Valdez Heli-Ski Guides Announces Purchase of Alaska Rendezvous Lodge In a stunning move, two of the premier Heli-Ski guiding companies in Alaska are consolidating ownership, as Valdez Heli-Ski Guides (‘VHSG’) announced its acquisition of Alaska Rendezvous Lodge (‘ARL’) on November 24, 2023. Founded in 1993 by industry legends Doug and Emily Coombs, VHSG offers a cadre of expertly trained and experienced guides, a plethora of untouched powder in Alaska’s […] Industry News Jared Roberts | November 27, 2023 1 Comment
SnowBrains Alaska Highlight Video 2023 | My Year #2 of Heli-Ski Guiding Some of the Best Terrain on Earth This past April I spent the month heli-ski guiding for Pulseline Adventure in Valdez, Alaska. This was my 2nd season heli-ski guiding in Alaska and we got a bit of everything this year. When we did get good snow, we were on it and had some spectacular days out there. I can’t wait to get back up there this April […] Featured Video Liam Abbott | November 20, 2023 0 Comments
First Known Heli-Ski Descent Completed by Adaptive Female Athlete Heli-skiing in Alaska is a dream of many skiers and snowboarders. In 2021, Anna Soens accomplished her goal of heli-skiing in Girdwood, Alaska. However, Anna followed a different path to Alaska. In 2015, Anna fell 35 feet in a climbing accident, injuring her spine; doctors said she would never walk again. Anna didn’t let this setback stop her from pursuing […] Industry News Luke Guilford | April 20, 2023 0 Comments
Black Ops Valdez- Week 1-ALASKA Heli Skiing Season Kick Off Week 1 of the 8 weeks Alaska Heli-Skiing season is already done, and it was one for the record books here at Black Ops Valdez~Robe Lake Lodge, Valdez, Alaska Black Ops Valdez Robe Lake Lodge Deep snowpack, stable skiing/riding conditions, and ample weather windows all lined up to make for a memorable and rowdy opening volley. Good news is you […] Conditions Report Ryan Hollow | March 15, 2019 1 Comment
VIDEO: Dream Lines w/ Black Ops Valdez, AK on Saturday On Saturday, the sun came out in Alaska after a storm dropped 4-feet of snow the previous 4 days in Valdez, Alaska. I flew with Black Ops Valdez Heli. My guide was the legendary 25-year Chugach heli ski veteran, Jerry Hance. The day featured great snow, steep terrain, and no wind. We skied 12 runs and dropped around 40,000-vertical-feet. Jerry […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | March 19, 2018 0 Comments
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