Skiing in Alaska
Alaska is a ski destination in United States, part of the North America region, with 16 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 34m to 1,195m, giving a vertical range of 1,161m. Across the area there are 135km of prepared pistes. There are 349 runs in total - 57 easy, 141 intermediate, 124 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 25 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 1 gondola and 16 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Moose Mountain Ski Resort, Alyeska Resort, Mt Aurora Skiland and Eaglecrest Ski Area. The ski season typically runs from November to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €120 on average.
Ski Resorts in Alaska
16 ski resorts in Alaska
Alyeska Resort
Alyeska Resort is the perfect basecamp for an extraordinary Alaska experience that surpasses your wildest dreams.
Arctic Valley Ski Area
Arctic Valley is a ski resort run by the Anchorage Ski Club, a 501(c)3 Non-Profit organization. It offers affordable outdoor recreation and hosts various events throughout the year, including a season kick-off gala and an Easter egg hunt.
Birch Hill Ski and Snowboard Area
Birch Hill Ski and Snowboard Area offers skiing, snowboarding and tubing for all ages and abilities. With snow-making abilities, Birch Hill is typically the first hill to open in the Interior and boasts the only night-skiing venue in the Fairbanks area.
Dyea Recreation Area
Dyea Recreation Area ski resort in United States.
Eaglecrest Ski Area
Eaglecrest is Juneau, Alaska’s community owned and operated ski area featuring big mountain terrain, untracked powder, and hardly a lift line.
Hillberg Ski Area
Hillberg Ski Area, located on the installation, offers beginner to intermediate slopes and a bunny hill. Amenities include ski rentals, waxing, a gear shop, a lesson center, and activities like dog sled rides.
Hilltop Ski Area
Hilltop Ski Area is Anchorage's premier ski and snowboard slope, operating as a non-profit dedicated to providing recreational and educational opportunities for Alaska's youth and families.
Homer
The Homer Rope Tow, operated by the Kachemak Ski Club, offers 20 acres of terrain with a 260-foot vertical drop, catering to both beginners and advanced skiers. Located 10 miles from downtown Homer, it provides instructional programs and is run entirely by volunteers.
Iceman Falls
Iceman Falls is a small ski area in Alaska, United States. It has 0.4 km of pistes served by one lift. The slopes run from 183 m to 259 m, a vertical drop of 76 m.
Manitoba Mountain
Manitoba Mountain is a historic, non-operational ski area in Alaska, United States. Ski operations are not active. Manitoba Mountain was an early Alaska ski area on Manitoba Mountain north of Lower Summit Lake, near Mile 50 of the Seward Highway. Built and run by Seward residents, it operated from about 1941 to 1960 with rope tows and the Glacier Ski Lodge, and closed when the lodge burned down in the spring of 1960.
Moose Mountain Ski Resort
Moose Mountain Ski Resort is interior Alaska’s largest alpine ski and snowboard area, offering 750 acres with miles of gentle cruisers and challenging black diamond runs. It boasts 1300 vertical feet and sunny skiing above the inversion.
Mount Eyak Ski Area
Mount Eyak Ski Area is a ski area in Alaska, United States. It has 5.6 km of pistes served by 2 lifts. The slopes run from 122 m to 375 m, a vertical drop of 253 m.
Mt Aurora Skiland
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Northern Warfare Training Center
Northern Warfare Training Center ski resort in United States.
Salmonberry Hill
Salmonberry Ski Hill features a rope tow and a gradual slope, ideal for beginners to practice ski and snowboard skills or enjoy leisurely laps. It is located at mile 5.5 off the Richardson Highway.
Skeetawk
Skeetawk is a unique alpine ski area in Hatcher Pass, Alaska. Find out trail conditions, book lessons, rent equipment, buy passes, and more.
Alaska at a Glance
Aggregate stats across 16 resorts
Total Resorts
16
Total Piste km
135 km
Total Lifts
49
Elevation Range
34–1,195 m
Avg Day Pass
-
Total Runs
349
Where to start in Alaska
Top picks across 1 category
Best value
- 1.Alyeska ResortGood
- 2.Arctic Valley Ski AreaGood
- 3.Birch Hill Ski and Snowboard AreaGood
Top Resorts in Alaska
Sorted by Piste km
| Resort | Piste km | Vert. Drop (m) | Lifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose Mountain Ski Resort | 34 | 396 | - |
| Alyeska Resort | 30 | 752 | 7 |
| Mt Aurora Skiland | 21 | 313 | 20 |
| Eaglecrest Ski Area | 17 | 494 | 3 |
| Arctic Valley Ski Area | 10 | 424 | 3 |
| Birch Hill Ski and Snowboard Area | 6 | 164 | 3 |
| Mount Eyak Ski Area | 6 | 253 | 2 |
| Hillberg Ski Area | 5 | 68 | 2 |
| Hilltop Ski Area | 4 | 89 | 2 |
| Skeetawk | 3 | 85 | 1 |
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Season Calendar - Alaska
When each resort is open for skiing
Plan Your Ski Holiday to Alaska
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