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Welcome to Hilltop Anchorage’s premier ski and snowboard slope.

Hilltop Ski Area is in Anchorage, Alaska, established in 1984. Located in Far North Bicentennial Park near Chugach State Park at the base of the Chugach Mountains, Hilltop Ski Area is owned and operated by Youth Exploring Adventure, Inc., an Anchorage nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization established in 1979 to provide recreational programs for Anchorage youth.

Hilltop has a triple Riblet chairlift, a magic carpet, a platter lift all on 30 acres of groomed and lighted terrain ranging in difficulty level from easy (80%) to more difficult (10%) to most difficult (10%). We also offer a pro level terrain park. Adjacent facilities include the Karl Eid Ski Jump Complex, with 15 meter, 40 meter, and 60 meter jumps (all lighted); Hillside Park with 7.5 miles (12 km) of trails suitable for Nordic skiing; and Bicentennial Park with 20 miles (32 km.) of trails suitable for Nordic skiing.

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RULES & REGULATIONS

TICKETS & PASSES

mountain info

  • 294 Vertical feet
    Base    492’
    Top      786’

  • 1 Triple chairlift 1800/hr
    1 Beginner Surface Lift
    1 Surface platter lift  

    • 76 inches per year

    • 22 degree average winter temperature (Nov – March)

  • 120 days

  • We have 100% snowmaking ability on all our trails

  • Hilltop has a total of 12 trails.

Trail map

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LIABILITY WAIVER

Today’s Open Terrain 01/08/25: Moose, Caribou, King Salmon, Turkey Trench and Porcupine Terrain Park.

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SAFETY

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Terrain Park

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“Our mission is to create a fun and diverse environment for both skiers and riders, of any ability level, to progress and push their limits.

Hilltop Terrain Park has been around for as long as Hilltop (1984). Through our partnership with Effective Edge, we increased our snowmaking capabilities, improved our building techniques, changed up the layout, and increased the number of features available. Our park is built by riders for riders to create the safest and most fun park possible. Hilltop strives to encourage progression and is committed to  providing features for all ability levels.

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