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H E L I S K I T H E

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ANDES HELIBOARDING ...The pionneer of the Heliski /boarding Activity in Chile ......will take you to an endless world of mountains and pristine untouched terrain

Jean-Alexandre Echène, more well-known under «Beb», is the Pioneer of this Activity and the Founder of the First Heliski Company in Chile.

Andes Heliboarding and his team of guides are revealing their experience and professionalism by offering the best runs and first class service to the enthusiasts for Heliski, Nature and big thrills.

BY JOINING THEIR SKILLS AND THEIR LOVE FOR THE MOUNTAINS, THE FUSION OF ALL THE TEAM MADE ANDES HELIBOARDING SUCCESFULL AND TURNED THE COMPANY INTO THE LEADER OF THE HELISKI INDUSTRY IN CHILE.

Since then, they explored the full potential of the Andes and offers today a Unique Heliski Service from the Central Cordillera to the Patagonian Mountain Range and volcanoes.

OUR CONCEPTSpecialist of the heliski exception, with only small groups of a maximum of 8 skiers / snowboarders per helicopter.

Discover a unique place of the heliski world.

ALL THE VALLEYS OFFERS DROPS AT AN ALTITUDE FLUCTUATING FROM 3800 TO 4500 METERS AND AN EXCEPTIONAL 1500 METERS VERTICAL DROPS, OR AS HIGH AS 2400 METERS ACCORDING TO SNOW CONDITIONS.

OUR PHILOSOPHY . . .

• PRIVATE HELISKI WITH NO LIMITS• EXCELLENCE OF CUSTOM MADE SERVICES• CONSCIENTIOUS AND INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION

YOUR PLAYGROUNDThe central area of the Andes cordillera is characterized by exceptional snowfall conditions and ground profile for this activity. Because of its continental climate, the Andes receive in winter a unique snowfall assuring a fresh and dry snow.

The number of descents achieved per day depends of the skiers level and the physical conditionOur season in the Chilean Central Andes Moutain range is from July to September, just by Santiago.

OU R PROG R A M S

CH I LECENTRAL CORDILLERA &

PATAGONIA

You can ski the Central Cordillera Mountain Range just by Santiago de Chile.

FROM JU LY TO SE PTE M BE R

CENTRAL CORDILLERA

CENTRAL CORDILLERA

CENTRAL CORDILLERA HELISKI PROGRAMS

U R BA N H E L I S K I PROG R A MThis Unique Heliski program will allow you to spend your evenings staying at the best hotel in the Chilean Capital and your days will be spent riding in the pristine Andes mountains!

You are situated 15 minutes by helicopter from our base in Santiago where you will reach the first runs and enjoy the amazing vast mountain. The Plomo and Tupungato areas are waiting for you to discover its powder snow and huge terrain.

After skiing, you can take advantages of the city with its amenities and countless services which include - massages, shopping, tourism, restaurants, pubs, etc ...

CENTRAL CORDILLERA


PU M A LODG ELocated at an altitude of 1325 meters, on a nature reserve, Puma Lodge is the perfect place to find endless delights of virgin mountain wilderness for your perso-nal skiing pleasure.

After a day of heliskiing, rest in the com-fortable rooms, give yourself a treat at the Spa, gaze at the stars while you relax in the hot tubs and savor the exquisite culinary dishes.


S PA & MOU N TA I N HE LIS K I P RO G R A M,

LO D G E A N D I N OIn perfect connection with nature, on the Maipo River and in front of the San Jose Volcano, a 5 minutes flight are enough to reach the first runs and to enjoy an unsurpassed ride offered by the magic Andes.

Landscapes are also fantastic with huge valleys, mountain‘s lakes and Hot spring where you will end the day.

CENTRAL CORDILLERA

E N JOYT H EHOT SPR I NG SAfter a great heliski day, we offer you to enjoy natural hot springs in the heart of the Andes, and/or have a typical Chilean lunch in one of our favorite place. (Restaurant or Winery)

CENTRAL CORDILLERA


T H E V I K W I N E RYThe VIK winery features a unique and unprecedented design, which is at once state-of-the-art, highly sustai nable, technologically crea-tive and a stunning visual experi-ence that promises to redefine the wine experience.

