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Recognized Leaders in Alaska Heli Skiing

SMG Alaska Heli Ski is a highly acclaimed heli skiing operator that has been repeatedly recognized for excellence by prestigious media outlets such as Forbes and the Wall Street Journal. A uniquely curated experience created in 2008 by Aaron Brill, the renowned ski industry pioneer with over 1,000 first descents, SMG has become synonymous with the best heli skiing in the world. With just one private group of guests per week, we can focus our entire energy on your experience. Based in Girdwood and flying from the hotel heli pad, SMG maximizes a huge variety of terrain across endless mountain ranges. The Chugach, Tordrillos, Valdez, Neacolas, Seward, Petersburg and so much more… This unique versatility allows SMG to minimize weather conflicts and consistently get you into deep powder day after day. No one does it like SMG, which is why we are 100% sold out every season. SMG does hold a handful of weeks each season to allow a few select guests into the fold under the right circumstances.

Why ski with SMG

  • Glaciated peaks and ski lines in the Tordrillo Mountains of Alaska
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    MASSIVE TERRAIN SPANNING THE STATE OF ALASKA & PRACTICALLY ZERO DOWN DAYS

    Every epic zone you have ever heard of and countless other secret spots.

  • Signature suite interior at the luxury hotel at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood
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    LUXURY LODGING & ALYESKA SKI RESORT

    The premier luxury hotel in Alaska, just 35 minutes from Anchorage.

  • SMG heli ski guide standing on a ridge in the Northern Chugach
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    TWO WORLD CLASS PROFESSIONAL GUIDES WITH EVERY GROUP

    An extra layer of assurance every single day.

  • SMG H125 helicopter landed on an Alaska snow ridge
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    ELITE AIRCRAFT

    A specially modified H125 helicopter with nearly 1,000 horsepower, exclusively outfitted for SMG. The helicopter is also optioned with dual hydraulic systems which adds redundant safety.

  • SMG helicopter flying above Alaska peaks with a veteran Girdwood pilot
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    TWO PILOTS ONBOARD

    Two pilots fly with your group every day.

  • SMG heli skier and helicopter in the Northern Chugach
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    EASY DIRECT FLIGHTS TO ANCHORAGE & OPERATIONAL EACH SEASON STARTING IN OCTOBER

    The best AK skiing of the entire year is typically in November.

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“The most unique heli operation on the planet.”

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  • First access to the handful of weeks we release each season
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