Thompson Pass

Thompson Pass is a mountain pass through the Chugach Mountains near Valdez, Alaska. The Richardson Highway travels through the pass. The annual Mountain Man Hill Climb snowmachine race is held in Thompson Pass every April.

How To Get There

Take the Richardson Highway north from Valdez or south from Glennallen.

Thompson Pass Ski Runs

Labeled photo of ski runs in Thompson Pass. Image from the Valdez Avalanche Center.

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Thompson Pass Run Map

Thompson Pass Run Map PDF from the Valdez Avalanche Center.

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Nearby Attractions

Worthington Glacier

One of the most accessible glaciers in Alaska. Located in Thompson Pass, just off the Richardson...

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Thompson Pass

How To Get There

Thompson Pass Ski Runs

Thompson Pass Run Map

Nearby Attractions

Worthington Glacier

Blueberry Lake

Thompson Pass Pack Trail

Richardson Highway

Valdez Highlights