Alaska Heli Skiing Meadow

I have spent close to two decades guiding in Alaska, and the single question I hear most from people considering a trip is some variation of "Is Alaska heli skiing worth the money?" It is a fair question. A week of heli skiing in the Chugach Mountains near Valdez costs more than a new sedan. But the real question is not about price. It is about whether the experience matches what you imagine. In my experience, it does - but only if you understand what you are actually paying