KACKAR MOUNTAINS, TURKEY
Why Heli Ski Here?
- Travel is easy, quick and relatively cheap from Europe and you will not suffer from jet lag
- World class heli skiing terrain
- Small groups of only 4 heli skiers
- Professionalism and experience of the guides
- Excellent client service
- Cultural experience
Location
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The Kackar range of mountains is situated in the North East
of Turkey, on the Black Sea. The mountain range is around
100km long by 35km wide. The highest peak in the range is
3,900m.
Travel to the region is simple with major airlines flying regularly to the Turkish capital Istanbul. From there, an internal flight brings you to Trabzon airport from where we transfer you overland to the heliskiing base at Ayder.
The Heli Skiing and Heli Boarding
The heliskiing in Turkey is world class. Runs in the Kackar Range average a very respectable 1,000 vertical metres and the terrain is both exciting and varied. There is not an abundance of tree skiing but this is more than made up for by some breathtaking alpine terrain. Here the norm is deep powder but as with anywhere conditions of any kind should be expected. Groups of only four heliskiers per guide make for an intimate, high quality skiing experience.
Accommodation and Facilities
The three star hotel in Ayder has small rooms with en suite bathrooms / showers. They are no height of luxury but both clean and comfortable with reasonably good facilities. The hotel is equipped with telephone, satellite TV, mini bar, hair dryer and wireless internet access. A thermal spring spa with is located adjacent to the hotel and is the perfect way to end a long days heli skiing.
Helicopters and Safety
The helicopters used at Turkey Heliski are A-Star B2’s owned and operated by the highly reputable, Air Zermatt in Switzerland. Strict maintenance procedures are followed and both mechanics and pilots are Swiss. The guiding team at Turkey heliski is one of the most experienced and professional found at any heli ski operation. They are all UIAGM certified and have vast experience within the heliski industry. Each client is equipped with an ABS Airbag, avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe and instructed in their use.
Heli Skiing Prices and Packages – 2010
Rates per person in Euros.
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STANDARD
| Dates | Price |
| 16 Jan – 24 Jan | €6,680 |
| 23 Jan – 31 Jan | €6,680 |
| 30 Jan – 07 Feb | €6,980 |
| 06 Feb – 14 Feb | €6,980 |
| 13 Feb – 21 Feb | €6,980 |
| 20 Feb – 28 Feb | €6,980 |
| 27 Feb – 07 Mar | €6,980 |
| 06 Mar – 14 Mar | €6,980 |
| 13 Mar -21 Mar | €6,680 |
| 20 Mar – 28 Mar | €6,680 |
| 27 Mar - 04 Apr | €6,280 |
| 03 Apr - 11 Apr | €6,280 |
| 10 Apr - 18 Apr | €6,280 |
Single person supplement: €320
If the guaranteed 20,000 vertical meters are not skied, a refund becomes valid if the guide and pilot were in agreement that skiing was not possible. The rate of refund is €80 per 1,000vm not skied.
Included
- Return transfers to the hotel from Trabzon airport
- Eight nights hotel accommodation (double occupancy)
- All meals
- Seven days heli skiing / heli boarding, including 30’500 vertical metres of skiing (20’000 guaranteed)
- UIAGM certified guiding service
- Safety equipment: ABS Air Bag, shovel, probe and avalanche transceiver (Ortovox)
- Use of powder skis (Scott Santiago) or snowboard.
Not Included
- International flights
- Internal flights from Istanbul to Trabzon
- Skiing over and above the included amount (extra runs charged at €98.00 per 1,000 vertical metres)
- Visas (if needed)
- Insurance (specifically for heliskiing)
- Drinks
PRIVATE
| Group Size | Price (pp) | Included: |
| 12 Persons | €7,850 | 9 hours of helicopter flying time included (3 groups/rotations) |
| 11 Persons | €8,150 | 9 hours of helicopter flying time included (3 groups/rotations) |
| 10 Persons | €8,950 | 9 hours of helicopter flying time included (3 groups/rotations) |
| 9 Persons | €9,800 | 9 hours of helicopter flying time included (3 groups/rotations) |
| 8 Persons | €9,250 | 9 hours of helicopter flying time included (2 groups/rotations) |
| 7 Persons | €9,900 | 9 hours of helicopter flying time included (2 groups/rotations) |
| 6 Persons | €11,050 | 9 hours of helicopter flying time included (2 groups/rotations) |
| 5 Persons | €13,150 | 9 hours of helicopter flying time included (2 groups/rotations) |
| 4 Persons | €15,750 | 9 hours of helicopter flying time included (2 groups/rotations) |
| 3 Persons | €18,400 | 6 hours of helicopter flying time included (1 group/rotation) |
Single person supplement: €320
‘PRIVATE’ Additional helicopter hours are charged at €2,400/hour per load (equivalent to € 40/minute per load).
Helicopter hours become refundable after 6 hours and the rate of refund is €2,400/hour.
Typical Itinerary
| Saturday | International flight to Istanbul. Internal flight from Istanbul to Trabzon, ground transfer to the hotel at Ayder. |
| Sunday to Saturday | Sunday AM safety briefing. 7 days heli skiing. Saturday evening transfer to Trabzon. |
| Sunday | Fly Trabzon - Istanbul, followed by international flight on to your final destination. |
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