Resorts Alyeska-Resort
Area Profile
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, rated in the Top 25 ski resorts in North America by Skiing Magazine. 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.
Lodging Profile
The Alyeska Prince Hotel will call and notify its guests in the middle of the night when the Northern Lights are out. Well, they don't call everybody -- just the ones who sign up. Ski in and ski out lodging on site. The hotel with 307 rooms with tram and chairlift access. Free shuttle service from day lodge to the Alyeska Prince Hotel and tram terminal. Nearby B&Bs and condos located in Girdwood.
Services Profile
Nine restaurants and lounges on site. Ski and snowboard lessons for all ability levels. Kids' programs, Youth Spring Break Ski Camps and Women's Mid-week ski clinics all available. Two full rental shop with demos available, including cross country skis and snowshoes.
Area Recreation Profile
Heli and backcountry skiing, snowboarding, nordic skiing, para-skiing, dogsledding, snowcat skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, alpine skiing, and snowmobile tours all are available either at the resort or through local area services. Tubing hill. Nearby ocean glacier cruising is available year-round.
Snowboarding Profile
All 68 runs are open to snowboarders. Terrain park and the only groomed two halfpipes in the state. Lessons, clinics and rentals all available.
Cross Country Profile
Over 20 miles of cross country terrain for all abilities. Snowshoeing and dogsledding also available.
Summer Profile
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Mountain Stats
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Top: 2750 FT Bottom: 250 FT Vertical Drop: 2500 FT Skiable Terrain: 1000 acres Number of Runs: 68 Snow Making: 480 acres |
Total Lifts: na Surface Lifts: 2 Capacity: 10355 |
Beginner Runs: 10% Intermediate Runs: 48% Advanced Runs: 37% Expert Runs: 5% Average Snowfall: 631 IN |
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Projected Days Open: na Days Open Last Year: 151 Year Open: 1959 |
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Contact Information
Alyeska-Resort
Address:1000 Arlberg Avenue Girdwood, AK, 99587Phone: 800-775-6656
Email: info@alyeskaresort.com
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