Alyeska Ski Map
Alyeska in Girdwood, Alaska
Painted in 2009
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Alyeska Ski Area
Skiing in Alaska often gets equated with big helicopter rides, and huge, untracked spines. And, while there’s plenty of that to be had up north, there’s also some incredible inbounds skiing. Alyeska serves up some of the best lift-accessed skiing anywhere in North America. It’s unique, in that the base area is only 250 feet above sea level. But, thanks to Alaska’s unique weather patterns, the resort averages over 600 inches of snowfall every year, so coverage isn’t a concern. Another side effect of its location is that Alyeska manages to have both some of the longest, and shortest ski days of any resort. After the spring equinox, Alyeska has the longest daylight hours of any ski resort in North America, with 16 hours of sunlight. That means that the resort can push back closing time till 6 PM in the spring. And Alyeska also offers night skiing under the lights till 9 PM during the darker winter.
Alyeska has a lot going for it, just based on location, but that doesn’t mean it skimps on terrain. It’s home to the longest double black diamond rated run in North America, with the North Face. And this trail map captures all of that terrain in stunning detail. So, if you’re looking for the definitive Alyeska ski map, look no further. Originally painted in 2009, James Niehues captured the spirit of this unique resort in this map, and a little of that spirit can live on your wall.
Location Girdwood, Alaska
Nearest major city Anchorage - 27 mi (43 km)
Coordinates 60.9705°N 149.0982°W
Vertical 2,500 ft (760 m) lift served; 3,200 ft (975 m) total
Top elevation 2,750 ft (840 m) lift served; 3,939 ft (1,200 m) (summit)
Base elevation 250 ft (80 m)
Skiable area 1,400 acres (5.7 km2)
Runs 73 - 11% easiest - 52% more difficult - 37% most difficult
Lift system 8 total - 1 tram - 2 high-speed quad chairs - 2 quad chairs (fixed-grip) - 1 double chairs (fixed-grip) - 2 magic carpets
Lift capacity 10,335 per hour
Snowfall 650 in (1,650 cm) - top 512 in (1,300 cm) - mid 208 in (530 cm) - base
Snowmaking 113 acres (0.46 km2)
Night skiing Thu–Sat (4–9 pm) nightly (late Dec to early Jan)
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Hand-painted maps require the best reproduction process available. Each illustration starts with a high resolution digital scan. It is then printed on museum quality cotton paper using the latest HDR ink-jet technology.
Legendary Ski Artist James Niehues
If you are a skier or snowboarder, there is a good chance James Niehues has been your mountain guide. Throughout his 30 year career he has worked at the smallest hills and the most expansive resorts in North America. He has left his mark in South America, Australia, Asia and Europe too. And even if you have never shared a bottomless powder day with him, he has always been close by.