Girdwood Attractions
Girdwood was originally named Glacier City and was a prosperous gold mining town until the 1930s. Mine closures left the community a virtual ghost town. In 1964, the Good Friday earthquake turned the town to rubble and forced it to relocate 2 1/2 miles inland.
Today the town is primarily a recreation area and known as one of the premier Alaskan ski resorts. Girdwood is located at the base of Mount Alyeska, with opportunity to ascend to 2,300 feet on the 60 passenger tramway and enjoy panoramic views.
Today the town is primarily a recreation area and known as one of the premier Alaskan ski resorts. Girdwood is located at the base of Mount Alyeska, with opportunity to ascend to 2,300 feet on the 60 passenger tramway and enjoy panoramic views.
Alyeska Ski Resort
In 1959, the first chair lift and a day lodge was built at Alyeska. It is now is Alaska's largest ski resort, with an elevation of 3,939 feet. Five double chair lifts service the hill which consists of large open bowls above the tree line and some tree lined runs at the lower levels.
Alyeska Ski Resort
Box 249
Girdwood, AK 99587
United States
Box 249
Girdwood, AK 99587
United States
Phone 1 (907) 754-1111
Fax 1 (907) 754-2200
