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Big Mountains and Big Powder in Valdez, Alaska: A Journey to Ski Mecca

Big Mountains and Big Powder in Valdez, Alaska: A Journey to Ski Mecca

by Julie Blakley

I first heard about the legendary big mountain freeriding and ski scene near Valdez, Alaska after watching a segment from Teton Gravity Research’s 2012 “Dream Factory.” “Dream Factory” tells the story of how bush pilot Chuck McMahan started flying his… Read More →

Bird is the Word: a Heliskiing Primer

Bird is the Word: a Heliskiing Primer

by Kate Christiaanse

Since I work for a company that sells lift tickets, I feel a bit traitorous writing about my recent experience helicopter skiing in Alaska…but since it was one of the best ski experiences I’ve ever had, I figured I’d risk… Read More →

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