The “Land of the Midnight Sun” has always been an amazing source of raw, rugged beauty and many think of Alaska only as a great summertime vacation destination. On the other hand, if you like to ski you may want to consider Alaska when planning your next ski vacation because it has some of the best skiing in the world.
And one of the top resorts in all of Alaska is the Alyeska Resort. Alyeska has a top elevation slightly above 2,700 feet, a vertical drop of 2,500 and the area gets an average annual snowfall of 631 inches.
In addition to offering some of the best skiing in the world, another nice benefit of Alyeska is that you won’t run into long lift lines or overly crowded slopes. There are nine lifts, including six chair lifts, two surface lifts and one cable car line. The majority of their trails are designed for the intermediate skier but with 68 trails they also have countless runs for both the beginner and expert.
Night skiing is not only allowed but it may be one of most awe inspiring ski experiences you’ll ever have. Snow capped mountains, hanging glaciers and the infamous Northern Lights are just a few of the visual bonuses...