Alyeska Resort
Alaska's largest ski area — minutes from the Ski Inn.
Your Home Base for Alyeska
Alyeska Resort is Alaska's largest and most developed ski area, offering 1,610 acres of skiable terrain, 76 named runs, and over 650 inches of average annual snowfall. The aerial tram operates year-round, providing access to alpine hiking in summer and spectacular mountain dining at the Seven Glaciers Restaurant.
The Ski Inn sits in downtown Girdwood — just minutes from the base of the resort. Walk to the tram, ski all day, walk back to the inn, and head to dinner without ever needing your car.
1,610 acres
Terrain
2,500 ft
Vertical Drop
76
Named Runs
669"
Annual Snowfall
Winter at Alyeska
Deep powder, long runs, and night skiing under the northern lights.
Downhill Skiing
World-class terrain for all levels. Deep, consistent snow from November through April. Night skiing available on select runs.
Aerial Tram
The tram climbs 2,300 feet to the summit, offering panoramic views of the Chugach Range, Cook Inlet, and Turnagain Arm.
Night Skiing
Alyeska is one of the few resorts in North America offering lit runs for evening skiing. Check schedule for availability.
Summer at Alyeska
The tram runs year-round. Alpine hiking, glacier views, and mountain-top dining.
Alpine Hiking
Take the tram to the summit and access above-treeline hiking with views of seven glaciers and the surrounding peaks.
Seven Glaciers
Fine dining at 2,300 feet. The Seven Glaciers Restaurant offers multi-course Alaskan menus with panoramic views.
Mountain Biking
Girdwood's trail network supports mountain biking with routes from gentle valley rides to challenging alpine descents.
Why stay at the Ski Inn?
Everything you need, nothing you don't.
More affordable than the resort hotel
Boutique inn pricing without the resort markup. Same mountain, smaller bill.
Downtown location
Walk to more restaurants, more trails, and more of what makes Girdwood special — not just the resort.
Self-check-in
No front desk. Arrive on your own schedule. Your phone number is your room key.
Pet-friendly rooms
Three first-floor rooms welcome your dog. Try doing that at the resort hotel.
Free fish storage
Headed out fishing? We'll store your catch in the freezer. Complimentary.
Book your Alyeska base camp
Downtown Girdwood lodging, minutes from the slopes.