Alaska Heli Skiing 35 Mile Dispatch

Mar 30, 2025 | Daily Updates

Sean and Rihianna Brownell carve fresh lines down a pristine, powder-filled slope in Haines, Alaska, with jagged peaks rising in the background — showcasing the epic terrain and pure joy of heli-skiing with Alaska Heli Skiing.

Welcome to 35 Mile – The Soul of Alaska Heli Skiing

There’s something different about waking up at 35 Mile. Maybe it’s the sound of the river nearby, the stillness of the Alaskan wilderness, or the distant hum of a heli warming up as the sun hits the Chilkat Range. Whatever it is—it’s real. And it’s the heartbeat of what we do at Alaska Heli Skiing.

This is more than just a place to ski. It’s a place where adventure, community, and wilderness all come together. Family-run and deeply rooted in the land, 35 Mile isn’t just where we fly from—it’s where we live, eat, and share stories with guests from around the world.

From the home-cooked meals made with ingredients grown right here on our farm, to the legendary living room hangs with first-time heli skiers and world-class pros, this is where memories are made.

And the skiing? It speaks for itself. Steep spines, deep powder, massive glacier zones, and endless terrain options stretching into the heart of the Chilkat Mountains. Every day brings something new—whether it’s a bluebird window, a storm day recon, or just an afternoon session in blower pow that leaves everyone speechless.

Alaska Heli Skiing is also one of the most affordable ways to experience true heli-skiing in Alaska. While many operations around the world have priced out the average skier, we’ve kept it real. Our location—central to some of the best terrain in the world—means shorter flight times, more ski time, and better access to consistently deep, cold snow, right out the doorstep of your room.

We’ve heli-skied all over Alaska, and we can say without hesitation: Haines terrain is the real deal. The combination of steep, featured spines, reliable snowpack, and massive vertical relief makes this region unmatched. There’s a reason the legends keep coming back—and once you see it for yourself, you’ll understand why.

We’re kicking off this blog to share more of what happens behind the scenes—stories from the guides, updates from the field, and glimpses into life at 35 Mile. Whether you’ve already visited or are dreaming about your first trip, we want this space to bring you a little closer to the magic we get to live every day.

See you in the mountains,
The Alaska Heli Skiing Crew

Aerial view of steep, snow-covered spines and ridgelines in the Chilkat Range near Haines, Alaska — showcasing world-class heli-ski terrain with deep powder and rugged alpine features.

Snowboarder stands at the edge of a peak in Haines, Alaska, overlooking a vast expanse of untouched alpine terrain and rolling glaciers — capturing the scale, solitude, and beauty of heli-accessed big-mountain riding in the Chilkat Range. Skier charges through deep, light powder on a bluebird day in Haines, Alaska, creating a massive snow plume — capturing the pure adrenaline and pristine conditions of Alaska Heli Skiing.

Two snowboarders prepare to drop into a steep, narrow couloir surrounded by sharp, snow-covered spines in the remote alpine terrain of Haines, Alaska — showcasing the technical big-mountain lines accessible with Alaska Heli Skiing.

Snowboarder slashes a powdery spine above a vast, undulating glacier in the backcountry near Haines, Alaska — showcasing the unique mix of steep terrain and expansive glacier features accessible with Alaska Heli Skiing.