[1] It is located on Ski Bowl Road in Chugach State Park, in the upper Ship Creek valley adjacent to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

Arctic Valley is open for skiing and riding only at weekends until spring, when Thursdays and Fridays are added to the schedule.

[2] The Army used to operate an adjacent ski area just south of the current facilities, which was removed in the early 2000s.

The Anchorage Ski Club also has an area use permit for additional neighboring acreage in Chugach State Park.

Arctic Valley is the only multiple-chair ski area located within 20 miles (32 km) of Anchorage.