location
Since 1998, Chugach
Adventure Guides has supplemented the heli operation with an 11-seat Bombardier
Snowcat. The snowcat is a versatile and less expensive alternative to the
helicopter, as well as a welcome addition to our heli packages. CAG operates
an exclusive 1,500 acre (608 hectare) snowcat area located in the upper
Girdwood Valley adjacent to Alyeska Resort. Exciting mountain terrain,
sweeping views, open powder cruising in alpine bowls, steep pitches and
the finest tree skiing and boarding in Alaska is part of this experience.
dates
of operation
Early Season: December 23rd* – February 5th
· Operating Friday, Saturday, & Sunday conditions permitting
· $275 per person
· Ten person minimum
· *Estimated start date
Regular Season: February 11th – April 20th
· Operating seven days per week conditions permitting
· $350 per person
· Eight person minimum
weather
and conditions
Our snowcat area
receives 600-800 inches annually. A coastal weather system prevails, with
mostly mild temperatures.
terrain
CAG pioneered the
terrain in the snowcat area that is commonly referred to as “Winner Creek.”
Notch and Sunny Side, the mountains we access, share a large bowl with
complex terrain. The area has great tree skiing in the lower elevations
and alpine terrain above 1,500 feet of elevation. During storm cycles we
utilize the dispersed tree skiing to provide visibility in the nearly white-out
conditions. These tree runs average 1,200 vertical feet and cat roads access
both mountains with relatively fast cycles. It is not uncommon to ski 8-10
runs on a storm day. On clear days we start descents off the summit. This
terrain is very appealing, serving both steeps and gentle bowls for all
skill levels. When necessary, avalanche mitigation is conducted with explosives.
full
day snowcat
Enjoy a full day
of backcountry adventure on our exclusive Chugach snowcat terrain. Price
includes lunch.
stand-by
snowcat
Stand-by seats are
available at a reduced rate on the morning of a reserved day.
snowcat
backup for the heli
If we cannot fly
due to weather, a guaranteed seat on the snowcat can be reserved for your
heli package at a nominal cost. Snowcat skiing/boarding is our all-weather
alternative to the helicopter.
destination
packages
Want to have a great
back country ski vacation without being fully committed to the expense
of helicopters? Join us in our newly expanded snowcat terrain for an unbelievable
Alaskan ski or snowboard experience. We've put together snowcat combo packages
that give you just the mix of ski experiences you are looking for at a
price that works.
Snowcat / Alyeska
Resort Combo Weekend
SINGLE ROOM: $2800.00
DOUBLE ROOM: $1525.00
Packages include:
• 2 weekend days of Snowcat skiing
• 2 weekdays of resort skiing at Alyeska Resort
• 5 Nights lodging in a deluxe room at The Hotel Alyeska
• Round trip transportation from Anchorage International Airport to Girdwood
• Use of a Mammut Pulse Barryvox avalanche transceiver
• Lunch included on snowcat days
day
rates
$350.00 advance
reservation
$285.00 standby
STAND-BY RESERVATIONS
February 11- April
20
Departure (10:30am
- noon) if weather permitting.
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