Alyeska Resort vs Mt Aurora Skiland
Alyeska Resort and Mt Aurora Skiland are neighbouring resorts in Alaska - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Alyeska Resort | Mt Aurora Skiland |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Limited |
| Intermediates | Good | Good |
| Experts | Limited | Limited |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Snow Confidence | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Budget | Not ideal | Good |
Beginners
Alyeska Resort
Limited
Mt Aurora Skiland
Limited
Intermediates
Alyeska Resort
Good
Mt Aurora Skiland
Good
Experts
Alyeska Resort
Limited
Mt Aurora Skiland
Limited
Off-piste
Alyeska Resort
Not ideal
Mt Aurora Skiland
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Alyeska Resort
Not ideal
Mt Aurora Skiland
Not ideal
Families
Alyeska Resort
Not ideal
Mt Aurora Skiland
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Alyeska Resort
Not ideal
Mt Aurora Skiland
Not ideal
Budget
Alyeska Resort
Not ideal
Mt Aurora Skiland
Good
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Alyeska Resort | Mt Aurora Skiland |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 30 km | 20.7 km |
| Vertical drop | 752 m | 318 m |
| Lifts | 7 | 20 |
| Top elevation | 838 m | 752 m |
| Snow reliability | variable snow | variable snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | December (~201cm) |
| Day pass | €149 | €59 |
Piste
Alyeska Resort
30 km
Mt Aurora Skiland
20.7 km
Vertical drop
Alyeska Resort
752 m
Mt Aurora Skiland
318 m
Lifts
Alyeska Resort
7
Mt Aurora Skiland
20
Top elevation
Alyeska Resort
838 m
Mt Aurora Skiland
752 m
Snow reliability
Alyeska Resort
variable snow
Mt Aurora Skiland
variable snow
Snowiest month
Alyeska Resort
No data
Mt Aurora Skiland
December (~201cm)
Day pass
Alyeska Resort
€149
Mt Aurora Skiland
€59
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Alyeska Resort if...
you want the bigger ski area.
Choose Mt Aurora Skiland if...
you want better value.