Sea and Ski in Prince William Sound
Join us for an unforgettable experience. Sea and Ski just about says it all. We charter a boat, live out on the Alaskan ocean waters and get dropped off for a true sea to summit experience. Prince William Sound is an incredible place to have a unique adventure in certain beauty. Glaciers, wildlife viewing, living on the water and in the mountains. We explore a massive area of mountainous islands, peninsulas, bays, fjords and passages. These trips are a lot more than the skiing - it’s all about exploration, adventure and life on the water. Give a call and I’d love to tell you more about it!
Sea and Ski Boat Cruise
Join a 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. Captains Brad and Alex, born and raised Alaskans are a brother-sister team who offer an immense knowledge of Prince William Sound. They have a longtime solid reputation, easygoing and love getting out there with people. Nick is thrilled to be working with them.
Boat service: Babkin Charters | The Babkin Vessel
Dates: Starting late February for winter trips to prime time spring skiing into May.
Group size: up to 5 guests on the Babkin, larger groups up to 8 or 9 possible with use of second guide and their other boat, the Alexandra.
Prerequisite: Previous backcountry touring experience required with advanced downhill skill level and an open mind for adventure!
Trip price: Starting at $4,700 each 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 in the water,” all food, kayaks, limited fishing gear, land use permits, 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.
Captain Alex von Wichman and guide Nick D’Alessio aboard the Babkin. Photo by: Bianca Germain
Lifetimes of Terrain. Trip of a Lifetime.
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.
Sea and Ski blog posts:
““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!””
