Telemark skiing near Anchorage spans Alyeska Resort's groomed runs to the backcountry bowls of Hatcher Pass and Turnagain Pass.
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.
Heli-skiing near Anchorage taps into Chugach and Tordrillo mountain powder via helicopter. Expert-guided backcountry skiing from $850/day — 2026 guide.
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.