WINTER ACTIVITIES
GUIDE 2022-23
SKIING & SNOWBOARDING
Alyeska offers a mountain experience for all levels of skiers
and riders.
Intermediate and advanced skiers will love the wide-open
bowls and long top to bottom runs while treelined groomed
runs are ideal for the beginner. Experts love the North Face,
North America’s longest continuous double black diamond run.
Freestylers can check out the features of our terrain park or hit
the Alyeska Pipeline Super Pipe.
ALL DAY LIFT TICKET RATES 2022-23
Midweek Prime
*
Adult
$83 $109
College
$65 $85
Military
$65 $85
Youth (6
-18)
$39 $55
Senior (70+)
$15 $20
*
Prime—Weekends and Holidays
For more options, please see alyeskaresort.com or call (907) 754-2275
MOUNTAIN LEARNING CENTER
The Alyeska MLC offers private and group lessons for all
ages and abilities.
With a certified team of professional instructors the MLC
provides comprehensive programs designed to help give skiers
and snowboarders the most out of their on-hill experience.
Offering private lessons, group lessons, specialty camps, adult
and children programs. The MLC has a lot to offer new skiers
and riders, as well as advanced skiers and riders who want to
hone in on their skills. We have many different kinds of
packages available.
For a list of options, please see alyeskaresort.com
or call the Ski School Desk at (907) 754-2280
Enjoy a 50,000 sq. ft. series of outdoor hot and warm Hydrotherapy pools,
massage treatments and wellness experiences. Guests with reservations for
Hydrotherapy Access, can relax and unwind for up to 12 hours a day. Two
Trees Bistro can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, cocktails and dinner and is
inspired by the wild landscapes of Alaska.
Indulge in a massage treatment at our Alyeska Nordic Spa facility. We invite
you to explore massage treatments customized to meet your individual
needs with options including aromatherapy, deep tissue focus, CBD and
couples treatments.
SPA OFFERINGS
- Hydrotherapy Access
- Massage Therapy (Hydrotherapy Access included)
To learn more, visit anordicspa.com
Hours: 9am-9pm
The new spa building is located next to the aerial tram
terminal.
DOG SLEDDING
Winter Dog Sledding, full day:
Your full day adventure begins with stress free transportation
provided from Anchorage to Talkeetna! Did you know that dog
sledding is Alaska's official state sport? Try dog sledding for
yourself with views of Mt. Denali (Mt. McKinley). Meet genuine
mushers, mush your own Alaskan Husky dog team on a 6 mile
mini expedition, and play with puppies at an Iditarod champion
kennel! Shuttle from Anchorage with local Alaskans and lunch
in Talkeetna is included.
Trip Duration is 9 hours
Departs from Anchorage at 9:30am
Rates: $440 per Adult, $340 per child (8-16 years)
CONCIERGE TIP!
Suggested Packing List for your Alaskan Outdoor Adventure:
• Bring layers, fleece under Gore-Tex is ideal
• Hand and boot warmers
• Warm hat, gloves, neck gator or scarf
• Camera and extra batteries
• Snow boots
• Warm socks
• Water proof shell
• Long johns
SNOWMOBILING
The Scenic Mountain Tour
This early season tour typically operates November-January. The
scenery is breathtaking with 7,000 foot peaks all around. Miles of
groomed trails are all privately owned and are waiting to be explored
by snowmobile. This tour includes a traditional BBQ lunch around a
cozy campfire. All tours include; your own snowmobile, experienced
guide, warm outer gear, heated handlebars, snacks and hot
beverages, and complimentary pick up from the Hotel Alyeska. No
experience required.
Trip Duration is 3.5 hours (2 hours actual riding time)
Departs: 10am and 12:30pm
Rates: $275 per adult / $175 per child
SNOWMOBILING
Glacier Snowmobile Tour
The glacier fed valleys of the Chugach Mountains offer breathtaking views of icebergs, towering blue glaciers, and unbelievable ice
caves, and there is no better way to access this terrain than by snowmobile! All tours include: your own snowmobile, experienced
guide, warm outer gear, heated handle bars, snacks, hot beverages and complimentary pick up from the Hotel Alyeska. No
experience required, an adventuresome spirit is a plus! The tour duration is 5.5 hours (3.5 hours actual riding time) Please note that
this tour is not always available and is dependent on trail conditions, snow conditions and the Forest Service opening the glacial
area for snowmobiles.
