Looking for and entirely different ski experience?  Join Chugach Powder Guides at our ski destiniation in the heart of the Alaska Range, The Tordrillo Mountain Lodge.  Along with ski legends Jeremy Nobis and Tommy Moe, 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 last nine years.  This log structure is on the banks of the Talachulitna River and Judd 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 copper bar and flat screen TV are available for evening entertainment, and cross country skiing and snow shoe trecks provide adventure on down days. Our wood fired hot tup and sauna provide relaxation at the end of the ski day in this far removed, one-of-a-kind ski expereince.  The 40-minute trip from Anchorage is onboard a float or ski plane. 

:: location
Chugach Adventure Guides has eight years of summer experience exploring the Tordrillo Mountains in the Alaska Range. Our Kings & Corn packages are so popular, we are now adding this area to our winter line up. 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. Imagine? Yes, because until this season it has never been offered. Be a first. 

:: 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:

• Premier accommodations at the Tordrillo Mountain Lodge
• Weekly 5-hour heli minimum per group of four (additional charges for more hours)
• Round-trip transportation from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
• Lodging at the Millennium Alaskan Hotel night prior to departure for Tordrillo Mountain Lodge
• Use of outdoor recreational equipment on down days
• Use of a Tracker avalanche transceiver
• Ski plane transport to and from the Tordrillo Mountain Lodge
• All meals


Our winter packages at the Tordrillo Mountain Lodge never have more than 12 guests!  With this lower volume, personalized method of operation, you get all of the advantages of booking a private helicopter skiing experience without having to come up with the private group yourself.  With only three groups of four skiers at any given time, we are capable of delivering more skiing over a broader range of terrain.  This exclusive experience provides the finest combination of lodging, food and skiing to be found anywhere in Alaska.  Hands down.

• Week T100: Saturday, March 1 - Sunday, March 9 (Sold Out)
• Week T101: Saturday, March 9 - Sunday, March 16 (Sold Out)
• Week T102: Saturday, March 15 - Sunday, March 23 (Sold Out)
• Week T103: Saturday, March 22 - Sunday, March 30 (Sold Out)
• Week T104: Saturday, March 29 - Sunday, April 6 (Sold Out)
• Week T105: Saturday, April 5 - Sunday, April 13 (Sold Out)
• Week T106: Saturday, April 12 - Sunday, April 20 (Sold Out)

$8900 / person
Prices are all inclusive.( skiing, lodging, food and flights) One hour of flight time per day  (5 cumulative)per group of four for the week and extra flight time of $3800.00 hourly are available for overage.