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Alaska Adventure Travel - Alaska Snowsports
○ Girdwood Alyeska
○ Alyeska Resort, Near Anchorage
○ Eaglecrest Ski Area, Juneau
○ Hatcher Pass, Near Anchorage
○ Heli-skiing
The resort, nestled at the
base of the Chugach Mountains
near Turnagain Arm, is an
outdoor lover's mecca. Access to
the mountain is made easier by
the ski area's tram, which
climbs Mount Alyeska between
10:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. The
five-minute ride ends 2,300 feet
above sea level with spectacular
views of Turnagain Arm and seven
glaciers. Tram ticket prices
range from $7 to $16.
Girdwood is the home of Alyeska Ski Resort. Approximately 40 miles south of
Anchorage nestled below the Chugach Mountains, lies the small community of
Girdwood. With its breathtaking view of Alaska's vast wilderness, hanging
glaciers and virgin beauty, enjoy year-round activities, incredible Alaskan
hospitality and a variety of excellent accommodations to meet your individual needs.
Alyeska hosts a variety of
summer activities and
celebrations including the
Alyeska 5-kilometer Fun Run
(early July), the Midnight Sun
Paragliding Fly-In (early July),
the Alyeska Mountain Run
(mid-August) and the Blueberry
and Mountain Arts Festival
(early September). Other
activities at the resort include
tandem paragliding and guided
mountain hikes.
 Next page for Alaska Snowsports:
Alyeska Resort, Near Anchorage ;
Eaglecrest Ski Area, Juneau ;
Hatcher Pass, Near Anchorage ;
Heli-skiing
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