Special Thanks to our Sponsors and Partners!
The Chugach Range has long been a proving grounds for both mountaineers and the gear they trust. The guides and pilots at ABA demand the highest level of performance from every piece of gear they use to withstand the weather extremes and unpredictable conditions found only in Alaska. It is with this understanding that Alaska Backcountry Adventures has carefully chosen a select number of industry manufacturers to promote as both a sponsor and partner in the sports of Alaska heliskiing and snowboarding.
Smith Optics:
Since 1965, Smith Optics has been the leader in goggle technology and our guides trust Smith goggles for their reliability, function, and style. Don’t let a great day be wasted with foggy goggles, wear Smith and ride worry free. www.smithoptics.com
Backcountry Access:
We use the Tracker DTS avalanche beacon from Backcountry Access (BCA) because it’s the fastest and easiest transceiver to use—for our guides and for our guests. BCA also makes a full line of shovels, probes, packs and avalanche airbags. For more info, check out www.backcountryaccess.com.
Da Kine Packs:
A collaborative effort between team riders and in-house designers, DaKine packs feature unique colors, prints and graphics that reflect a rider's personality and style...all without sacricing the ultimate in functionality and perfomance. Take a peek at www.dakine.com.
POW Gloves:
The boyz at POW Gloves started the company 7 years ago because they couldn’t find gloves that fit right, worked well and looked good, without spending a ton of cash on a brand name. After six years of progression and innovation, POW gloves are some of the best on the market. www.powgloves.com
Volkl Skis:
Leave it to Völkl to introduce what just a few years ago would have been inconceivable: a rockered, big mountain twin tip that you can use every day at the resort. The new Gotama features an all new shape of 137-106-122mm. Visit www.volkl.com for details.
Alaskan Brewing Co:
You're in luck if you live in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, California, Nevada, Arizona or Colorado because Alaskan beer is both available and popular. For those outside the distribution area, who yearn for a "taste of Alaska," check out www.alaskanbeer.com.
Mountain OPS/Tailgate AK:
Join the annual migration to this worldwide gathering of hard-charging skiers and snowboarders atop Thompson Pass. Check out the video series capturing all the action of last year's event at www.tailgatealaska.com and mark your calendars for this year's event!