Glacier Turns

Heliskiing in Alaska is a pursuit that depends on conditions changing by the hour. The same weather that creates deep, light powder can also shut down flying for days. For operators running guided Alaska heli skiing trips, reading the sky and the snow is not a sideline skill; it is the core of the operation. Every decision about where to fly, where to ski, and when to turn back rests on a constant assessment of mountain weather. Guides and pilots work together from the firs