Although Alaska is not as well-known a ski destination as other western states or neighboring British Columbia, plenty of downhill action can be found in the state. And where there’s downhill, there’s apres. From cozy bars to fascinating museums, here are our favorite places for apres ski activities in Alaska.
After a day of shredding at Alyeska Resort, settle in at the Sitzmark Bar & Grill for your apres action. The Sitzmark offers a full menu of awesome food, as well as plenty of warming libations. During ski season, there’s always a full schedule of live music, parties and other entertainment to make sure you have as much fun off the slopes as you did on them.
If you’ve been skiing or boarding Alyeska all day but are looking for a more laid-back aprés scene than the resort offers, head over to the Silvertip Grill in the village of Girdwood. Food, drink, live music, karaoke and other events combine to create a casual, convivial aprés experience.
Another popular off-the-resort aprés option for Alyeska skiers and boarders is Chair 5 in Girdwood. Along with an awesome array of menu items and an amply stocked bar, Chair 5 hosts regular events such as live music and even karaoke nights for the more-musically inspired.
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Change your scenery from white powdery snow to rich beautiful colors at the Alaska State Museum near Eaglecrest. With thousands of historical artifacts from both the Russian colonial era, and American history from 1867 to present, your interest is sure to be peaked. Paint a mental picture of what Alaska must have been like under the Russian flag by wandering through paintings, photographs, and the other amazing artifacts that the museum has to offer.
Not far from Eaglecrest Ski Area in Juneau, you’ll find Louie’s Douglas Inn. Right on the island and not far from the Juneau-Douglas Bridge is this hot spot, favorite with the locals. A menu of delectable food, great drinks and gorgeous views will make your aprés experience enjoyable.
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Known to locals and visitors alike as one of the best hot spots to check out in Anchorage, Moose’s Tooth Pub & Pizza is always sure to provide an excellent time to you and your ski crew. With live music, a refined beer collection, and best of all: endless options of pizza, you won’t want to leave. You’ll find Broken Tooth beer here, fresh salads, drool-worthy desserts, and a sizable list of delectable pizzas. You won’t want to miss out on the fun, so be sure to head there after a day at Arctic Valley.
After skiing at either Arctic Valley or Alyeska Resort, book a snowmobile tour with Glacier City Snowmobile Tours in Girdwood. With two different tours you can take, you’ll be able to extend that winter sports excitement even after you take off your skis. The Real Deal Tour takes you riding through ice caves, over glaciers, and atop icebergs while the Scenic Mountain Tour takes you through private land with 7,000-foot glaciated peaks surrounding you.
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After a day on the slopes at Arctic Valley, your best bet for aprés action is the Last Frontier Bar, just south of Glenn Highway on the way back into Anchorage. Great food, a full bar and all sorts of drink specials—along with one of the busiest live music calendars in the state—make the Last Frontier the perfect place to warm up after a day of shredding.
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