All Vik Retreats are oeuvres in their own right. Visions of owners, the properties are products of purposeful discourses in art and design and what roles nature and form play in the poetics of human space. Every wall, every window is an intentional expression of what can be imagined and etched.

After a full Heliski day, you will have the chance to envoy a wine tasting. Guests will walk upstairs to the glass pavilion to enjoy VIK with culinary indulgences among exceptional design and sculp-tures by Marcela Correa while viewing the VIK vineyard and winery set in the surrounding majestic nature.

The winery is located in front of the Cordillera, Zone of Los Cipreses at 20 minutes of flight.


VA L L E N EVA D OThe best and biggest ski resort of chile offers access to the largest skiable domain in South America and a large range of hotels and Apart-ments with high-end amenities and personalized service.

Just at 5 minutes of flight to reach the first Runs, Valle Nevado is located closed to some or our main Heliski Area.


CASA FARELLONESEnjoy your Heliski /boarding week from a traditional Chilean mountain village.

Stay at the cosy Farellones Chalet which neighbours the 3 most prestigious ski resorts of South America.

Thousands of hectares of stunning mountainous terrain will undoubtedly offer you some of the incredible riding conditions and scenery!

CENTRAL CORDILLERA

During the month of November, Ski on the Patagonian‘s Mountain range and Volcanos.

H E L I S K I I N PATAG O N I A

UNIQUE HELISKI BOAT TRIP

PATAGONIA

WILDLIFE

Adventurers can also experience wide array of other activities such as trekking, kayaking, rafting, horseback riding, jetboating, wildlife watching (Birds, whales, sealions, pinguins, killerwhale, etc …) in unexplored surroundings of incredible beauty, in the southernmost corner of the world.

Back onboard the Atmosphere, our Heliski guests enjoy a Grand Class service; high cuisine, open bar, SPA, specialized attention and all the other components which make this voyage an unfor-gettable and unique experience.

Unforgettable Heliski, exploring unseen side of Patagonia.Navigate the Patagonian fjords, ski each day a new volcano, Contemplate majestic glaciers, Enjoy the perfect warmth of hot springs …

GRAND CLASS SERVICE ON BOARDTasting the best Chilean wines and enjoy the delicious menus prepared by one of the moste famous Chefs of Chile. Finish your day by relaxing saunas, massages and talasso-therapy sessions.

During the month of November, Ski on the Patagonia’s Volcanoes …Our clients can live the one of a kind experi-ence of being lifted off in a Bell 407 helicopter from aboard the Atmosphere and flown to exclusive locations in the Andes and Coastal Mountain Ranges of the Patagonia.

The virgin snow allows expert skiers to ride on a special terrain overlooking the sea and with panoramic views of glaciers and fjords. No place in the world offers such a spec-tacular combination of perfect snow, adre-naline packed adventure and breathtaking landscapes.

Andes Heliboarding is the only company allowed to organize and guide heliskiing trips in patagonia from the luxurous yacht “atmosphere”.

HE LIS K I YAC HT I NGEXCLUSIVE AND UNIQUE IN THE CHANNELS OF PATAGONIA

HELISKI IN PATAGONIAUNIQUE HELISKI

BOAT TRIPPATAGONIA

PATAGONIA

FUTANGUE PARK is a private 34.000 acres natural reserve located in Chilean northern Patagonia at the foothills of the Andes Mountains.

Get ready for a journey through breathtaking natural landscapes, covered by large tracts of virgin forests, beautiful lakes, imposing mountains and hidden val-leys, turquoise waterfalls and rivers, and spectacular lava fields.

This extreme and remote land, impenetrable in the past, today has an extensive network of more than 70 miles of carefully designed trails that invites visitors to explore and enjoy pristine nature far from crowds, like nowhere else.

HELISKI IN PATAGONIA

H E L I S K I & WILDLIFE IN FUTA NGUEMONTH OF NOVEMBER

Futangue, which in native lenguage means „big canyon“ is a place for all kinds of outdoor expe-riences: trekking, wildlife observation, mountain biking, horseback riding, kayaking, ATV excursions, snowshoeing, camping by hot springs, visiting local villages, and world-class fly fishing, are some of the adventures you can find here, while you stay in our lovely and well equipped country house with very comfortable rooms with private bath, friendly staff and delicious local food.

