Other names · Alyeska Resort, Girdwood
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Typically early December to mid April
A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.
Official schedules & conditions ↗- Official website
- https://www.alyeskaresort.com
- Source ↗ · Oct 26, 2026
- Night skiing
- Scheduled · 2026–27 · 16:00–20:00 · Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and specified holidays, December 18–March 20 · Night terrain and lift hours can change with conditions; March 20 is the published final night.
- Source ↗ · Oct 26, 2026
- Summer and winter destination
- Yes
- Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
- Beyond winter
- Mountain hiking; bike park; Veilbreaker Skybridges.
- Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
- Skiable area (acres)
- 1610
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Vertical drop (ft)
- 2500
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Reported average snowfall (in)
- Over 669
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Base elevation (ft), Summit elevation (ft).
Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.
Alyeska — retained mountain review ↗Mountain scale, snowfall and terrain context from the existing operator review. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Alyeska — retained winter and night-skiing review ↗Selected winter evenings have night skiing; consult the current operator schedule. · Checked Oct 26, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Alyeska — retained summer review ↗Mountain hiking, biking and Veilbreaker are seasonal summer options. · Checked Oct 25, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Getting To Girdwood & Around ↗Road from Anchorage via Seward Highway, winter journey variability, and year-round local transit. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Hotel Amenities — Alyeska Resort ↗Hotel saltwater pool, whirlpool and fitness facilities; pool booking instructions in room confirmation. Nordic Spa is separately listed on resort grounds. Multiple dining choices and concierge services. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Guest Rooms & Suites — Alyeska Resort ↗Hotel rooms and suites, explicit ski-in/ski-out access, Club categories and resort reservation phone. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Stay & Spa — Alyeska Resort ↗A specific accommodation/hydrotherapy package requires spa confirmation after room reservation and remains subject to availability. This does not establish inclusion or priority for every hotel or Club booking. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Rooms — Black Diamond Club ↗Club rooms and suites inside Alyeska, exclusive highest-floor lounge, breakfast, afternoon refreshments and in-room Nespresso. Direct category booking links. No priority-spa promise found on this page. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Home — Alyeska Hostel ↗Named hostel in Girdwood at 227 Alta Drive, a mile from Alyeska; cabin, studio, private room and bunk links; direct text/call and email. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Alyeska Hostel — Visit Girdwood ↗Main building has dorm/private rooms with shared kitchen and bathrooms; cabin has private kitchen/bath, studio has kitchenette/bath. A pet-friendly cabin is listed. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Carriage House Accommodations — Visit Girdwood ↗Girdwood lodge rooms and cottages along California Creek, kitchens, hot tub, reservation link and direct contacts. Located near the town square on the Girdwood Shuttle route. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Carriage House Accommodations — operator homepage ↗Indexed operator text identifies guest rooms/private cottages at 388 Crow Creek Road, a date-based availability form, phone and email. Direct page retrieval failed. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Alyeska Mountain Sports School ↗Private and group ski/snowboard instruction, variable inclusions and hotel-start ability restriction. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Powder Hound — Ski/Snowboard ↗Rental and demo equipment at the shop beneath Powder Inn at Alyeska’s base. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Powder Hound — Custom Boot Fitting ↗Slopeside fitting service with appointments, fitting preparation and boot customization. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Powder Hound — Ski Tuning & Repair ↗Tuning, binding mounting and repair services for skis and boards. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Alyeska — Ski & Snowboard Rentals ↗Daylodge rentals, pre-booking, ID/card requirements and an observed temporary hotel-shop closure notice. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Alyeska Resort — Dining ↗Current operator directory lists Bore Tide Deli & Bar, Sitzmark Bar & Grill and Seven Glaciers. It describes Seven Glaciers panoramic views and Sakura sushi. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Alyeska Resort — Bore Tide Deli & Bar ↗Self-service deli and bar at the upper tram terminal, 2,300 feet above Turnagain Arm, with sandwiches, salads and snacks and mountain/water views. The seasonal closure notice explicitly promises winter reopening. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Alyeska Resort — Sitzmark Bar & Grill ↗Operator locates Sitzmark at the top of Olympic Mountain Loop. It promotes après drinks, friends/family, concerts/events and a pet-friendly deck; the page explicitly anticipates 2026–27 winter return. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Visit Girdwood — Seven Glaciers Restaurant ↗Chamber destination listing places the elegant Alaskan restaurant at the top of the tram from Hotel Alyeska, 2,300 feet above sea level. It describes local produce, seafood and game, glacier/ocean views and a reservation link. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Jack Sprat — Fat & Lean World Cuisine ↗Current operator identifies Jack Sprat at 165 Olympic Mtn. Loop, Girdwood, with handmade, seasonally changing dinner food and a reservation link. The current fall schedule contradicts nightly dinner/weekend-brunch copy. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Visit Girdwood — Jack Sprat ↗Destination listing corroborates the operator and address, global flavors, seasonal local ingredients, Alaskan seafood and a menu welcoming vegans and meat eaters. Its listed hours differ from the operator; no exact schedule is carried forward. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Chair 5 Restaurant — Girdwood ↗Operator places the longstanding restaurant and bar in new Girdwood Town Square at 171 Linblad Ave. It emphasizes deep-dish square pizza, made-to-order food and noon-onward opening, contradicting breakfast positioning. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Visit Girdwood — Eat ↗The chamber describes a varied local dining scene spanning world cuisines, Alaskan seafood and casual bars through high-end restaurants. Its linked offerings control returned the same page, adding no named-venue evidence. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
- Alyeska Resort — official homepage ↗
Homepage reference from an earlier review. The dated checks above identify the details supported by other sources.
- Ikon Pass — 26/27 opening and closing dates (updated September 29, 2026) ↗
Published planned season dates, subject to conditions.
- Frequently Asked Questions ↗
Mountain hiking; bike park; Veilbreaker Skybridges.
- Alyeska 2026/27 mountain report ↗
The resort names November 28 as opening day for the 2026/27 winter season.
- Alyeska 2026/27 lift tickets and night skiing ↗
Night skiing is scheduled December 18–March 20 on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and specified holiday dates.
- About the Mountain - Alyeska Resort ↗
The current operator page states 1,610 skiable acres, seven total lifts, 76 named trails, 2,500 feet of vertical rise, and more than 669 inches of annual snow.
