Alyeska Heli Skiing

Alyeska Resort has some of the most luxurious, high-end options in the skiing industry, and you’ll have the pleasure of staying at their hotel when heliskiing. The Chateau-style building boasts over 300 spacious rooms, with an array of amenities available including yoga, massages, and fat tire bike rentals. If planning a multi-day trip, an on-slope lunch will be provided. Dinners and breakfast are not included. If you make it to the resort, you'll no doubt hear about the world famous Double Musky Inn. Although I was there touring glaciers in the summer and did not ski, we drove from Anchorage just to eat there. It's only 3 minutes from the resort - definitely get reservations, if you can!  

Alyeska Heli Skiing takes place in a 750,000-acre tenure of the Western Chugachs. Chugach Powder Guides operates right out of Girdwood, allowing you quick and easy transportation to the surrounding peaks. This region of Alaska receives 650 inches of annual snowfall, making it one of the most consistently deep powder skiing destinations in the world.

Chugach Powder Guides is predominantly staffed by local guides who know the intricacies of the area inside and out. They understand that you’re coming to Alaska to ski big, and they make sure that can happen – as safely as possible. Their tenure incorporates all the terrain features of your dreams. From steep, highly technical alpine runs and death-defying couloirs, spines, and chutes to gentle powder bowls and pillow lines, there is no doubt that you’ll find the white gold you came looking for.

There is an extensive number of package options available with Alyeska Heli Skiing. Whether you’re just looking to dip your toes into the extreme, or you’re a lifelong adrenaline junkie that needs another fix, you’ll be satisfied. All packages include the appropriate avalanche safety gear, lunch, and guaranteed vertical feet or Hobbs hours. Cat skiing is also available for down days, as well as lift tickets to the resort.

Your options include:

• Standby Day Heliskiing: Interested in joining a tour but not deadest on it? For a discounted day rate, you can be put on the standby list. There is no financial obligation to join the list.
• Day Heliskiing: Includes 16,000 guaranteed vertical feet and a packed lunch.
• 4-Day Heliskiing: Includes 3 Hobbs hours per group (2-3 groups per A-Star helicopter), with the option to purchase additional days for a discounted rate.
• Private Charter: Completely exclusive heliskiing touring with a recommended 2 hours of heliskiing per day. A minimum of 3 days is required to book.