Girdwood

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Review:

Girdwood is a lovely Alaska mountain town surrounded by the peaks of the Chugach Mountain Range and surrounded by lush old forests and seven permanent glaciers.

It is located only 36 miles south of Anchorage and offers year-around recreational opportunities. It is the town to come for great Nordic skiing, dog mushing, snowmobiling, fishing, hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, rafting and so much more. Visit Chugach Powder Guides for snowcat and helicopter skiing or Alyeska Resort for the scenic Aerial Tram to see breathtaking views of the water and hanging glaciers.

Girdwood events:
- Girdwood Forest Fair - First week­end in July
- Alyeska Resort Blueberry Festival - Every August
- Alyeska OctoberFest - End of September

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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