Artic Valley Ski Area

Alaska

- Resort Info & Mountain Stats

Mountain Statistics For Artic Valley Ski Area

Mountain Statistics
Base Elevation: 2,500 ft (762 m)
Summit Elevation: 3,900 ft (1,189 m)
Vertical Drop: 1,400 ft (427 m)
Skiable Area: 320 acres (130 ha)
Annual Snowfall: 250 in (635 cm)
Number of Lifts: 4
Uphill Lift Capacity: 3,200 per hour
Types of Lifts: 1 Tow Rope
1 T-Bar
2 Double Chair
Number of Trails: 25
Longest Run: 4,545 ft (1,385 m)
Trail Ratings
Trail ratings indicate the relative difficulty of the runs within a given ski area and are
not meant to be used for comparison between ski areas.
Easiest Easiest: 20 %
More Difficult More Difficult: 50 %
Most Difficult Most Difficult: 30 %
 
Area Details
Alpine Skiing: Yes Snowboarding: Yes
Night Skiing: No Restricted Areas: No
Heli-Skiing: No Leash Required: Yes
Snowcat Skiing: No Terrain Park: Yes
Cross Country: No Half Pipe: No
Snow Tubing: No  
Terrain Park was the first of it's kind in Southcentral Alaska!
  • This season the park will feature an even greater variety and quantity of kickers and rails.
  • A private snowpark for Alpenglow/ Anchorage Ski Club members.
    • Parks And Pipes
    Terrain Park: Yes
    Number of Parks: 1
    Half Pipe: No
     
    Dates And Times
    Dates and hours of operation may vary and are subject to the whims of Mother Nature.
    Expected Opening Date: Mid-November 2009
    Expected Closing Date: Late March 2010
    Hours of Operation: Sat & Sun: 10:30am - 3:30pm
    Half Day: starts 3 hours prior to close.
    Area Services
    Child Care: No Adaptive Skier: No
    Ski Lessons: No Snowboard Lessons: No
    Ski Rentals: No Snowboard Rentals: No
    Children's Programs: No Women's Programs: No
    Nearby Lodging: No On U.S.F.S. Land: No

    Current Weather

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    26°F / -3°C
    Wind: NNE at 5 mph / 8 km/h     		Clear
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