A boutique Alaska Heli Skiing and Snowboarding Experience

Fewer groups. More powder.

The Last Frontier

The best skiing and snowboarding in the world can be found in Alaska. Alaska is the Last Frontier, home of glaciers, wide-open spaces, and towering mountains covered with pristine powder that tempts you to plunge in and leave your mark. Here at Alaska Backcountry Guides, we’re your trusted partner in the most memorable skiing and snowboarding adventures.

5-Stars in an a-star

Alaska Backcountry Guides provides a best in class heli ski and snowboard program. We operate small groups (max. 4 guests), with at most 2 groups per A-Star helicopter. This allows for a tailored & intimate experience that is incomparable to other operators.

Our packages include your heli-skiing, ground transportation, lodging, & food; just book your flight and we take care of the rest!

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Enjoying Powder at Sunrise in Valdez, Alaska

Unlike anywhere on earth

Heli skiing in Alaska is a one of a kind experience. The vast glaciers, massive peaks, record breaking snowfall, and deep powder, make Valdez the premier heli ski and heli snowboard destination of the world. The Chugach Mountains have a wide range of terrain, and our trips can be catered to intermediates, experts, and professionals.

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Testimonials

  • Joey leads an amazing group of people with one goal in mind—the best experience imaginable... Whenever someone asks about my week with ABG in Valdez, I say, imagine the longest run you can think of combined with the best powder of your life—a dozen times, in one day.

    Casey Klekas, Guest

  • This is the place. These are the guides. The “experience” is next level 📈👌

    Tom Telford, Guest

  • A big thank you to the entire ABG team! This operation in Valdez is AMAZING and has incredible people behind the scenes. It was an honor working and playing with y'all!

    Amie Engerbretson, Professional Skier

  • In addition to be[ing] very pro at their individual jobs, they all rip on snow and they are genuinely cool people you want to hang around at the end of the day.

    Mark Ruminski, Guest

  • I’ve done my fair share of Alaskan heli-skiing (for the past 7 years I’ve spent at least two weeks a year in the Chugach)... In short, they offer the highest quality Chugach skiing product for the money. If you’ve been dreaming about AK either as a seasoned vet or a first timer, they have the experience you’re looking for!

    Geoff Martin, Guest

 

As an experienced skier, you are undoubtedly familiar with ski resort norms: groomed trails, lifts, crowds, and lines. You’ll find none of these on an Alaska Backcountry Guides trip. Our helicopters transport your group to the best locations in the Chugach Mountains surrounding Valdez, Alaska. If you’ve never been skiing or snowboarding on fresh powder, we assure you it is an incredible experience. Blaze your own trail and leave fresh tracks in your wake, all while taking in awe-inspiring views of some of the most beautiful country in the world.

And don’t worry if you’re not an expert skier or snowboarder. If you’re an intermediate who tackles some black diamonds from time to time and you consider yourself a thrill-seeker, you’ll love backcountry adventures. Our experienced guides are with you all the way, no matter your level of expertise.

In fact, we take care of you on the mountain and off. The Alaska Backcountry Guides experience includes transportation to/from the Valdez Airport, lodging, and meals prepared by a distinguished chef.

If you’ve gotten bored with backcountry skiing and snowboarding in Telluride and Revelstoke, the Alaskan experience is for you. Avoid the hassle of crossing the border into Canada by booking your domestic skiing or snowboarding trip to the wilds of Alaska. Escape the crowds and long lines at ski resorts with a private heliskiing experience with Alaska Backcountry Guides.

We provide unforgettable adventures.