Departs daily when conditions allow February – March 9am and 1pm
Rates: $350 per adult / $250 per child (8-15)
ICE FISHING
After a long, dark, and cold start to our winter, Alaskans
love to get out when the days get longer & warmer.
Why not try your hand out at Ice Fishing?! With a beautiful
drive through Turnagain Pass, we have access to beautiful,
high, mountain lakes with Alaskan Rainbow Trout and Dolly
Varden. Take a hands-on trip with the highly experienced
guides at FishHound Expeditions and try your hand at one of
Alaska's most unique sports. Trip length is about 4 hours long.
Guests and guide will make the beautiful drive to either Lower
or Upper Summit Lake. Trips are catch and release to promote
and support sustainability. All rods, reels, lures and bait are
included. An ice tent/shelter is provided with a heater inside.
Water, hot drinks and light snacks are provided.
Departs: 9:00am
Rate: $215 per person
FLIGHT SEEING
Helicopter Glacier Tour - 30 minutes
Enjoy superb views of glaciers and mountain peaks. Glide
over the treetops along river valleys and into the heart of
glacier country. Abundant wildlife can be spotted. See the
magnificent Chugach Mountains and glaciers with a bird’s
eye view of our beautiful state. Hotel pick up is available
for an additional $5 per person.
Rate: $339 per person
Helicopter Glacier Landing - 60 minutes
Extend your flight into North America’s most heavily
glaciated mountain range. Land on the ancient ice to
discover a surreal glacier wilderness that leaves a life long
impression. Get away from the sounds of civilization, and
perhaps hear the thunder of the ice as it calves. With the
engine turned off, take an unforgettable stroll on a ten
thousand year old glacier. Hotel pick up is available for an
additional $5 per person.
Rate: $494 per person
Prince William Sound Tour - 90 minutes
This 1.5 hour tour is similar to our 1 hour Glacier Landing,
with an added journey over Prince William Sound. Viewing
tidal glaciers is impressive. These curtains of ice lose huge
slabs into the ocean, and give the surfing seals a wave to
ride! Hotel pick up is available for an additional $5 per
person.
Rate: $594 per person
Flight Times:
September – October
9:00am, 10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm , 3:00pm and 4:30pm
November – February
10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm and 3:00pm
March – April
9:00am, 10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm, 3:00pm and 4:30pm
FLIGHT SEEING
Denali in a Day!
Tour North America’s tallest peak on this one-day adventure from
Anchorage. At a formidable 20,310 feet tall, Denali (formerly Mt.
McKinley) is the centerpiece of Denali National Park, and you’ll get
the best view on a Denali flightseeing tour with Rust’s! Soar to new
heights on the intimate, 3-hour Discover Denali Flightseeing Tour
with an experienced Alaska bush pilot who loves to share Alaska’s
most inaccessible and spectacularly-wild settings.
Departs: twice daily
Rates: $509.85 per adult / $458.35 per child (under the age of 12)
2 passenger minimum
BACKCOUNTRY SKIING & RIDING
Heli Skiing & Riding
Join Chugach Powder Guides (CPG) for a helicopter adventure in the
world famous Chugach Mountains. Their exclusive-use permit covers
miles of terrain with gentle bowls, giant mountain faces, massive glaciers
and sheltered tree skiing. At CPG the goal is to make your day in the
backcountry exciting, safe and memorable.
Soup, sandwiches, dessert and beverages are provided. Day clients are
guaranteed 16,000 –18,000 vertical feet, and if exceeded, clients will be
charged $50 per each additional 1,000 vertical feet.
