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Ski area · Cordova · Alaska

Mount Eyak Ski Area

In Cordova stands Mount Eyak Ski Area. Cold weather peaks over January, February, March, November and December, with 34–39°F highs.

Vertical
842 ft
#194 of 232 U.S. ski areas
Runs
15
2 lifts
Where
In Cordova
12 places to stay
Official site
mteyak.org
In brief

A ski area inside Cordova

Winters are cold

January nights drop to 19°. When to go ↓

You can stay in Cordova

Mount Eyak Ski Area is inside Cordova, which has 12 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓

An airport 10 miles away

Merle K (Mudhole) Smith (CDV) has airline service, about 10 miles from Mount Eyak Ski Area.

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

When to go

Month by month

A visit to Mount Eyak can follow the seasons below.

Jan34° / 19°
Feb37° / 21°
Mar39° / 23°
Apr47° / 30°
May54° / 37°
Jun59° / 44°
Jul62° / 48°
Aug62° / 46°
Sep56° / 40°
Oct48° / 33°
Nov38° / 25°
Dec35° / 22°
Typical highs and lows in Cordova. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Cordova. Cordova’s full climate →
Where to stay

Where to base yourself for Mount Eyak Ski Area

The first towns with rooms are Cordova (12) and Valdez (23).

Mount EyakCordova12Valdez2310 mi
Mount Eyak12Places to stay in town
In town

Cordova

12 places to stay · 6 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 4 lodges & cabins

You’re already here.

2,401 people

1 hr drive

Valdez

23 places to stay · 7 hotels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 4 RV parks

3,681 people

44 mi northwest of Mount Eyak

Compare 2 towns
TownFrom Mount EyakDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Cordovain town—12 6 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 4 lodges & cabins2,401$419KB+
Valdez44 mi northwest1 hr23 7 hotels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 4 RV parks3,681$313KA−

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

CDVMerle K (Mudhole) Smith10 mi
VDZValdez Pioneer Field44 mi
GKNGulkana111 mi
ANCTed Stevens Anchorage · major hub149 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 Mount Eyak’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Common questions

Before visiting Mount Eyak

Is Mount Eyak Ski Area in Cordova?

Yes. It’s inside Cordova, AK.

What is the closest airport to Mount Eyak Ski Area?

Merle K (Mudhole) Smith (CDV), about 10 miles away. The nearest big hub is Ted Stevens Anchorage (ANC), about 149 miles.

Where should I stay near Mount Eyak Ski Area?

Cordova (in town, 12 places to stay) and Valdez (44 mi, 23 places to stay).

From locals

Local know-how from Cordova

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