Moose Mountain Ski Resort in Alaska is a popular destination for skiers and snowboarders. As part of a series on ski resorts, Huffington Post Travel offers our guide to Moose Mountain Ski Resort, featuring all the key information snow lovers need to know before they hit the slopes.
The Basics
is located near Fairbanks, Alaska, and offers runs for skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels. The ski resort has a southern exposure, which protects guests from the northeasterly winds. Moose Mountain is generally open only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Skiers and snowboarders can pack in several hours of fun during the daylight. The resort is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. much of the season, but it closes at 3 p.m. during the short days around the winter solstice. March and April hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Mountain
The mountain has an
. It boasts a recreation area of 200 acres, accessible to skiers and snowboarders. The resort receives an average of 70 inches of snow each year. Moose Mountain has a variety of runs that cater to the skills of beginners, intermediate skiers and experts. The season runs from November through the first day of April.
Trails And Lifts
Moose Mountain Ski Resort has
, with 15 percent of them being easy, 65 percent for intermediate skiers and 20 percent for advanced guests. The longest run is 7,920 feet. The resort has 14 lifts. The lifts are Turbo Tram buses that drive guests up the mountain and drop them off at the top of the trails. The resort has a cross-country ski area and a terrain park as well.
In The News
Moose Mountain Ski Resort is a fairly small place, but it was in the news in 2011 due to a major fire that spread throughout the area. According to the
, the fire covered an area between 700 and 800 acres, and firefighters battled the blaze for two days before bringing it under control. The fire impacted Goldstream Road, one of the major routes up to Moose Mountain, with heavy emergency vehicle traffic. The ski resort was not damaged during the blaze.
Cost
Moose Mountain offers several options for
. The passes entitle guests to an all-day skiing or snowboarding adventure. An adult ticket is priced at $37, and a student or military guest, with proper identification, can enjoy a day of skiing for $32. Children ages 7 to 12 can ski for $23 per day, and children 6 and younger and adults 70 and older ski for free. Ski rental packages cost $25 per day and include skis, boots and poles. Snowboard and boot rentals also run $25 per day.
Apres-Ski
Fairbanks is a just a few short minutes away and has several restaurants with a range of cuisine options to hit the spot after a day of running the slopes. Other entertainment in Fairbanks includes breweries, bars, pubs and pool halls. One such restaurant is
, which offers prime aged beef, Alaskan seafood, a premium wine list and microbrews.
suggests a trip to see the Northern Lights or an afternoon or evening at the local galleries and specialty shops.
WATCH: Moose Mountain
Skiers and snowboarders show off their stuff and a sample of the many skiing and snowboarding opportunities at Moose Mountain.
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