Alyeska is a quiet and uncrowded ski area located south of Anchorage in the Alaska region of the United States of America.
Alyeska receives an unbelievable 782 inches of snowfall every year. Naturally, it provides the visitors with a thick carpet of snow, which opens up more than 1000 acres of ski area. The 68 trails that are served by nine lifts are wonderful for intermediate and expert skiers.
Alyeska ski region is one of the few areas, which provide great satisfaction to advanced and expert skiers. The North Face of the resort is a favorite destination for the experts. The 2,350 vertical feet stretch with its double-black diamond run is the only one of its kind in the United States and a sure thrill for the expert skiers. Night-skiing is available, since sunlight does not last much longer than 8 hours. Heliskiing, snowboarding and snow-shoeing are other attractions of the resort.
The winter season is long and stretches from mid-November to mid-April. For lodging in Alyeska, there are a number of deluxe hotels and lodges that should advisably be booked in advance. Anchorage also offers lodging facilities to the visitors, from where the resort is 64 kilometer away. The best way to get to Alyeska ski resort is to take a flight to the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and then proceed.