Best skiing in Alaska
19 ski resorts · 19 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best skiing in Alaska — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 19 ski resorts · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Mt Ida
930 m Vertical96 Runs14 Lifts
Mt. Ida ski resort is located in Southwest Montana and offers 27 trails with a total of 800 skiable acres. The resort is known for its exceptional beginner and intermediate runs…
Why 69: resort size & terrain
69Top-rated
A⛰
#2
Alyeska Resort
Off-season
1094 m Vertical1400 Acres68 Runs9 Lifts
62°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· 62°F — wet, slushy snow· Bluebird · clear skies
Alyeska Resort, located in Girdwood, Alaska, is a must-visit destination for ski enthusiasts. The resort offers over 1,400 acres of skiable terrain, including the longest…
Why 58: resort size & terrain
58Solid
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#3
Manitoba Mountain
Off-season
791 m Vertical3 Lifts
1″ base
49°F
· Very thin · 1" — early-season cover· Calm · 5 mph· 49°F — wet, slushy snow
Manitoba Mountain ski resort in the United States offers a variety of excellent trails for skiers of all levels. Beginner skiers should check out the "Bunny Hill" slope, which is…
Why 54: resort size & terrain
54Solid
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#4
Eagle River High School Cross Country Ski Trails
Off-season
11 Lifts
48°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· High wind · 35 mph — lift holds likely· 48°F — wet, slushy snow
The Eagle River High School Cross Country Ski Trails in Alaska offer well-groomed trails with stunning views of the Chugach Mountains. Beginners will enjoy the easy Beaver Loop…
Why 39: resort size & terrain
39Rated
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#5
Kincaid Park Cross Country Ski Trails
Off-season
65 Runs
63°F
· 63°F — wet, slushy snow· No new snow
Kincaid Park Cross Country Ski Trails in Anchorage, Alaska is a premier cross-country ski destination with over 40 kilometers of groomed trails. The park offers diverse terrain…
Why 37: resort size & terrain
37Rated
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#6
Eaglecrest Ski Area
Off-season
426 m Vertical640 Acres31 Runs5 Lifts
66°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· 66°F — wet, slushy snow· No new snow
Eaglecrest Ski Area is a small ski resort in Juneau, Alaska, offering 640 acres of skiable terrain. The resort has 36 trails with the best being the black diamond runs, Hooter and…
Why 25: resort size & terrain
25Rated
A⛰
#7
Arctic Valley
Off-season
427 m Vertical320 Acres25 Runs4 Lifts
48°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· High wind · 35 mph — lift holds likely· 48°F — wet, slushy snow
Arctic Valley Ski Resort in the United States has stunning views and some of the best ski trails in the area. The resort offers a diverse range of trails, with the most popular…
Why 21: resort size & terrain
21Rated
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#8
Moose Mountain
Off-season
399 m Vertical200 Acres35 Runs
55°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Calm · 5 mph· 55°F — wet, slushy snow
Moose Mountain Ski Resort in the United States offers a range of trails for all levels, but the best ones are the intermediate trails, such as the Great Grey and the Big Dipper…
Why 21: resort size & terrain
21Rated
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#9
Mt. Eyak
Off-season
244 m Vertical30 Runs1 Lifts
55°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Calm · 5 mph· 55°F — wet, slushy snow
Mt. Eyak ski resort is located in Cordova, Alaska and is known for its steep and challenging terrain. The resort boasts a single chairlift which services all 30 runs, including…
Why 17: resort size & terrain
17Rated
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#10
Beach Lake Nordic Ski Trails
Off-season
20 Runs
53°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Calm · 5 mph· 53°F — wet, slushy snow
Beach Lake Nordic Ski Trails is a well-known ski resort in Alaska, United States. It offers 15 kilometers of well-groomed trails for cross-country skiing, with the best trails…
Why 11: resort size & terrain
11Rated
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#11
Hillside Cross Country Ski Trails
Off-season
18 Runs
48°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· High wind · 35 mph — lift holds likely· 48°F — wet, slushy snow
Hillside Cross Country Ski Trails is a popular ski resort in Anchorage, Alaska, offering over 50 kilometers of groomed trails for cross country skiing. The best trails for…
Why 10: resort size & terrain
10Rated
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#12
Russian Jack Trail System
Off-season
14 Runs
48°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· High wind · 35 mph — lift holds likely· 48°F — wet, slushy snow
Russian Jack Trail System is a popular cross-country ski resort located in Anchorage, Alaska. The resort offers 20 kilometers of groomed trails for both classical and skate…
Why 8: resort size & terrain
8Rated
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#13
Hilltop Ski Area
Off-season
89 m Vertical30 Acres10 Runs3 Lifts
48°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· High wind · 35 mph — lift holds likely· 48°F — wet, slushy snow
Hilltop Ski Area in Anchorage, Alaska is a small resort with a relaxed atmosphere and great beginner terrain. The best trails are the Bunny Hill and the Muskrat Run which both…
Why 6: resort size & terrain
6Rated
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#14
Mt Aurora Skiland
Off-season
100 Acres3 Lifts
7″ base
78°F
· Very thin · 7" — early-season cover· Calm · 5 mph· 78°F — wet, slushy snow
Mt Aurora Skiland is a small ski resort in Fairbanks, Alaska, known for its breathtaking views of the Northern Lights. The best trails at the resort are steep, challenging and…
Why 5: resort size & terrain
5Rated
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#15
Campbell Airstrip Cross Country Ski Trails
Off-season
7 Runs
48°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· High wind · 35 mph — lift holds likely· 48°F — wet, slushy snow
Campbell Airstrip Cross Country Ski Trails is a popular ski resort in Anchorage, Alaska, with over 10 kilometers of well-groomed trails for skiers of all levels. The best trails…
Why 4: resort size & terrain
4Rated
Skiing in Alaska
Alaska has 22 ski resorts tracked on Snoflo, from local hills to destination mountains. The largest by skiable terrain is Alyeska Resort (1,400 acres), and Alyeska Resort has the most vertical (1,094 m vertical). Snoflo ranks every resort daily by live snow conditions, rider reviews, and logged trips — so the order reflects what's skiing best right now.
How we rank the best skiing in Alaska
How are these ski resorts ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips, plus terrain (vertical, acreage, runs, lifts). The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.