Some stuck in Big Sur chopper out, for a hefty price

The sagging Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Photo courtesy of Kristen Parkhurst The sagging Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Photo courtesy of Kristen Parkhurst Image 1 of / 20 Caption Close Some stuck in Big Sur chopper out, for a hefty price 1 / 20 Back to Gallery

Due to this winter's relentless storms, Highway One is closed at the Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge just south of the Pfeiffer Canyon State Park in Big Sur. It is also closed north of the beautiful Central Coast town at Garrapatta State Park, according to Caltrans. So you might think there is no way in or out.

But, according to KSBW, those with cash to spare are hopping on helicopters at the Post Ranch Inn and being flown out of the isolated coastal community to the Monterey Regional Airport airport.

The ride costs $780 but the chopper does have 3 seats so those desperate to escape can pay $260 apiece and book a flight being offered by Specialized Aviation of Monterey.

"It's about a half hour and space is pretty limited," says Trina Redmon of Specialized so don't plan on bringing a big suitcase along for the trip.

Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge was closed indefinitely last Thursday and KSBW reported that "over the weekend, the bridge moved seven inches."

For more updates on conditions, check Big Sur Information on Facebook.