| Located in Sun Valley, Idaho, SVHSG has over
750-square-miles of terrain in three mountain ranges. This prime
location gives our guests access to the services and ski area
of the Sun Valley Resort as well as amenities in the neighboring
town of Ketchum, such as fine dining and year-round cultural events.
Your choice to ski with us is the foundation for a wonderful family
vacation!
It is only fitting that the birthplace of heli-skiing in the United
States is Sun Valley, Idaho—the same locale dubbed “America’s
First Destination Ski Resort.”
The mountains surrounding the town of Ketchum were discovered
in 1935 to be the ideal surroundings for a ski resort and the
opening of the Sun Valley Resort followed just one year later.
The same spectacular terrain and pioneering spirit of the region
led to the founding of Sun Valley Heli-Ski Guides in 1966 by Bill
Janss, the owner of Sun Valley Resort.
Smoky Mountain Lodge
The Smoky Mountain Lodge is located west of Ketchum/Sun Valley
in the South Fork of the Boise River drainage. It is the only
fly-in heli-ski lodge in the lower 48 states. The scenic flight
into the lodge takes 20 minutes and crosses over the top of the
rugged Smoky Mountains. The only access to the lodge in the winter
is via helicopter.
The Smoky Mountain Lodge is a luxurious backcountry getaway with
all the amenities of home. A wood-burning stove and river rock
fireplace heat the great room and provide for a relaxing post-skiing
atmosphere. The 6 bedroom lodge sleeps 8 guests comfortably in
addition to the staff that caters to all of your needs. A local
chef will join every lodge trip. Meals include gourmet and healthy
entrees, fresh salads, and home baked bread.
All of the skiing/boarding from the lodge happens in our remote,
Smoky Mountain terrain. We have plenty of options to choose from
depending on weather and conditions. Most of the landing zones
are within 5 to 10 minutes flight time from the lodge.
Rates = $4000 per person
Based on double occupancy & 8 guests
If you do not have a group of 8, we will try to match your group
with others to make a group of 8. For groups less than 8, or for
exclusive use of the lodge, $500 per empty seat must be charged.
Sun Valley Heli-Ski Guides will contact you after you book this
package to work out if there will be any extra fees. 3 Day
Package Includes
Heli Shuttle to Smoky Mountain Lodge from Sun Valley
NEW! Unlimited vertical feet of guided skiing
2 nights of lodging
All meals
| Package |
Smoky Mountain Lodge |
| 3 day package |
$4500* per person 3 days/2 nights inclusive, based on
double occupancy & 8 guests |
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Stay in a Yurt
Experience a true alpine escape to our Mongolian-style yurt in
the heart of the Pioneer mountain range. This high country getaway
is easily accessed by ski or snowshoe and can also be reached
by helicopter. Trip options include full guide service and heli-lifts.
Enjoy the cozy comforts of our hut nestled high in the dramatic
splendor of the Pioneer Mountains. Lying at 8,700’ at the
base of Hyndman (12,078’) and Cobb (11,650’) Peaks,
the hut is a Mongolian style yurt, warmed by a wood-burning stove
and furnished with a complete kitchen set-up. It sleeps 8 skiers
plus guide(s). A wood-heated sauna rounds out the facilities.
Located in a meadow rimmed with trees, the yurt is the gateway
to skiing the heart of this idyllic range. Terrain includes large
open bowls, rugged peaks, and rolling meadows. Snow conditions
range from ultra-light powder to unsurpassed, silky spring corn.
The SVHS yurt can be enjoyed on a standard, fully-guided trip
which includes a helicopter lift to the yurt, a one-lift flight
to skiing, guide’s fee, use of the onsite sauna, two lunches,
one dinner, and one breakfast. Any additional nights will cost
$175 and you have the option of skiing or flying out at the end
of your stay. Guests are charged $175 per person for flight out.
For those interested in a no-flight, no-frills adventure, the
yurt can also be reached by a six mile snowshoe or ski. Our nightly
rate for self-catered use of the yurt is $40 per person. However,
we do require that a guide accompanies your trip. The guide’s
fee is $320 per day.
| Yurt Rental |
Smoky Mountain Lodge |
| Pioneer Yurt Fly-in |
$475 per person
Additional nights at $175 per person
Fly out: $125 per person |
Pioneer Yurt
Tour in/out |
$40 per person, per night
$320 per day for guide |
We do not have online bookings for this Yurt at this time. Please call the Boulder Outdoor Center at: 1-800-364-9376 and we can take your reservation over the phone.
Packages include
Fly-in:
Helicopter lift to the yurt
One-lift flight to skiing
Guide for the day
Two lunches, one dinner, and one breakfast
Use of the onsite sauna
Walk-in:
Use of yurt
Use of the onsite sauna
Refund Policy
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
All reservations must be reconfirmed by 5:30 p.m. the night prior
to skiing.
Smoky Mountain Lodge Conditions
Cancellations made between 30 and 14 days receive a refund less
$300
Cancellations made 14 days or less are non-refundable
Yurt Reservations Conditions
Cancellations prior to 14 days receive full refund less $100 administration
fee. Cancellations with 1 to 14 days notice receive a refund less
$300. Cancellations within 24 hours of trip are non-refundable.
Any request for changes are charged a $100 fee.
 If
weather or snow conditions dictate cancellation, the reservation
is moved to the next open day or a rain check is offered. Rain
checks are good for two years and transferable. If you want a
refund a $100 fee is charged.
No refunds for no shows, poor ability, fitness, equipment failure
or personal choice.
In the event a day is cut short. You will be charged as follows:
· 1 run $300
· 2 runs $400
· 3 runs $500
· 4 runs $600
· 5 runs $700
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