Ales Lah (far right) from Slovenia watches as Juniper Brownell hits a jump at Powdah Mountain during a no fly day for the heliski service. (Lex Treinen/Chilkat Valley News)

On a recent weekday at the Powdah Mountain Lodge, a handful of out-of-state visitors are getting antsy. 

There’s thick, wet snow falling outside and low clouds, meaning no helicopter flying today for Alaska Heliskiing. Guests here have to find their own entertainment. 

“I hate it,” said…