Alyeska Resort Daylodge — Attraction in Alaska

This was my first downhill ski adventure, so I can't compare to other resorts, but I was very pleased with my experience here. The lodge is simple to navigate and get set up (everything is in one room). Rental, lessons, and a lower mountain lift ticket was only $80 (highly worth it). My lesson was with an older gentleman who was extremely kind, patient, and knowledgeable. I happened to be his only student that day, and we progressed quickly through the 2-hour course and dramatically increased my ability and confidence on the slopes. By the end of the day, I was even able to ski down some of the easier blue-diamond sections, but your experience may be different depending on your past ski experience and skill-level. Either way, the mountain is beautiful, the snow was thick, and the staff was great. I'll definitely be back as...

This is where you go to sign up for Lessons (ski or biking depending on the season). Be aware that it can get a little hectic on the weekends, but in a nice way. A small resort with lots of families out for the weekend to ski with each other kind of way. Everyone is really friendly and just here to have a good time skiing.

Facilities: There are large bathrooms, two water fountains with bottle filling features, lockers for rent (they are $10 for the day with as many entries as you want), gear rentals, small gift shop with limited selection to replace those items you left at home, the mountain learning center school, two well priced restaurants (Pho and Coffee shop), and a few vending machines (which like to take money sometimes...

Had Absolutely the best day! Staff was knowledgeable, and laid back, and they helped make the overall atmosphere and experience.... wonderful! The Day Lodge is pretty big and has plenty of space for large families. The food from the boar head deli (upper tram bld) is good and the portions are decent size. The only complaint I have is the price of lockers (10$ per day) and lift tickets (75$, 1-close). I think that's a bit excessive for an Alaskan resident. Overall we had a great time!

On a personal note... one of the rental techs was so kind and let me borrow a vital piece of snow gear I had left at home. I can only hope he knows how extremely grateful and thankful I am to him for...