Anchorage Ski Areas Embedded List for Winter Things to Do

Skeetawk is derived from the Dena’ina word Shk’ituk’t, which means ​“where we slide down” — a per­fect descrip­tion for this com­mu­ni­ty ski area set in the Tal­keet­na moun­tains, 90 min­utes north of Anchor­age and 25 min­utes from down­town Palmer. Hatch­er Pass has always been a place back­coun­try skiers flocked to, but Skeetawk makes the great ter­rain avail­able to even more snows­ports lovers.

Go ski­ing or snow­board­ing right in Anchor­age at Hill­top Ski Area. New to snows­ports? 80% of the trails designed for begin­ners and 20% for inter­me­di­ate users. There’s also a begin­ner and pro-lev­el ter­rain park. Equip­ment rentals and lessons are available.

Alyeska Resort is famous for its down­hill ski­ing and snow­board­ing for a rea­son — it’s tru­ly world-class, fea­tur­ing tons of snow, steep moun­tains, and views that stretch on for­ev­er. But there are a ton of oth­er win­ter activ­i­ties that make Alyeska an epi­cen­ter for win­ter adven­ture. Go cross-coun­try ski­ing or snow­shoe­ing on one of the area trails; or head off into the back­coun­try with a guide for some heli- or cat-ski­ing; try a snow­mo­bile excursion;  ...more