Alaska
Looking for the best skiing in Alaska? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Alaska. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Skiing Spots in and near Alaska
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Juneau, Alaska
Hike the Mendenhall Glacier
4.88 miThe Mendenhall Glacier, formerly known as Sitaantaagu ("the Glacier Behind the Town"), is a 12 mile long glacier about 12 miles outside Alaska’s capital Juneau. A quick drive from downtown Juneau to the ‘trailhead’ parking lot finds you overlooking the nearly half a mile wide face of the glacier....Read more -
Palmer, Alaska
Explore Independence Mine State Historical Park in Hatcher Pass
4.71.5 miIf you've only got time to do a few things when in Alaska, make sure you visit Independence Mine State Historical Park in Hatcher Pass. It is open year round, and beautiful no matter the season. You can easily spend the entire day exploring the mine and surrounding area.The winter months fill the...Read more -
Fairbanks, Alaska
Photograph the Northern Lights in Fairbanks, Alaska
1 mi / 1 ft gainAs close to magic as you'll ever see on this Earth, the northern lights, or aurora borealis, are an absolute must-see for any nature enthusiast. The aurora borealis are visible in Fairbanks from August through April, meaning there's an astounding nine months of aurora viewing! Of course, the auro...Read more -
Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska
Winter Camp at Wonder Lake
There are multiple ways to do this trip - ski, mush, or by flying in a bush plane and then meeting up with a group of mushers. I highly recommend doing ANY of them, but most likely you will need to assess your time, skill, and budget to decide what is best for you. The 2 most likely of the 3 will...Read more -
Fairbanks, Alaska
Snow Biking in Alaska's Arctic
100 miWhite Mountains National Recreation Area is run by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, and is best traveled during the winter months. The BLM maintains three trailheads to provide access to 12 public recreation cabins that are connected by extensive trail systems. Trailheads for the Wickersham Cr...Read more -
Seward, Alaska
Explore Kenai Fjords National Park
5.08.2 mi / 3000 ft gainNone of Alaska’s eight national parks are easy to get to, but Kenai Fjords National Park is one of only three national parks in the state that can be accessed (partly) by road. It’s also the closest national park to Anchorage, which makes this an easier jaunt from the capital. While this park is ...Read more -
Talkeetna, Alaska
Ski Touring in the Ruth Amphitheater
The Ruth Amphitheater is a lesser known, but spectacularly beautiful glaciated part of Denali National Park. There is terrain for any skier's tastes, from flat, wide open touring to steep, gnarly descents, and house-swallowing crevasses. If you're lucky and plan ahead, you can reserve the Sheldon...Read more -
Kodiak, Alaska
Hike to the Summit of Sharatin Mountain
5.07 mi / 3000 ft gainFrom downtown Kodiak drive southeast on W Rezanof Dr, turn onto Anton Larson Bay Rd north towards Buskin Lake. Follow Anton Larson Rd over the Red Cloud River Bridge and there will be a small turnout to park on just after the bridge. Look to your left and you will see a trail cutting through the ...Read more