Alyeska Ski Resort offers world class skiing from a base near sea level to an elevation of almost 3000 feet and the lowest base elevation (250 feet) for any major ski resort in the US. There is plenty of snow, fun and adventure for everyone at Alyeska; it was rated in the top 25 ski resorts of North America by Ski Magazine.
This Alyska features 1,000 acres of terrain, ranging from gentle ski runs for beginners to a vast selection of double black diamond runs to challenge the experts. Night skiing, with more than 2,000 vertical feet of lighted trails, extends the ski day to 9:30 p.m. two nights per week.
Alyeska Resort also offers spectacular views of the northern lights. Enclosed on three sides by the Chugach Mountains, the village of Girdwood is protected from the bright lights of Anchorage, offering crystal clear viewing opportunities.
Resort ratings summary (out of 10):
Overall: 8.5
Skiing: 8
Snow: 8
Apres Ski: 9
Suitable for: intermediate / advanced / cross country
Not suitable for: beginner / non skiers
Resort Summary:
Population:
Currency: US Dollars
Language: English
Resort Altitude: 838m (2749ft)
Winter Season: December to May
Number of beds:
Nearest Airport: Anchorage International Airport
Nearest Town: Anchorage (it's about an hour out of Anchorage at Girdwood)
Nearest rail station:
Getting there by road: easy
Snow:
Snow reliability: excellent
Current snow conditions: snow conditions from the BBC
About the ski runs:
Total piste length:
Vertical Drop: 2500 ft (762m)
Number of ski runs: 68
Beginner %: 11%
Intermediate %: 52%
Advanced %: 52%
Longest Run: 10560 ft (3219m)
Snowboard parks: 3 parks plus 68 runs
Cross Country: 50 kms of nordic trails
About the ski lifts:
Highest lift: 838m (2749ft)
Lowest Lift: 76m (249ft)
Number of Lifts: 9 (2 rope tows, 3 double chairs, 2 quad chairs, 1 hi-speed quad chair & 1 aerial tram - for 60 people)
Lift capacity: 10355 per hour
The cost of ski passes (2004 / 05):
Adult 1 day: 35 US Dollars
Adult 6 days:
Youth 1 day: 27 US Dollars
Youth 6 days:
Child 1 day: 20 US Dollars
Child 6 days:
Restaurants, Apres ski and non skiers:
Alyeska resort features a variety of restaurants, from romantic and intimate settings, to live dance music in a bar. There is a good range of menus too, many of which include fresh alaskan game. Other than the scenery and dogsledding, there is not much to do for the non skier.
Resort contact details:
Telephone: 800 775 6656
Fax:
Email: info@alyeskaresort.com
Website: www.alyesaresort.com
