Ski Resorts in Alaska, Alaska Kids’ Corner, State of Alaska

Downhill skiing and snowboarding are popular sports in Alaska. Winter snow covers the tops of most mountains by December and ski slopes can be found in many areas of the state. Some adventurous individuals hike or fly to isolated skiing/snowboarding destinations away from resorts. While making the opportunities for pristine downhill skiing virtually limitless, this should be considered very dangerous, particularly for those unfamiliar with the area in question. The summaries below provide information about public ski resorts.

Cross country skiing
is also popular in Alaska and is one of the few
methods of penetrating the interior wilderness
during the winter. Locals ski for both transportation
and recreation. Opportunities abound in areas
where snow permanently covers the ground during
the winter, (which is most of interior and northern
Alaska). For more information on cross-country
skiing, contact the Alaska
Public Lands Information Centers.

ARCTIC VALLEY SKI AREA
Located 10 miles from downtown Anchorage (7 miles from the Glenn Highway) and 2600 feet above Anchorage. There are three chairlifts, including one surface lift, and are open weekends and school holidays. They no longer have a racing program or lessons.

They have a long-term lease on approximately 500 alpine acres and are the “gateway to Chugach State Park,” catering to Alaska’s intermediate and advanced skiers.

ALYESKA
Located in Girdwood, 40 miles south of Anchorage on
the Seward Highway.
(907) 754-1111, Fax (907) 754-2200.

  • Alyeska is Alaska’s
    largest ski resort at 3,939 feet. Base level is
    280 feet above sea level. Five double chair lifts.
    Almost half the mountain is above the timberline.
    Upper half of the mountain is wide open bowls, lower
    half offers tree-lined trails.

  • Plans are underway
    to expand lift capacity by adding a quad chair and
    a 60-passenger tramway. Five new beginner/intermediate
    runs are being cleared. Skiing may also be opened
    on the resort’s north face.

  • Inn, restaurant,
    saloon, and day lodge. 300-room hotel and resort
    center is currently being built with plans for additional
    restaurants, shops, a health club, and ice skating
    rink. National Recognition: Tommy Moe (1994 Winter
    Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist).

BIRCH
HILL SKI AND SNOWBOARD AREA
This
alpine ski destination is located on the south-facing
slopes of Birch Hill, north of the Chena River at
Fort Wainwright. For info and hours, call 353-7053.

EAGLECREST
Located 12 miles from downtown Juneau, on Douglas
Island.
(907) 586-5284 business office
(907) 790-2001, Fax (907) 586-5677 mountain

  • Two double chair
    lifts and one surface lift serving 31 alpine trails;
    snowmaking equipment, and night skiing on one chair
    and one surface lift. The lodge offers food service,
    ski rentals, and a ski school providing instruction
    for all abilities. Open Thursday through Monday.
  • Featured in Powder
    Magazine. National recognition: Hilary Lindh (1992
    Winter Olympic Silver Medalist), Calvin Mitchell,
    and Kevin Stall.
  • HILLTOP
    SKI AREA
    Located at 7015
    Abbott Road, four miles east of the Seward Highway
    at Dimond Blvd. (Ten minutes from Anchorage.) Phone
    (907) 346-1446, Fax (907) 346-3391, Ski Hotline (907)
    346-2167.

  • Hilltop’s convenient
    in town location, friendly atmosphere make this
    ski area the perfect resort for any level of skier.
  • Hilltop Ski Area,
    Anchorage’s winter recreation center, offers a light
    hearted approach to skiing. Lessons featuring private
    or group instruction. Rentals for Alpine, Nordic,
    and Snowboard skiing are available, along with over
    26K of groomed cross country ski trails.
  • Group rates, restaurant,
    scenic lodge, apparel and gift shop, double chair
    lift, surface tow, and snowmaking equipment. Ski
    school and rental and repair shop, open Monday through
    Thursday.
  • MOOSE
    MOUNTAIN

    11 miles northwest of Fairbanks. Phone (907) 479-4732,
    Fax (907) 455-8362, Ski Resort phone (907) 459-8132
    Email [email protected].

    Heated terrestrial trams,
    southern exposure, and groomed runs. Vertical drop
    of 1,260 feet.

    MT.
    EYAK SKI AREA
    The
    Mt. Eyak ski area is located in Codova, AK. Features
    alpine skiing and snowboarding.

    • One lift services
      30 runs with a vertical drop of 800 feet. Elevation
      at the top is 1200 ft (366 m) and annual snowfall
      is 350 in (889 cm). Ski and snowboard rentals are
      available as well as nearby lodging.

    Usually opens around
    mid-November and closes around mid-May; daily hours
    of operation depend on sunlight hours. Telephone:
    907 424-7766.

    Mt.
    Aurora Skiland

    One mile east of the Steese Highway at Mile 20.5.
    Phone (907) 389-3624, Fax (907) 389-2314.

    • Featuring The “Silver
      Star” Double Chairlift–the farthest north chair
      lift in North America.

    • The day lodge offers
      a spectacular view, snack bar, and alpine ski and
      snowboard rentals.

    • Slopes are beginner
      to advanced and are patrolled by the National Ski
      Patrol.

    • Aurora viewing is
      available by appointment.

    • Two rope tows and
      about 16 miles of trails. “This area’s casual
      attitude is displayed by a sign at the ski counter
      reading: <We have rocks, stumps, frozen skiers,
      and giant blueberries. If you hit ’em, it’s you
      fault, so be kind, courteous and cheerful and have
      fun.” Alaska Magazine, November 1988.
      This area has a 1,057 foot vertical drop.

    Open Saturdays and Sundays
    and most school holidays from around Thanksgiving
    to mid-April. Hours are from 10:00 am to dusk during
    the winter and 10:00 am to 6:00 pm during spring.

    Call (907) 456-SNOW
    for latest ski conditions and lift ticket deals.

    Mt. Aurora Skiland
    Steve and Brenda Birdsall
    Lodge: (907) 389-3624
    Office (907) 389-2314

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