Valdez's isolation means untouched backcountry terrain that stretches as far as the eye can see, and it's what makes Alaska one of the snowiest states to visit for skiing and snowboarding.

A 16-year-old was riding a snowmobile in the Kenai Mountains when he was swept away and buried, officials said.

Previous venues have included Jackson Hole, WY, Revelstoke, BC, and Valdez, AK ... we know that the first ski competition will be held in Alaska in mid-April of 2025. Members of the athlete ...

Sometimes known as "The Little Switzerland of Alaska," Valdez receives about 325 in/825 cm of snow a year, offering plenty of opportunities for extreme skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling ...