Remote Ridge

Understanding the Required Skiing Experience for Heliskiing Heliskiing in Alaska, especially in the Chugach Mountains near Valdez, demands a strong intermediate to advanced skiing ability. You should be comfortable skiing black diamond terrain at a resort and have experience with variable snow conditions, including powder, crud, and wind-packed snow. The short answer is that you need to be a confident, controlled skier who can handle steep, deep, and often unpredictable bac