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Alyeska Resort is located just 40 miles south of Anchorage, Alaska in the quaint town of Girdwood. Enjoy our world-class accommodations while experiencing the adventure of the Alaska wilderness. The only AAA rated 4-diamond hotel in the state of Alaska, discover the luxury within the rugged setting with glaciers, bald eagles and towering spruce trees.

With an average annual snowfall of 631 inches, non –existent lift lines, diverse terrain and unparalleled views, Alyeska is the Great Land and more! Mt. Alyeska offers 2,500 vertical feet of terrain. There are wide open bowls, and long top-to-bottom runs that are sure to please the intermediate, while tree-lined runs are ideal for the beginner. Boasting 2,000 vertical feet of lit night time terrain and the most spring daylight hours in the United States make skiing and snowboarding at Alyeska a unique ski or snowboard adventure. Snow-capped mountains, hanging glaciers and dancing northern lights make Alyeska Resort a winter wonderland where adventures abound. Alyeska Resort was named by Skiing Magazine as the Number 9 in the 25 Killer Trips in November 2002! It was Ranked #1 in Snow and #6 in Steeps. In November 2003, Alyeska Resort was rated #19 in North America in the Top 25 Poll! Alyeska is a true world-class resort in Alaska.
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General    With an average annual snowfall of 631 inches, non –existent lift lines, diverse terrain and unparalleled views, Alyeska is the Great Land and more! Mt. Alyeska offers 2,500 vertical feet of terrain. There are wide open bowls, and long top-to-bottom runs that are sure to please the intermediate, while tree-lined runs are ideal for the beginner. Boasting 2,000 vertical feet of lit night time terrain and the most spring daylight hours in the United States make skiing and snowboarding at Alyeska a unique ski or snowboard adventure. Snow-capped mountains, hanging glaciers and dancing northern lights make Alyeska Resort a winter wonderland where adventures abound. Alyeska Resort was named by Skiing Magazine as the Number 9 in the 25 Killer Trips in November 2002! It was Ranked #1 in Snow and #6 in Steeps. In November 2003, Alyeska Resort was rated #19 in North America in the Top 25 Poll! Alyeska is a true world-class resort in Alaska.


  • Average snowfall is more than 631 inches annually, some years more than 900 inches fall at the top of Mt. Alyeska.

  • The season begins in Mid-November and goes through Mid-April with weekend skiing through Memorial Day as conditions permit.

  • There are 1,400 total skiable acres

  • Elevation - Summit: 3,939 feet, Base : 250 feet, Rise : 2,500 feet
  • There are nine lifts including one high-speed detachable quad, two fixed quads, three double chairs, two pony lifts, and one 60-passenger aerial tram.

  • Maximum Lift Capacity is 10,335 skiers per hour

  • There are 68 runs
SKI RESORT SPECIFICATIONS
Targeted Activities:    Cross-country Skiing, Heli Skiing/Snowboarding, Skiing, Snowboarding
Season Availability: December to April
Numer of Runs: 68
Difficulty of Runs: Beginner - 11%, Intermediate - 52%, Advanced - 37%
Number of Lifts: 9
Lift Details: 1 high-speed detachable quad, 2 fixed quad, 3 double chairs, 2 pony lifts, 160-passenger aerial tram
Lift Capacity: 10335
Altitude: 250-3939 meters
Starting Price:   
$50.00 per Person/Day
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AREA OVERVIEW
Activities Cross-country Skiing, Heli Skiing/Snowboarding, Skiing, Snowboarding
City Alyeska
State Alaska
Country United States
Season December to April
Start Price    $50.00 per Person/Day
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