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OUR SNOWCAT
OPERATIONS
::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.
::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.
:: 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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