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Points North Heli, AK Tour Camp: Step Into Alaska’s Untracked Terrain + Photo Tour

Have you ever dreamed of making a first descent? Have you ever wanted to ski or snowboard a zone never tracked by others before? With Points North Heli-Adventures (PNH) the mountains are your canvas. Ten miles inland from the Alaskan coast PNH provides access to some of the most pristine ski and board terrain in the world. But this isn’t a regular heli-ski trip; […]

Eric Behn | November 16, 2016
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VIDEO: One Run in Alaska with Points North Heli Last Week

Alaska heli season is in full swing right now. Alaska has had a funky year, but the lower tide makes for better features. The snow has shown up in March and left April in fine shape. This video is from last week near Cordova with Points North Heli :Essex Prescott took out the prestigious Shane McConkey Award for his performance at the 2014 World Heli Challenge in Aoraki/Mt Cook NZ and here he enjoys the spoils of his prize on a line in Tappas and Illusions at Points North Heli, Cordova Alaska.” SnowBrains will be reporting from […]

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VIDEO: How Gnarly Can You Get as a Heli Ski Client in Alaska?

Alaska, 2014.

My life was forever changed when when my parents took me to watch Steeper and Deeper in 1992. While watching one of the big mountain powder scenes I remember turning to a friend and saying, “I want to do that”. Ever since then skiing has been a major part of my life. 20 years later I finally got my chance. In April I got the opportunity to go to Points North Heli in Cordova Alaska. Skiing in the Chugach is an experience of a lifetime. I was very fortunate; the weather cooperated perfectly for my trip […]

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Guest Author | October 18, 2014
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Points North Heli 2013 Season Wrap-Up & Photo Tour | Cordova, Alaska

words by Kevin & Jessica Quinn, photos by PNH It’s always a nice feeling to sit back and reflect on the great memories that an Alaska heli season has once again provided.  Points North Heli-Adventures‘ 2013 season (our 15th season) has come to an end and it’s time to look back. The season started off with unbelievable snow and sunny skies. It […]

Points North Heli | May 22, 2013
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150” of Stable AK Snow | Points North Heli Snow Report from Cordova, Alaska | Video & Photo Tour

Words, photos, & video by Matt Ward CORDOVA, AK – It’s been all-time here in Cordova, AK. The last week of March brought the storm of the season, with over 150 inches of accumulation in the zone. Spare a thought for the hippie camp touring guys who spent days on end digging like crazy to keep their tents above snow. […]

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