Though the mountain is popular enough in the summer thanks to the viewing platforms and the restaurants on top, the real fun begins when ski season stats at the end of November.

With over 669 inches of snow falls annually and 76 named trails, the mountain is Alaska’s largest ski center .Most of the ski trails and routes here are quite tough, for intermediate and advanced skiers. There is a very small area for novice skiers. The center is famous for having the longest-continuous double black diamond ski run in North America.

The resort itself is at the foot of the mountain, but you can climb up via hike or tram in the summer, and also six chairlifts and two Magic Carpets in the winter.

Chairlifts:

• Chair 1 and the tram: three-quarters of the way up the mountain, where there is a museum, cafeteria and upscale restaurant. This is also the location of the Ski Patrol rescue and safety operation.
• Chair 6 goes almost all the way up. You have to hike to the absolute top.

The Roundhouse Museum used to be the old upper terminus of the chairlift. Today it serves as a visitor center, explores the history of the valley through various exhibits and organises events.

Hiking trails in the area starting from near the resort:

• Winner Creek Trail: Begins at the base of the aerial tram. Passes a river gorge.
• Upper Winner Creek Trail: A rough trail branching off from Winner Creek trail that leads to outstanding views.
• North Face Trail: Steep 2.2 mile trail that climbs over 2000 feet of the ski area.
• Upper Tram Terminal Trails and South Bowl Trails: Quite challenging.

In the summer the Alyeska Bike Park, a lift-access downhill cycling track, opens up. Meant for anyone over 8 years old, it has a number of fun trails.

The resort is listed on the National Register of Historic Places listings in Anchorage, Alaska. Also, visit the popular attractions in the city by following Anchorage itinerary 3 days.

• Check the website for race and other events.
• Eat at: Seven Glaciers, the Bore Tide Deli & Bar, Tramway Café, Sakura Restaurant, Aurora Bar & Grill, Pond Steakhouse, and Pond Steakhouse.
• Check the Alyeska Tram Listing for details about tram times and prices.

• Check resort website for extensive lift ticket prices.

Skiing season is last week of November - mid-April

Bike Park: June - August, approx: 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm, Friday to Sunday only.

Lift Times Winter:

• All Day 10:30 am – 5:30 pm
• Half Day 1 pm – 5:30 pm
• Half Day + Night 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
• Late Day 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
• Night 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
• Night skiing: January Second week - March penultimate week: Thursday – Saturday

Lift Times April:

• All Day: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Half Day: 1:30 pm - 6:00 pm
• Late Day: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Roundhouse Museum:

• Summer (April - October approx): 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
• Winter (November - March approx): 11:00 am until 3:00 pm, weekends and holidays only.

• Drive to here.

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