Alaska Backcountry Guides, Valdez Alaska Heli Skiing

Alaska Backcountry Guides

Alaska Backcountry Guides is a team of industry veterans who built the operation of their dreams.

Based in Valdez and flying in the Chugach Mountains, Alaska Backcountry Guides is focused on providing intimate and custom heliski and snowboard experiences.   ABG has a purpose-built hangar, a beautiful home in town as the lodge and a team of chefs to meet any culinary needs. "VALDEZ HELISKIING… ELEVATED."

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Alaska Backcountry Guides Location

284 Airport Road, Valdez, Alaska 99686

Alaska Backcountry Guides Terrain

Our operation is based at the Valdez Airport, which positions us centrally in our amazing terrain. We are just minutes away from your first run of the day, and the endless glaciers that have made Valdez heliskiing world famous. We cater to intermediate, experts, and professional skiers and snowboarders.

Alaska Backcountry Guides Standard Packages Offered

Semi-Private or Private Packages

Alaska Backcountry Guides Additional Information

Guests per Group:  3-4
Groups per Helicopter: 2
Type of Helicopter:  H125 aka A-Star
Airport for Travel:  ANC -> VDZ
Price of Extra Vertical:  $4500/hobbs divided by guests in the helicopter
Down Days per Season:  50% fly rate on average

Ski Options on Down Day? (cat/lift)

There are no ski options here but we do offer cross country ski trails, snowshoes, snowmobiles, natural wood fired sauna, hot tub, internet or you can enjoy a movie.

Alaska Backcountry Guides Lodging and Dining Description

We have a commercial kitchen, pastry chef, and executive chef, all based at our hangar. There is a dining room where breakfast and dinners will be served. Lunch will be served in the field. We don't mess around with meals, our food is awesome!

We are a boutique operation. We never run more than 2 groups per helicopter and never operate more than 2 helicopters in the field. We are focused on providing an intimate experience that delivers all of your desires and dreams about Alaska. We have an incredible staff of veteran guides and talented chefs. ABG is the best heliski and snowboard experience in Alaska.

What is Unique/Why Alaska Backcountry Guides?

We are a boutique operation. We never run more than 2 groups per helicopter and never operate more than 2 helicopters in the field. We are focused on providing an intimate experience that delivers all of your desires and dreams about Alaska. We have an incredible staff of veteran guides and talented chefs. ABG is the best heliski and snowboard experience in Alaska.