Mike Overcast is the lead operations guide and a founder of Chugach Powder Guides. His participation in product development and vision for the company over the last fifteen years has helped create the Kings and Corn program, The Tordrillo Mountain Lodge and the summer rafting operations. 

He grew up skiing  in the Teton Range in Wyoming and raced as a Junior National skier, competing with close friends that he still skies and guides with today.   He studied snow science at the University of Montana and received his EMT certification and Blasters license in 1993.  Mike worked on Patrol and Snow Safety for Alyeska Resort where he formed relationships with other avalanche professionals in the Girdwood community in order to share knowledge of weather and snow conditions to improve safety.  Mike enjoys hunting and fishing in the off season and is always on the look out for new terrain to expand heli-skiing opportunities and summer adventure programs.  Mike is very passionate about his work and enjoys the long lasting relationships and memorable experiences that keep guests coming back year after year.  He and his wife Jennifer live in Anchorage, but also work in Sun Valley, Jackson Hole and at The Tordrillo Mountain Lodge.