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OUR SNOWCAT OPERATIONS

Over 1000 acres of complex terrain with great powder and tree skiing make our snowcat area hard to beat

::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 1,000 acre (404 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
December 20 - April 20 (conditions permitting)

:: weather and conditions
Our snowcat area receives 600-800 inches annually. A coastal weather system prevails, with mostly mild temperatures.

::terrainThe CPG Snowcat area is adjacent to Alyeska Resort
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.

:: rates 
$275.00 advance reservation
$235.00 standby 

STAND-BY RESERVATIONS 
February 2 - April 19 
Monday-Friday 
Departure (10:30am - noon) is weather permitting. 



 

 

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