The tram travels over 2000 feet from the base of the mountain at Alyeska Resort to a day lodge. There is a cafeteria in the lodge and you can purchase a tram ticket with a lunch included, if you would like. (There are about four choices on both the adult and children's menu, if you go for the combo.) People... More

The tram is easy walking distance from hotel as it is connected to it. Great More

Hopefully they will always offer this combo in the summer. Hike up on the switchback trail and they let you have a free tram ride down. We had delicious sweets & coffee in the cafeteria-style restaurant before riding down. More

Tram left every 5 minutes for a quick and scenic ride to the top More

Not recommended for winter sightseeing -- windows were iced over and it was difficult to see out. They also packed the sightseers and skiers both in like sardines. More

Buy the tram and lunch combo ticket for about $30. You wont be sorry. Lots to see from the top. I saw 2 moose and a black bear withing minutes. Also great views of the mountains. More

Girdwood is at the far northwest edge of the North Pacific rainforest.  That means there are PLENTY of clouds to obscure your view most any time of the year.  The tram ride itself is enjoyable (a bit pricey, but this is Alaska, you know!).  At the top is a limited-item cafeteria-style restaurant and a high-price gourmet restaurant with limited opening... More

Gets a little tight in there if its crowded! The electronic card system is great as you dont have to attach any pass onto your jacket - just slip the card in a pcoket and go! Don't lose it htough as it gets you on all the lifts. If it is very cold and iced up. you can't get much... More

The tram ride is only abouty 5 minutes to the top. It is wheelchair accessible and skiers can use it to get to the top of the mountain. More