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7-day splitboarding and heliboarding in Kamchatka
Marco, IFMGA certified mountain guide, organized a fantastic 7-day splitboarding and heliboarding program to explore the Avacha Bay, in Kamchatka. Amazing slopes, beautiful nature and wildlife!
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Discover the beauty of Kamchatka during this 1-week splitboarding and heliboarding program!
The Kamchatka peninsula is located in Siberia, in eastern Russia, and it has a volcanic origin. In particular, we will go to the Avacha Bay, in the southeast of the peninsula, at the Pacific Ocean. Not only is it one of the largest bays in the world, but its beauty is remarkable, with outstanding landscapes.
We will meet in Petropavlovsk, where we will start the tour. A very special highlight of this trip is the wildlife you will get to see. In Cape Morzhovy you will spot otters and sea lions.
Besides, we will ascend the Mutnovsky volcano (2322m), one of the most active volcanoes in the region, and we will enjoy its amazing descent.
We will make the best of the 2 heliboarding days, which will allow us to reach incredible spots. We will sleep 4 nights on the ship and 3 nights in a hotel. For more information on the program, have a look at the detailed itinerary below.
This trip is for skiers and snowboarders who are in very good physical shape and have experience, as it is quite demanding.
Is Kamchatka on your wish list? If it wasn’t, I am sure it is now! Send me a request and let’s discover the best slopes of the Avacha Bay together. And for another unique destination, have a look at this amazing ski touring trip in Antarctica.
Accommodation At the Hotel Antarius. |
More info If you want, you can choose to spend 6 nights on the ship and 1 in the Hotel. This option includes 4 hours of flight instead of 2.30. Prices per person Group of 5: 12900 € Group of 6: 11400 € Group of 7: 10300 € Group of 8: 9500 € Group of 9: 8800 € Group of 10: 8200 € |
Meeting point At Petropavlovsk. |
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
We meet at the Petropavlovsk airport and transfer to the port to board the ship. From the Avacha Bay, we will go to the Shipunski Peninsula where we will spend the night.
Day 2: Morzhovy Cape
We will leave the Mokhovaya Bay and start the ascent with the splitboard. We will visit a Japanese ship in the shore and go to the Morzhovy Cape by kayak or zodiac. There you will admire the sea otters and sea lions, and have the chance to enjoy diving. We will return to the ship and go through the Shipunski Cape until the Bechevinskaya Bay.
Day 3: Snezhnaya
We will start the ascent to the Snezhnaya summit and admire the Bechevinskaya Bay. We will visit Bechevinka, a ghost town, and have dinner. Then we will go to the Russkaya Bay.
Day 4: Russkaya Bay - Heliboarding
We will spend the morning snowboarding at the Russkaya Bay. At noon, we will take the MI-8 helicopter and fly to the Vilyuchinsky volcano (2173m). We will ascend the Mutnovsky volcano (2322m).
Day 5: Rest day in the bay
You will enjoy a walk in one of the beautiful bays in the area. We will drive to Hotel Antarius, where you will spend the night.
Day 6: Heliboarding
After breakfast, we will fly to the Avachinsky volcano (2741m) and enjoy a ski descent to the south. We will return to the hotel at night.
Day 7: Sherelshink
We will enjoy a last day snowboarding at the Sherelshink slopes, before departing on day 8.
About the guide
I have been a mountain guide for almost 20 years. But I'm not only a guide...
The mountain is the thread of my life. I am a member of the Chamonix Guides Company, ski instructor and teacher for many years at ENSA (National School of Ski and Alpinism), I am very experienced in the mountains. My experience is multifaceted since I partake in varied projects, as a trainer and first aider at the Chamoniarde de Secours (an association that contributes to the development of mountain safety and to promote alpine environment knowledge), technical supervisor of the freeride competitions organization, or safety advisor and rider in several freeride videos.
My favorite?... The Kamchatka, heliski's promised land. In 2005 I created a heliski agency in Russia, to share my passion organizing exceptional ski journeys.
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Prices per person
Group of 1 | EUR 7629 each |
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Price includes
• Guiding fee
• Accommodation
• Transport during the trip
• Helicopter drops as described
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Price details
• Not included: Flights, personal equipment, extra expenses, insurance.
What people are saying about Marco Gaiani
Dimitri Charriere
5.00
November 2016
Udo Weigelt
5.00
August 2016
See you in May!
Stoyan Atanassov
5.00
May 2016
You guys are great. Thank you for incredible moments. I will be back!
Matthieu Bataille
5.00
August 2015
Marco is a pro. Seriously amazing experience in Kamchatka.
Denis Danny
5.00
June 2015
Leave your tasks at home and go to mounts with Heliski Russia. This guys know how to prepare and cook your gourmet vacation!
Anne des Alpes
5.00
December 2014
Inoubliable ! Magique... Exceptionnel
Fabrice Le Bigot
5.00
September 2013
It will be a travel not to forget I have to come back. Thank for all.
Kktc Resul Ünal
5.00
September 2013
Kışın kayak yapmayı, donmus nehir üzerinde gezmeyi çok seviyorum. Sizlere tavsiye ederim.
Karel de Mooij
5.00
May 2013
It\'s not a holiday, it\'s a true adventure. Breathtaking views, bears, hot springs and amazing descents from volcanoes. Nice people @ heliski also!
Gleb Skrypin
5.00
April 2012
True professionals and totally amazing experience providers. Tested on myself. Recommend.
The dream of all freeskiers !!!