The 5 Largest Ski Resorts In Alaksa

Alaska is known for its epic backcountry skiing and snowboarding, with huge lines accessible by touring, snowmobile, and helicopter, but its ski resorts have plenty of gnarly terrain to offer as well. The state’s biggest resorts are quite a bit smaller than many of those in the United States, but they make up for it with great snow, incredible views, and killer lines. These are Alaska’s 5 largest ski resorts.

Alaska’s 5 Largest Ski Resorts

5. Arctic Valley Ski Area – 500+ acres

• 2 chairlifts, 1 T-Bar, 1 rope tow.
• Operates as a non-profit, run by the Anchorage Ski Club.
• $67 for a full day, adult ticket on weekends.

4. Ski Land – 530 acres

• 1 chairlift.
• Farthest north chairlift in the United States.
• $55 for a full day, adult ticket.

3. Eaglecrest Ski Area – 640 acres

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• 36 marked trails.
• 3 chairlifts.
• 1620 feet vertical drop.

2. Moose Mountain – 750 acres

• 1300 vertical feet.
• 1 beginner rope tow, all other terrain is accessed by bus service.
• $55 for a full day, adult ticket.

1. Alyeska Resort – 1,610 acres

• 7 total lifts.
• 76 named trails.
• 2,500 feet vertical drop.

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