Alyeska Resort is Alaska's premier year-round destination resort and largest ski area. With an average annual snowfall of over 700 inches, non-existent lift lines, diverse terrain and unparalleled views, Alyeska has something for everyone!
Nestled at the base of majestic Mount Alyeska is the 304 room The Hotel Alyeska. Conveniently located at the hotel, you will find restaurants and lounges, a fitness center, rental and repair shops, ticket window and distinctive sport and gift shops. And the Alyeska Tram and ski slopes are only steps away, making this a true ski-in/ski-out resort.
Alyeska boasts 9 lifts; 2,500 feet of vertical fun; a base elevation of 250 feet above sea level which means plenty of oxygen; 2,000 vertical feet of night lighting; and more daylight hours than any other U.S. ski area beginning in mid-February. The ski day lasts from 10:30am to 5:30pm with night skiing until 9:30pm on Friday and Saturdays through mid-March. Skiing starts around Thanksgiving with daily operations through mid-April and weekend skiing through Memorial Day, conditions permitting.
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Alyeska Resort
The Hotel Alyeska
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Resort Information:
- Lifts:
1 aerial tram, 1 high speed quad, 2 fixed grip quads and 3 double chairs
- Ski Base Elevation:
250 feet
- Peak Elevation:
3,939 feet
- Ability:
11% beginner/novice,
52% intermediate,
37% advanced / expert
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General Information - As provided by the resort:
Air Service to Resort:
Alyeska Resort is just 40 miles south of Anchorage along the scenic Seward Highway. The Anchorage International Airport is served by most major airlines and with almost 200 flights arriving daily, Anchorage is easy to get to from around the world. Non-stop flights are available to Anchorage from Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, Denver, Chicago, and New York City.
Chicago - 5.5 hrs
Honolulu - 5.5 hrs
Houston - 6.5 hrs
Los Angeles - 5 hrs
Minneapolis - 5.5 hrs
New York City - 8 hrs |
Salt Lake City - 4.5 hrs
San Francisco - 4.5 hrs
Seattle - 3 hrs
Seoul - 8.5 hrs
Vancouver, BC - 2.5 hrs
Zurich - 9.5 hrs |
Convenient shuttle service can be arranged by the Guest Services Concierge at the The Hotel Alyeska. Rental cars and taxis are also available at the airport.
Other Transportation Options:
Driving to Alyeska Resort from the Lower 48 is a true adventure for those with a little extra time. Add about two weeks to your trip since it takes 4 days just to drive from Seattle to Anchorage.
Private pilots will find the Girdwood airstrip is just 2 miles from Alyeska Resort. The 3,000 foot gravel strip is not controlled and has no lights.
By dogsled or snowmobile, Alyeska Resort is easily accessed from any wilderness location via the Iditarod Trail.
Common Misperceptions:
· It is not always cold and dark in Alaska! The truth is that starting in mid-February, Alyeska Resort enjoys more hours of daylight than any ski area in North America. And from November through April, daytime temperatures average 29 degrees!
· You do not have to be an expert to ski in Alaska! The truth is that 63% of our 68 runs are rated Intermediate (blue square) or lower.
· It does not take "forever" to get to Alyeska Resort! The truth is that direct and non-stop flights to Anchorage International Airport from across the United States makes it easy and affordable to travel here. The bonus is that the ski resort is so close to the airport that just an hour after arrival, it is possible to be on the slopes!
· You will not get bored or run out of things to do! The truth is that often, guests have so much to do, they run out of time to ski. Save time to enjoy adventures that are as unique as Alaska itself, including Nordic Skiing, Helicopter and Snowcat Skiing and Snowboarding, Authentic Alaskan Dogsled Rides, Snowshoeing, Snowmobiling, Ice Skating, Flightseeing with Glacier Landings, and Winter Glacier and Wildlife Cruises.
Top 5 Selling Points:
· Alyeska Resort is closer and more affordable than you think. And once you land in Anchorage, you are less than an hour from the resort!
· Besides world-class skiing and snowboarding, unique Alaskan activities are available from ocean glacier cruises to dog sled tours to flightseeing trips around Mt. McKinley.
· The ski-in/ski-out The Hotel Alyeska is Alaska's only AAA four-diamond hotel. And with winter considered the "low" season in Alaska, prices are unbeatable!
· With an average annual snowfall in excess of 700 inches, we live up to the legendary Alaskan ski conditions. In the past 5 years, the annual snowfall has been close to 1,000 inches making it possible to ski until Memorial Day!
· Skiers love to party hard and at Alyeska Resort you can party all night, sleep in late and still be on first chair when the lifts open at 10:30am. Our ski day is very civilized lasting from 10:30 am to 5:30pm and until 9:30pm on Friday and Saturday nights thru mid-March.
Best Resort Client:
Alyeska Resort is North America's best kept secret, but we don't want to be! We are ideal for the skier who has been everywhere and is looking for something new and different and exciting.
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