Alaska Backcountry Skiing & Snowboarding

Ride the Roof of the World

If you’re searching for untracked powder, towering peaks, and true wilderness adventure—this is it. Alaska’s vast mountain ranges and glacier systems offer some of the most epic backcountry skiing, snowboarding, and ski mountaineering terrain on the planet. And the best part? No crowds. No lifts. Just you, your crew, and miles of raw vertical.

A Playground of Peaks and Icefields

From the sweeping slopes of the Eastern Alaska Range to the technical spines of unnamed ridgelines, Golden Eagle Outfitters gives you direct access to mountains few have ever skied. Our flights drop you deep into alpine basins and glacier-carved terrain where the only tracks you’ll see are your own.

With terrain suitable for intermediate ski tourers to expert-level ski mountaineers, we tailor every drop to your crew’s experience and objective.

Long powder runs off high ridges

Steep couloirs and glacier descents
Expedition-style multi-day ski tours
Snowboard-friendly alpine bowls
Technical ski mountaineering routes

Fly-In, Drop-In, and Go Big

This isn’t your typical resort-access tour. This is Alaska.

We use specialized ski-equipped bush planes to get you exactly where you need to be—on remote glaciers, windswept cols, or sheltered alpine bowls. Whether you’re planning a single-day drop or a multi-day basecamp mission, our pilots are experienced in glacier landings and steep terrain operations.

Fly in. Set up camp. Spend days exploring untouched terrain few humans have ever seen, much less skied.

Ski Season: October Through May

Yes, you read that right.

Thanks to Alaska’s extreme latitude and massive glaciated terrain, you can backcountry ski here for over half the year. Here’s a rough guide:

October-January: Cold, dry powder. Crisp conditions and shorter days.

February-March: Longer daylight, stable snowpack, perfect for ski mountaineering and steeper lines.

April-May: High glacier skiing under the midnight sun. A surreal, bucket-list experience.

Basecamps in the Sky

Want to extend your stay? We offer multi-day and expedition-style trips where you set up basecamp right on the glacier. Spend your days exploring new lines, summiting nearby peaks, or lapping powdery chutes.
Your trip can be fully self-supported or assisted—bring your own guide or work with ours. Either way, we’ll fly you in, make sure you’re set up safely, and stay on-call for pickup.

Wilderness Solitude, Epic Wildlife

As you tour the high country, don’t be surprised to spot distant wildlife far below—caribou winding through the valleys, Dall sheep on the cliffs, or even the occasional bear stirring from its den. This is true backcountry skiing—remote, silent, powerful.

And when the sun doesn’t set until midnight, you’ll have time for one more run. Always.

What You’ll Need

We recommend you come prepared for a self-sufficient expedition unless otherwise arranged. Essentials include:
Avalanche safety gear (beacon, shovel, probe)
Touring setup (AT skis or splitboard, skins, crampons if needed)
Tent, sleeping system, glacier stove, food for duration
Satellite communication device
Rope, harness, and crevasse rescue gear if traveling on glaciers
Let us know what kind of trip you’re planning—we can help with logistics and safety support.

Why Golden Eagle Outfitters?

Decades of experience flying in Alaska’s toughest terrain
Access to hundreds of square miles of skiable wilderness
Customizable drops for solo skiers, small crews, or larger expeditions
Safety-focused bush pilots who know these mountains inside and out
True backcountry ethos: leave no trace, explore with respect
We’ve flown professional mountaineers, world-class snowboarders, ski film crews, and first-timers alike. If you’ve dreamed of skiing wild lines where the only thing you hear is your breath and the snow under your feet—this is your shot.

Let’s Get You to the Top

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