Alyeska Resort Skiing

Located in Chugach State Park in a glacier carved valley in the heart of Girdwood, Alaska, Alyeska Resort has built its reputation on steep terrain and deep snowpack. Alyeska receives 650 inches of snow at the summit annually and offers 1,610 acres of accessible terrain and 76 named trails serviced by nine lifts including two magic carpets. From its headwall to base, it boasts a 3,200 feet vertical rise, and trail difficulty ratings of 11% beginner, 52% intermediate, and 37% advanced to expert. The Aerial Tramway showcases the panoramic views of the Chugach State Park Mountains, hanging glaciers, sparkling streams, spruce and wildlife.