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Alyeska Resort Overview

http://www.alyeskaresort.com 907-754-1111

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Alyeska Resort

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
    3939ft
  • Vertical Drop
    2500ft
  • Base
    250ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

11%

Intermediate Runs

52%

Advanced Runs

37%

Expert Runs

0%

Terrain Parks

2

Longest Run

1 MILES

Skiable Terrain

1400 ACRE

Lifts

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

Tourist Office

P.O. Box 249

99587 Girdwood

Alaska

United States

Phone: 907-754-1111

info@alyeskaresort.com

Alyeska Resort Website Tourist office

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 11/21/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 04/28/2013

Projected Days Open: 150

Days Open Last Year: 151

Years Open: 54

Average Snowfall: 650"

Alyeska Resort Reviews

  • by luvsun&snow 26th November 2012
    • Overall Rating 4
    • Family Friendly 4
    • All Mtn. Terrain 4
    • Terrain Park 4
    • Nightlife 4

    Home away from home

    Pros: Good snow, quick rides up, beautiful, NORTH FACE
    Cons: Has gotten more crowded over the years

     
  • by skipuppy 30th December 2011
    • Overall Rating 5
    • Family Friendly 5
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5
    • Terrain Park 5
    • Nightlife 5

    snow baby snow!

    Pros: Skiing was magical
    Cons: Road from Anchorage to Girdwood a bit hairy. Drive safely when it's snowing!

     
  • by alaskasnow 30th December 2011
    • Overall Rating 5
    • Family Friendly 5
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5
    • Terrain Park 5
    • Nightlife 5

    You want snow? They have SNOW!

    Pros: Outrageously beautiful, outrageously fun
    Cons: Train from Anchorage needs to increase ski trip runs

     
  • by John Petraitis 2nd December 2009
    • Overall Rating 5
    • Family Friendly 4
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5
    • Terrain Park 3
    • Nightlife 2

    The place for steeps and quad workouts

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

     

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