CUSTOMIZE YOUR BACK COUNTRY TRIP

One of the many tour venues the Chugach has to offer. ~Photo Mark Allen


*INTRO TO BACK COUNTRY SKIING
*INTRO TO SKI MOUNTAINEERING
*GUIDED DESCENTS FROM BEGININER TO EXTREME
*PEAK ASCENTS AND DESCENTS
*OVER NIGHT TOURING
*NON MECHANICIZE SKI TOURING VIA ROAD ACCESS
*HELI TOURING

I can accommodate multi-day packages for one or the whole group. Expeditions Northwest's network of local guides with Alaskan Alpine Adventures will be able to accommodate any trip that you have in mind or we help you design.



INTRO TO BACK COUNTRY SKIING

This program is designed for downhill skiers who want to break away from lift-lines and venture into big terrain skiing.This multi-day program will be at a relaxed pace. However, if you feel strong and capable enough to handle large vertical feet everyday, then you are welcome to sign up for the more challenging program. During your introduction to ski-mountaineering I will teach you in how to handle avalanche and ski-touring safety equipment and also assist you with how to use climbing skins, how to dress properly and how to pack the back-pack. If you don't own ski-mountaineering equipment, there are shops will a large selection of ski-mountaineering boots and high-end powder-skis equipped with special ski-mountaineering bindings for rent and purchase.



INTRO TO SKI MOUTNAINEERING

A great introduction to ski mountaineering covering the basics: hazard assessment, route finding, glacier travel, equipment selection and use, snow and ice anchors, ascending and descending techniques, plus lots of powder turns in new terrain. Participants must have some backcountry ski touring experience, be comfortable and confident in advanced terrain [black diamond runs] in a variety of snow conditions, and be physically fit. No mountaineering experience necessary. Skiers, snowboarders and telemarkers welcome.



NON-MECHANIZED TOURING

This put simply, under your human power only. This is the most tranquil and rewarding way to ski in the hills. No heli, sno-mo, or plane. We have several spectacular areas to operate that fall into these categories. Not to mention the most affordable! So cancel the 2 days of heli skiing and come for week with me.




HELI TOURING

This approach to the terrain is gaining popularity. This style is far more affordable that heli-skiing maximizes the tour by cutting hours of the first ascent. We are landed on our first objective fresh and start off by making powder turns. How about a couple 1,000ft after your mornings coffee. We then stay in the high upper bowls and ridges for the day making as many laps as we can under our own power. If we are so inclined we can get a mid-day bump to another location or peak. After we have had enough we can either ski out to the valley or get a ride from the bird. It doesn't get any better than this.