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 didn’t let this setback stop her from pursuing […] Industry News Luke Guilford | April 20, 2023 0 Comments
Black Ops Valdez- Week 1-ALASKA Heli Skiing Season Kick Off Week 1 of the 8 weeks Alaska Heli-Skiing season is already done, and it was one for the record books here at Black Ops Valdez~Robe Lake Lodge, Valdez, Alaska Black Ops Valdez Robe Lake Lodge Deep snowpack, stable skiing/riding conditions, and ample weather windows all lined up to make for a memorable and rowdy opening volley. Good news is you […] Conditions Report Ryan Hollow | March 15, 2019 1 Comment
VIDEO: Dream Lines w/ Black Ops Valdez, AK on Saturday On Saturday, the sun came out in Alaska after a storm dropped 4-feet of snow the previous 4 days in Valdez, Alaska. I flew with Black Ops Valdez Heli. My guide was the legendary 25-year Chugach heli ski veteran, Jerry Hance. The day featured great snow, steep terrain, and no wind. We skied 12 runs and dropped around 40,000-vertical-feet. Jerry […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | March 19, 2018 0 Comments
VIDEO: Full-Speed, Perfect Powder, Alaska Spine Skiing This your daily dose of sick Alaskan powder skiing. How fun does this line look? Just don’t fall skiers right, huh? April in Alaska just can’t come soon enough… SnowBrains | November 17, 2014 0 Comments