Arctic Valley Ski Area
About Arctic Valley Ski Area
A rugged, non-profit backcountry escape near Anchorage where locals trade groomed luxury for wild Alaskan terrain and a DIY spirit.
Highlights
- Wild backcountry terrain
- Community-run vibe
- Coastal mountain views
- Uncrowded tundra slopes
Key Facts
- Altitude: 768m
- Top lift: 1242m
- Ski pistes: 10.1km
- Ski lifts: 3
- Lakes nearby: 14
- MTB trails: 8.7km
Ski Area
Weather and 9-day forecast for Arctic Valley Ski Area
- Today: -1 to 5 °C, overcast, 1 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 1594 m (1520 to 1630 m)
- Snowfall in the last 7 days: 0 cm
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ven. 25 sept. | -1 / 5 °C | overcast | 0 mm rain | 1 h sun |
| sam. 26 sept. | 0 / 6 °C | drizzle | 9 mm rain | 1 h sun |
| dim. 27 sept. | -6 / 6 °C | partly cloudy | 1 cm snow | 4 h sun |
| lun. 28 sept. | -6 / 4 °C | overcast | dry | 4 h sun |
| mar. 29 sept. | -5 / 4 °C | overcast | 0 mm rain | 1 h sun |
| mer. 30 sept. | -4 / 3 °C | overcast | 0 cm snow | 1 h sun |
| jeu. 1 oct. | -4 / 2 °C | snow showers | 11 cm snow | 1 h sun |
| ven. 2 oct. | -4 / 1 °C | snow showers | 4 cm snow | 0 h sun |
| sam. 3 oct. | -1 / 3 °C | snow | 0 cm snow | 10 h sun |
Things to do in Arctic Valley Ski Area
Hikes nearby — Arctic Valley Ski Area (3)
3 curated hiking trails around Arctic Valley Ski Area, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Rendezvous Peak from Arctic Valley
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Rendezvous Peak from Hiland
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South Fork Valley Trail
Mountain biking near Arctic Valley Ski Area
- Muktuk Marston Trail
- Hunter Pass Bikers Trail
Getting to Arctic Valley Ski Area
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Merrill Field (MRI), 18 km away, about 30 min by road