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Ski area · Anchorage · Alaska

Alyeska Resort

Alyeska Resort, a ski area, stands in Anchorage. Further out, Chugach is 25 mi away. Winter highs sit at 21–28°F in the coldest months, January, February, November and December.

Vertical
2,484 ft
#38 of 232 U.S. ski areas
Runs
73
7 lifts
Where
In Anchorage
232 places to stay
Official site
alyeskaresort.com
In brief

A ski area inside Anchorage

Winters are cold

January nights drop to 6°. When to go ↓

2,484 feet of vertical

73 runs and 7 lifts. That’s more vertical than 83% of the 232 U.S. ski areas we track.

You can stay in Anchorage

Alyeska Resort is inside Anchorage, which has 232 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals and Overture places to stay, Census town figures.

When to go

The weather by month

Here is how the weather at Alyeska changes month by month.

Jan21° / 6°
Feb28° / 12°
Mar35° / 15°
Apr47° / 27°
May58° / 36°
Jun65° / 44°
Jul67° / 48°
Aug65° / 45°
Sep56° / 37°
Oct42° / 26°
Nov26° / 13°
Dec23° / 9°
Typical highs and lows in Anchorage. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Anchorage. Anchorage’s full climate →
Where to stay

Where to sleep near Alyeska Resort

Rooms are nearest in Anchorage (232) and Hope (8).

Alyeska12345Anchorage232Hope8Whittier2ChugachAlaska Wildlife Conservation CenterGlenn HighwayAlaska ZooAlaska Native Heritage Center10 mi
Alyeska12Places to stay in town
  1. 1Chugach
  2. 2Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
  3. 3Glenn Highway
  4. 4Alaska Zoo
  5. 5Alaska Native Heritage Center
In town

Anchorage

232 places to stay · 120 hotels · 6 motels · 54 inns & B&Bs · 25 lodges & cabins · 6 hostels · 14 campgrounds · 7 RV parks

You’re already here.

287,155 people

30 min drive

Hope

8 places to stay · 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds

19 mi west of Alyeska

30 min drive

Whittier

2 places to stay · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground

249 people · 29% vacation homes

19 mi southeast of Alyeska

Compare 3 towns
TownFrom AlyeskaDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Anchoragein town—232 120 hotels · 6 motels · 54 inns & B&Bs · 25 lodges & cabins · 6 hostels · 14 campgrounds · 7 RV parks287,155$396KD−
Hope 88% vacation homes19 mi west30 min8 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds———
Whittier 29% vacation homes19 mi southeast30 min2 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground249$84K—

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

MRIMerrill Field31 mi
ANCTed Stevens Anchorage · major hub34 mi
ENAKenai Municipal78 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Alyeska’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

What else is near Alyeska

Each of these is within 35 miles.

31 mi Stadium & arenaSullivan Arena125 mi State parkChugach State Park210 mi Zoo & aquariumAlaska Wildlife Conservation Center329 mi Scenic driveGlenn Highway35 mi National forestChugach National Forest426 mi Zoo & aquariumAlaska Zoo32 mi MuseumAnchorage Museum528 mi MuseumAlaska Native Heritage Center
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Sullivan Arena: Acez1, CC0 · Chugach State Park: Frank K. from Anchorage, Alaska, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Glenn Highway: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Chugach National Forest: Frank Kovalchek from Anchorage, Alaska, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Alaska Zoo: James from Boulder, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Anchorage Museum: James Brooks, CC BY 2.0 · Alaska Native Heritage Center: Skvader, CC BY-SA 4.0

Common questions

Questions about Alyeska

Is Alyeska Resort in Anchorage?

Yes. It’s inside Anchorage, AK.

What is the closest airport to Alyeska Resort?

Merrill Field (MRI), about 31 miles away. The nearest big hub is Ted Stevens Anchorage (ANC), about 34 miles.

Where should I stay near Alyeska Resort?

Anchorage (in town, 232 places to stay) and Hope (19 mi, 8 places to stay).

From locals

What locals in Anchorage say

There are no tips yet, so start one in Anchorage’s Town Square.

When do you go to beat the crowds at Alyeska? Where do you eat after a visit to Alyeska? Is Alyeska worth it with small kids? What do visitors to Alyeska usually miss?

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.