This Mountain Gets Twice the Snow of Most Ski Areas and Features America's Longest Double Black Diamond

"The grand château-style resort sits at the base of the 40-passenger aerial tram, the most direct way of accessing the ski area's notoriously steep and deep terrain; Alyeska has beginner areas, but it's great for intermediate and advanced skiers. Across more than 1,600 skiable acres are 76 named trails, among them the North Face, North America's longest continuous double-black-diamond ski run."

"On my first ski day, six inches of fresh snow fell, a total that had me, a longtime Colorado skier, excited. It turns out the Alyeska regulars don't get excited unless there are more than eight inches of fresh powder, an entitlement born out of the fact that the ski area sees 669 inches of annual snowfall on average. During the 2024-2025 ski season, the resort's upper mountain saw 726 inches of snow-that's more than 60 feet."

"The ski season at Alyeska usually runs from late November to late April. To enjoy one of the resort's notorious powder days, the best time to visit is in January or February, when the ski area typically sees the most snow. If you want to party, visit on the closing weekend in late April during Spring Carnival, which features costume contests, live music, and the beloved Alaska Airlines Slush Cup."

Alyeska Resort is the largest ski area in Alaska, anchored by a grand château-style hotel at the base of a 40-passenger aerial tram. The tram provides direct access to steep, deep terrain across more than 1,600 skiable acres and 76 named trails, including the North Face, North America's longest continuous double-black-diamond run. The area averages roughly 669 inches of annual snowfall, with the upper mountain recording 726 inches in 2024–2025. The ski season typically runs late November through late April, with the best powder usually in January and February. Closing weekend Spring Carnival in late April features music, costume contests, and the Alaska Airlines Slush Cup.

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