Alaska Heliskiing.

• Author: Anderson, Tasha
• Position: TRAVEL - Brief article

Alaska is bursting with unique outdoor opportunities, one of which is provided by Alaska Heliskiing, based in Haines. Owned by Sean Dog Brownell and Vicki Gardner, also of Haines, Alaska Heliskiing provides services to film/production crews and individual skiers and snowboarders. Guests and clients are transported by helicopter to Haines' mountain back-country that is otherwise unreachable, allowing access to mellow, scenic runs as well as steep lines--many more than 5,000 vertical feet.

"Alaska Heliskiing is the oldest and largest hell-skiing operation in Southeast Alaska," Gardner says. "The guiding service of Alaska Heliskiing is a pro team which is knowledgeable of the area and dedicated to making each client's experience one of a kind."

"Alaska Heliskiing is by far the best hell-ski operation I've been to," says world champion snowboarder Axel Pauporte. "Their guides are super friendly and extremely competent and always...