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Alyeska Resort
Anchorage
For an Alyeska Resort ski and vacation experience go to Alaska! Just close your eyes and think of the place, and what does your mind's eye see? White snow-covered mountains, ridgeline after ridgeline of them, going on for what seems like forever! A winter paradise; no other place on the continent, perhaps in the world, can make claim to such pristine beauty, such wondrous winter backcountry adventures. Nowhere else on this earth can offer so much!
Alaska is truly vast, hundreds of mile between towns sometimes. But you don't need to travel that far to enjoy superb skiing and snowboarding in the Last Frontier! Fly into Anchorage, and you're just 40 miles away from Alyeska Resort, and one of the inexplicable treasures of downhill Alaska!
Alaska most certainly is a treasure, but you don't have to break the community chest to afford going there. Or if you are a local that comprise the majority of skiers and snowboarder we're about to make it a lot easier on your wallet. Click on any of the links to the left side of your screen for ski deals at Alaska areas and resorts. Get discounts and deals ranging form lift tickets and passes, activities, snowmobiling, all manner of lodging, from condo rentals and hotels to private luxurious homes, chalets and resort spas or go as a ski cowboy and rough it a bit at a rustic inn or cabin. Get discounts on equipment rentals, ski and snowboard demos, winter gear, restaurants, ski shops, transportation, ski vacation packages including airfare and shuttle services.
We already know Alaska is the last frontier, but did you know it's also HUGE? Alyeska ski resort offers 1400 skiable acres of ski trails and terrain park for everyone from beginner to double-black diamond expert. That's 2,500 vertical feet served up under an average of 631 inches of snow per year – over FIFTY FEET of SNOW! But that's a bit deceptive. You see, that's mid-mountain. During the winter of 1997, 1998 and 1999 more than 1,100 inches fell at the top of Mt. Alyseska – more than NINTY-ONE FEET! (And they say everything is bigger in Texas!) What's more, Alyeska Resort in Alaska has placed in Skiing Magazine's Top 25 Resorts in North America – with no long lift lines! Condé Nast Magazine declared Alyeska has the finest views in all of North America as well. From the mountain, you'll be gazing out upon the inland waterways of the Last Frontier. Wrap your mind around all of that, and you'll soon realize that skiing and snowboarding at Alyeska is by far the best kept skiing and snowboard secret in North America... but you can make it yours.
The ski season begins in mid-November, and continues on through Mid-April, much like other ski resorts. The mean temperature is above 20 degrees. How is that? You'll be in southern Alaska, over a thousand miles from the bitter cold of the arctic cap. The ocean itself helps to keep things warm as well, so you'll be suffering no discomfort while enjoying all the scenic wonders of skiing in Alaska. There's even the North Face tram, carrying as many as sixty passengers from the base to the top of the mountain in less than four minutes! There's no better place or way to enjoy the vast beauty and excitement of Alaska this downhill winter!
The mountain's ski patrol and instructors are true experts in their professions. These dedicated men and women keep a watchful eye out for your safety, while ensuring that you're having a good time. If you're a novice, the instructors will get you going on skis or a snowboard; make it so easy that you'll wonder why you never did it before! In no time, you'll be navigating your way down the pristine white slopes like you were born to it! Already experienced? They'll lend their experience and training, offer invaluable pointers to improve your skills as well, no matter what level you may be at!
Needless to say, the nearby small town of Girdwood welcomes you as well, with the sort of grog and grub and warm hospitality only Alaska can offer. The resort alone has at least 9 restaurants featuring wild game and wild-caught Alaskan seafood! And if you don’t mind driving there are many lodging and accommodation options just 40 miles away in the biggest town in AK Anchorage. For the more adventurous there are also heli skiing companies that will take you even further into the backcountry for an unforgettable out of bounds adventure. Treat yourself this year, and for many years to come. We're working to make it easier on your pocketbook for both locals and destination ski vacationers. Click on the links for Alyeska ski deals snowboarding specials and vacation package discounts. And start planning your Alaskan winter vacation today!
