We’re starting a new ski/ride school for winter 2021-22, and are looking for a few great ski and snowboard instructors! The program will focus on off-trail and backcountry riding, which is what Arctic Valley is known for. Read the job post and application instructions on our jobs page. […]
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End of Ski Season Plans
We’ve had a historically good spring snowpack, and are happy to be able to operate so far into the spring. Our closing day is May 2nd, and we’ll operate Thursday through Sunday until then. To accommodate the overnight freeze/thaw cycle, our hours for the rest of the season are: Thursday/Friday: T-bar only, 1-7:30pm Saturday/Sunday: Chair […]
Arctic Valley Ski Area’s Strategic Plan
Exciting news! As part of the growth and progress of the Anchorage Ski Club and our recently signed concession contract with the State of Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation, we developed a Strategic Plan. This Strategic Plan is our 1 to 3-year strategy for success. These are short-term goals, developed by the Anchorage […]
Midweek Skiing!
Beginning Thursday, March 4th, we’re open Thursday and Fridays for riding! Join us for laps on the T-bar and enjoy Arctic Valley’s uncrowded, relaxed atmosphere during the week. The Afterglow Pub will be open, for refreshments with your favorite local brews and great food from 49th State Brewing. Come for the riding, stay for dinner! […]
Public race on Saturday!
The Arctic Valley Ski Team is hosting a dual-slalom race on Saturday! Starting at 12pm, this race will be from tower 3 on the skier’s right of the T-bar. Please plan to arrive at least an hour early to check in inside the lodge. To register, purchase the race entry fee, sign the participant waiver […]
Member Ski Free days announced!
We’re excited to announce our member ski free days this season. All regular and life members get free tickets on the following days: Sunday, January 17 Sunday, February 7 Sunday, March 14 (updated) Sunday, April 4 Tickets are subject to reservation caps – as always, book on the website in advance! Members can use the […]
It’s opening weekend at Arctic Valley!
This is our earliest opening in recent history, and we couldn’t be happier to get on the mountain. Though things are necessarily different this year, we’re happy to have our favorite people (you!) at Arctic Valley to ski and snowboard this winter. This weekend, we plan to have Ptarmigan Bowl and the beginner area off […]
2020 Anchorage Ski Swap
Arctic Valley Ski Area and the UAA Ski Team are hosting a virtual ski swap! It’s easy, will help re-purpose your gear, and make you some money. Please note that we’re looking for hard goods only – skis, snowboards, boots, helmets, googles, gloves, poles, etc. For used clothing items, check out The Hoarding Marmot! Follow […]
What to expect this season
We’re still developing our operating plans for this winter, but one thing’s for sure: the COVID-19 crisis means we won’t be operating as we have in the past. Arctic Valley will be following the Municipality’s rules and restrictions on restaurants and hospitality businesses, plus NSAA’s best practices for ski areas. You can expect to see […]
UAA’s Ski Team Needs Your Help!
On September 10, 2020, UA Regents voted to eliminate more than half the funding for the UAA ski team, and discontinue Alpine skiing events. To save our sport, preserve our Alpine events, and field a complete team, the UA Regents and UAA Chancellor are asking us to raise two years of operating costs. A total […]
