Alaska,
a source of awe and mystery in it's great vastness, offers some of the
best skiing in the world. Avid ski travelers frequent The Alyeska
Resort because it’s one of the finest resorts in the state. With a top
elevation of 2751 feet and a 2501 vertical drop, the area gets an
average of 631 inches of snow annually!
Although
Alaska offers some of the best skiing in the world, you won’t find the
slopes overly crowded, and refreshingly, there are no long lift lines.
Alyeska Resort has nine lifts, including six chair lifts and two
surface lifts, and one cable car line. The majority of the trails are
designed for intermediate skiers among the whopping 68 trails for
beginners, intermediates, and experts.
Alyeska
offers a beautiful Night time skiing run, which makes any ski
experience more adventurous and thrilling. You can take in snow capped
mountains, hanging glaciers, and of course, the glorious Northern
Lights. This resort is ranked number nine of the “Top twenty-five
killer ski trips”, by Skiing Magazine.
With
Alaska experiencing longer than usual early spring days, The Alyeska
Resort’s ski season begins in mid November, and runs through mid April,
so this area of Alaska boasts the longest daytime ski areas in the
entire United States. Approximate daylight hours last sixteen hours
each day through April, although December only has 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.
Needing
a break from the slopes? You can take in a spa or massage by
appointment. No doubt, The Alyeska Prince Hotel is the place to stay!
Here you will enjoy elegant rooms and fine dining, nightly
entertainment, and other lively areas in the vicinity that are not
associated with the Hotel.
If
you’re looking to take in other exciting activities in the area there
is tubing at the Glacier Tubing Park is an absolute must! It features
two lanes of terrain and a surface lift. Everyone in the family will
enjoy spending time at this park. The Alyeska Terrain Park is a must for
snowboarding enthusiasts. Other winter activities enjoyed in and around
the Alyeska Resort include flight seeing, helisking, ocean cruising
tours, dog sledding, ice climbing, back country skiing, mountaineering,
and even polar bear viewing.
If
you are looking to brave the winter elements and create the ultimate
vacation experience, Alaska’s sights and attractions provide everything
that a winter vacation is meant to be! The Alyeska Resort can help you
take in area attractions and sights conveniently, explore the rugged and
exciting outdoors, and then look forward to returning to the Hotel for
to indulge in pampering. There are activities for the entire family to
enjoy while experiencing an awesome winter family ski vacation!
