Big Volcano package
Kamchatka Big Volcano – experts only.
Our goal is to land on the very top of the biggest volcanoes, ski the steepest couloirs and ride the longest runs in small groups of expert skiers only
Unique snow conditions in the spring make it possible for skiers to ride some of the most challenging and exciting lines impassable during the rest of the winter. These ideal snow conditions mean skiers can descend from the very top of the volcanoes down some of the longest and steepest slopes. The skiing, although incredible, is challenging and therefore this week is reserved for expert skiers only. Some of the areas in which we’ll ski:
The North and south faces of the Koryakski volcano (3456m), the southern slopes of Zhupanovski volcano (2960m.), the active crater of Avachinsky volcano (2700m), east couloirs of Aag volcano (2310m), Opala volcano (2475m) and Viluchinskiy volcano (2175m.).
Major ski areas
| Volcano | Koryakski | Zhupanovski | Avachinski | Opala | Aag | Vilichinski |
| Top landing | 3456m | 2960m | 2700m | 2475m | 2310m | 2175m |
| Vertical drop | 2900m | 2300m | 2100m | 2000m | 1700m | 2100m |
Safety and group
Given the fact that most of these runs require a very high technical level of expertise for heli skiers and heli-pilots, we set very high safety standards.
- Groups are maximum of 5 skiers to 2 guides
- We have an additional Iridium satellite phone
- We have an extensive set of climbing and rescue equipment on board the helicopter
- We also fly with a reduced fuel supply to make it easier to fly to high altitudes
Flight time calculation
The flight time included in this package is 10 hours. This is the minimum time we’ll need to run the basic part of the discovery journey. If we meet very good weather and snow conditions it might be possible to use up to 15 hours.
Additional helicopter time
Once the allocated hours in this package have been used, it’s up to you`d if you like to continue. The additional time will be charged at the end of your stay. Additional flight time is 360euros per person per hour (based on a group of 10 persons).
Refunds for unused time
This package includes 10 hours of flying time. You will be refunded 330euros per person for each hour unused due to bad weather conditions or helicopter technical problems.
