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Telemark skiing near Anchorage spans Alyeska Resort's groomed runs to the backcountry bowls of Hatcher Pass and Turnagain Pass.

Ski Alaska's premier mountain, ride the summer tram, hike Winner Creek Trail, and dine at Double Musky — the complete Alyeska and Girdwood guide.

8.5 miles through Chugach old-growth forest to a rope-pulled hand tram above a canyon gorge. One of the best Girdwood hikes near Anchorage.

The best spas in Anchorage, the Alyeska Nordic Spa day trip in Girdwood, and how to reach Alaska's hot springs — your 2026 wellness guide.

Forty miles south of Anchorage, Girdwood and Alyeska Resort deliver a full summer day of aerial tram rides, mountain biking, hiking, and great food.

Pan for real gold at an 1896 Alaska gold rush site forty minutes from Anchorage. Eight preserved historic buildings, family-friendly summer day trip.

Crow Pass Crossing: 26-mile Alaska backcountry trail from Girdwood to Eagle River — glacier, river ford, and two to three days of Chugach wilderness.

Best day trips from Anchorage in 2026 — Matanuska Glacier, Talkeetna, Seward, Whittier, Hatcher Pass, and top Alaska destinations within a full day drive.

Glamping near Anchorage in 2026 — luxury wilderness lodges, yurt rentals, fly-in camps, and premium outdoor stays in Southcentral Alaska.

Girdwood and Alyeska Resort sit 40 miles south of Anchorage — Alaska's best ski resort, alpine hiking, gold rush history, and great dining.