avalanche safety

Anchorage sits within 90 minutes of Hatcher Pass and Turnagain Pass — Alaska's two best snowmobiling areas, with terrain for every skill level.

Explore Alaska backcountry ski touring beyond Alyeska — Hatcher Pass, Turnagain Pass, Chugach, and Valdez with avalanche safety tips and guided options.

Hatcher Pass and Turnagain Pass offer world-class backcountry skiing within two hours of Anchorage. Here is what you need before heading out.

Planning backcountry skiing near Anchorage? Here is where locals tour in the Chugach, when to go, what to carry, and how to ski smarter in Southcentral Alaska.