Heli-Ski Group SEABA Announces 2025/26 Dates, Guide Team & Partnerships

SEABA (https://seaba-heli.com) today announces the dates of its 2025/26 heli-ski season along with new partners and an all-star list of professional guides. The upcoming season will focus on small-group experiences, clear safety protocols, and unbelievable terrain tailored to ability and conditions. SEABA uniquely offers guests a program that’s both bucket-list-worthy and approachable for strong resort skiers. Unique to its location, SEABA’s ski area extends over 250 nautical miles from the southern reaches of Southeast Alaska all the way to the British Columbia/Yukon border.

For the 2025/26 season, SEABA will operate from 02/21/26 through 05/03/26. Dates are booking up, but availability remains.

“No two seasons in Haines are ever the same,” said Nick Trimble, Founder, Co-Owner, and Head of Operations at SEABA. “That’s what makes this place so special. For 2025/26, we’re continuing to focus on small groups, with a ratio of one guide for every four guests, offering an authentic skiing experience that I can safely say you won’t find anywhere else in the world. You will feel the spirit and massiveness of Alaska on every line. It’s the reason we have people coming back every year - familiar faces, all smiles.”

SEABA 2025/26 Guide Team

SEABA’s team blends returning veterans with new additions, operating under SEABA’s safety framework and local protocols.

• Lead Guide: Lucas Merli, Alaska native, legendary snowboarder

• Lead Guide: Austin Shannon, Alaska guide since 2006, IFMGA/UIAGM Certified Guide

• Snow and Safety Director / Guide: Simon Bolton, IFMGA/UIAGM Certified Guide and member, Swiss Alpine Rescue Service

• Helicopter Partner: Coastal Helicopters - operating in Alaska since 1977

Guides with deep Alaska experience and avalanche credentials lead guests across the coastal ranges outside Haines, tailoring itineraries to snowpack and weather conditions. SEABA’s safety-first culture has been widely recognized across Alaska’s challenging heli-ski terrain.

“Every group, every run, every day starts with trust,” said Bolton. “Our job is to read the snow, read the weather, and make sure guests can ski lines - from spines to big, open fields - with confidence. That’s what makes SEABA and Haines so special. If you can comfortably ski or snowboard a black run at a Western resort, you will have the time of your life with the SEABA team heli-skiing.”

Program Highlights

• Small Groups, Big Days: A-Star-class helicopter access with four guests per group, led by a certified guide. Terrain selection is customized to ability and daily conditions.

• Approachable by Design: Calm safety briefings, detailed gear checks, and steady pacing make the experience ideal for strong resort skiers taking their first heli trip.

• Flexible Packages: Weeklong (Saturday–Saturday) all-inclusive programs and gift certificates for the 2025/26 season.

• Simple Travel: Guests fly to Juneau (JNU), Alaska, then take a short flight or ferry to Haines, from where SEABA manages all staging and logistics.

• Boat-Heli & Touring Options: For no-fly days, SEABA offers boat-based heli access and a nearby backcountry touring shelter covering 3,000+ acres of human-powered terrain, so the fun never stops. 

Partnerships

As part of its continued commitment to delivering best-in-class mountain experiences, for the 2025/26 season SEABA is partnering with Dakine, Atomic, and Helly Hansen. Each brand offers a layer of expertise that complements SEABA’s focus on performance, safety, and the pure joy of big-mountain skiing. From technical outerwear and durable packs to precision-engineered skis and mountain safety equipment, these partners help ensure every guest is equipped for the dynamic conditions of Alaska’s coastal ranges.

Safety and Standards

SEABA’s operations emphasize professional guide qualifications, daily avalanche and snowpack assessment, aircraft briefings, and transparent guest communication. Each group travels with first-aid resources and emergency readiness built into the daily plan. Operating under a USDA Forest Service special-use permit in the Tongass National Forest, SEABA maintains the highest standards of environmental and operational responsibility.

Southeast Alaska Backcountry Adventures (SEABA) delivers world-class heli-skiing and backcountry experiences in Haines, Alaska, within the Tongass National Forest. Founded by passionate Alaskan guides, SEABA focuses on small-group adventure, safety, and authentic mountain experiences in some of the world’s most breathtaking terrain. Learn more and book your experience at: https://seaba-heli.com.