Planning Alaska Ski Vacations
Alaska, which has always been a source of awe and mystery, provides some of the best ski vacations opportunities in the world, and the Alyeska Resort is one of the finest resorts in the state. This Alaska ski vacation location provides over 631 average inches of annual snowfall, with ski elevations at 2751 feet and drops vertically 2501 feet.
Alaska’s Alyeska Resort can boast as having certainly the most excellent skiing in the world. Slopes are free of crowds and you do not waste your time standing in lines at the chair lifts. You are moved quickly to the ski slopes on a choice of 6 chair lifts, 2 surface lifts or ride the cable car. Ski trails are available for all levels of expertise, from beginner to expert. Of the 68 ski trails the majority of which are trails designed for intermediate skiers.
Night time skiing is allowed, which makes your ski experience more adventurous and thrilling. The breath taking beauty of an Alaska ski vacations are the opportunities to enjoy the magnificent vistas of snow capped mountain peaks with their hanging glaciers. Yet the most spectacular sights are the wonderfully colored dancing display of Northern Lights.
Skiing Magazine ranks Alyeska Resort number nine in the top 25 most excellent ski vacation destinations. The season begins at the Alyeska Resort in mid November, and runs through mid April. Alaska can boast of having the longest amount of day light hours in the United States, with approximately sixteen hours of daylight each day during April. In December you will only have 7 hours of daylight, so to get the most out of your ski vacation time skiing on the slopes, plan on enjoying some night skiing.
The recommended place to stay is the renowned Alyeska Prince Hotel. Here you will enjoy elegant rooms and fine dining. Lively entertainment is provided every night. There are other nightlife spots in the area as well, that are not associated with the Hotel.
Glacier Tubing Park is an excellent area for the tubing enthusiasts. Featuring two lanes of terrain and a surface lift, everyone in the family will enjoy spending time at the tubing park. For the thrill seeking snowboard enthusiast Alyeska Terrain Park provides exciting runs. Alyeska Resort provides a wide assortment of enjoyable winter activities to include: sightseeing flights, dog sled rides, viewing polar bears, ice climbing, mountaineering, Nordic or back country skiing, heliskiing, and even ocean cruises.
At the Alyeska Resort, the ultimate winter ski vacation can be experienced. After a day of enduring the winter elements just relax and enjoy being pampered at the Alyeska Prince Hotel. 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. Alaska ski vacations will provide the most remarkable family ski vacation, contact your travel agent now!
