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Alyeska Resort in the winter has winter activities for all ages and skill levels. The resort and surrounding area offer several options for the athlete, nature lover and sightseer alike. The sky is literally the limit when you take advantage of flight seeing and helisking or you can enjoy the nearby ocean with year-round cruising tours. Be sure to take in the unique Alaskan experiences of dog sledding , Ice Climbing, Backcountry Skiing, and Mountaineering. You don’t have to worry about deciding between sleep or seeing the Northern Lights, the Resort staff will be happy to alert you (only at your request of course) when they appear. Cross-country skiing excursions in Chugach National Forest, as well as trail maps and snowshoe rentals are also available.
Flightseeing
Take a bird’s eye view of Alaska with either a fixed wing or helicopter ride. Air tours with Girdwood based Alpine Air allow you to see how vast and untouched Alaska really is. Where else could you view mountain ranges, hanging glaciers and vast valleys all in a few hours.
Heli Skiing/
Snowboarding
December through April Join Chugach Powder Guides for a snowcat or helicopter adventure in the world-famous Chugach Mountain Range. Their exclusive-use permit area covers miles of mountain terrain with gentle bowls, giant mountain faces, massive glaciers and sheltered tree skiing. The guides are highly trained and have extensive Alaskan experience. At Chugach Powder Guides, their goal is to make your backcountry adventure exciting, safe and memorable. They want you to see why Alaska’s mountains are recognized for having some of the best backcountry skiing and snowboarding in the world.
Glacier and
Wildlife Cruises
Take a drive along one of the most acclaimed scenic highways in North America. See the pavement melt into the ocean and allow one of our vendors to show you the bluer side of Alaska. We offer two different winter cruises.
The Resurrection Bay Winter Crusie takes you out into the Arctic waters in their heated, enclosed boats. You will have the opportunity to see various wildlife, from Humpback whales to Eagles to Orcas. It also offers the opportunity to view Bear Glacier and a myriad of other images to make this cruise one to remember.
The Gray Whale Watching Tour takes places in late winter and early spring. It encompasses all the sights and amazement of the Resurrection Bay Winter Cruise but goes further into the Resurrection Bay area with a focus on spotting and following the migration of Gray Whales. Over 20,000 Gray Whales pass by the mouth of Resurrection Bay as they migrate north in the spring.
Winter
Mountaineering
Learn to Ice Climb: 5-6 hours November - April Alaska is an amazing backdrop to learn or hone your skills of Ice Climbing. Transportation and all technical climbing equipment are included in this trip. After driving to a Climbing area north or south of Anchorage, your guide will set up a top-rope on the ice route. Experienced and certified international mountain guides will teach you everything from the basics to advanced ice climbing techniques. You will be fitted with crampons, a harness, mountaineering boots & ice tools. Ages: 14 and up. No previous climbing experience necessary. Two-person minimum.