Best skiing near Butte
12 ski resorts · 12 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best skiing near Butte, 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 12 of 12 ski resorts · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Alyeska Resort
Off-season
1094 m Vertical1400 Acres68 Runs9 Lifts
46.0 mi away
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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#2
Eagle River High School Cross Country Ski Trails
Off-season
11 Lifts
30.0 mi away
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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#3
Arctic Valley
Off-season
427 m Vertical320 Acres25 Runs4 Lifts
31.9 mi away
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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#4
Beach Lake Nordic Ski Trails
Off-season
20 Runs
25.2 mi away
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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#5
Hillside Cross Country Ski Trails
Off-season
18 Runs
42.7 mi away
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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#6
Russian Jack Trail System
Off-season
14 Runs
39.4 mi away
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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#7
Mirror Lake Coyote Ski Trails
Off-season
6 Runs
19.9 mi away
53°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Calm · 5 mph· 53°F — wet, slushy snow
Mirror Lake Coyote Ski Trails is a popular ski resort in United States. It offers an extensive network of trails for cross-country skiing, ranging from novice to expert level. The…
Why 3: resort size & terrain
3Rated
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#8
Edmonds Lake Cross Country Ski Trails
Off-season
4 Runs
19.6 mi away
53°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Calm · 5 mph· 53°F — wet, slushy snow
Edmonds Lake Cross Country Ski Trails is a small ski resort located in the scenic Chugach Mountains of Alaska, United States. The resort offers 10 kilometers of well-groomed…
Why 2: resort size & terrain
2Rated
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#9
Hilltop Ski Area
Off-season
89 m Vertical30 Acres10 Runs3 Lifts
41.8 mi away
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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#10
Bartlett High School Cross Country Ski Trails
Off-season
6 Runs
36.7 mi away
48°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· High wind · 35 mph — lift holds likely· 48°F — wet, slushy snow
Bartlett High School Cross Country Ski Trails in Anchorage, Alaska is a popular ski resort with a range of trails suitable for skiers of all abilities. The best trails are…
Why 3: resort size & terrain
3Rated
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#11
Campbell Airstrip Cross Country Ski Trails
Off-season
7 Runs
42.1 mi away
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
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#12
Sheep Mountain Cross Country Ski Trails
Off-season
6 Runs
50.2 mi away
53°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Calm · 5 mph· 53°F — wet, slushy snow
Sheep Mountain Cross Country Ski Trails is a beautiful and serene ski resort in Alaska, featuring over 25 miles of trails for skiers of all levels. The best trails for…
Why 3: resort size & terrain
3Rated
Skiing near Butte
The Butte area has 12 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 near Butte
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.