Chugach Powder Guides
About Chugach Powder Guides
OUR TERRAIN
Chugach Powder Guides holds the only special use permit to conduct helicopter skiing operations in a large expanse of the Western Chugach Mountains. This area extends from Girdwood east toward Prince William Sound and south onto the Kenai Peninsula. With no pressure from other operators, it is nearly impossible to exhaust all the powder between snowfalls.
We ski from sea level to approximately 6,500 feet (1,981 m) of elevation. Timberline is at approximately 2,200 feet (670 m), offering up to 2,000 feet (609 m) of tree skiing when conditions permit.
CONDITIONS
The Western Chugach Mountain Range benefits from the combined influences of warm Pacific Ocean air mixing with cold Arctic air from the Alaskan Interior. This produces the high-quality dry powder skiing this coastal mountain range has become famous for. Chugach Powder Guides' helicopter and snowcat skiing areas average approximately 800+ inches of snowfall each winter. Chugach Powder Guides was founded in 1997 by Mike Overcast, Dave Hamre, Dave Marshall and former Olympian, Tommy Moe. Alaska was just starting to come on the world scene as a recognized leader in backcountry ski terrain. The founding partners of CPG realized that the immense Chugach Range isn't just for adrenaline junkies alone. They knew that the oceans of mountains right in back of Girdwood could be experienced by many levels of competent skiers and boarders. Since then, we have made over 9,000 landings while maintaining one of the best safety records in the industry. Our terrain and reputation have bought the finest backcountry guides in North America to our door. CPG understands that if our clients come all the way to Alaska, it is imperative that they ski or ride if at all possible. With this in mind, we developed our snowcat skiing terrain for no-fly days and have fostered a cooperative relationship with Alyeska Resort to assure that you ski or board no matter what.
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Chugach Powder Guides Quick Facts
| The Basics |
Terrain |
Season |
| Helicopter Trips: |
Yes |
| Snowcat Trips: |
Yes |
| Years in Business: |
13 |
| Capacity Per Trip: |
32 |
| Guide to Client Ratio: |
1 to 4 |
| Packages start at: |
$285.00 |
| Longest Run: |
3000 ft. |
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| Summit: |
6,700 Ft /
2,042 M |
| Base: |
200 Ft /
61 M |
| Vertical: |
5,500 Ft /
1,676 M |
| Acres: |
750,000 Ac /
303,525 Hc |
| Annual Snow: |
900" / 2,286cm |
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| Starts Around: |
1/15/2009 |
| Ends Around: |
4/21/2009 |
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Guide Certifications & Experience
| Chugach Powder Guides is proud of our highly-trained, professional guides. Collectively, our guides have years of experience in avalanche forecasting, first-aid and mountain rescue. The core guide staff spends the entire winter season in Girdwood and watches the snow pack develop from the first major snowfall to the final days of spring skiing. Our lead guides have participated in or pioneered the development of formal avalanche safety programs for ski areas, highways and private industry as well as teaching avalanche safety. Members of our guide staff have directed or worked for Snow Safety Departments at locations such as Alta, Crested Butte, Alpine Meadows, Alyeska and more.
Guide Standards
As members of the Heli Ski U.S. Association, Chugach Powder Guides adheres to a tight standard for the qualifications level of their guides. These standards closely resemble those that the Canadian operators use as well.
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Equipment Used
| Bomardier Snowcats and Eurocopter "A-Star" Helicopters. 4 to 5 guests and a guide per helicopter load. |
Ski Areas Nearby
Booking Policy
| Chugach Powder Guides requires 50% of trip cost as deposit at time of reservation with the remaining balance due 90 days prior to the skiing date. If reservation is made within 90 days prior to ski date, payment is due in full. |
Training & Instruction
| Kim Reichhelm Womien's Ski Clinics Adventure Camps. All-inclusive ski vacations for women of every ability. Learn to overcome fears and have more fun skiing . |
Packages & Pricing
2008 HELI-SKI WEEK PACKAGE #1
Arrive Saturday, ski Sunday - Saturday, depart Sunday
8 night accommodations at The Alyeska Prince Hotel
100,000 vertical ft of helicopter skiing (80,000 ft guaranteed)
Deluxe lodging at The Alyeska Prince Hotel
Round-trip transportation from Anchorage Intl Airport
Use of avalanche transceiver
2008 HELI-SKI WEEK PACKAGE #2
Arrive Sunday, ski Monday - Friday, depart Saturday
6 night accommodations at The Alyeska Prince Hotel
60,000 vertical ft of helicopter skiing (50,000 ft guaranteed)
Deluxe lodging at The Alyeska Prince Hotel
Round-trip transportation from Anchorage Intl Airport
Use of avalanche transceiver
Full Day Heliskiing
Look forward to skiing pristine peaks with astounding views of the Chugach. This package, which includes lunch, offers 6 - 7 runs with vertical of 16,000 - 20,000 vertical feet (4,800 - 6,000 m). When conditions allow, we may operate as a traveling tour, traversing 20-30 miles of the Chugach Range.
Semi-Private Heli Skiing
Reserve a helicopter for the exclusive use of your group. This 7-day adventure allows you to select your priority and pace for each day, from exploration to maximum vertical.
HeliAly Package
5 nights lodging at the Alyeska, 2 lift ticket vouchers at the Alyeska, 2 day heliskiing. |
What's New
| CPG KICKS OFF A NEW ERA OF WILDERNESS SKIING IN THE TORDRILLO MOUNTAINS OF THE ALASKA RANGE. CPG began winter operations out of the Tordrillo Mountain Lodge in 2006 season with Jeremy Nobis and Tommy Moe helping to lead the way, culminating with a successful descent of Mount Spurr.
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Dining<
| Excellent dining at the Alyeska prince hotel and in local Girdwood eateries. |
Local Lodging
| Chugach Powder Guides is proud to be affiliated with Alyeska Resort and The Hotel Alyeska. Located adjacent to the ski slopes, The Hotel Alyeska serves as home base for our guests. Each guest stays in a deluxe room with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.
Amenities include room service, in-room coffee makers, safes, refrigerators, robes and slippers. The Hotel Alyeska offers a state-of-the-art fitness center, indoor pool, sauna and whirlpool. |
Nearby Recreation
| Nordic and Alpine skiing, snow shoeing, ice climbing, shopping, sledding, dog sledding, snowmachining, paragliding, and fine dining. |
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