Alyeska Overview

Alyeska Resort

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Alyeska is where Olympic Gold Medalist Tommy Moe trained. There are two certified (International Ski Federation) downhill courses. Alyeska is World Class, with an average of 631 inches of snowfall every year and 1,000 acres of terrain to romp in. Alyeska Resort is a favored resort for family vacations. Mt. Alyeska offers 2,500 vertical feet of terrain. There are wide open bowls, and long top to bottom runs. The area has the only four diamond hotel in Alaska conveniently located with ski in/ski out access to the trails. The Alyeska Resort Aerial Tramway is a seven-minute ride to a viewing deck with panoramic views of the mountains, hanging glaciers, sparkling streams, towering spruce, and an array of wildlife.

Elevation

Summit

2750 Ft.
Vertical Drop

2500 Ft.
Base

250 Ft.

Terrain

Beginner Runs

10%

Intermediate Runs

30%

Advanced Runs

20%

Expert Runs

40%

Longest Run

1.0

Skiable Terrain

1500

Snow Making

N/A

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 9
Gondolas & Trams: 1
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 1
Quad Chairs: 3
Triple Chairs: 0
Double Chairs: 2
Surface Lifts: 2

Common Misspellings

Alyaska

Contact Details

P.O. Box 249

Girdwood, 99587

Phone: 907-754-1111

info@alyeskaresort.com

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: Nov 23, 2011

Projected Closing Ski Season: Apr 24, 2012

Projected Days Open: 150

Days Open Last Year: 151

Years Open: 53

Average Snowfall: 650

Alyeska Reviews

by skipuppy Dec 30, 2011
- Overall Rating 5.0
- Family Friendly 5.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
- Terrain Park 5.0
- Nightlife 5.0
snow baby snow!

Pros: Skiing was magical
Cons: Road from Anchorage to Girdwood a bit hairy. Drive safely when it's snowing!
by alaskasnow Dec 30, 2011
- Overall Rating 5.0
- Family Friendly 5.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
- Terrain Park 5.0
- Nightlife 5.0
You want snow? They have SNOW!

Pros: Outrageously beautiful, outrageously fun
Cons: Train from Anchorage needs to increase ski trip runs
by John Petraitis Dec 2, 2009
- Overall Rating 5.0
- Family Friendly 4.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
- Terrain Park 3.0
- Nightlife 2.0
The place for steeps and quad workouts

Pros: Short lines, steep runs, 700+ inches
Cons: Flat light in January, wet snow