Alyeska Resort Downhill Skiing & Winter Activities

Alyeska Resort is far more than a ski destination; it’s an epicenter for outdoor adventure year-round at the gateway to the Chugach Mountains. Yet the resort is perhaps most famous for its world-class winter activities. Ski or snowboard down some of the snowiest slopes in North America, or go for a dogsled ride with an Iditarod veteran by day or even by moonlight. And enjoy great accommodations and dining.

Alyeska has 1,610 skiable acres and 76 named runs and trails

Ski the Deep and Steep

Conde Nast Traveler rated Alyeska the “Best view of any U.S. ski resort” for its mountain, glacier, and ocean views, and Skiing rated it a Top 10 ski destination. With an average annual snowfall of 650 inches at the top and 208 inches at the base, Alyeska has 1,610 skiable acres and 76 named runs and trails. On the beginner end of the spectrum, you’ll find the Magic Carpet ski lift. (Think moving walkway at airports.) At the other, you’ll find the expert North Face, the longest continuous double black diamond run in North America. The mountain’s total vertical rise, from headwall to the base, is a whopping 3,200 feet.

Explore the Mountain

Do some freeriding at the one of the resort’s terrain parks. To learn all that’s offered, take a tour of the mountain. They’re free and available daily. Or you can hire a guide through the Mountain Sports School to show you around the most challenging outer areas. Challenge Alaska Adaptive Ski and Snowboard School is on site.

The mountain is open for night skiing Thursday–Saturday until 8 p.m., from mid-December until mid-March.

Experience the Backcountry

Go cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or heli- or cat-skiing in the backcountry. Rent snowshoes or cross-country skis and go exploring on your own or with a guide. You’ll find many trails in the area, but one series of trails is accessible right from the hotel. The multi-use Moose Meadows trail system is for skiing, walking, running, biking, skijouring—anything goes. The exception, the system’s new 5-K Nordic Ski Loop, is for skis only.

Not a skier? Or looking for something different? Take a guided snowmobile excursion—an invigorating way to explore the Chugach Mountains. Choose from mellow meadows to ancient ice caves.

Or, rent a fat tire bike and explore area trails.

Getting There

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1000 Arlberg
Girdwood, AK 99587

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Prices & Dates

2026

Season	Nov 30 - April 27 ***conditions permitting
Duration	2+ hrs
Rates	Skiing & Snowboarding // Midweek \| $119 Adult, $49, Child (5-12), $79 Teen (13-18), $60 Senior (65+), $109 Military
	Prime \| $149 Adult, $59, Child (5-12), $89 Teen (13-18), $70 Senior (65+), $129 Military
	Holiday \| $169 Adult, $69, Child (5-12), $99 Teen (13-18), $70 Senior (65+), $149 Military
	Dog Sledding // 9 hrs \| Departs 9:30am \| $440 per Adult, $340 per child (8-16 years) \| Hotel Pick up $100
	April Dog Sledding // Dog Sledding \| 45-50 minutes \| $201.44 per adult, $139.64 per child (2-12 years) \| Transportation not provided (40 minute drive from Alyeska)
	Snowmobiling // The Scenic Mountain Tour // 3.5 hrs \| Starts 10 am/12:30 pm\| $292 per adult / $191 per child \| November-January
	Glacier Snowmobile Tour // ) Departs 9 am/1 pm \| $401 per adult / $272 per child (8-15) \| February – March (daily if conditions allow
	Ice Fishing // $225 per person \| Departs: 9 am \| starting location may vary (Transportation not provided)
	Flightseeing // Helicopter Glacier Tour // 30 minutes \| $395 per person (Departure time varies)
	Helicopter Glacier Landing // 60 minutes \| $560 per person (Departure time varies)
	Prince William Sound Tour // 90 minutes \| $660 per person (Departure time varies)
	Denali in a Day! // $612.85 per adult / $561.35 per child (under the age of 12) (Min. of 2 passengers) \| Departs twice daily
	Backcountry Skiing & Riding // Heli Skiing & Riding // 7:30 am Check In \| $1825 per person peak season (Feb 13 – Apr 13), $1695 per person (Jan 16 – Feb 12 and Apr 14 – 27) \| 16,000 –18,000 vertical feet (additional charge of $75 per each additional 1,000 vertical feet)
	Snow Cat Skiing & Riding // 7:30 am Check In \| $500+ per day (stand by rate) \| Check/contact for availability
	Backcountry Touring // Half Day Half Day // $300 per person
	Full Day // $400 per person
	Heli Drop Off Backcountry // $800 per person
	Spring Cruises // Gray Whale Watch Tour // Starts March 8th \| Departs at 12pm and 12:30pm from Seward \| $112.43+ per adult / $59.47+ per child
	Blackstone Bay Glacier Cruise // 3.5 hrs \| Starts March 1st \| Departs Sunday/Wednesday/Friday, at 1pm \| $193 per person (up to 25 passengers)
	Glacier Walk // Departs from Anchorage at 8:30am \| $329 per person (8+) \| Hotel Pick up $100
	Snowshoe Rentals // $30
	Nordic Ski Rentals // $40
	Fat Tire Bike Rentals // 2hr\| $30
	Half day // 4hr \| $30
	Full day // 8hr \| $60
	Spa // Hydrotherapy/Massage Therapy \| Starts at 10am \| Check/Contact for availability
Rate Notes	For more information about current seasonal rates and rates about other activities described in the article, please contact Hotel Alyeska directly.
	Buy online in advance for an additional discount

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