Terrain, ability and group
Guests must be proficient in skiing and snowboarding with upper advanced or better skills and the ability to confidently descend expert-level terrain at their local mountain in variable snow conditions and deep powder. A high level of fitness and stamina is required; at the time of the trip, guests must be able to descend up to 25,000 vertical feet or more over the course of a day at a moderate pace while wearing a pack. Not every day will be this intense, but guests should be prepared for several large days in a row.
Terrain is chosen by guides to fit the group's overall level and progresses to more challenges per group request and guide assessment.
- Sport
- Ski + Snowboard
- Minimum age
- 18 years
- Adults only
- Yes
- Guiding
- Guided group
- Coaching
- Guiding
Package
Included
- 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).
Accommodation, travel and itinerary
Accommodation
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.
Itinerary
ARRIVAL/ORIENTATION DAY IN VALDEZ: arrival details provided upon reservation.
DAILY HELISKIING: the 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.
DEPARTURE: the 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.
Dates and prices
| Dates | Season | Duration | From | Availability | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dates TBDConfirmed booking slot: Apr 17-24, 2027, 8 seats left at time of verification. Note: the source page itinerary text separately references arrival Sat Apr 18 2026 and departure Sat Apr 25, which appears to be leftover template text from a prior season. The live booking widget date, Apr 17-24 2027, is used here as authoritative. | 2026/27 | 8 days | 10,800 USDPer person, all-inclusive, 50 percent deposit, Apr 17-24 2027 date | Available | Book on Company |
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; source last reviewed August 17, 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).