The Longest Snow Tubing Run In Alaska Can Be Found At Arctic Valley Ski Area
Are you looking for great outdoor fun this winter? Arctic Valley Ski Area runs the longest snow tubing run in Alaska, in one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the entire state. Bring the whole family to this awesome lodge, located only 10 miles outside of Anchorage, to spend a tubing session riding down gorgeous mountain terrain.
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Arctic Valley Ski Area is a non-profit located just outside Anchorage, Alaska.
A quick drive up into the mountains from the city gives you gorgeous views and tons of great snow to ski or snow tube on. The snow tubing at this beautiful spot is so popular, they've expanded the number of daily sessions offered! Winter outdoor adventure in Alaska never looked so good.
This is a great winter activity for the whole family, as the minimum age is 3, as long as you can get in and out of the tube on your own.
While it's only one person per tube, feel free to link tubes together as a family. Make sure not to head down the mountain until everyone at the bottom has cleared the area. Snow tubing in Alaska doesn’t get much better than this.
There are four 1.5 hour sessions per day, and you can book tickets in advance on their website.
As each session maxes out at 50 riders, it is highly encouraged to purchase tickets first so you don't show up to a sold out run. You can't purchase tickets online the day of riding, however. Make sure to arrive 30 minutes early to fill out your waiver, and to grab tickets if you weren't able to book them online.
Tickets are sold as large tube for adults, or small tube for kids.
General admission is $16.00 per person, or if you're an Anchorage Ski Club Regular or a Life Member they are only $10.00 per session. If you are an Arctic Valley Season Pass holder, the tubing sessions are free.
Every year they post their hours of operation on both their Facebook and website.
This is the best resource to find out when they open for the season, as it depends on good snow cover. They also post important announcements about ski teams, specials from their restaurant, and more.
Their gorgeous lodge has the Afterglow Cafe, with a limited menu but delicious food.
Grab a local beer on draft and relax after your day out in the cold on the mountain. The lodge can also be rented for events, and weddings are very popular in the summer and fall seasons.
This awesome tube park is one of the best things to do in winter in Alaska.
The park usually stays open from late fall until early spring each year. This leaves you plenty of weekends to grab your friends and family and get out on the mountain to go snow tubing!
Head on over to their website to find out more information like opening day, ticket prices, and general FAQ’s answered.
Have you ever tubed at the longest snow tubing run in Alaska? What did you think? What was your favorite part? Let us know in the comments below!
Address: Arctic Valley Rd, Eagle River, AK 99577, USA
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Longest Snow Tubing Run In Alaska
October 25, 2020
Megan McDonald
Are there a lot of great winter activities in Alaska?
There are so many wonderful winter activities in our great state! There are so many fun ways to get out and enjoy the cold weather. Try your hand at dog sledding, or bundle up and set an extremely early morning alarm to go hunt the aurora borealis. There is tons of backcountry exploring to do, including snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and backcountry downhill and snowboarding. Go ice climbing, ice skate on frozen lakes or rivers, or even tube down the snow tubing parks we have. There’s also fabulous ice fishing to be had on our great lakes. We have a number of ski resorts, including the prestigious Alyeska Resort, located in the northern most temperate rainforest in America. This resort gets hundreds of inches of fresh powder each year. We even have an internationally famous ice carving festival up in Fairbanks! Winter in Alaska provides endless opportunities to enjoy the cold weather and the beautiful snow.
How long is winter in Alaska?
Winter in Alaska is pretty long. Depending on where you are in the state, you can expect it to set in during late October, and last until late March. You’ll have at least a solid 5 months of freezing temperatures, unless you’re in the more moderate coastal areas of the state. You may also run into a late winter, and still have snowfall through April. Some mountain top areas still see snow into June!
Megan McDonald is a writer, photographer, and owner of an Alaska-based media company. She spends her free time traveling with her husband and daughter, and loves to see and experience new things!
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