Heli skiing is available February 11-April 17. Reservations can be made in
advance for day trips on Saturdays and Sundays. Reservations must be
made inside 30 days for day trips Mondays-Fridays.
Check In: 7:30am
Rates: $1575 per person
BACKCOUNTRY SKIING & RIDING
Snow Cat Skiing & Riding
Enjoy the comfort of a heated snow cat as it transports you to Chugach
Powder Guide’s exclusive snow cat area for a full day of backcountry
skiing/riding.
Soup, sandwiches, dessert and beverages are provided. You will get
about 8 runs in, depending on length of runs, daylight hours and weather
conditions.
Snow cat skiing/riding is available February – April. Cat ski reservations
are taken on a stand-by basis only.
Check In: 7:30am
No reservations for 2022/23 standby only – see concierge for details
SPRING CRUISES
Gray Whale Watch Tour
Gray whales migrate over 5,000 miles from Baja California to the Bering
and Chukchi Seas each year in search of food. These whales begin
migrating north in late February and travel close to the coastline on their
migration. Gray whales arrive in Alaska waters in the spring, spending the
summer feeding in shallow waters before they migrate south in mid-
October. Travel into the calm waters of Resurrection Bay in search of our
returning visitors. In addition to gray whales, watch for humpback
whales, orca whales. Stellar sea lions, sea otters, Dall’s porpoises, harbor
seals, bald eagles, and many types of seabirds. Tours are fully narrated by
experienced captains and naturalist crew members. Complimentary
beverages include coffee, tea, and water. Additional snacks and
beverages are available for purchase.
Cruises start March 11th
Departs: at 12pm and 1pm from Seward
Rates: $120.13 per adult / $61.82 per child
SPRING CRUISES
Blackstone Bay Glacier Cruise – 3.5 Hours
Our journey up Blackstone Bay takes us along the shores of
this fascinating fjord carved by the ancient glaciers on their
great retreat. Less than one hour from Whittier you will be
sitting at the face of two tidewater glaciers, Beloit and
Blackstone and see the numerous waterfalls and hanging
glaciers, remnants of giant glacier’s retreat. In route we’ll stop
to photo sea otters and harbor seals that make their home in
this part of the sound. During our adventure we’ll step ashore
to experience the natural geology and thick rain forest. Enjoy
a snack and hot drink as you reflect on your journey and this
magnificent nook of Alaska.
Cruises start March 1 (additional dates March 2,6,7, and 9)
Departs: Sunday/Wednesday/Friday, at 1pm. This custom
small boat tour can accommodate up to 20 passengers.
Rate: $181 per person
GLACIER WALK
Take a hike on the Matanuska Glacier, Alaska’s largest road-accessible
glacier!
Your guides will supply all glacier gear and are the ONLY Wilderness First
Responder and Glacier Trekking and Rescue trained Glacier Experts guiding
on the Matanuska Glacier year-round.
A 6:1 guest to guide ratio offers you the best photo opportunities of the
valley, meltwater pools, ice caves, and other ice formations. Shuttle from
Anchorage with local Alaskans and lunch at a lodge overlooking the glacier is
included.
Trip Duration is 9 hours
Departs from Anchorage at 8:30am
Rate: $299.00 per person (minimum age is 8 years)
HIT THE TRAILS
Nordic Skiing, Snow Shoeing & Fat Tire Biking
Here in Girdwood, we have five kilometers of
groomed trails for classic and skate skiers as well
as numerous meadows offering spectacular tour
skiing.
From The Hotel Alyeska, guests can conveniently
access the trail system in Moose Meadows.
Located just outside the hotel main entrance,
Moose Meadows is an open expanse with
groomed trails for outdoor adventures including
Nordic (cross country) skiing, biking, and
skijoring. The meadow is also a great place to
snowshoe and capture beautiful mountain
photos.
Trail maps are available at the Concierge and
Front Desk.
RENTALS
• Snow Shoe Rentals - $20
• Nordic Ski Rentals - $20
• Fat Tire Bike Rentals - $60
Rentals are available in the Hotel
Rental Shop on the second floor.
