North Cascade Heli-skiing
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PO Box 367 Winthrop, WA 98862 (509) 996-3272 / (800) 494-HELI Website Send Them an Email |
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About North Cascade Heli-skiing
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The North Cascades of Washington state, also known as "The American Alps,” are the most glaciated peaks in the continental U.S. Our location in the northeast corner of this range is a unique combination of longitude, latitude and altitude, giving us some of the finest snow conditions available anywhere. Within our 300,000-acre permit area on the Okanogan National Forest, we can access a vast variety of runs starting at altitudes of 7,500 to 9,000 feet and offering 1,500 to 4,000 vertical-foot drops. At the end of the road, in one of the most spectacular mountain ranges in the world, skiers and snowboarders come each winter to experience the ultimate mountain adventure: Heli-skiing/riding with North Cascade Heli. Founded in 1988, North Cascade Heli is based out of the Freestone Inn in the Methow Valley. With over 300,000 acres of rugged terrain, dry powder and awesome descent lines, the professionals at NCH will lead you to the goods and a most memorable experience. Our programs are tailored for a variety of abilities and desires. Safety, adventure and fun are our top priorities. From advanced intermediates to experts, North Cascade Heli-Skiing can take you on an unforgettable day of powder descents in the stunning “Alps of America." We offer 3 day and 1 day heli riding programs, as well as 4 day backcountry yurt trips and single day heli assisted touring options. With never more than 16 guests, it's a personalized operation and all trips are a 4:1 client/guide ratio.
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North Cascade Heli-skiing Quick Facts
Equipment Used
| We'll be using a Astar B3 this season, a very capable helicopter to fly in our mountainous environment. More importantly, Seamus O'Daimhin will be back for another season. Seamus is recognized as one of the finest pilots in the industry and is a crucial member of the NCH operation. We operate 2 Piston-Bulley snowcats as a back up to the heli operation when weather prevents us from flying (we do not operate them separately from the heli ski operation). |
Ski Areas Nearby
| Loup Loup Ski Area, Mission Ridge, Stevens Pass |
Booking Policy
| Our 3 day program requires a deposit of $1,000 (+ tax), with the balance due 30 days before your program begins. All other programs require full payment at the time of reservation. Bookings can be made via phone, email or fax. Call 1-800-494-HELI. |
Training & Instruction
| In conjunction with North Cascade Mountain Guides, we're offering an AAIRE Avalanche Level 2 certification this year from our back country yurt. Dates are tentatively scheduled from 2/6-2/9/09. The cost is $1,200 per person, which includes the heli flight to the yurt, training, meals and some amazing ski terrain for fieldwork time. |
Packages & Pricing
| We offer everything from flight seeing excursions to multi-day exclusive helicopter charters, but find our most popular trips to be our three day or one day heli skiing/riding programs.
3-DAY PROGRAM 1-DAY PROGRAM We also offer 4 day trips to our Yurt deep in the heart of the Pasayten Wilderness (from $900 per person) and single day backcountry heli assisted tours ($375 per person). |
What's New
| We're featuring the addition of K2 Darksides, Pontoons, Obsethed and Hellbents this year, in addition to the Coombacks, Phat Luvs from last season. Also in partnership with K2, we're offering our clients a the opportunity to demo K2 snowboards this season, featuring Gyrators, Zeppelins and 2 Duchess boards for our female guests. |
Local Lodging
| North Cascade Heli operates in partnership with the Freestone Inn. Located just 15 miles west of Winthrop in Mazama, Washington, the Freestone Inn offers a quiet setting, casual atmosphere and first class service, all conveniently located close to the hei barn. The Inn encompasses a 120-acre ranch on the east side of the Cascades in the heart of the Methow Valley. It features comfortable, spacious rooms, fully equipped cabins and private lodges. |
Nearby Recreation
| The Methow Valley is home to the MVSTA Trail system, a cross country skier’s delight and the second largest network of cross country ski trails in the US. It offers everything from family friendly trails to long distance marathon trails for the endurance athlete.
Other recreation also includes snowmobiling, ice climbing and shopping in the historic town of Winthrop. Loup Loup ski is also a fun place to vist while in the valley. 1 lift, 1 poma and one rope, but no crowds or hassles. |
