Human-powered backcountry skiing and snowboarding chutes off both sides of Crudbusters ridge in the Thompson Pass area Central Chugach Mountains near Valdez, Alaska in late April 2023. Visit ChugachSnow.org to book a guided backcountry skiing or snowboarding trip with the Chugach Mountain Institute. CMI also offer American Avalanche Association recognized Level 1 & 2 courses.