Hydrotherapy involves alternating between immersion in hot and cold water which stimulates blood circulation, relieves stress, detoxifies the body, reduces inflammation, promotes better sleep, and repairs injuries. The traditions of Nordic spas provide great health benefits which include soothing sore muscles, creating a stronger immune system, reducing inflammation, and releasing endorphins. The Nordic Spa is a ​​1.5-acre footprint at Alyeska Resort, surrounded by the forest, and is the largest addition to the resort since the hotel was built in 1994. It provides a digital-free space that balances the cadence of the modern world with the guest’s desire to relax in nature. The addition of the Forest Loop connects two barrel saunas, two banya saunas, and six cedar soaking tubs (five hot and one cold plunge) and includes an elevated wooden boardwalk through the Chugach Forest, North America’s northernmost rainforest. Indoors, guests can find cozy nooks in which to unwind, 10 treatment rooms, wellness classes, and spacious and beautifully appointed locker rooms. Guests can also refuel and recharge in Two Trees Bistro, which highlights local artisans and a seasonal menu featuring unique regional selections. Visitors can rehydrate from a selection of juices, teas, and coffee or enjoy a carefully crafted wine and cocktail selection.

Director of Nordic Spa Operations Simmone Lyons shares, “The Nordic Spa provides guests an opportunity to experience the Nordic tradition of hydrotherapy, a health ritual Nordic people have practiced for thousands of years. Guests can cycle through stages of submersion in hot and cold water at their leisure, moving between the initial hot pools to stimulate blood flow and relax muscles, to cold, utilizing the cold plunge waterfall to flush the body of toxins.”

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Guests can book Hydrotherapy Access from $119, which provides full-day access (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.). Reservations can be upgraded with 60-minute customized massage treatments including aromatherapy, couples treatments, and more. With full-day access, guests can rest by the fire pits or fire cauldrons and recharge at the Two Trees Bistro. Signature tartan robes lined with polar fleece are sure to keep guests warm. Unique to the spa world, but rooted in Alaskan hospitality is the inclusive nature of the Nordic Spa experience, designed to make all guests feel welcomed from its communal layout to its friendly staff. 

A winter playground, Alyeska Resort offers glacier-filled vistas and Northern Light sightings. In the winter, guests can access 1,610 skiable acres including the longest double black diamond run in North America. The mountain is home to a 40-passenger aerial scenic tram with panoramic views, 76 trails, and over 669 inches of snow annually, plus seven dining options, including Seven Glaciers, a AAA Four Diamond Award restaurant with unparalleled views overlooking seven hanging glaciers. New for 2024, is the debut of its new Black Diamond Club, a luxury offering of premium accommodations, services, and exclusive amenities. Also, new for the season and perfect for families is the resort’s new terrain-based learning program which provides novice skiers an opportunity to develop their skills with a guarantee that if you aren’t skiing the green trails by Day 3, your lessons will be complimentary until you reach that goal.