| Alaska, which has always been a source of awe | | | | you are going to get in the time that you |
| and mystery, has some of the best skiing in | | | | want to spend on the slopes. |
| the world, and the Alyeska Resort is one of | | | | |
| the finest resorts in the state. With a top | | | | The Alyeska Prince Hotel is the place to |
| elevation of 2751 feet and a 2501 vertical | | | | stay. Here you will enjoy elegant rooms and |
| drop, the area gets an average of 631 inches | | | | fine dining. Nightly entertainment is |
| of snow annually. | | | | available as well. There are other nightlife |
| | | | spots in the area as well, that are not |
| Although this is some of the best skiing in | | | | associated with the Hotel. |
| the world, you would not find the slopes | | | | |
| overly crowded, and there are no long lift | | | | If tubing interests you, then visiting the |
| lines. There are nine lifts, including six | | | | Glacier Tubing Park is an absolute must. |
| chair lifts and two surface lifts, and one | | | | Featuring two lanes of terrain and a surface |
| cable car line. There are 68 trails for | | | | lift, everyone in the family will enjoy |
| beginners, intermediates, and experts, with | | | | spending time at the tubing park. |
| the majority of the trails designed for | | | | |
| intermediate skiers. | | | | The Alyeska Terrain Park is a must for |
| | | | snowboarding enthusiasts. Other winter |
| Night time skiing is allowed, which makes | | | | activities that can be enjoyed in and around |
| your ski experience more adventurous and | | | | the Alyeska Resort include flight seeing, |
| thrilling. You will see snow capped | | | | skiing, ocean cruising tours, dog sledding, |
| mountains, hanging glaciers, and of course, | | | | ice climbing, back country skiing, |
| the famous Northern Lights. This resort is | | | | mountaineering, and polar bear viewing. |
| ranked number nine of the top twenty five | | | | |
| killer ski trips by Skiing Magazine. | | | | At the Alyeska Resort, the ultimate winter |
| | | | vacation can be experienced. Brave the |
| The season begins at the Alyeska Resort in | | | | elements, and then return to the Hotel for |
| mid November, and runs through mid April. | | | | some pampering. Get a taste of what Alaska is |
| This area of Alaska boasts the longest | | | | really like, and what skiing is meant to be. |
| daytime areas in the United States, with | | | | There are activities for the entire family to |
| approximately sixteen hours of daylight each | | | | enjoy, and there are many area sights and |
| day during April. During December, however, | | | | attractions to be enjoyed as well. This |
| there are only about seven hours of daylight | | | | really is an awesome winter family ski |
| which makes night time skiing necessary if | | | | vacation. |