Overview

We are proud to present to you our new heliskiing tour. Our brand new package is one of the most exceptional trips in the world regarding its location. Our latest site is situated in the Kamchatka peninsula, which is right up in the north-east of Russia and Asia!! What destination could be more undiscovered and adventurous? This trip, created on the same ideas as our other heliski destinations is made for our friends who are passionate about freeriding, for those who love long untracked powder runs. Besides this spot offering you an incredible landscape, you are going to ski on a volcanic peninsula with more than 160 volcanoes, of which 29 are still active!! For those who think they have already done everything regarding heliskiing, here you have something new!! As well as this spot totally unreal, we have chosen this spot for its perfect mix of wilderness, Russian hospitality and an international standing.

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Terrain

Kamtchatka is a volcanic peninsula of 1250 kilometers long situated in the east of Russia in between the Okhotsk sea and the Bering sea. Also between the peninsula and the pacific ocean stretches the Kouriles-Kamtchatka which reaches a depth of 10500 meters. From this aquatic trench comes a cold and wet climate which carries and maintains a huge quantity of snow all year long.

The central Valley and the Kamtchatka river are surrounded by a large mountain range with more than 160 volcanoes, of which 29 are still active!! The highest peak is called Klioutchevskaïa Sopka (4575m) but the most famous are the three volcanoes of Petropavlovsk-Kamtchatski : Koriakski, Avatchinski and Kozelski. In the center of Kamtchatka, there is the unique valley of geysers from the entire Asian European continent!!! A fascinating phenomenon which offers a certain idea of what goes on underneath our feet, in the heart of our planet.

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Security & Guide

In order to heliski in total security in this volcanic region, we offer a specialized standard of guiding: one group consists of a maximum of seven skiers/boarders accompanied by a local guide and a guide UIAGM.

Given that two groups use one helicopter, there are always four qualified people present whilst you are flying and skiing. Your security is our primary concern.

The helicopters which we use are the MI-8, the most constructed model in the world. They have a very strict and frequent inspection protocol. They are equipped with 20 passenger seats, 2 pilots and a mechanic, which make up the on board team.

In comparison with the biggest Canadians agencies which offer heliskiing, generally being 4 groups of 11 skiers using the same helicopter, we offer a ratio guide/skier more personal which reaches a more exclusive service. We benefit from the fact that we have a helicopter reserved exclusively for us! Once in the region, there are no restrictions concerning the landing of our helicopter other than the weather conditions.

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Accommodations

The goal of our trips is to give you the most memorable experience possible and this extends to our choice of accommodation. For our trip, we have selected the coolest, funkiest, most comfortable hotel in the city. (Don’t forget that the Russia didn’t have always his actual development). This is a three star hotel with all the facilities. All your three meals will be served by the hotel (breakfast, lunch and dinner. Pic-nic for the lunch). For those who are into the nightlife, you will find the best disco/bowling next door to the hotel.

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Agenda / Itinerary

Day 1
Welcome to the Kamchatka peninsula! You land at the airport of Ptropavlovsk-Kamchatsi where our team is ready to meet you. With our private transport we drive you directly to our hotel, transfer during more or less 30 minutes from the airport depending on your arrival time. Once you have checked in, we can organize a briefing about security (otherwise the next morning)

2nd to 9th day
You are now ready for the most incredible heliskiing experience on earth!!! After a copious breakfast and a general security and use of material briefing, we can leave the hotel to go to the heliport. A private transport is organized to get to the base which is about 40 minutes away. Every day starts at about 10am and will finish between 6pm and 9pm!!!! Oh yeah, this spot offers you days between 8 and 11hours of skiing/snowboarding thanks to a late sunlight.

- Additional heliskiing hours: 1950€/h/helicopter
- Refundable runs due to weather conditions: 160€/h/client

In case of weather conditions which will not allow us to fly, we have various options to offer:

- 2 near by ski resorts
- visit of the city and all its handcraft markets
- museums of the region
- hot water springs (typical of the volcanic regions)
- and much more….

Day 10
After our last breakfast, we will take you back to the airport for your return flight home. Here ends your dream in one of the best spots on our planet.

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Russia Helski / Heliboarding Kamchatka Peninsula (10 days)

Dates : March to May

Prices : 3950 EUR

Number of people :

max. 12 people

Registration deadline : 3 months before

Included:

• accommodation hotel*** (9 nights)
• meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• 10 hours of heliskiing per day
• all ground transport
• security equipment ( ARVA, ABS, shovels, probes)
• Ski-lift pass (in case of bad weather)
• Powder ski rental

Not included:

• Flight to/from Ptropavlovsk-Kamchatsi *
  *most of the flights to Russia pass by Moscow. The best flight connections are with AEROFLOT. In function of your homeland it might be necessary to spend a night in the capital. Please feel free to contact us for any further details
• drinks (alcoholic or not)
• injury, health costs, first aid, and all insurances ( travel insurance, baggage loss…..)
• Visa for entry into Russia
  

The schedule can be subject to modification, dependent of your flights and the weather forecast.
For more information: info@kosta5.ch

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