With seven ski resorts, Alaska provides the perfect setting for a luxury ski holiday in the Arctic.
Escape to Alaska’s untouched wilderness, where luxury meets adventure in a way few destinations can offer. With heli-skiing opportunities that take you to the heart of remote mountain ranges and glacier-carved valleys, Alaska offers an unparalleled skiing experience. Adventurous skiers can explore vast backcountry terrain with exclusive access to untouched powder. Off the slopes, explore the region’s ice caves, go dog sledding across frozen landscapes, or take a scenic flight over glaciers.
Covering eight countries, the Arctic region includes parts of Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Greenland, Canada and the USA (Alaska). The northernmost region on Earth, this polar region is home to wonderful wildlife, breathtaking landscapes and the world-famous Northern Lights. With so much to discover and experience, we have put together our top 8 reasons to visit this one-of-a-kind destination.
Whilst the majority of us think of the Arctic as a winter destination with snowy vistas, freezing temperatures and icy activities, summer holidays in the Arctic can be just as enriching. With longer days, fascinating wildlife and diverse outdoor activities in the wilderness, the Arctic is a wonderful destination for a summer vacation.
Alaska’s Arctic region is a vast, sparsely populated area where caribou outnumber people. Here you will find traditional Inuit villages as well as national parks and wildlife, including muskoxen, bears and moose. One highway links this remote region to the rest of Alaska, and most destinations in the far north are accessible only by air. Tours of the region normally start from Fairbanks or Anchorage.
Located halfway between Fairbanks and Anchorage is the famous Denali National Park, home to the “roof of North America.” Although the park revolves around snow-capped Denali, the wild rivers and glaciers, boreal forest and tundra are just as inspiring.
Alaska is also one of the best places in the world to view the Northern Lights. The viewing season lasts almost seven months, with Alaskan nights dark enough to showcase the auroras between mid-August through to mid-April.
With the majority of Alaska’s ski resorts located near the coast, skiers can enjoy ideal snow conditions for their luxury ski holiday in Alaska. This beautiful destination has seven ski areas which include Alyeska, Eaglecrest, Mt. Aurora, Moose Mountain, Arctic Valley, Hill Top and Mount Eyak.
One of the best places to view the lights is Sheldon Chalet. Its unique location at 63 degrees north latitude and 6,000ft (±1820m) elevation means the troposphere is one of the thinnest on the planet; which allows you to see the aurora borealis more often and brighter than elsewhere.
There are also plenty of other activities to experience during your stay, from heli-skiing, glacier treks and mountaineering to star-gazing and sight-seeing flights. Sheldon Chalet is accessible by air, with transportation by helicopter.
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