Jerry's Heli Ski Alaska - Special Features

Educational "American Avalanche Association" classes beginning in 2008. 

 Classes will be taught by A.A.A. certified instructors

   1. South America Classes will be held in the Central Andes of Chile;  A. August 16th - 22nd,   B. August 23rd - 29th,   C. Other dates in July or August available upon request. 

  2.North America Classes will be held in the Chugach Range of Alaska near Thompson Pass 

  Mid to Late April, Exact dates to be announced.

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      All classes will have 10 - 12 hours of actual heli flying time.

    10 hours of classroom and the rest of the time will be spent in the field.

     Jerry and guest speakers will share their knowledge of terrain analysis, snopack stability, 

    route selection, weather patterns, escape avenues, landing zones, and much more

     All classes are 6 days of heli intensive training.

   1. Avalanche courses 1 and 2.

   2. Mental capability to think outside the established parameters of avalanche education.

   3. Strong physical conditioning.

   4. Desire to learn more than go or don't go reasonings.

   If you are tired of being told don't go because of !&*%! or that

   Jerrysheliskialaska is offering Heliski/snoboard trips in Chile for the          months of July,August and September. This area(very similiar to Valdez 17 years ago) is mostly unexplored with hundreds of first descents available.

  We will be using A-Star B-3 helicopters which provide lots of horsepower for      climbing and safety.

  Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.

  THANK YOU