Mountain retreat

The Alyeska Resort is set in the Chugach Mountains near the town of Girdwood. Area activities include sea kayaking and gold panning. With an aerial tram and chairlifts, Alyeska is a haven for skiing and snowboarding in the winter and mountain biking and hiking in the summer.

  • Points of Interest

    • Alyeska Resort Aerial Tramway
    • Crow Creek Mine
    • Ghost Forest
    • Turnagain Arm

  • Activities

    • Glacier viewing
    • Scenic cruising

Photo Gallery

Low tide of Turnagain Arm with mountain in the background.

Turnagain Arm, the waterway that branches off of Cook Inlet, is home to the largest tides in the United States.

Dramatic low tide near dusk.

The Seward Highway by Turnigan Arm is one of Alaska's most scenic drives.

Elk at the Wildlife Conservation Center

Elk at the Wildlife Conservation Center

Footbridge in the woods over Winner Creek

Winner Creek is one of many hiking trails in the Girdwood area.

Destination Map

Featured Excursion

Portage Glacier Cruise (Self-Drive)

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