We bought our tickets online in advance and I am glad we did because they were all sold out except for the 5:30 timeslots and we bought the last three tickets. I would check online before arriving. Tubbing was so much fun for my teenage boys and myself. The lines were never long so we got to take a lot of turns. The staff was super friendly. We enjoyed the drive up too as you can see the view of Eagle River. read more

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This is a MUST do!! I honestly can't believe we didn't know about this or do it sooner. I was honestly kinda terrified to go do this but I'm glad I pushed through the fear & did it anyway. We loved the tubing and can't wait to try it again sometime! #FullSend read more

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Great place to ski and spend time with family and friends. The lodge is very kid friendly and often has live music from 2-5pm on the weekends. There is tubing if you don't ski or snowboard and ski-lodge-type food options like chili-dogs and flatbread pizzas. Be careful about speeding on the way, the land is owned by the military and often there are military police waiting with radar to check people on the way off the mountain. They don't play games and don't get paid enough to be sympathetic if they catch you speeding. read more

Arctic Valley Ski Area - Northern Aspects Film Festival 2024 - Ski Resorts Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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This is your best bet for skiing close to Anchorage, with a few caveats. 1. This is a non-groomed hill, so the conditions are solely dependent on the weather. Track the resort's website for mountain conditions. 2. The only spot really worth skiing (powder-wise) is the chute that runs on the other side of chair 2. Access it by taking the t-bar to the top and cutting left for a half mile or so, then descending on the other side of lift two. Halfway into the day, chair two opens up and you can come straight down the chute. 3. The hill is run by ski club volunteers and is only open on weekends. It has a fun, adventurous, minimalistic feel. Definitely not a "resort", so don't expect that. Consider it an adventure, thank the friendly volunteers, and be happy to have skiing available 10-min from town. 4. Be careful where you ski in low-powder conditions, or risk ruining the structure on your ski bases. Lots of little stones and bare patches, so I recommend skiing in the location listed above in point 2. 4. The food is a little overpriced and pretty bad. Like, "I wish I had a food truck instead", bad. Eh, consider it like a camping trip, or bring a brown bag. Again, this place is pretty minimalistic, so take it for what it is. Overall, this place is awesome for being so close to Anchorage. Many amazing Saturdays at this place, and the cost is very affordable. read more

Arctic Valley Ski Area - Ski Resorts Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Only 4-stars because you need a pass to park here...and it's not the same AK recreation pass that works at just about every other trailhead. Now that I've gotten THAT out of the way, this is a great place to hike in the summer (or snowshoe in the winter). It's got great views of the Anchorage metro to the west, and the Chugach to the east. It also has really easy access: year-round. This place is enjoyed by skiers in the winter, but I don't ski, so I can't comment on the quality or specifics. read more

Here for a wedding in July so no ski review. It was my nephews wedding and we were honored to be in the company of some Of our USA men and women Olympic Cross Country ski team including the bride. So, the pictures are of the scenery and wedding that were taken at the ski hill resort. read more

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I'm a big fan of their tubing park when the snow hits. $16 per adult for 1.5 hour. It's so much fun! I was here last year and this year again. It has new improved lanes!! They limit how many people get registered so it's not so crowded. It was a cold day but we end up spending the entire time rather than going home early after a few rides. I recommend that you try their tube park. read more

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The most under rated place to ski I have ever been to. Cheap, small lines, and steep terrain, it is also the most chill place to ski, where you can paraglide with skis. The only ski resort I have ever been to that isn't tourist and beginner centered. Their 3 lifts are cool old lifts that are still running. The lodge and food are really nice and have really good prices and quality. (Totally reccomend their pretzel). Staff is awesome and most of them are volunteers. scenic in both summer and winter, it's an amazing place to enjoy the great Alaskan outdoors! read more

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The Arctic Valley I believe has one of the most priceless 360 views of the Anchorage area, the Valley, and the South Fork all the way to Symphony Lake. Following the Arctic Valley Road to the end leads you to the Arctic Valley Ski Area. In the winter take some time to check out their slopes. Anchorage Ski Club members, who run the lodge, are able to get a discount for approx. $10 cheaper. They also offer military and student discounts. Very reasonable prices, I believe, for a fun day of fun. Summer time is my favorite here. Not only do blueberries line the hills, but the easy-moderate hike up Rendezvous Peak or Mount Gordon Lyon are most promising atop. The area is well maintained by ASC, help them out by volunteering your time. read more

Arctic Valley Ski Area - Endless peaks in the Arctic Valley. - Ski Resorts Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Fantastic fun! Can't believe I have lived in AK for 21 years and finally visited this spot. The tubing was great for our entire family. The staff was really friendly, patient with the young kids, outgoing and relaxed but safe. Wouldn't change a thing! Thanks! read more

This ski area is a very challenging one coming from a year old alpine skier. I can ski down from the top of Alyeska but can't ski from the Chair 2 of Artic Valley. It's treacherous with bald areas (saw stone sticking out of the snow) and deep snow (up to 3 feet) that is hard to judge while skiing down the steep slope at a fast speed. This is back country skiing that requires advanced intermediate or expert skills. Lift tickets cost $40 per adult. Lesser for seniors. Tubing was fun! They have three sessions which were an hour and a half long per session and costed $15 per ticket. Be sure to arrive at the time a session starts to get the right tube size. I actually had to use a smaller tube because we came late and had two children's tubes left. It worked but you go faster and it was a little scarier. That was my first time tubing and I loved it. read more

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I enjoy the mountain, and the chance to get above tree-line. Lift lines almost never exist. The Anchorage Ski Club, who own and operate the mountain, focus more on letting the mountain decide how conditions will be, not try to manipulate them. It's a great "Backcountry" experience, with the convenience of a lift. The weekend schedule lets those of us who work get a shot at powder that may have fallen during the week! read more

Arctic Valley Ski Area - Looking back at Anchorage - Ski Resorts Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

The road upto the ski area is public, but the surrounding lands are military until you get to the top. I came past the ski season, but it looks like a good place to go if you're new to skiing. The road up there has an incredible turnout with a magnificent view of the whole Anchorage bowl. read more

We had our ceremony and wedding at Arctic Valley Lodge. Unexpected road closures by the military training went on during rehearsal dinner and during the day of my wedding. My guests were waiting on the road for over an hour. John the manager is great and offered a helping hand to clean. The girl who works at the cafe I can't remember her name is annoying often bugged me during the wedding to see if I needed anything when she was at the cafe. She also kept bugging me about how much time I had even though John was understanding about road closures. When I asked her to clean she just laughed and walked away. Rude and unnecessary. During set up and rehearsal space from her would have been nice and not pushing me and stressing me even more on how much time I have left in the building. read more