Haines heliski companies had one of the worst seasons ever this year as bad weather and snow conditions limited time in the mountains.

Southeast Alaska Backcountry Adventures (SEABA) owner Scott Sundberg said persistent cold, dry and windy weather didn’t allow the buildup of a stable snowpack.

SEABA, Alaska Heliskiing and Alaska Mountain Guides used an average of 37.5 percent of allocated skier days, according to the “Commercial Heli-skiing 2018 Season-End Report” required by…