Alaskan Ski Vacations

Alaska has always been a state that is filled with mystery for many yet is home to many skiers as it hosts some of the most spectacular skiing on the globe. When skiing in Alaska, be sure not to bypass the Alyeska Resort as it is one of the favored in the state. The elevation exceeds 2700 feet as well as a vertical drop that is over 2500 feet, not to mention the surplus of snow that easily exceeds 600 inches annually.

One of the things that make the Alyeska Resort stand out above the rest is that it is never crowded. That usually means that there is a surplus on the slopes and no waiting in the lift lines which is good news for skiers. Although there is only one cable car line there are multiple chair lifts and surface lifts to accommodate. There are over 60 various trails that are attractive to novice skiers as well as the most advanced.

Night time skiing is very popular at the Alyeska Resort and offers spectacular views of the hanging glaciers and the Northern Lights amongst all of the snow capped mountains. It is no wonder that this particular ski resort is high in the ranks of the top twenty places to go for a wonderful skiing trip. The Alyeska Resort welcomes all from the middle of November all the way through the middle of April. You are sure to get all of the skiing that you can imagine with this part of Alaska offering over 15 hours of day in April. Be prepared though because in December there is barely any light (less than seven hours daily) so if you are a night time skier then head to Alyeska Resort during December.

If you just love skiing then the Alyeska Resort can be a special winter vacation because while it offers the finest in outdoor skiing it also offers as much pampering indoors as you could want. Go outdoors and ski and when you have had enough go inside where it is warm and enjoy yourself. It doesn’t matter who your ski partners are or if you brought the whole family, there is something for everyone at the Alyeska Resort. As a matter of fact, many families do plan their winter wonderland vacation in this very location.

There are other splendid ski resorts located all over Alaska that are just as exquisite. Look around until you find the perfect one for you. In Arctic Valley, the Alpenglow is a wonderful ski resort too. Outside of Juneau, check out Douglas Island which is where many seasoned skiers call home as their vacation ski resort.

Moose Mountain is another very popular ski resort because it has well over 1200 feet of vertical slopes and also offers anything from bunny slopes to thrilling slopes for the advanced skier. There is one thing that makes this resort more unique and that is the protection that is offered due to the location that protects this area from wild winds. This along with the ample sunshine makes this area much warmer than its counterparts.

Don’t bypass the Mt. Aurora Ski Resort because you will want to get a glimpse of the “Silver Star Double Chairlift”. It is the most northern chairlift in the country, maybe even in the world. Remember that the possibilities are endless when it comes to ski vacations in Alaska.

Originally posted 2008-11-20 04:55:34.

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