Women's freeride week in Valdez, Alaska.
An all-women heli-ski and snowboard week in Valdez, with personalized coaching and mentorship from veteran women guides. Terrain progresses with the group’s ability and guide assessment. The package includes seven nights of lodging, four dinners, field lunches and one massage session.
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.
- Coached: Included
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- LessonsGuiding
- Backcountry guidingGuided group
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- Upper-advanced or better skiing/snowboarding, confidently descending local expert terrain in variable snow and deep powder.
- High fitness and stamina; able to descend 25,000 vertical feet or more in a day at moderate pace while wearing a pack.
- Not every day is this intense; prepare for several large days consecutively.
- Guides select terrain for the group level and increase challenges according to group requests and guide assessment.
- Sport
- Ski + Snowboard
- Minimum age
- 18 years
- Adults only
- Yes
From the trip description by Pulseline Adventure
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Meals · partly
- Lesson
- Transfers
- 4.0 helicopter flight hours (Hobbs).
- Lead women guides (4:1 guide to guest ratio).
- 7 reserved days to utilize your flight hours.
- 7 nights of lodging in Valdez.
- 3 Pulseline catered dinners at Growler Bay Brewing (includes a complimentary beer or non-alcoholic drink per dinner).
- 1 dinner out at a local restaurant (excludes alcohol).
- Daily lunches for the field, prepared by a local caterer.
- Avalanche safety equipment: ARVA airbag pack, transceiver, shovel, probe, and harness.
- Airport ground shuttle in Valdez.
- 1 massage therapy session with the Pulseline Wellness Director.
- Morning yoga and stretching (optional).
- Select guided down-day activities (e.g. guided backcountry touring on Thompson Pass).
Not included
- Alcohol at the local-restaurant dinner (a complimentary beer or non-alcoholic drink is included with each of the 3 Pulseline-catered dinners at Growler Bay Brewing, but the 1 dinner out at a local restaurant excludes alcohol).
- Travel to and from Valdez.
- Travel/trip insurance (strongly recommended but not included).
Not confirmed by the company: Lift pass.
Day by day
- Step 1: Arrival/orientation day in ValdezArrival details provided upon reservation.
- Step 2: Daily heliskiingThe daily itinerary is variable based on weather and snow conditions. Guides communicate daily plans each morning via group chat. The group aims to ski every day, weather permitting. Most mornings there is an opportunity for stretching and yoga with the Wellness Director, followed by breakfast, then heliskiing depending on weather.
- Step 3: DepartureThe final reserved ski day may run until 5pm, so guests should plan travel accordingly. Some guests opt to stay an extra night in Valdez (lodging may be limited, so plan in advance).Note: the source page's arrival/departure instructions reference specific dates (arrival Sat Apr 18, departure Sat Apr 25) that appear to be from a prior season and don't match the currently bookable Apr 17-24, 2027 slot - see Departure notes on this record.
From the trip description by Pulseline Adventure
Where you stay
7 nights of lodging in Valdez is included. Valdez is a quaint Alaskan town on the shores of Port Valdez and Prince William Sound, with amenities including miles of groomed cross country skiing trails, a free indoor climbing wall and public indoor swimming pool at the high school, a health and fitness center at Prince William Sound College, museums, the Rogue's Garden Cafe, wildlife viewing, beach walking, and glacier exploration for days the group may not be able to get into the mountains.
Getting there
Located at 300 Airport Rd, Valdez, AK 99686. Airport ground shuttle in Valdez is included. Guests are responsible for their own travel to and from Valdez.
From the trip description by Pulseline Adventure
Pins show the approximate main trip area—not a route, meeting point, or full itinerary. Confirm exact locations in the company's trip details.
Dates and prices
- Dates TBDTBDNot publishedAvailableNot published
Operator page (pulselineadventure.com/alaska-big-mountain-womens-camp, checked 2026-10-28) shows "April 12 - April 19 - 8 seats available" with no year and no price. The Apr 17-24, 2027 departure at $10,800 is no longer listed.
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
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.
No-Fly Day policy: if there are no-fly days due to weather, high avalanche conditions, mechanical issues, or other factors that prevent using all pre-purchased flight time (Hobbs hours), guests may either use 100% of unused flight time during the remainder of the current season (if seats are available with a suitable group), or receive a credit for 50% of unused flight time (at $1,500/hour) toward a future Pulseline Alaska heli-skiing trip within two years.
Cancellation policy: no cash refunds for any reason. Credit toward a future trip is given for the full value of the deposit if cancellation is made 120+ days before scheduled arrival, 50% credit if made 90+ days before, and no credit for cancellations within 90 days.
Travel and medical insurance is strongly recommended, including evacuation coverage, since guests are billed for helicopter/ambulance costs if evacuated.
DPS Lotus demo skis are available at no extra charge in limited sizes/quantities (reserve in advance).
Wellness: Morning yoga and stretching are optional. One massage therapy session is included; acupuncture is available at extra cost.
From the trip description by Pulseline Adventure