Ski Vacations in Alaska

Alaska, which has been a source of awe and mystery for ages, has some of the best skiing in the world. The Alyeska Resort is one of the greatest resorts in the state. With a maximum elevation of 2,751 feet and a 2,501 foot vertical drop, the area gets an average of 631 inches of snow each year. Although the Alyeska Resort offers some of the best skiing in the world, you won't find the slopes overly crowded, and there are no long lines for the lifts. There are nine lifts, consisting of six chair lifts, two surface lifts, and one cable car line. There are 68 trails for beginners, intermediates, and experts, with most of the trails designed for intermediate skiers. Night time skiing is permitted, which makes your ski experience more adventurous and thrilling. You will see snow capped mountains, hanging glaciers, and most notably, the famous Northern Lights. This resort is ranked number nine on the list of the top twenty-five killer ski trips by Skiing Magazine. The season begins at the Alyeska Resort in the middle of November, and runs through the middle of April. This region of Alaska boasts the longest daytime areas in the United States, with approximately sixteen hours of daylight each day during April. Throughout December, though, there are only about seven hours of daylight # which makes night time skiing necessary if you are going to get in the time that you want to spend on the slopes. The Alyeska Prince Hotel is the place to be! Here you will enjoy luxurious rooms and fine dining. Nightly entertainment is also available. There are other nightlife spots in the area as well that are not affiliated with the hotel. If you enjoy tubing, then visiting the Glacier Tubing Park is an absolute must! Featuring two lanes of terrain and a surface lift, everyone in the family will delight in spending time at the tubing park. The Alyeska Terrain Park is a must for snowboarding devotees. Other winter activities that can be enjoyed in and around the Alyeska Resort include helisking, ice climbing, ocean cruising tours, flight seeing, dog sledding, back country skiing, mountaineering, and polar bear watching. At the Alyeska Resort, the ultimate winter vacation is yours to experience. Brave the elements, then come back to the hotel for some pampering. Get a taste of what Alaska can offer, and what skiing is meant to be! There are activities for the entire family to enjoy, and there are many sights and attractions in the area to be enjoyed as well. The Alykeska Resorts really is an awesome winter family ski vacation!