| Alaska, which has always been a source of awe and | | | | you 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 resorts | | | | The Alyeska Prince Hotel is the place to stay. Here |
| in the state. With a top elevation of 2751 feet and a | | | | you will enjoy elegant rooms and fine dining. Nightly |
| 2501 vertical drop, the area gets an average of 631 | | | | entertainment 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, and | | | | If 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 one | | | | of 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 the | | | | The 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 ski | | | | enjoyed in and around the Alyeska Resort include |
| experience more adventurous and thrilling. You will | | | | flight seeing, skiing, ocean cruising tours, dog sledding, |
| see snow capped mountains, hanging glaciers, and of | | | | ice climbing, back country skiing, mountaineering, and |
| course, the famous Northern Lights. This resort is | | | | polar bear viewing. |
| ranked number nine of the top twenty five killer ski | | | | At 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 mid | | | | return to the Hotel for some pampering. Get a taste |
| November, and runs through mid April. This area of | | | | of what Alaska is really like, and what skiing is meant |
| Alaska boasts the longest daytime areas in the | | | | to be. There are activities for the entire family to |
| United States, with approximately sixteen hours of | | | | enjoy, 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 of | | | | awesome winter family ski vacation. |
| daylight which makes night time skiing necessary if | | | | |