alyeska ski area

Coming from Colorado where we ski Vail's family of resorts we knew the snow and terrain would be different. My son was amazed that the skiing started at 10:30...and we caught last tram as well at 8:30. Totally cool experience for both of us even with thin snow and limited terrain. Amazing views!!!

This resort has something for everyone. There are beginner slopes for those who have never set foot in the snow, to the steepest scariest slopes I have ever seen from Colorado to Montana to Alaska. Plus everything in between. A little pricy for a lift ticket, but you really get what you pay for, and during our trip the longest line has had four people in it! Spectacular views of the Turnagain Arm and the mountains as well.

When planning a ski trip 4 months in advance.... no guantees on having snow. In one of the least snowy winters in a long time. Alyeska still offered a great skiing experience with challenging terrain and great vistas. The crew at Alyeska did a great job in keeping the skiing going in a difficult winter!

Not the best season but I did Heli yesterday and had a blast. The hill is steep with very little for beginners. When there is snow this place is deep and steep.

One would think planning a ski trip for the middle of February in Alaska would be perfect. However, I happened to bring with me, from Hawaii, a Pineapple express with about 3-4 degrees warmer temperatures than were required to turn those downpours into a blizzard. That being said, I did enjoy the top of the mountain snowboarding. The chairs at the bottom with the green territory were running, but I have no idea what they were skiing on. The top only has blue and black and most of the black was closed due to lack of coverage. This led to most of the expert skiers plowing down the blues at breakneck speeds which was a little annoying. However, the chairs and tram were in great condition and the detachable quads were easy on/off. The mountain isn't very high, but there are some steeps if the weather cooperates. It's a smaller resort (compared to Whistler, Banff, Tahoe resorts, Colorado resorts), but it does have a little something for everyone. Not much in the way of Apres Ski--kind of a sleepy little town with a big mountain. For those wanting to Heli-ski, it seemed like it was frequently cancelled even on the sunny days.

This was my first time at the resort. First I was extremely discouraged, I've never been snow boarding before. They knew exactly what size to give me based on shoe size. Quickly picked a snowboard and I was on my way. I started on the smallest slope and within 10 minutesan instructor found me and asked if I needed a lesson. Of course I accepted and he helped me get started with just going down the hill. After this I went straight to the smallest real hill they had where an instructor saw me struggling and immediately starting helping me out. She taught me more in 10 minutes then I had learned altogether and I was going down the steep hills in no time at all. Instructors name was Dorothy. I am extremely grateful to all the instructors. Didn't hurt that the lift lines were pretty short too.

We had a nice nature hike from the lodge. The staff are all very nice. Get a massage from Aimee-she was GREAT. The view is out of this world from the top of the mountain- take the lift up.

We managed to travel from australia and must have brought the warm weather! Im a green run skier and they did not open the entire 5 days we were there and there was 1 day not open at all. My husband got 3 days boarding in up the top and enjoyed, though with many runs closed it was rather congested up on the only run open. Not the fault of the mountain though, just nature!

30+ minutes from the airport, a gorgeous seaside drive takes you to this huge mountain retreat. The town is small, but the resort has everything. It's relaxing with a huge gym and pool, free gondola for summer guests. Nice bakery at the entrance of town has the best chocolate chip cookies in North America...not too sweet. Summertime chairlift will bring your mountain bike up for a cool downhill ride, on a designated mountain bike path, free of hikers if you're lucky.

We had a good experience when we stayed here. Our room was a good size and there was plenty to see inside and outside of the lodges. We did not have a good experience dining inside the lodge because it was too expensive. Other than that, the location was a bit far away but tr sights were great.

We enjoyed our free ride on the tramway. It is comfortable, silent, and offers great views. At the top are lots of photo taking opportunities, the roundhouse museum and gift shop, and a very expensive restaurant.

A must for photo lovers. Take the chair lift and photograph the best of Alaska snow scenery. Awesome hotel and restaurant but very expensive. Girdwood is a very friendly town with much to photograph and I love walking it.

I resided in the Anchorage area for six years, and on one occasion drove down to ski at the Alyeska Resort; which is located in Girdwood, Alaska, approximately 27 miles from the city of Anchorage. Mount Alyeska is part of the Chugach mountain range and the Alyeska Resort is the largest ski area in the state. Although it can be very cold in the winters, and there is plenty of snow; I think that this is also the only commercial ski resort in Alaska! Actually cross country skiing, and mountain climbing is much more popular in the State of Alaska.

This would be an excellent rating if it weren't for the occasional avalanches that sometimes erase part of the ski-able terrain. The North Face of the mountain is where the real adrenaline junkies go for their steep fix! Beginners, stay on the Day Lodge side!

Passing by, on our way to a helicopter tour with Alpine Air. We stopped at the resort to have a quick lunch. Very elegant with beautiful views.