Powder heaven Alaska
Alaska—wild, vast, and buried in deep snow—is a freerider’s dream. From the Kenai Peninsula to the Chugach Mountains and all the way up to Haines, this region is home to some of the most spectacular freeride terrain on the planet. With their dramatic angles and raw beauty, these slopes look more like movie sets than real mountains—and in many cases, they are. Some of the most iconic scenes in ski film history were shot right here.
Most of the snowfall hits the southern coast, where moist, mild air from the Pacific rises into the mountains and unleashes meter after meter of fresh snow. It’s often heavier than what you’d find in the Alps or Rockies. While continental air brings the Rockies that classic champagne powder, Alaska’s Pacific influence delivers what we like to call “silky race powder”—dense, fast, and flowing.
When the snow is deep enough, those legendary spines begin to form on the steep faces, opening up some of the most breathtaking lines imaginable. But it’s clear: if you’re aiming for more than just tree runs, you’ll need patience. Scoring the right weather window is part of the game.
