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First Known Heli-Ski Descent Completed by Adaptive Female Athlete

Adaptive ascent and descent of Mt. Baker

Heli-skiing in Alaska is a dream of many skiers and snowboarders. In 2021, Anna Soens accomplished her goal of heli-skiing in Girdwood, Alaska. However, Anna followed a different path to Alaska. In 2015, Anna fell 35 feet in a climbing accident, injuring her spine; doctors said she would never walk again. Anna didn’t let this setback stop her from pursuing […]

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Luke Guilford | April 20, 2023
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Valdez, AK, Report: Racing Sluff Down an Alaskan Chute Off The Deserted Glacier

Report from April 16, 2023 On Sunday, we were supposed to receive new clients, but our clients from last week were still hungry… The all extended their trip a week. Sunday was cloudy then sunny, we got out there around mid-day. I picked out an aggressive-looking run off the Deserted Glacier from the heli I’d never skied before. After some […]

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Miles Clark | April 18, 2023
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Alyeska Resort in Alaska Joins the Ikon Pass Community for Winter 23/24

One Week Left to Score the Lowest Price and Most Perks, Prices Go Up on April 21, 2023  Alyeska Resort joins the Ikon Pass community, bringing the Alaskan basecamp for adventure to Ikon Pass holders for winter 23/24. Score your Ikon Pass at spring’s lowest prices before April 21, 2023, when prices go up $100 and some promotions end. Ikon […]

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SnowBrains | April 13, 2023
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Valdez, AK Report: Skiing Above Lake Tahoe, I Mean, Valdez Harbor With 3 World Cup Ski Racers

Report from April 2, 2023 On April 2nd, we skied directly above Lake Tahoe, I mean, Valdez Harbor with World Cup ski racers Travis Ganong, Steve Nyman, Marie Gagnon with Pulseline Adventure. We also got to ski with our good buddies Jeff and Gabe 🙂 It was a an all-time crew. The views were horribly good. The snow was a […]

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Miles Clark | April 6, 2023
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Valdez, AK Report: Steep Skiing & Spread Eagles During a Secret Event

Report from March 28, 2023 Last week, we were lucky enough to witness a very special on snow event. We were guiding a VIP crew who was there to watch the event. Fortunately, between segments of the event, we got the VIPs out for a couple of runs. The first run was steep and featured. The 2nd was mellow and […]

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Miles Clark | April 4, 2023
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Valdez, AK, Report: Big Lines in the Shade + Happy Powder in the Sun Off the Pencil Glacier

Report from March 26, 2023 I arrived in Alaska on March 21st for my 16th ski trip here and my 2nd season of heli-ski guiding. I went through 4 days of guide training with Pulseline Adventure:   Crevasse Rescue Avalanche Rescue Medical Fuel Truck Dispatch Aircraft Safety After guide training, my clients arrived on Saturday and we were ready to roll […]

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Miles Clark | March 30, 2023
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Eaglecrest Ski Area, AK, Report: There’s Nothing Like Fresh Snow and Blue Skies to Finish Spring Break

Report from Sunday, 26th March 2023 Today was another epic bluebird day at Eaglecrest Ski Area, AK. There were up to four inches of fresh snow, the temperatures were in the low 20s, and hardly a breath of wind. Related: Eaglecrest Ski Area – Alaska’s Best Kept Secret There’s nothing like fresh snow and blue skies to finish Spring Break. […]

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SnowBrains | March 30, 2023
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Eaglecrest, AK, Receives Record Snowfall in 24 Hours

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Eaglecrest Ski Area received 14.3 inches of snow from midnight to midnight on February 24, 2023, smashing the 56-year-old record for the Juneau area from 1967 by 5.3 inches. This takes the 22/23 season snowfall to 162 inches at base and 349 inches up top. “It looks lie Juneau was the bull’s-eye for the big snow amounts,” Edward Liske, meteorologist […]

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Julia Schneemann | February 27, 2023
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