[VIDEO] 2023 Alaska Trailer | Natural Selection Tour Tune in at NOON PT / 3pm ET / 8pm CET to watch the third and final stage of the 2023 Natural Selection Tour, The Natural Selection Alaska presented by Backcountry,ย hosted live by none other than Todd Richards, Eddie Wall, Hana Beaman, Mary Walsh, Ed Leigh & Pat Bridges. Fasani. Hight. Langland. Sadowski-Synnott. Rice. Rasman. Elston. Ciccarelli. Paul. Craven. […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 21, 2023 0 Comments
First Known Heli-Ski Descent Completed by Adaptive Female Athlete 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 didnโt let this setback stop her from pursuing […] Industry News Luke Guilford | April 20, 2023 0 Comments
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 […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | April 18, 2023 0 Comments
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 ย 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 springโs lowest prices before April 21, 2023, when prices go up $100 and some promotions end. Ikon […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 13, 2023 0 Comments
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 ๐ It was a an all-time crew. The views were horribly good. The snow was a […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | April 6, 2023 0 Comments
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 […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | April 4, 2023 0 Comments
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:ย ย Crevasse Rescue Avalanche Rescue Medical Fuel Truck Dispatch Aircraft Safety After guide training, my clients arrived on Saturday and we were ready to roll […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | March 30, 2023 0 Comments
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 โ Alaskaโs Best Kept Secret There’s nothing like fresh snow and blue skies to finish Spring Break. […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | March 30, 2023 0 Comments