Summer time in Valdez brings a myriad of fun things to do. Valdez has unprecedented access to Mother Nature in full force and is home to many land animals, sea life, birds and more. Wildflowers grace the miles of trails in and around Valdez. Humpback and orca whales make their home in the Prince William Sound. Glaciers nest atop towering mountains as majestic waterfalls pour forth from the melting ice and snow. Some glaciers reach all the way to the ocean and greet the tide with their impressive size.
Whether you find yourself on land or sea, there’s always something to do in Valdez. Top on the list is to experience the Prince William Sound. Surrounded by the Chugach National Forest (the second largest National forest in the U.S.), the Prince William Sound contains various tidewater glaciers including Columbia Glacier; the largest tidewater glacier in South central Alaska.
Valdez is a clear choice for winter adventures in Alaska. With a longstanding reputation for great snow, more than 300 inches is measured annually in the city and 600 to 900 inches in nearby Thompson Pass!
As one might expect with this much snow, Valdez celebrates winter with downhill and cross country skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, dog sledding, and ice climbing.
Valdez and the surrounding Chugach Mountains define backcountry skiing and boarding. Access the backcountry on foot, helicopter or snowcat for some of the most amazing big mountain skiing and snowboarding in the world.
Ice climbers view our beautiful waterfalls and glaciers as pathways to adventure. Whatever challenge you are looking for, whether top-roping or multi-pitch lead climbing, there are dozens of routes around Valdez that will suit your needs.Valdez offers the ultimate backcountry snowmobiling experience with miles of untracked powder. From beginner to expert, there is something for everyone.
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Valdez Convention &
Visitors Bureau
104 Chenega Street
Valdez AK 99686
Tel: 907-835-INFO
