Krasnaya Polyana
The town of Sochi is situated at the foot of Russia's Caucasus range, on the Black Sea and in 2014 it will host the winter Olympics. It is one of the main seaside resorts in Russia and the gateway to the ski resort and heli skiing base of Krasnaya Polyana. The entire range is 1,450 km long with altitudes stretching from 0 m at the Black Sea to 5,672m at the top of Mount Elbrus. With the Olympics due to hit town, development of this once sleepy village has spiraled almost out of control and things are definitely not as they were when we first visited the region over ten years ago.
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Why Heli Ski Here?
- World class heli skiing / snow boarding in some of the most exciting and varied terrain imaginable.
- Some of the best tree skiing in the world through perfectly spaced birch forests.
- Travel from Europe is quick, relatively inexpensive.
- Option to use local ski resort if weather prevents heli skiing.
- Stable snowpack and possibilities to heli ski / heli board steeper terrain.
- Cultural experience.
The Heliskiing
Krasnaya Polyana and its surrounding area were made for heli skiing. Primarily you will heli ski on non-glacial terrain at elevations between 700 metres and 3,200 metres. A never ending succession of superb, wind sheltered slopes and bowls, magnificent forests of well-spaced silver birches and snow conditions that have not existed in Europe for a long time make Russia an exceptional heli skiing destination with an affordable price tag. Groups consist of up to twelve heli skiers or boarders with two UIAGM certified European guides and a local Russian guide. This allows the flexibility of heli skiing in two smaller groups with one guide, or in one larger group with a lead and a tail guide.
Lodging
Guests on the Powder Kingdom package stay at a local 4-star chalet / hotel and heliskiers choosing the Caucasus Combo week stay in more modest 3-star accommodation.
Helicopters & Safety
The extremely powerful, Russian built MI8 MTV, twin turbine helicopters are used to transport heli skiers and heli boarders to the peaks surrounding Krasnaya Polyana. They are chartered from a private company that follows all international maintenance procedures. The helicopters are particularly well suited to the local heli skiing terrain and are rigorously serviced and maintained according to international maintenance procedures. Both pilots and engineers are highly trained and qualified professionals with a wealth of mountain flying experience. Each group of heli skiers or heli boarders is accompanied by at least one U.l.A.G.M. certified European guide. All of the guides have a great deal of heli skiing experience and local knowledge. All guests are equipped with avalanche airbag, avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe and instructed in their use.
Prices and Packages
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