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Alyeska offers endless outdoor fun in a ski resort town
Whether you're looking for a vacation home or you want to live a year-round resort lifestyle, Alyeska has something for you. This lively neighborhood is located in the larger Girdwood community, about 40 miles south of Downtown Anchorage. Snowsports are the big draw, with the towering Mt. Alyeska offering over 1,600 acres of skiable terrain, but outdoor activities are available in all four seasons. The small mountain community keeps the essentials close by, with a grocery store, a few small shops and popular restaurants. With a packed events calendar at Alyeska Resort, life here is full of excitement.
Virgin Creek Falls Trail in Alyeska is a great place to enjoy nature.
Chalet-style homes offer amazing views from the hillside.
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Year-round adventure on the mountain
Alyeska Resort is the state's largest ski area, with seven lifts and 76 named trails. The mountain gets buried in over 600 inches of snow each winter, making it a playground for skiers and snowboarders. Ski season usually runs from Thanksgiving through April, and there’s even a 3-mile cross-country loop at the base of the mountain if you’d rather glide than fly downhill. When the snow melts, other sports take the stage. You can take a lift up the mountain and bike down, crossing a variety of terrain along the way. Hikes in the area range from easy treks like Virgin Creek Falls to difficult trails like the North Face, which gains over 2,000 feet of elevation in just over 2 miles. More adventurous hikers can head to the Crow Pass Trailhead, which offers a 21-mile trip through the Chugach Mountains. The neighborhood also has a small park on Egloff Drive with a playground, skate park and tennis courts.
The Alyeska Resort is the largest ski area in Alaska.
Hiking options are endless around Alyeska Resort, like the North Face Trail.
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How much to pay for a mountain cabin in Alyeska
Most homes here are cozy log cabins or Craftsman-style houses hidden away among tall pine trees. Gravel roads and mountain views give the whole area a relaxed, natural feeling. A couple thousand people live here year-round, but there are also a lot of short-term rentals and second homes. Properties close to the resort are highly sought after. "The closer to the mountain you are, the better. Ski in, ski out is a term we like to use a lot," says Paige Gibson, a Realtor at Herrington and Company, LLC with a decade of experience. "If you're close enough to the mountain, you can jump off and ski right to your condo or your home." Houses typically cost between the mid-$600,000s and just over $1.2 million.
Chalet homes are common all around the neighborhood.
Craftsman and cabin-style houses offer a vintage, nostalgic look.
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Dining and shopping in Anchorage's ski resort town
Alyeska has a mix of popular shops, markets and restaurants in and around the neighborhood. Within the area, you can:
Dine on Cajun fare with an Alaskan twist at Double Musky Inn, open since 1962
Enjoy seasonal dishes with sustainably caught seafood and humanely raised meat at Jack Sprat
Stock up on groceries at Crow Creek Mercantile
Gear up for your next adventure at Power Hound Ski Shop
For bigger shopping trips, Gibson says many people travel to the Costco on Dimond Boulevard in Anchorage.
Double Musky Inn is known for its Cajun food with an Alaskan twist.
Groceries can be found at the Crow Creek Mercantile.
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Public transportation is available all around the neighborhood.
How long of a commute to expect in Alyeska
Many people work in the neighborhood at the resort, but others make the drive to Anchorage throughout the week. The commute can be long, but is straightforward thanks to Seward Highway. Downtown is about 41 miles away and takes roughly 50 minutes to reach in good conditions. You'll have a 36-mile drive to the nearest Costco or Walmart, while the state’s largest hospital is about 40 miles away. Getting around is easy with free buses from Glacier Valley Transit.
Annual events bring neighbors and tourists together
The Alyeska Resort keeps life exciting with a full calendar. One of the biggest events of the year is Spring Carnival in April, which includes the Slush Cup ski event. "It's where people dress in crazy costumes and try to hit a jump and fly over a manmade pond in freezing cold temperatures," Gibson says. "It's a big party festival." The resort's Blueberry Festival also brings in a lot of visitors for pie-eating contests, arts and crafts booths and berry picking.
Highly rated Anchorage schools serve the neighborhood
Local kids will likely attend the highly rated Girdwood School and South Anchorage High School, both part of the Anchorage School District. At the high school, students can dive into programs like:
Advanced Placement courses in subjects like calculus, physics and U.S. history
An Air Force JROTC unit that gives students hands-on training and experience
A Civic Leadership program that focuses on community service and offers college credit
A dual credit engineering program through the University of Alaska Anchorage
Educational opportunities abound at Girdwood School for your child.
South Anchorage High School is a highly rated school serving the neighborhood.
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Winter safety in rural Anchorage
The Alaska Department of Transportation handles winter maintenance on most of the main roads in the area, including Seward Highway. The highway is a Priority Level 1 route, meaning it takes up to 12 hours to be cleared after a storm. Other roads here can take between 18 and 30 hours. Wildlife safety is also important in a rural neighborhood like Alyeska, where sightings are common. Some things you can do to stay safe include keeping trash and food inside, using a bear-proof trash can and never feeding wildlife.
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Alyeska Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Alyeska, Anchorage sell after 50 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Alyeska, Anchorage over the last 12 months is $726,500, down 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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