YOUR SAFETYSafety is first and foremost to our Heli-ski / boarding operation. Our specia-lists skiing and snowboarding guides have the skills and abilities to provide you with an exciting, safe and unfor-gettable trip to the Andes Cordillera. Gaining extensive knowledge of the vast terrain that we cover, the guide is able to select the right terrain for your ability.Our safety infrastructure provides you with an unsurpassed level of safety and service. Guides are well trained in avalanche hazard evaluation and control, route selection, weather ana-lysis, emergency first aid, mountain survival, rescue and ski instruction techniques. Radio repeaters give us voice communication throughout the Heliski area. Snowpack and weather are analysed daily and forecasts made accordingly, with slope assessment conducted prior to skiing.

HELICOPTER & PILOTAndes Heliboarding uses the following helicopters – Ecureuil AS 350 B3 and Bell 407. Each helicopter counts with a GPS, Satellite phone, VHF or UHF radio and is in permanent communication with the base and the pilot. First aid, oxygen and rescue equipment are always on board.All of our pilots are highly experienced in high mountain flying conditions and were all trained by the Chilean Air Force. They have thousands of hours of flight experience.

GUIDE CERTIFICATIONOver twenty year of

operation has honed the skills of our pro-fessional and dedi-

cated team. They are certified and qualified

professional UIAGM and formed by E.N.S.A (National School of Ski and Alpinism) Chamonix, France.They are chosen for their ability to provide you with an exciting and memorable Heliski / boarding experi-ence. In addition to their technical qualifications, they have strong inter-personal and communication skills and a genuine love of the sport of skiing. Languages spoken by our guides include English, French, Spa-nish, Russian and Portuguese.

SAFETY EQUIPMENTIn the field all of our guests are equipped with an ABS airbag pack (Bagpack Free-ride) with Avalanche transceiver, shovel, probes and receive a comprehensive sa-fety briefing in their use before skiing and riding commences. Before leaving the DZ your guide and pilot will also brief you on safety in and around the helicopter.

For safety reason, the heliski day will end around 3:00 pm.

CON C I E R G EAs we know you very well, we created a range of personalised services to supply you complete quality services during your stay in Chile.

• GUIDING & COACHING

• SKI & SNOWBOARD SCHOOL

• RIDE WITH A STAR

• PRIVATE TRANSPORT (HELICOPTER, PRIVATE JET, PREMIUM CARS WITH CHOFER)

• EXTRA HELISKI ACTIVITIES

• HIGHT STANDING LODGING (CHALET OR DEPARTMENT)

• EVENT & PARTY

• BEST SELECTION CHILEAN WINE EXPORTATION

• CATERING WHEREVER YOU WISH

• MOVIEMAKER WITH YOUR OWN EDITION

AND MORE …

EXTRA TOURS

E X T R A TOU R SIn case of bad weather in the Andes, we offer you different alternatives to enjoy your day off:

All of our tours out of Santiago could be done by private ground transportation

or by helicopter.

• PACIFIC COAST: FULL DAY IN VALPARAISO OR ZAPALLAR

• SKI RESORT: VALLE NEVADO OR PORTILLO

• CITY TOUR IN SANTIAGO WITH SHOPPING AND GASTRONOMY

• ACTIVITIES IN SANTIAGO: GOLF, KARTING, HORSE RIDING, SPA, FITNESS, YOGA, ETC …

• SURFING DAY ON THE COAST

• WINE & GASTRONOMY

Full Day Private Tours in Casablanca, Maipo or Colchagua Valley Wine Tasting by Night in an innovative restaurant in Santiago : Cooking Classes in Santiago

E X T E N D YO U R TR I PJoin us to Andes Heliboarding Travels and Discover our amazing travel’s selection.

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We design exclusive travels and guarantee that you will live the experience of a lifetime by providing you high-quality and tailor-made services.

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O U R C O N TA C T

BEB ECHÈNEFounder and Lead Guidee-mail: [email protected]@gmail.com

Chile – Phone / Whatsapp: 0056 9 4285 4604

ANNAÏS ECHÈNECo-Owner e-mail: [email protected]

Chile – Phone / Whatsapp: 0056 9 4285 4605

A N D E S H E L I B OA R D I N GLuis Pasteur 5850 Of.403 – Vitacura – Santiago – Chilewww.andesheliboarding.com

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