Alyeska Ski Resort is located in Girdwood, about 40 miles south of Anchorage in Alaska. It takes around one hour to drive from Anchorage to the resort. The resort covers 1,400 acres with trails for skiing and snowboarding and has a vertical skiing distance of 2,500 feet. Furthermore, the resort receives more than 650 inches of snowfall, which makes it an excellent skiing destination. Show more