Alaska Backcountry Guides
Based in Valdez in Alaska, Alaska Backcountry Guides offer guided heli skiing in Alaska's vast & impressive Chugach mountains.
The vast glaciers, massive peaks, record breaking snowfall, and deep powder, make Valdez the premier heli ski and heli snowboard destination of the world. The Chugach Mountains have a wide range of terrain, and our trips can be catered to intermediates, experts, and professionals.
Alaska Backcountry Guides Packages
Alaska Backcountry Guides provides a best in class heli ski and snowboard program. They operate small groups (max. 4 guests), with at most 2 groups per A-Star helicopter. This allows for a tailored & intimate experience that is incomparable to other operators.
Their packages are fully inclusive (helicopter, ground transportation, lodging, & food), just book your flight and they take care of the rest!
Where is Alaska Backcountry Guides Located?
Alaska Backcountry Guides are based at the Valdez Airport, just minutes outside of the town of Valdez. They have a private hangar, pro-shop retail store, and a guest locker room with gear drying facilities.
Your base would be in the town of Valdez and you would commute each fly-day to the airport.
To access Valdeze, you will arrive/depart from Anchorage (ANC) airport.
ABG charters a private plane, exclusively for its guests, to fly roundtrip from Anchorage to Valdez. There is an additional fee for a round trip flight. The flight leaves at approximately 3:30p from Anchorage each Saturday, and returns from Valdez to Anchorage by 5pm each Saturday with the departing guests.
Please inquire directly to book your seat.
Should you prefer to fly to Valdez via helicopter, they are happy to arrange a private flight from Anchorage (~1hr).
The Valdez airport is also open to private planes.
If you would rather drive, Valdez is ~5 hours from Anchorage.
Alaska Backcountry Guides Terms & Conditions
FINAL BOOKING DEADLINE
60 days prior to the adventure
DEPOSITS
Prior to the final booking deadline, reservations can be made with payment of 25% of total package price. After the final booking deadline, reservations cannot be made without full payment.
CANCELLATION POLICIES
We require a 25% deposit to book your trip. Final payment is due in its entirety by 1/15/2022.
Due to the uncertainty of the covid-19 virus we are offering a full carryover policy. If we are unable to operate, and have to cancel our season, your package will be carried over in full to the 2023 season. If you prefer a refund, we will refund all of your payment minus the 25% deposit, and cancel your trip for 2023.
We will not offer refunds under any other circumstance, therefore, we highly recommend purchasing travel insurance.
Global Rescue is our trusted partner in rescue protection and travel insurance, you can buy a policy here:
globalrescue.com/akbc/
TRAVEL AND MEDICAL INSURANCE
Travel and medical insurance are not included in this package. We strongly recommend that you purchase insurance to cover personal injury, cancellation, or interruption for your experience. You will need to separately purchase any trip interruption insurance through an outside provider. This must be done shortly after making your reservation (some require insurance to be purchased within 15-20 days of initial trip deposit).
We also recommend that you carry insurance to cover the risk of injury while you are at your destination. If you are injured, you will be charged the ambulance expenses associated with your evacuation as well as any expenses related to your medical care. Medical and evacuation insurance will help to cover these costs.
Learn more about travel/medical insurance and our recommended providers here:
blog.heli.life/travel/travel-medical-insurance/