The grand château-style resort sits at the base of the 40-passenger aerial tram, the most direct way of accessing the ski area's notoriously steep and deep terrain; Alyeska has beginner areas, but it's great for intermediate and advanced skiers. Across more than 1,600 skiable acres are 76 named trails, among them the North Face, North America's longest continuous double-black-diamond ski run.
Alaska is known for its epic backcountry skiing and snowboarding, with huge lines accessible by touring, snowmobile, and helicopter, but its ski resorts have plenty of gnarly terrain to offer as well. The state's biggest resorts are quite a bit smaller than many of those in the United States, but they make up for it with great snow, incredible views, and killer lines. These are Alaska's 5 largest ski resorts.