7-day backcountry skiing tour in Thompson Pass, Alaska
Join an AMGA certified mountain guide and leave your mark on the best powder of Alaska! The Thompson Pass is a first class destination for ski touring, ideal for a week-long trip where you will ski in this Mecca.
Not specified
Chugach Mountains
7 Days
Apr, May
Fit
Intermediate
Description
Ski touring in Alaska is a must if you are in love with this discipline. The terrain is vast and varied, the fantastic untracked powder is there for you to leave your mark! Spend 7 amazing days ski touring in Thompson Pass and experience the slopes of Alaska!
Spring is the ideal time to come to Thompson Pass, as the snow is perfect and the days are longer. Here, in the Chugach Mountains, you will experience some of the best possible skiing in the world! The first class terrain and snow will surpass your expectations.
We will stay in the town of Valdez, in Prince William Sound. This 7-day program includes 6 days of ski touring. If you do not have enough time available, the program can be easily shortened to 5 days. We have the option of spending all the nights in Valdez, but we can also camp for one or more nights, and in that way reach more remote ski touring spots.
The program is not fixed, as the idea is to adapt it to suit your skills. In this way, you will have the best possible time ski touring in Thompson Pass. It is even possible to do some heliski (not included in the price).
Don’t miss this opportunity! Let’s explore the best slopes in Thompson Pass together. Book this trip and we will start planning the details! And if you want to further explore the region, check out this option: a 10-day backcountry skiing and road trip in Alaska.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Accommodation included
- Transport during the trip
- Mountain guide expenses
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Meeting in Valdez. Equipment check. Avalanche rescue review. Afternoon tour.
Day 2 to 6: Ski touring
Ski each day on the best destination weather and snow-wise. We can set a camp for 1 or more nights, or return to the accommodation in Valdez.
Day 7: Departure
Pack and fly back home.
Details
Meeting point In Valdez. |
About the guide
One of our certified guides will take you skiing and climbing to some of the best spots in North America. In the USA we offer trips in California, Colorado, Maine, Alaska, Oregon, Arizona, Washington, Montana, Nevada, Texas, Utah and Vermont. And in Canada, you'll find tours in Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia.
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