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Delayed Opening

Posted on December 9, 2025 (December 9, 2025)

Hi everyone, Unfortunately Arctic Valley isn’t going to be open this weekend as we hoped. Our lift maintenance staff has worked hard all summer and fall getting the lifts and equipment ready to go – including a huge effort two weeks ago to install the new T-bar haul rope. We got a decent amount of […]

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Federal Employee Membership Offer

Posted on November 5, 2025 (November 15, 2025)

With the ongoing federal government shutdown impacting so many Alaskans, Arctic Valley is extending a special offer to help our community stay active and connected this winter. We don’t want federal employees to miss out on the chance to take advantage of our season pass sale because of circumstances beyond their control. Who’s Eligible? Any […]

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The North Face presents First Descents

Posted on November 2, 2025 (November 2, 2025)

Join the Arctic Valley Ski Team for First Descents, presented by The North Face, sponsored by Alaska Orthopedic Specialists and The Alaska Rock Gym. Get ready for an adrenaline-packed adventure with The North Face – it’s all about pushing limits and embracing the great outdoors! Travel from the Himalayas to The Great Trango Towers an […]

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Winter Kickoff Party – Nov 6 @ Williwaw Social

Posted on October 25, 2025 (October 25, 2025)

Arctic Valley’s season kickoff party is on November 6th at Williwaw Social downtown! Join us for this fun, FREE event with live music, a classic homegrown ski flick, door prizes, and your last chance to buy discounted memberships and season passes for this coming season! Kids are welcome when accompanied by parents/guardians. […]

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2025-26 Season Pass Photo Contest

Posted on September 16, 2025 (November 15, 2025)

Do you have a photo or artwork that would look great as our season pass background? Enter it in our contest and we’ll use the winner as the background for our pass this year, and give you a free season pass! Hints: Fine print: The winning photo/graphic will be used by Arctic Valley for marketing […]

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Work at Arctic Valley this winter!

Posted on August 19, 2025 (August 19, 2025)

Join us for a fun winter at Arctic Valley. We’re now hiring for the 2025-2026 winter season. […]

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Shred the 80s with us on October 4th!

Posted on August 13, 2025 (August 19, 2025)

Get ready to Shred the 80s at our 21st Annual Arctic Valley Charity Auction! We’re back with a hybrid event this year, featuring a full week of online bidding and an in-person celebration at the lodge. Mark your calendars:● Online Auction: September 27 – October 4, 2025● Live Auction Celebration, Dinner & Happy Hour: October […]

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Closing Day Party – Saturday May 3rd

Posted on April 28, 2025 (April 28, 2025)

We made it! Thanks to everyone who came out and rode with us the past two weekends, purchased season passes, memberships, food, beers, and those who made a donation, plus some help from Mother Nature, and of course our employees, we’ll be open again on Saturday May 3rd! This marks the 5th year in a […]

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SHREDFEST – Sunday April 19th

Posted on April 10, 2025 (April 24, 2026)

Sponsored by Snowboarders! We’re proud to present Arctic Valley and Blue & Gold’s Shredfest 2026 on April 18th & 19th. This snowboarder-only event (skiers can watch) features a banked slalom, hip jam, snowboard demos, and prizes from Blue & Gold and Arctic Valley. Schedule: Saturday April 18th: Hand-dug Pipe Event12:00pm – 1:00pm: Final banked slalom […]

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Merry Marmot – April 12, 2025

Posted on April 6, 2025 (April 6, 2025)

With our season winding down, it’s time to celebrate spring in the mountains with our annual Merry Marmot Festival! There’s new snow in the forecast for this week, so we’re looking forward to a great day of spring skiing & riding, along with fun activities. Don’t forget to build your dummy for the dummy launch! […]

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    • Summer at Arctic Valley
    • Weddings & Events
    • Goetz Public Use Cabin
    • Chair 2 Public Use Cabin
    • Hope Corner Cabin
    • Scenic Chairlift Rides
    • Chugach Fest – June 19 & 20 2026
  • Winter
    • Winter at Arctic Valley
    • Arctic Valley Ski Team
    • Conditions
    • Events
      • Merry Marmot – April 11 2026
      • SHREDFEST – April 19 2026
    • Lessons & Classes
    • Lift Rates & Hours
      • Upload your season pass photo!
    • Safety & Policies
    • Ski Patrol
    • Ski & Snowboard Rentals
    • Snow Tubing
    • The Mountain
  • Anchorage Ski Club
    • Who We Are
    • Support Us
    • Membership
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    • Preserving the Past
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      • Arctic Valley’s Annual Auction
    • Arctic Valley’s Master Plan
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    • Join Our Email List
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