Alaska’s Chugach Mountains are made for skiing, and few places on the planet showcase that reality better than Thompson Pass near Valdez. While the Thompson Pass highway tops out at a seemingly modest 2,700 feet, it already sits well above treeline, with massive glaciers flowing to within roughly 300 feet of the road. This unique geography delivers immediate access to true alpine terrain—allowing skiers to step directly from the pavement into expansive bowls, steep faces, and glaciated descents without long or committing approaches.

Combined with Alaska’s famously deep, stable snowpack and classic lines that regularly offer 4,000 feet or more of sustained vertical, Thompson Pass has earned its reputation as a global epicenter for backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering. From efficient roadside laps to committing big-mountain objectives deep in the Chugach, the zone offers unmatched scale, consistency, and variety. For skiers seeking long fall-line descents, reliable snow, and the raw alpine experience Alaska is known for, Thompson Pass delivers skiing at its absolute best.

6-day Trip +1 Travel day (6 ski days)

1:1 $9,995

2:1 $6000 Per Person

3:1 $3900 per person

4:1 $2700 per personn