Alaska Ski Vacations

Alaska, which has always been a source of awe and  mystery, has some of the best skiing in the world,
and the Alyeska Resort is 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 this is some of the best skiing in the world,  you won’t find the slopes overly crowded, and there
are no long lift lines. There are nine lifts, including  six chair lifts and two surface lifts, and one cable
car line. There are 68 trails for beginners,  intermediates, and experts, with the majority of the
trails designed for intermediate skiers.

Night time skiing is allowed, which makes your ski  experience more adventurous and thrilling. You will
see snow capped mountains, hanging glaciers, and  of course, the famous Northern Lights. This resort is
ranked number nine of the top twenty-five killer ski trips by Skiing Magazine.

The season begins at the Alyeska Resort in mid  November, and runs through mid April. This area of
Alaska boasts the longest daytime areas in the  United States, with approximately sixteen hours of
daylight each day during April. During December,  however, 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 stay! Here  you will enjoy elegant rooms and fine dining. Nightly
entertainment is available as well. There are other  nightlife spots in the area as well, that are not
associated with the Hotel.

If tubing interests you, then visiting the Glacier  Tubing Park is an absolute must! Featuring two
lanes of terrain and a surface lift, everyone in the  family will enjoy spending time at the tubing park.
The Alyeska Terrain Park is a must for  snowboarding enthusiasts. Other winter activities
that can be enjoyed in and around the Alyeska  Resort include flight seeing, helisking, ocean
cruising tours, dog sledding, ice climbing, back country skiing, mountaineering, and polar bear  viewing.

At the Alyeska Resort, the ultimate winter vacation  can be experienced. Brave the elements, then return  to the Hotel for some pampering. Get a taste of what  Alaska is really like, and what skiing is meant to be!
There are activities for the entire family to enjoy, and  there are many area sights and attractions to be
enjoyed as well. This really is an awesome winter  family ski vacation!