Alyeska   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. Alyeska has an average share of challenging ski trails and an average ratio of blue and green runs. Alyeska has a reasonable assortment of     runs and enough lifts to serve them all. No other ski hill for 1965 miles has a more sky-scraping height difference. The 9 great ski lifts here are in nice condition. The phenomenal 65 feet of seasonal snowfall is one of the reasons this is such a nice ski area. The skiing and the snowboarding in Alaska is a great thing to do all ski season long. A wonderful workout and just being on the runs for a while beats anything. In wintertime the Chugach Mountains is an unbelievably perfect spot if you enjoy snowboarding or skiing. Alyeska's elevation difference of 2,500 feet is great. The peaks of the Chugach Mountains give this ski resort an unbelievably perfect scenery. The annual snowfall   is stronger than average at Alyeska. This is a conventional size ski resort with a roughly average drop when compared to other west coast ski hills. All in all there are 68 ski runs to pick from; it's a nice collection. The Alaska peaks during ski season are a perfect spot for snowboarding or skiing. Having such a full-size ski terrain, 1,000 acres in all you will never be short of skiable area. Alyeska is a splendid ski area with loads of different slopes; it's just not possible to get bored here. The marvelous mountain vista of Alaska and first-rate slopes are in themselves reason enough to come here to ski. No need to hunt hard for rooms, but do book a room ahead of going because it is a very popular destination. No matter if you're skiing or snowboarding, in this general neighborhood, you won't come upon many other ski hills. The trailmap on this page will give you a good idea what Alyeska is like.          Hotels Near Alyeska ski area, Chugach Mountains, Alaska The Hotel Alyeska, Girdwood .5 miles away The Hotel Alyeska, Girdwood 1 miles away * Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.   Trailmap Bigger Trailmap Pictures of Alyeska ski area Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Stats Detailed Stats Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Alyeska ski area.   Ski Areas Near Alyeska ski area: Alpenglow At Arctic Valley, Alaska , 39 miles away    1400 foot drop, 4 lifts, 25 runs    15% Expert & Adv.    65% Intermediate    20% Beginner Hilltop, Alaska , 44 miles away    294 foot drop, 3 lifts, 10 runs    10% Expert & Adv.    10% Intermediate    80% Beginner   Whitewater Near Alyeska ski area: Whitewater Outfitter - Borealis River Guides, Anchorage County , 1 miles away, Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Ouzel Expeditions, Anchorage County , 1 miles away, Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Anchorage Whitewater, Anchorage County , 1 miles away, Whitewater outfitter   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