ALASKA POWDER DESCENTS
Heliski & snowboard guides in juneau, alaska
Welcome to APD!
Alaska Powder Descents is the exclusive helicopter ski and snowboard operator in Juneau, Alaska – our State Capital. We offer a unique combination of classic Alaskan heli ski terrain, a vibrant local community, and the best down day skiing in the State with Eaglecrest Ski Area and the surrounding backcountry.
Local Knowledge
Endless Terrain
Fully Customizable Trips
We are based in Juneau and have decades of experience guiding in the Chilkat and Coast Ranges, and on the Juneau Icefield. Our guides are locals who know where to go and are committed to getting you to the goods.
We have over a million acres of permitted terrain. Whether you are looking for steep lines, long powder runs, backcountry touring, or ski mountaineering, we can make it happen.
We offer personalized packages that fit your needs and schedule. Combine heliskiing with backcountry touring. Add flexibility to your package with additional days. We can make it work for you.
We operate in partnership with our good friends at Eaglecrest Ski Area – Alaska’s best kept secret for phenomenal terrain and backcountry access.
We partner with Weston Backcountry and offer our guests opportunities to demo Weston snowboards and splitboards.
Alaska Powder Descents operates in partnership with the US Forest Service.