for up to 4 people (Additional hrs available for purchase) Deluxe Private Accommodations in downtown on the Valdez Harbor for 7 nights (Sunday to Sunday)  Fully equipped kitchen, large covered balcony deck with barbecue, surrounding Chugach Mountain and Valdez Harbor views.  

Check in Sunday pm and check out Sunday pm and ski your last day.

Private Accommodations, Private Heli Group in shared helicopter

NO MEALS OR TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED

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Semi Private 4 Day Harbor Front 

$20,950

2 hrs Shared Heli
Safety Gear
Full Kitchen & Barbecue
4 people/4 nights

2hrs flight time for up to 4 people (Additional hrs available for purchase) Deluxe Private Accommodations in downtown on the Valdez Harbor for 4 nights (Sunday to Thursday)  Fully equipped kitchen, large covered balcony deck with barbecue, surrounding Chugach Mountain and Valdez Harbor views.  

Check in Sunday pm and check out Thursday pm and ski your last day.

Private Accommodations, Private Heli Group in shared helicopter

NO MEALS OR TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED

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Semi Private 3 Day Harbor Front 

$15,950

1.5 hrs Shared Heli
Safety Gear
Full Kitchen & Barbecue
4 people/3 nights

1.5hrs flight time for up to 4 people (Additional hrs available for purchase) Deluxe Private Accommodations in downtown on the Valdez Harbor for 3 nights (Thursday to Sunday)  Fully equipped kitchen, large covered balcony deck with barbecue, surrounding Chugach Mountain and Valdez Harbor views.  

Check in Thursday pm and check out Sunday pm and ski your last day.

Private Accommodations, Private Heli Group in shared helicopter

NO MEALS OR TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED

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CHECK OUT THE VALDEZ HARBOR FRONT 

Just 20 mins to base
Cell service
Close to Restaurants & Bars
In Downtown

IN TOWN HELISKI PACKAGES

Heli-Ski yacht Packages

Alaskan Adventurer

Our 70’ live-aboard vessel “Alaskan Adventurer” is the ultimate “mobile lodge” platform for Prince William Sound.

Private 7 Day Boat Package

$125,000

10 hrs flight
2 guides
Hearty Meals
6 people/7 nights

10hrs of flight time with 2 Professional Heli-Ski Guides. Stay in deluxe accommodations aboard vessel “Alaskan Adventurer” for up to 6 people for 7 nights (Sunday to Sunday) Check in and out on Sunday and ski your last day. There will be hearty hot breakfast, sack lunch, gourmet Alaskan cuisine dinners for up to 8 people. Additional hrs available for purchase.
 

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Semi-private 7 Day Boat Package

$22,500 per person – call for availability

10 hrs flight
2 guides
Hearty Meals
6 people/7 nights

10hrs of flight time with 2 Professional Heli-Ski Guides. Stay in deluxe accommodations aboard vessel “Alaskan Adventurer” for up to 6 people for 7 nights (Sunday to Sunday) Check in and out on Sunday and ski your last day. There will be hearty hot breakfast, sack lunch, gourmet Alaskan cuisine dinners for up to 8 people. Additional hrs available for purchase.
 

Gear

Airbags, Beacon, Harness, Pack, Shovel, and Probe are required and provided in all heli-ski packages.

Skis/snowboards are available to rent*

  • Rossignol Black Ops Gamer skis
  • Black Diamond Carbon Megawatt skis
  • NeverSummer Snowboards


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An amazing trip, epic snow, and a team that will deliver on your Heli trip expectations! 

Our guide was top notch, and the pilot amazing! They found the best lines and snow, even with some heart pounding drop offs. Can't wait to go back!

 

— Ward Pyles —

TOP NOTCH heli ski guides

Truly the best of the best - veteran big line skiers and world class athletes who spend time with you to make sure you feel completely comfortable with each line before skiing it. We were dropped onto the landing zone, met by killer powder and then took a sunset run onto a glacier and then swept back to base for a cheers and welcome back.

There is a reason that people come to Black Ops Valdez year after year and new clients seek them out ... they are truly THE BEST!
 
— abalzotti —

Robe Lake Lodge

Top off your heli experience with the finest lodging available in Valdez, Robe Lake Lodge!

Overlooking Robe Lake, between Valdez and Thompson Pass, we are perfectly located for flying a variety of terrain. We offer gourmet dinners featuring Alaskan style cuisine. Enjoy the hot tub or sauna cabin after the best day of skiing in your life...this is unlike anything else here...a true Alaskan Experience!
 

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