helicopter fleet & crew

TAKE FLIGHT WITH TRUST & EXPERTISE

OUR PRIVATELY OWNED FLEET AND IN-HOUSE PILOTS GIVE US COMPLETE CONTROL OVER SAFETY, PRECISION AND YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Helicopters and pilots aren’t just part of the adventure—they’re the foundation of everything we do. By bringing together the highest-caliber aircraft and in-house pilots who know them inside and out, we keep every moment of your journey under expert care.

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About Our Facilities

EVERY HELICOPTER IS HOUSED AND MAINTAINED IN OUR PRIVATE HANGAR, WHERE RIGOROUS STANDARDS ENSURE SAFETY, RELIABILITY AND PERFORMANCE.

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Our Own Private Fleet

We own and operate every helicopter we fly. Backed by Alpha Aviation, our fleet consists of the same machines trusted for Alaska’s most demanding missions. From utility work to remote construction, our machines are proven where it matters.

Our Fleet
Uncompromising Safety

Because every helicopter is ours, we oversee every detail — from meticulous maintenance schedules to pilot training and safety protocols. Each aircraft is held to the highest standards, ensuring peace of mind from liftoff to landing.

Elite In-House Pilots

Every one of our pilots is employed by Crown Mountain, not contracted out, bringing decades of experience navigating Alaska’s most formidable terrain. With their calm precision and intimate mountain knowledge, you’ll feel expertly cared for from the moment you step aboard.

Meet Our Pilots & Crew

Our flight and crew delever an exceptionally safe and rewarding experience.

our team
Chief Guide
Travis Elquist

Travis has been guiding in Alaska’s mountains for over 17 years and has led heli-ski operations across nearly every major range.

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Lead Guide
Justin Befu

Comfortable on both skis and a snowboard, Justin has been guiding in the backcountry for more than 20 years.

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Lead Guide/Avalanche & Weather Forecaster
Damian Jackson

Damian is an experienced guide who grew up in the Pacific Northwest and has spent more than two decades immersed in snow science and avalanche forecasting.

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Guide
Andy Brooks

With over 2,000 heli-ski runs to his name, Andy has spent the past 15 years guiding across Idaho, Wyoming, Alaska and Hokkaido, Japan.

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