Looking
for and entirely different ski experience? Join Chugach Powder Guides
at our ski destiniation in the heart of the Alaska Range, The Tordrillo
Mountain Lodge. Along with ski legends Jeremy Nobis and Tommy Moe,
CPG has formed a partnership to service winter and summer ski programs
in the giant mountains that our Kings and Corn clients have marveled at
for the last nine years. This log structure is on the banks of the
Talachulitna River and Judd Lake. Guests enjoy all the comforts of
a first class Alaska lodge, including private baths, cozy beds, and
Alaska cuisine prepared by a top chef. Satellite wireless access,
a beautiful copper bar and flat screen TV are available for evening entertainment,
and cross country skiing and snow shoe trecks provide adventure on down
days. Our wood fired hot tup and sauna provide relaxation at the end of
the ski day in this far removed, one-of-a-kind ski expereince. The
40-minute trip from Anchorage is onboard a float or ski plane.
:: location The Tordrillo area
is a massive chunk of terrain just 60 miles west of Anchorage. Lodging
and our base of operations is sandwiched between two 11,000-foot volcanoes
and Denali at 20,320 feet. Although Denali ski descents are
not permitted, we do have our eyes on the terrain surrounding the volcanoes.
Mt. Gerdine and Mt. Torbert have some of the most outstanding heli terrain
we have ever experienced. Massive glaciers and couloir-incised peaks
are an endless pursuit. This remote range receives generous amounts
of snow and an equal amount of stable weather conditions. Imagine laying
powder turns down these slopes with Denali and the volcanoes looming in
the background. Imagine? Yes, because until this season it has never been
offered. Be a first.
:: weather and
conditions The Tordrillos are
much different than our coastal operations. The intermountain climate
has cooler temperatures and stable weather patterns. Storms from
Cook Inlet push from the coast and collide with the mountain front, hitting
hard and depositing large accumulations in short periods of time.
Clearing trends are fairly dependable with temperatures averaging 15-25°F.
Great powder snow accumulates on all aspects and elevations, offering runs
that top out at 7,500 feet and end at 2,000 feet.
:: terrain The Tordrillo Range
is like no other place in the world. The mountains are geologically diverse.
Some of the peaks are volcanic with large deposits of cinder and teffra.
The entire Tordrillo complex sits on top of a large granite batholith,
surrounded by sedimentary deposits that result in fantastic skiing and
boarding. The erosiveness combined with the glacial activity has
carved outstanding ski runs throughout the range. Granite bulges
with incised couloirs and towers keep things interesting. Most runs
range between 3,000 and 4,000 vertical feet with great landings and pickup
zones. Denali National Park, just 30 miles away, offers panoramic
views of the largest peak in North America.
:: heli week packages
Our 7-day package
includes:
Premier
accommodations at the Tordrillo Mountain Lodge
Weekly
5-hour heli minimum per group of four (additional charges for more hours)
Round-trip
transportation from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
Lodging
at the Millennium Alaskan Hotel night prior to departure for Tordrillo
Mountain Lodge
Use of
outdoor recreational equipment on down days
Ski plane
transport to and from the Tordrillo Mountain Lodge
All meals
Our winter packages
at the Tordrillo Mountain Lodge never have
more than 12 guests! With this lower
volume, personalized method of operation, you get all of the advantages
of booking a private helicopter skiing experience without having to come
up with the private group yourself. With only three groups of four
skiers at any given time, we are capable of delivering more skiing over
a broader range of terrain. This exclusive experience provides the
finest combination of lodging, food and skiing to be found anywhere in
Alaska. Hands down.
:: 2010
Winter dates of operation (arrive
in Anchorage Saturday, leave for Tordrillo Mountain Lodge Sunday morning,
ski Sunday through Saturday, depart Sunday morning)
$9500 / person Prices are all inclusive.(
skiing, lodging, food and flights) One hour of flight time per day
(5 cumulative)per group of four for the week and extra flight time of $3800.00
hourly are available for overage.
