Voyager Heli trip - Kamchatka

The Kamchatka Penisula is the most Eastern point of the Russian mainland and quite simply hosts some of the greatest freeriding terrain on planet!

The Kamchatka penisula is the most eastern point of Russia and was during the cold war period a hive of covert military activity it being situated a mere 55 miles from the US mainland separated by the Bering sea.


Smoking Volcanoes litter the horizon in Kamchatka.

The Kamchatka peninsula is one of the worlds most active volcanic hotspots with 29 active volcanoes some of which attain spectacular proportions, Klyuchevkoy the largest by a narrow margin rises from sea level to a lofty 4835m and most of the rideable Volcanic peaks here offer incredible descents of around 2000m vertical, some where you might even make your last deep powder turn on the very shores of the Pacific Ocean itself.


Paul Cross lost on another endless descent in Kamchatka.

The riding here is endless, the peaks stretch out to the distant horizon in every direction and as you stand and gaze down the endless descent before your feet, trying to spot the tiny dot that is the waiting Heli far below, you can't help but smile to yourself, it quite simply doesn't get any better than this!


Lunch by the Pacific in Kamchatka.

Our Kamchatka trip is more than just a Heli boarding trip, it is a journey into Russia past, present and future. The sculpted landscape, the dizzying heights and spectacular terrain speaks for itself, but the wild location, the history and the Volcanic activity of the area complete the package to make this a destination not to be missed.

Our Voyager Heli trip to Kamchatka takes place every winter during the month of April when conditions in this far off region are at their best.

Our 8 day trip includes Hotel accommodation with Breakfast included, transport to and from the heli-port or resort as needed, 8 hours of Heli flight time and guiding care of our own McNab Guides.

Our Voyager Kamchatka Heli trip is available to those that have already taken part in our Backcountry Intro course.

This week is all about downhill powder mileage and we can take both Skiers and Snowboarders on the same trip.

Skiing and Snowboard standards and fitness levels need to be high. On an average Heli day you can expect to ride around 8000m vertical with an average distance of 4 to 5 km under your feet on each descent. This can add up to some tired legs at the end of the day!

Please note: Should you use all the designated heli time during the week and still want more, extra Heli time is available at €2700 per hour between the group (each heli normally carries 12 clients). If the conditions are good a days flying time will normally add up to around 2 to 2:30hrs, if this is the case the 8 hours included flight time will last around 4 days and you should expect to pay around €500/day for extra flying days. With potentially 8 days of flying this would add up to €2000 extra.
In past years we have flown a maximum of 6 full days per week due to averse weather conditions (an extra €1000) . In my opionion, this is some of the greatest riding on the planet so you should bank on paying for extra flight days if the weather allows.

ABS Backpacks, shovels and probes are provided as standard, transceivers can be supplied as necessary but need to be ordered with your booking.

Price includes                                                             

• accommodation twin rooms                                                      
• breakfast and picnic in the mountains during flying days
• airport transfer                                                                
• private bus transfer hotel-helipad-hotel
• 8 hours of heli-time - averaging 25000-27000 v.m.
• 3 UIAGM Mountain Guides/helicopter.
• Safety equipment: ABS airbag, avalance transceiver, shovel, probe
• refund  180€/hour/client     

Price Does not include

• Extra helicopter hours (Charged at  2700€/hour/heli - there are normally 12 clients per helicopter).
• Return Flights to Petropavlovsk
• Insurance
• Visa Application Fees
• Personal snowboarding equipment
• Evening meals (these are taken at the hotel, it is cheaper to pay as you go!)

Please Note
Our Voyager Kamchatka Heli trip is for Advanced Backcountry Snowboarders who have attended our Backcountry Intro course only. A good fitness level and a minimum of 8 weeks riding experience is essential.

For safety reasons ‘Riders unable to meet the required criteria for their chosen course may be unable to complete that course at the discretion of the course leader’. For more information on course requirements please read our Choosing a Course & Course Prerequisits section.