Alyeska ski area, Chugach Mountains, Alaska

  I think Alyeska has the highest elevation drop in Alaska but I could be wrong. Needless to say we're pretty ok with snow up here in Alaska, there's so much snow here you can't believe it. The skiing is perfect perfect! I cannot get enough of this mountain ever! Do wear plenty of clothes though. says Brian Nelson.

This ski area has a drop from top to bottom of 2,500 feet which is more than enough for a good top to bottom run. There are 9 good ski lifts here, and they make for a comforting ride up the mountain.
    On this mountain you'll come upon 68 different ski runs; there's a fine set to suit everyone. Alyeska has an ok set of ski runs and an ok quantity of good ski lifts. This ski hill gets blanketed by so much snow, 65 feet yearly, and that is plenty for very brilliant
coverage. With 1,000 acres of skiable land you will never be short of ski terrain. You have to go 1965 miles to get to a ski resort in possession of a greater elevation difference. The scenic panorama of the Alaska hills and the good feeling of speeding down the runs are motive enough to come here to ski. This ski mountain has an average fraction of black and red trails and an average share of beginner and intermediate ski runs. Alyeska has stronger snowfall than the local average each winter season. This is a typical  
size ski area featuring a roughly average altitude difference compared to other west coast ski resorts. The snowboarding and the skiing in Alaska is loads of fun through the winter season. No need to hunt hard for lodgings, but you'd better reserve before you go as these lodgings fill up quickly. The mountaintops of the Chugach Mountains is a surroundings worth seeing. This ski hill has a splendid pick of ski trails to match all abilities; it's not possible to get bored here. Getting your skiing muscles activated and a chance to spend some time in the wilderness have skiers coming here. Nothing outclasses the Alaska mountaintops in the winter; they are a wonderful spot for skiing or snowboarding. Because you're on this net page you are probably into skiing or snowboarding, either way, this is a vicinity with few other ski mountains for that. Please refer to the ski run map of Alyeska on this page for information. The Chugach Mountains covered in snow is an extremely wonderful spot if you enjoy skiing or snowboarding.

Coordinates:
Latitude: 60.961645
Longitude: -149.112176

Alyeska Prince Hotel, Girdwood

Alyeska Resort, Girdwood
Located just 40 miles south of the Anchorage Airport along the scenic Seward Highway. The Hotel Alyeska is a Chateau style property located on Mount Alyeskas ski slopes with ski in/ski out accessibili...
  QUICK STATS
Elevation drop: 2,500 feet
Expert and advanced runs: 42 %
Intermediate runs: 48 %
Beginner runs: 11 %
Runs: 68
Lifts: 9
Annual snowfall: 65 feet
Skiing Area: 1,000 acres

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Alyeska ski area.
 Ski Areas Near Alyeska ski area:
Alpenglow At Arctic Valley, Alaska , 39 miles away
   1400 vertical feet
   25 runs - 4 lifts
   15% Expert & Adv.
   65% Intermediate
   20% Beginner
Hilltop, Alaska , 44 miles away
   294 vertical feet
   10 runs - 3 lifts
   10% Expert & Adv.
   10% Intermediate
   80% Beginner
 Whitewater Near Alyeska ski area:
Eagle River, Anchorage County , 14 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Echo Bend to Rapids Camp)
Portage River, Municipality of Anchorage County , 15 miles away, Class -blank- - 13 miles long (Portage Lake to Turnagain Arm)
Twentymile River, Anchorage County , 16 miles away, Class -blank- - 20 miles long (Carmen Lake to Turnagain Arm)
 Trails Near Alyeska ski area:
Crow Pass Trail, Anchorage , 4 miles away
Johnson Pass Trail, Kenai Peninsula , 16 miles away
 National Parks Near Alyeska ski area:
Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward - AK , 36 miles away
Katmai National Park & Preserve, King Salmon - AK , 50 miles away

 

Hotels Near Alyeska ski area, Chugach Mountains, Alaska

Alyeska Prince Hotel,
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Alyeska Resort, Girdwood
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Moose Meadows Bed & Breakfast,
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2.3 miles away
Gold Miner's Hotel,
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21.4 miles away
Gold Miners Hotel, Palmer
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21.5 miles away
Peak Inn,
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21.5 miles away
Pioneer Motel,
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21.6 miles away
Tannenhof Llama Inn,
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23.3 miles away
Trail Lake Lodge, Moose Pass
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24.8 miles away
Creekside Cabins,
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25 miles away
Agate Inn, Wasilla
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25.9 miles away
Grand View Inn And Suites, Wasilla
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26.9 miles away
ALASKAS SELECT INN WASILLA, Wasilla
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27.4 miles away
Best Western Lake Lucille Inn, Wasilla
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32.9 miles away
Hotel Edgewater and Conference Center, Seward
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36.2 miles away
Holiday Inn Express SEWARD HARBOR, Seward
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36.3 miles away
* Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.

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