Arctic Valley Ski Area

 
View of Arctic Valley; John Robinson-WilsonAnchorage is lucky to have three downhill ski areas. Alyeska in Girdwood is a full-scale resort. Hilltop on O’Malley Road is a great place for kids and beginners. What’s the third one? It’s easily forgotten, because Arctic Valley doesn’t advertise and is far off the beaten track, but it has the highest elevation, the fluffiest powder and some of the steepest slopes around. It’s a great place for experienced skiers, a