Winter Skiing & Alpine Adventure
In winter, Girdwood centers around Alyeska Resort, offering world-class downhill skiing, snowboarding, Nordic trails, and snowcat or heli-skiing tours. Relax in the winter after skiing at the outdoor Alyeska Nordic Spa.
Summer Hiking, Biking & Gold Panning
Summer brings hiking on the historic Iditarod Trail, searching for rainforest waterfalls like Virgin Creek, lift-access downhill biking at Alyeska, and gold panning at the historic Crow Creek Gold Mine.
Scenic Drives & Turnagain Arm Views
Enjoy the scenic Seward Highway drive, stop at viewing pullouts to watch the Turnagain Arm bore tide wave, or ride the Aerial Tram to the top of Mount Alyeska for panoramic glacier views.