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Things to do in Anchorage, Alaska (AK): The Best Ski & Snow Tours
Set amid the coastal Chugach Mountains, Anchorage defies popular visions of polar ice caps and frozen tundra. It’s also warmer than you think (averaging 65 degrees in summer), making conditions ideal for sight-seeing or taking on uniquely Alaskan opportunities like arctic biking or touring the fjords of Prince William Sound. In the winter, you can ski, dogsled or do both simultaneously by "skijoring," which is cross-country skiing while being towed by a dog. Hey, it's no crazier a winter sport than the biathlon.
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1. Alaska Backcountry Access
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 95 reviews
Alaska Backcountry Access is a multi-sport adventure company dedicated to providing unique adventure activities in the Chugach National Forest and around Alaska. Access to the remote lakes, glaciers, waterfalls, rivers and trails is key to exploring the mountains surrounding this remarkable glaciated area. Finding the real Alaska is difficult so let the guides at Alaska Backcountry Access share their backyard with you. Get away from the crowds, off the beaten path and into world class backcountry adventure! Specializing in jetboating, canyoneering, rafting, gold panning, hiking, kayaking, ski trekking, snowshoeing, sled dog mushing, Iditarod and snowmobiling.
2. Chugach Powder Guides
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Alaska heli-skiing based in Girdwood. With 750,000 acres of heli terrain, 4 helicopters, 2 snowcats, and Alyeska Resort, CPG clients are in the mountains every day. Chugach Powder Guides was founded in the heart of the Western Chugach mountain range in 1997. CPG has opened up the finest back country skiing and snowboarding in the world, flying guests into terrain suitable for advanced intermediate to expert skiers.
Reviewed By TCoop77
I went with a group of couples to ski the Chugach with CPG. Had heard that weather could be a problem in Alaska, but we had great weather. The night we arrived we had 14inches of powder and then 3 bluebird days and one cloudy day in the trees the last day. I can not describe how good the skiing was. I’ve skied all over the world and this was the best. Big mountains, incredible snow quality, fantastic guides and pilots, and the most spectacular views in the US. First day was in the cat and then 3 days in the helicopter. My group skied pretty aggressive lines, while my wife’s group was a little more mellow. Really, any descent skier can ski there and should. I’d go back in a heartbeat. Love Alaska, can’t say enough.
3. Alaska Trail Guides
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5.0 based on 74 reviews
SUMMER 2021 UPDATE: Due to COVID-19, our tours will be modified for safety. We'll contact you before your tour with details, or you can call us for more info. MORE TOURS AND TIMES ON OUR WEBSITE! CLICK 'MORE' TO BOOK DIRECT. Come Bike with us! Established in 2017, our team has over 30 years of guiding experience in Alaska. There's no better way to explore Anchorage and Girdwood than with a local, knowledgeable guide who knows the best trails and the best places to view wildlife. Our passion is sharing our great state with our clients in an environmentally conscious way while providing technical know-how, and natural history. We are a small business that prides itself on supporting other small Alaskan businesses. We take care of the details so you're able to enjoy the experience and not miss out on what's important, the here and now. Traveling solo? Our trips are a great way to meet new people, make new connections, and have shared experiences that will leave a lasting impression.
4. Alaska By Air
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5.0 based on 24 reviews
Your Adventure Becomes our Flight Plan Offering: Glacier and Flightseeing Tours, Lake Lodge Excursions, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Horseback riding, and many more memorable activities to add to your Alaska experience
5. Alaskan Husky Adventures
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5.0 based on 35 reviews
Alaskan Husky Adventures is a family-owned and operated champion dog sledding kennel near Anchorage, Alaska. We offer private year-round mushing experiences with our team of competitive, Iditarod-racing huskies. Meet our dogs, learn about our lifestyle, and join us on a training run. Or, learn to drive your own team! Let us show you why mushing is Alaska's official sport. Visit us at akhusky.dog!
6. Tordrillo Mountain Lodge
Alaska Wilderness Adventure all year round. Heli Skiing and Heli Snowboarding, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Water Skiing, Biking, Glacier Hiking, SUP, Canoeing, Kayaking, and more.
