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Alaska - Regional Ski Guide

Ski Areas in Alaska

Alaska Ski Resorts

Alaska is a region of United States offering skiing and snowboarding in 6 American Ski Resorts, including Alyeska, Mount Baker and Shawnee Peak.

Snow Forecasts for Alaska

Ski Resorts in Alaska with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Alyeska 15cm 6in
Mount Baker 9cm 4in
Shawnee Peak 5cm 2in

Forecast updated : 07 Feb 2026 06:21 UTC

Alaska Ski Resorts

 Highest altitude ski resorts in Alaska

The highest altitude ski resorts in Alaska, by base / resort altitude.

Highest altitude ski resorts in Alaska
Ski ResortResort
Mount Baker 1,079m 3,540ft
Spirit Mountain 189m 620ft

 Highest lift-served ski areas in Alaska

The highest lift-served skiing in Alaska, by the highest lift (top) altitude.

Highest lift-served ski areas in Alaska
Ski ResortTop
Alyeska 840m 2,756ft
Granite Peak 592m 1,942ft
Mount Baker 1,551m 5,089ft
Shawnee Peak 579m 1,900ft
Spirit Mountain 395m 1,296ft
Titus Mountain 617m 2,024ft

 Best ski areas for Beginners in Alaska

The best beginner ski areas in Alaska, rated according to the availability of easy slopes and ski schools.

Best ski areas for Beginners in Alaska
Ski ResortBeginn.
Alyeska3*
Mount Baker3*

 Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in Alaska

The best intermediate ski resorts in Alaska, rated by the length and number of easy to moderate ski runs.

Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in Alaska
Ski ResortInterm.
Alyeska4*
Mount Baker4*

 Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in Alaska

The best ski areas for Advanced and Expert skiers and boarders in Alaska, rated by the availability of steep pistes and/or the accessibility of freeride and off-piste terrain.

Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in Alaska
Ski ResortExperts
Alyeska3*
Mount Baker5*