Sea and Ski in Prince William Sound
Join us for a unique adventure that blends skiing with the raw beauty of Alaska. Your private Sea and Ski experience takes place on a 58’ custom Alaska charter vessel, cruising the waters of Prince William Sound and skiing surrounding peaks for a true sea-to-summit journey. This pristine wilderness area offers stunning landscapes of glaciers, wildlife, and rugged terrain.
We’ll cover a vast area of mountainous islands, peninsulas, bays, and fjords. This trip is about more than just skiing—it’s an opportunity for genuine exploration and a chance to live close to the water.
Captain Alex von Wichman and guide Nick D’Alessio aboard the Babkin. Photo by: Bianca Germain
Sea and Ski Boat Cruise
Create a bespoke trip through Babkin Charters with Nick as your guide. Live and ski from the Babkin for 5 to 7+ days. Our moving lodge on the water. Born and raised Alaskans, Captains Brad and Alex are a brother-sister team who offer an immense knowledge of Prince William Sound. They have a longtime solid reputation, are easygoing, and love getting out there with people. Nick is thrilled to be working with them.
Boat service: Babkin Charters | The Babkin Vessel
Dates: Late February - May.
Group size:
Up to 5 guests on the Babkin.
Groups of 8-9 with use of second guide and boat, the Alexandra.
Prerequisite:
Previous backcountry touring experience required.
Advanced downhill skill level.
Open mind for adventure!
Trip price:
Starting at $4,700 per person, for a group of 5 for 5 days.
Contact Nick for a trip quote and further details.
A deposit is required to book. Price includes: the boat - your “lodge on the water,” all food, kayaks, limited fishing gear, Captain, first-mate/cook and AMGA Ski Guide. Full price and trip details sent during booking. Boat service and guiding are paid separately. Guiding operation is run through Nick’s company Alaska Guide Collective which is permitted with Chugach National Forest.
Lifetimes of Terrain. Trip of a Lifetime.
““It’s not easy to put into words how TRULY remarkable our adventure with Nick actually was. I just returned from a 5 day sea and ski trip with a group of 6 friends - some old, some new, but all (including Nick) surely now lifelong friends with whom I shared unforgettable experiences. The ski touring was as amazing as I anticipated, but the “sea” component of the trip far exceeded my expectations. From Orca sightings to glacier viewings, kayaking, campfires, fishing, board games into the wee hours, and endless laughs with our friends and the amazing Babkin crew, I really couldn’t have imagined a better trip. Nick is a consummate professional and snow science expert who kept our group safe and informed every second we were out on the snow. Do yourself a favor and book your own remarkable adventure — I promise you won’t regret it!””
More Life Shots and Wildlife Viewing
Our Sea and Ski trip in the media:
Featured in the 2021 ski film “Winter Starts Now” by Warren Miller Entertainment.
The 25 Best Winter Trips in the World, by Outside Magazine.
Article on Captain Alex, by Ski Magazine.
Sea and Ski article in Bloomberg.
Winter adventures in Alaska, CNN travel article.
