Seven-day Alaska backcountry touring camp in Valdez.
Fly by bush plane or helicopter to a remote glacier camp in Alaska’s Chugach Mountains. Experienced backcountry skiers and splitboarders tour and ride from the tent doorstep with seasoned Alaska guides, including Jason Champion and Brendan Burns.
From the trip description by Pulseline Adventure
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: With your guide
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: Included
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability. Instruction is not included.
- Coached: Not confirmed
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- 5 days on snow with staff
- Backcountry guidingGuided group
- 1 guide : 4 guests
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- Self-reliant, experienced advanced-to-expert backcountry skier or splitboarder, comfortable in variable conditions, deep powder and steep slopes.
- High fitness for average daily ascents and descents of 3,000–6,000 vertical feet over multiple days.
- Avalanche training and prior glacier travel are helpful but not required.
- Participate in assessing weather/snow, route and descent choices, group communication and hazard identification.
- Remote Chugach Mountains glacier base camp reached by bush plane or helicopter.
- Sport
- Ski + Snowboard
- Minimum age
- 18 years
- Adults only
- Yes
From the trip description by Pulseline Adventure
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging · partly
- Meals · partly
- Transfers
- Flights to and from glacier camp.
- 5 reserved days of touring.
- 1 guide for each group of 4 guests.
- Daily breakfast and dinner prepared by the Pulseline chef (all dietary preferences/needs accommodated with advance notice).
- 3-person tents.
- Large communal tent.
- Airport pickup in Valdez and shuttle to the bush plane.
- Fresh water at camp.
- Bowls and cutlery.
Not included
- Hotel accommodations in Alaska.
- Lunches at glacier camp (guests bring their own high-energy food/snacks for touring).
- Food/beverages when not at glacier camp.
- Gratuity for Pulseline guides and staff.
- Travel/trip insurance (strongly recommended but not included).
Not confirmed by the company: Lift pass, Lesson.
Day by day
Arrival details will be provided upon reservation.
The itinerary is flexible, subject to change based on weather and logistics.
- Step 1: SaturdayArrival day, orientation, gear organization.
- Step 2: SundayFly out to the glacier weather permitting, set up camp and go touring.If weather prevents flying out to glacier camp, the group plans to tour locally around Valdez/Thompson Pass, weather conditions permitting; guests are responsible for their own lodging in Valdez in that case.
- Step 3: Monday to FridayTour and ride each day.Wake each morning on the glacier and enjoy a hot breakfast with coffee or tea, followed by a group meeting to discuss weather, snow conditions, and the day's objectives. Tour the chosen zone for the day with guides. After a full day in the mountains, tour back to camp for apres with glacier ice cocktails or the beverage of choice, followed by dinner prepared by the Pulseline chef. As darkness falls, watch for the Northern Lights or the stars overhead.
- Step 4: FridayBreak down camp and fly back to Valdez.After returning from glacier camp, fly or drive to Anchorage. Guests staying additional nights in Valdez are responsible for their own lodging.
From the trip description by Pulseline Adventure
Where you stay
Camp lodging is provided at the glacier base camp: 3-person tents and a large communal tent, with fresh water at camp and bowls and cutlery provided. Hotel accommodations in Alaska (before/after the glacier portion) are not included - guests are responsible for their own lodging in Valdez.
Getting there
The trip is based out of Valdez, Alaska (Airport Rd, Valdez, AK 99686). Airport pickup in Valdez and shuttle to the bush plane is included. From the glacier camp, flights are by bush plane or helicopter. After returning from glacier camp, guests fly or drive to Anchorage. Guests are responsible for their own travel to and from Valdez, and for any lodging needed in Valdez before or after the glacier portion of the trip.
From the trip description by Pulseline Adventure
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Dates and prices
- Dates TBD7 days8,100 USDStarting fromPrivate InquiryChoose these datesCall or email the company for trip availability
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; details as of September 11, 2026.
Good to know
Packing list highlights: alpine touring skis or splitboard and boots, ski/splitboard crampons, climbing skins, poles, avalanche safety/rescue gear (airbag pack, transceiver, shovel, probe), glacier travel harness and 2 locking carabiners, crampons, ice axe, sleeping bag rated to 0 degrees F or below, foam and inflatable sleeping pads, warm layers and a Gore-Tex jacket/pants, warm waterproof snow boots for camp, goggles/sunglasses, sunscreen, 2 reusable water bottles (one a thermos), camping mug, own high-calorie food/snacks for touring lunches, FRS radio (BCA Link, Rocky Talkie, or Motorola), headlamp, and hygiene kit.
Booking: final booking deadline is 90 days prior to the adventure. Reservations before that deadline require a 50% deposit; after the deadline, full payment is required. Cancellation policy is strict - no refunds or credits for any reason, including illness, injury, travel complications, or inadequate ability. Travel and medical insurance is strongly recommended, including evacuation coverage, since guests are billed for helicopter/ambulance costs if evacuated.
From the trip description by Pulseline Adventure