Backcountry Skiing in Colorado

Skiing and Hiking in the Colorado Backcountry


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Heli Skiing in Girdwood Alaska, The Trip of a Lifetime

Ok, so I know this is a blog about backcountry skiing.  However, I figured any ski enthusiast wouldn’t hold it against me if I blogged about my latest excursion.

If you’ve every watched a ski movie (Warren Miller, TGR, etc) you’ve inevitably dreamed about taking a helicopter into the heart of the mountains and picking your line.  It’s every skier’s dream and I’ve shared that dream with many for years.  Due to some good fortune I was able to take a trip to Alaska and finally live that dream in early March.  Hopefully this will give some insight to the whole experience. I hope I can convey just a little bit of the sheer joy I experienced in Alaska with Chugach Powder Guides. Continue reading