Unlike Anywhere Else ....

Heli-skiing with Valdez Heli-Ski Guides is unlike skiing anywhere in the world. Our ski runs average 3,500 with our longest runs, like our backyard test-piece Mount Dimond, topping 6,200. Low client to guide ratios (4:1) provide you with specialized attention allowing us to guide you down adventurous peaks bearing long couloirs and broad faces only found in the Chugach.

Not for beginners ....

Valdez Heli-Ski Guides caters to advanced and expert skiers and riders. If you enjoy a little excitement in your ski runs and can safely ski in control on the steep runs at most ski areas than you’ll love VHSG!

Terrain Progression ....

To those new to big mountain skiing, our Terrain Progression Program is designed to teach you the requisite skills such as sluff management--to ski the most exciting terrain in the world. For the Chugach veteran, our experienced guides will assist you in pushing your limits safely down the most memorable runs of your lifetime. All guests will leave VHSG having developed better big mountain skills that will give you more comfort and security on both your home ski hill and the biggest peaks around the world.

Tsaina Lodge Heli Pad ....

VHSG operates out of the historic Tsaina Lodge heli pad on Thompson Pass, 35 miles from Valdez, Alaska. VHSG was founded at the Tsaina Lodge because weather conditions are more reliable than anywhere else in the Chugach Mountains. Often we can fly in weather windows unavailable to those located further from Thompson Pass. In fact, some of our best terrain is less than a 2 minute flight from the Tsaina with the option of skiing directly back to the helipad--something no other heli-ski operator in the Valdez area can offer. This truly is the epi-center of heli-skiing in North America.

Other things to do....

Typically we are able to fly 80% of our season. On days when weather prohibits safe flying, we offer ski touring, ice climbing, sea kayaking, snow machining as well as halibut and salmon fishing.