The Alaska Resort Where You Can Go Ice Skating, Downhill Skiing, Fine Dining, And More This Winter

If you’re looking for the perfect winter getaway in Alaska, this gorgeous resort is every winter lover’s heaven. Located in the town of Girdwood, the northernmost temperate rainforest in America, this town sees epic amounts of snow each year. So with skiing, ice skating, a Nordic Spa, and more, you need to put Alyeska Resort on your to-do list this year.

Girdwood is Alaska’s winter playground.

Mount Alyeska catches an annual 600" of snowfall each year, and the town fares pretty well, too. As Girdwood is located in the northernmost temperate rainforest in America, high precipitation (that means tons of snow in the winter!) gives the resort a winter fairy tale gleam.

And the resort and town offer a wide array of winter activities.

Alyeska Resort offers skiing and snowboarding down the mountain and ice skating outside the building. They even offer skates to rent for your use! There’s also incredible cross-country skiing in nearby Moose Meadow.

This year has brought a ton of fun new changes to the resort.

You’ll find Kona Wo fat tire bikes for rent, as well as a new offering at the Aurora Bar: table-side s’mores! And the Sitzmark Bar and Grill now has new metal fire pits on the deck, for warming up while enjoying a fresh local beer on draft.

The Alyeska Nordic Spa is the newest addition to the resort.

Come enjoy Alaska’s first Nordic experience, with a hydrotherapy experience not found anywhere else in the state. Enjoy outdoor hot and cold plunge tubs!

The spa also offers saunas and steam rooms, and an experience at the exfoliation cabin.

We also adore the massage therapy options! There’s no wrong way to enjoy the Nordic Spa.

Don’t forget to enjoy one of the amazing restaurants on the property.

Whether you’re looking for fine dining at Seven Glaciers, a beer and some chili at the top of the mountain before skiing down, or Asian or Italian cuisine, they have it all!

However you choose to enjoy Alyeska Resort, you won’t regret it.

It’s a winter paradise in Alaska, with everything you need to get out and enjoy the snow. And since it’s open 365 days a year, you can go whenever you have a free day. And if you’re an Alaskan resident, some dates are even discounted for you!

Have you ever visited this winter getaway in Alaska? What did you think? Did you love it? Let us know in the comments below!

You're in luck if you’re looking for something good to eat while in town! Girdwood is a foodie’s paradise, with several award-winning restaurants in town.