Valdez Alaska Ski Guiding

If you’re a skier you have dreamed of skiing in Alaksa. Every year in the ski movies you see the The Chugach mountains and some of the best skiing in the world. Snow sticks to every thing. The Chugach mountains of Alaska hold some of the best ski terrain any where and will definitely blow your mind in person.

Based out of Valdez, in Prince William Sound, we offer six days of ski touring around the world famous Thompson Pass…aka Skiers Mecca! Our guides will customize a world class ski experience to fit your ability. We can take you on the big steep lines you have drooled over on the ski movies or wide open moderate powder fields. There is also an option to hire a day or two of Heli-Skiing. We choose the best weather days and conditions for this add on to the trip and ski tour the rest of the time. This is a trip not to be missed.

Is this trip for me?

This trip is designed for skiers with solid skiing background. The perfect trip for an experience back-country skier looking to take it to the next level in the Alaska wilderness. We will cover all skills necessary to travel, climb, and ski safely in big mountain terrain of Alaska.

Practical information:

Itinerary

The trip lasts 5 -7 days to allow for optimal weather and snow conditions to give us the opportunity to go Big!

Day 1: Meet in the early morning in Valdez, AK and sort person gear for an afternoon tour and avalanche rescue review.

Day 2 – 6: Skiing the best available terrain with given conditions. We can take a night or two and set up a base camp up high or just ski everyday and come home to a warm bed and homemade food…. your choice.

Day 7: Pack up and fly home.

Time

Dates: April – May.
Trip Length: 5 – 7 days.

Skill Level

Intermediate to Advanced ski ability with some experience ski touring.

Equipment

Upon registration we will send you a complete equipment list. Fat touring skis around 100-110 under foot work best in the Chugach POW.

Prices

contact us for pricing.
Guiding Ratio: 1:4 clients

Included

Included in Price:
– all guide fees and expenses.
– lodging and transportation in Alaska.
– breakfast and dinner.
– all group gear, ie tents, ropes, stoves, etc.

Not Included in Price:
– personal ski equipment and clothing/rental.
– transportation to/from Valdez, AK.
– alcoholic drinks while in Alaska.
– travel insurance.

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