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The crypto currency market has landed in ski country with Points North Heli-Adventures Inc. announcing on Saturday that it will begin accepting Bitcoin as valid currency.

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The Cordova, AK based helicopter ski operation will begin by offering its trips throughout Chugach to those wanting to take advantage of their stockpiled Bitcoin.

Right now, PNH’s ‘Heli Week – Cordova’ goes for $5,975 which amounts to roughly .69 Bitcoin.ย 

Bitcoin’s rise over the past half-decade has been turbulent, controversial, and at some times electrifying. The crypto-currency is validated by blockchain technology, which allows Bitcoin transaction records to be retained and recorded securely.

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Barclay Idsal is a seasoned writer and digital content producer with over a decade of experience in the ski industry, where writing and skiing rank as his two all-time favorite pastimes. A passionate advocate...