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Resort life

Off the slopes you will find all the creature comforts required to make your stay a pleasant one and although not extensive, local services are very good. There is a good choice of lodging and eating joints conveniently located either at the base of the slopes or in the small town of Gridwood, a few minutes away by shuttle bus. The area also boasts an array of local activities ranging from river rafting, to para -gliding on skis or a board. You can even do a cruise around some of the glaciers or try your hand at salmon fishing.

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Eating

Alaska my not be world renowned for its culinary skills, however, the choice and quality of restaurants along with fast-food outlets is particularly good in and around the resort. You can pig out on fine cajun food at Double Dusky's Inn, or sample some well-prepared sea food at Simon's Saloon. The Bake Shop is a local's favourite for quick snacks, whilst the Teppanyaki Katsura offers traditional Japanese nosh, but at a price.

Nightlife

Night-life around Gridwood is somewhat tame, but nevertheless not bad. There is a decent selection of laid back hangouts. The Sitzmark and Aurora bars are well visited and lively spots. But if you want some real late night action, check out what's going down 40 miles away in Anchorage, where you are able to party hard.

Accomodation

You can lodge at the base of the slopes, most notably in the Westin Alyeska Prince Hotel which is located just yards from the cable car's base station. Around Gridwood there's a good selection of condos and B&B's, but it's not the cheapest place to stay. The cheaper option is to lodge in Anchorage, which has a far bigger selection.

Girdwood Alaska Backpackers Inn

Prices

Dorm room	Private room
from £15.58	from £31.16

Welcome to the Alaska Backpackers Inn. Girdwood is a new hostel, scheduled to open in the early summer of 2009 in Girdwood, Alaska.

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Facilities
Car Parking * Self-catering Facili * No curfew * Lounge area * Internet * 24 hour hot showers

Alyeska Hostel

Prices

Dorm room	Private room
from £14.33	from £24.93

Alyeska Hostel is located in Girdwood, Alaska, less than a mile from Alyeska Resort, the largest ski resort in Alaska.

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Facilities
Credit cards accepte * Car Parking * Self-catering Facili * No curfew * Internet * 24 hour hot showers

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Resort Statistics

Resort Type: Alpine
Winter: Nov to April
Summer: None

Lifts

Total Lifts: 9
Chair lifts: 6
Drag lifts: 2
Other lifts: 1 Tram
Max people per hour: 10,355
Board Leashes required: Yes

Mountain

Total pistes/trails: 68
Total ride area: 1000 acres
Longest run: 1.5miles (2.4km)

Top lift: 838m
Vertical drop: 762m
First lift: 76m

Piste suitability

Green runs: 11%
Red runs: 52%
Black runs: 37%

Lift Passes

Lift Passes:
1 day $52
1/2day $37
1/2 day and night $45
Season $1029
Lift times:10.30am 9.30pm

Snowfall

Average annual snowfall: 20m
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 42%

Facilities

Snowboard Schools: 2 hour group $35
1 hour private $60
Snowboard Hire: board and boots $32-35day
Night Riding: : Friday & Saturday 27 trails lit from 4:30 to 9:30 (night only $21)

Other activities

Heliboarding: : 6/7 drops a day from Feb 14 to April 12 $650p
Snowmobiles: 1/2 day to all day trip starts at $150

Further information

www.alyeskaresort.com/
Email:guestservices@alyeskaresort.com

An excellent resort with great freeriding that will please freeriders of all levels. There is a high level of good local facilities within easy reach of the slopes.

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ON THE SLOPES: Very good
OFF THE SLOPES: Very good
MONEY WISE: A bit on the expensive side, but well worth the money.

HALFPIPE: Yes - 1
TERRAIN PARK: Yes - 1
BACKCOUNTRY/OFF-PISTE:Yes
TREE RUNS:Yes

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