Alaska Your Ski Vacation

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