Tag: Heli Ski

When Opportunity Knocks, Will Seldovia Answer?

by Jenny Chissus, Seldovia Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board

Yesterday was a very disappointing day for Seldovia.  As the beautiful snow was falling, blanketing our community in glorious white, I received a call from Njord Rota, co-owner of Kenai Heli Ski.  He informed me that more than 8 weeks of booked heli ski guests will not be coming to Seldovia.  Due to opposition to their business, from a few very vocal, local individuals, Kenai Heli Ski is heading to Thompson Pass, outside of Valdez.

After over a year of working on this project to bring a two-month season of Heli Ski to our community during a normally “dead” period for our business community – Njord and his team have pulled out of Seldovia.

I realize that there will be a small group of folks rejoicing at this news, but is this the best solution for Seldovia and her future?  As with any new Continue Reading