Points North Heli

Points North Heli-Adventures operates out of Cordova, Alaska, flying into the Chugach Mountains from their base at Orca Adventure Lodge, a converted salmon cannery. The lodge is only reachable by air or water and provides stunning rooms, farm-to-table meals, and incredible views of Prince William Sound and the surrounding mountains.

The operation has access to over 3,000 square miles of terrain. Runs range from steep spines to open bowls and glacial descents. The skiing is so epic that some single runs have a vertical drop of 2,000 feet. The operation's close proximity to the ocean creates extremely reliable powder conditions throughout the season.

Average Daily Runs: 6-11

Average Daily Vertical: 20-40,000 ft

Sitting in the south of Alaska on Prince William Sound, Points North Heli provides a premium heli-skiing experience. Just minutes from the expansive Chugach Range, this operation has incredible access to world-class skiing that is virtually untouched by humans. After a long day of skiing, relax at the lodge, which sits right on the water with incredible views of the Sound and surrounding mountains and enjoy hearty local fare.

PNH has over 3,000 square miles of permitted terrain. Of this, roughly one million acres is skiable and includes options to suit every type of rider. You don’t need to be an expert to have a great time but you do need to be in shape, and confident enough to ski any type of snow condition.

PNH’s season runs from late February to late April. February and early March have less daylight and tend to be colder so powder can often be found on all aspects. In late March, the days offer more light and cold snow on the southerly aspects usually transitions to corn. By late April the days are really long, offering the opportunity for more skiing but powder is generally limited to north facing terrain.

It’s best to plan a trip with a group of four of equal ability, but not required. If that’s not possible, PNH will do their very best to match you with skiers that are a similar level.