Looking
for and entirely different ski experience? Join Chugach Powder Guides
at our ski destiniation in the heart of the Alaska Range, Winterlake Lodge. Along with thje legendary Alaskan Dixon Family,
CPG has formed a partnership to service winter and summer ski programs
in the giant mountains that our Kings and Corn clients have marveled at
for the since 1998. This log structure is on the banks of Finger Lake. Guests enjoy all the comforts of
a first class Alaska lodge, including private baths, cozy beds, and
Alaska cuisine prepared by a top chef. Satellite wireless access,
a beautiful bar and recreation area are available for evening entertainment,
and cross country skiing and snow shoe trecks provide adventure on down
days. A well placed hot tub provides relaxation at the end of
the ski day in this far removed, one-of-a-kind ski experience. The
45-minute trip from Anchorage is onboard a ski plane.
:: location
The Tordrillo area
is a massive chunk of terrain just 60 miles west of Anchorage. Lodging
and our base of operations is sandwiched between two 11,000-foot volcanoes
and Denali at 20,320 feet. Although Denali ski descents are
not permitted, we do have our eyes on the terrain surrounding the volcanoes.
Mt. Gerdine and Mt. Torbert have some of the most outstanding heli terrain
we have ever experienced. Massive glaciers and couloir-incised peaks
are an endless pursuit. This remote range receives generous amounts
of snow and an equal amount of stable weather conditions. Imagine laying
powder turns down these slopes with Denali and the volcanoes looming in
the background.
:: weather and
conditions
The Tordrillos are
much different than our coastal operations. The intermountain climate
has cooler temperatures and stable weather patterns. Storms from
Cook Inlet push from the coast and collide with the mountain front, hitting
hard and depositing large accumulations in short periods of time.
Clearing trends are fairly dependable with temperatures averaging 15-25°F.
Great powder snow accumulates on all aspects and elevations, offering runs
that top out at 7,500 feet and end at 2,000 feet.
:: terrain
The Tordrillo Range
is like no other place in the world. The mountains are geologically diverse.
Some of the peaks are volcanic with large deposits of cinder and teffra.
The entire Tordrillo complex sits on top of a large granite batholith,
surrounded by sedimentary deposits that result in fantastic skiing and
boarding. The erosiveness combined with the glacial activity has
carved outstanding ski runs throughout the range. Granite bulges
with incised couloirs and towers keep things interesting. Most runs
range between 3,000 and 4,000 vertical feet with great landings and pickup
zones. Denali National Park, just 30 miles away, offers panoramic
views of the largest peak in North America.
:: heli week packages
Our 7-day package
includes:
