Two Alaskans carving into top U.S. snowboarding ranks Feb 5, 2008
In the past month he has won two of the Big Alaska Snow Series events, one at Hilltop and the other at Alyeska Resort. "It doesn't seem to matter to him if he is competing internationally or locally," Steve Stassel said. (Juneau Empire)
Progress on wheels Jan 23, 2008
Alyeska Resort owner John Byrne donated funds for 42 bikes, and has pledged to donate 25 bikes for each of the next two years, Beardsley said. Social service agencies, schools and community organizations nominated kids to receive bikes based on their trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. (Anchorage Daily News)
Easy gliders Jan 21, 2008
" A 21st-century snowshoeing boom has created enough demand for snowshoes that beginner-level shoes are sold at cut-rate prices in big-box discount stores. Van Etten said he's seen them in Anchorage for as little as $65. That's dirt cheap, considering that a single all-day lift ticket to ski or snowboard at the Alyeska Resort costs nearly that much. Throw in a daily ski or snowboard rental and the total $82 expenditure for the day is well above the cost of a pair of snowshoes that can provide... (Anchorage Daily News)
Together (1/7/08) Jan 8, 2008
He drove her to Alyeska Resort and proposed to her at the top of Mount Alyeska. NOV. 16, 2007. (Anchorage Daily News)
Seawolves downhiller wins women's slalom Jan 1, 2008
With near perfect race conditions, UAA alpine skier Kristina Repcinova won the women's slalom by more than five seconds in Saturday's action of the Holiday Classic at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood ... At Alyeska Resort, Girdwood. (Anchorage Daily News)
Snow's arrival greeted warmly Dec 31, 2007
The moon glows over the lighted runs of Alyeska Resort on Dec. 21, 2007 ... With 31 snow guns painting the slopes white, the Alyeska Resort in Girdwood salvaged a perfectly seasonable Christmas holiday from the wreckage of Southcentral weather patterns gone haywire. (Anchorage Daily News)
Tubing park slides away as focus turns to skiing Dec 31, 2007
Lift attendant Kori Hahn attaches the tube Eric Ohlson and Braun, 3, were riding to the lift so they can go up to the top and make another run down the Glacier Tubing Park at Alyeska Resort ... Less than three years since Alyeska Resort unveiled its Glacier Tubing Park, the resort's new owners have decided the thrill is gone. (Anchorage Daily News)
Alaska wooing skiers Dec 27, 2007
A skier races down the hill at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, Alaska. The Alyeska Resort, long considered a niche venue for locals and adventure skiers, is undergoing a $25 million expansion to lure larger groups of winter vacationers, families especially, to the peaks of south-central Alaska ... Alyeska Resort: Girdwood, Alaska; or 907-754-1111. (CNN -- Travel)
Roundhouse to be unveiled as a museum Dec 24, 2007
Girdwood 2020, which is promoting the $2 million reconstruction of the Roundhouse as a museum, says Alyeska Resort has volunteered to load a reindeer named Penney and a man posing as Santa onto the Alyeska Tram for a ride to the mountain top. Posing as one of Santa's merry gang isn't the first gig for Penney, added Ethan Tyler of 2020. (Anchorage Daily News)
Alyeska makes snow, opens to night skiing Dec 21, 2007
Alyeska Resort in Girdwood said the recent cold weather has allowed it to run its snow-making machines on the lower mountain trails to build up the snowpack there and open the slopes to night skiing tonight. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Seven-day skiing opens at Alyeska Dec 5, 2007
Seven-day operations have begun 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Alyeska Resort. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Alyeska Resort opens Chair 6 today Dec 2, 2007
The main ski lift serving the upper mountain at Alyeska Resort is open starting today, though with limited access, several days after a snowslide pushed one lift tower out of place and following a series of closures due to avalanche danger. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Alyeska open but main ski lift still closed Dec 1, 2007
The main ski lift serving the upper mountain at the Alyeska Resort remained closed Friday, but resort employees reported it was being tested in hopes they could put it into operation over the weekend. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Tower tilt and avalanche danger close slopes Nov 29, 2007
Anchorage Daily News. Post a photo of your lights to our map and plot out the best tour. (Anchorage Daily News)
Snow lovers' hopes melt Nov 24, 2007
Citing unstable snow and high avalanche danger, managers of Alyeska Resort in Girdwood plan to keep the mountain closed to skiing and snowboarding today. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Ski off that turkey? Not at Alyeska Nov 23, 2007
The good news for downhill skiers Wednesday was that the Alyeska Resort in Girdwood got almost 4 feet of snow out of the latest storm to roll into Southcentral Alaska. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Alyeska to remain closed Friday; high winds continue Nov 23, 2007
Citing unstable snow and high avalanche danger, managers of Alyeska Resort in Girdwood plan to keep the mountain closed to skiing and snowboarding again on Friday. Resort officials said there's a chance skiing will re-open this weekend. (Anchorage Daily News)
Aces aren't desperate enough to play the coach Nov 22, 2007
Riders packed Alyeska resort on opening day. SECTION. (Anchorage Daily News)
Warmth has skiers hungry for snow Nov 5, 2007
Under new ownership and newly refurbished, expanded and improved, Alyeska Resort in Girdwood was looking toward the 2007-2008 ski season from atop a mountain of optimism. As October ended, though, more rain was falling on the mountain. (Anchorage Daily News)
Alyeska SkiGreen tags fight pollution Oct 31, 2007
Alyeska Resort said it is offsetting the carbon footprint of 100 percent of the energy used by its tram by purchasing 403,200 kilowatt-hours of annual renewable energy over the next 10 years. This will be a long-term commitment by the resort to incorporate environmentally sustainable practices into its mountain and hotel operations. (Anchorage Daily News)
The great, free outdoors Sep 24, 2007
"But it always retreats in the summer.'' As with the dozen or so other glaciers in and around Portage Valley, the one above the campground lives in a state of flux between summer melt and winter snows. Snowfall on these slopes is annually measured in the tens of feet. Nearby Alyeska Resort above Girdwood, about 15 miles north, set a record last year with almost 24 feet of snow in the month of December alone. A record 93 feet of snow fell there in the winter of 1997-98. Knowing snow is coming... (Anchorage Daily News)
Snowzilla known around the world (12/25/2006) Aug 24, 2007
In Girdwood, 40 inches fell near the base of Alyeska Resort on Saturday storm and Whittier saw 25 inches of fresh snow. Jim Nelson, a meteorologist at the Anchorage office of the National Weather Service, said Anchorage had received an accumulation of 24. (Anchorage Daily News)
Girdwood gets bus route Aug 15, 2007
Thanks to federal money, those who live, work and play in Girdwood will soon have their own public transit system, a pair of mini-buses each traveling a one-hour loop several times a day, owned and run by the Alyeska resort ... The buses, with 15 seats each, should start transporting passengers sometime in the fall, said Jason Lott, a marketing official for Alyeska Resort, which will run the buses for at least the first year ... Alyeska Resort has underwritten half of that, said Byrne, along... (Anchorage Daily News)
Prince Albert gets into the Girdwood groove Jul 23, 2007
Dreamlike, yes, but the memory will certainly stick for those who see it, said Magness, who got down with James Brown at Sullivan Arena in 2001 and funked out with George Clinton at Alyeska Resort in 2003. Don't you know, he sure as heck isn't going to miss The Wailers. (Anchorage Daily News)
Upgrades cancel Alyeska mountain run Jul 13, 2007
Construction to make multi- million dollar improvements at Alyeska Resort have forced a two-year cancellation of an annual mountain- running race at the Girdwood ski area ... Alyeska Resort spokesman Jason Lott said safety considerations surrounding the $4. (Anchorage Daily News)
Outdoors hot line Jul 9, 2007
WHERE: Alyeska Resort, Girdwood. DETAILS: Join wildlife biologist Victor Van Ballenberghe for a talk on the "Rutting Behavior of Moose in Denali National Park." Sponsored by the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. (Anchorage Daily News)
In brief: Health updates Jul 4, 2007
Sponsored by Turnagain Arm Health Center, AlaskaFit, Alyeska Resort. Cost is $18 individual, $50 for family of four. (Anchorage Daily News)
Alaska needs multi-sport race fit for Last Frontier Jun 4, 2007
The Alyeska Resort could get things going with a race from the hotel to a put-in somewhere on Glacier Creek, a paddle on the creek down to the Seward Highway, and a bike race from there back to the hotel. The distances here are obviously not of Ironman length, but the oddity factor could get this Alaska multi-sport idea rolling, paddling and pounding. (Anchorage Daily News)
Davises sweep snocross pro titles May 1, 2007
Robert Graeber crosses the finish line near the Stizmark Bar and Grill during his pro stock snocross victory at the Alaska Motor Mushers Club Extreme Spring Weekend at Alyeska Resort April 29, 2007. PHOTOS. (Anchorage Daily News)
Snowmachiners' only way is straight up Apr 29, 2007
Souped-up snowmachines are taking over the mountain for a three-day event, turning Alyeska Resort into a sno-go haven and a skier's ghost town ... WHERE: Alyeska Resort, Girdwood. (Anchorage Daily News)
Slush Cup gives debate cold clarity Apr 24, 2007
The Slush Cup event where competitors dressed in costumes attempt to cross a 100-foot pond of water near the Stizmark Bar during Alyeska Resort's 30th annual Spring Carnival in Girdwood April 22, 2007 ... Its a wild ride when you head down the hill and aim for a chilly pond at Alyeska Resort. (Anchorage Daily News)
The Slush Cup Apr 20, 2007
All events set for Alyeska Resort. Saturday. (Anchorage Daily News)
* Bode Miller says he won't ski in another Olympics Apr 15, 2007
Bode Miller skis his first run at the US Alpine Championships men's giant slalom at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, Alaska, on April 3. Miller did not show up for his second run and did not offer an explanation why. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Aquinas grad Poehling working toward goal of making the U.S. Ski Team Apr 14, 2007
As he made his way toward the starting gate at the Alyeska Resort in Alyeska, Alaska, Poehling, a 2005 Aquinas High School graduate, watched the likes of U.S. Ski Team members Bode Miller, Ted Ligety and Steven Nyman take their turns on the mountain. Someday, he hopes, he will be wearing his country s colors in World Cup or possibly Olympic competition. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Ted's excellent adventure Apr 5, 2007
Olympic medalist Ted Ligety skis to a first-place finish in the giant slalom, the fifth national title of his career, at the U.S. Alpine Championships at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, Apr ... A day of heli-skiing in the Chugach Range didn't deaden Ted Ligety's legs enough to keep him from winning his first giant slalom title Tuesday on the final day of the 2007 U.S. Alpine Championships at Alyeska Resort. (Anchorage Daily News)
Ligety wins giant slalom for 5th national title Apr 5, 2007
He also clinched the combined by finishing second in the slalom Sunday at Alyeska Resort and has won the last two combined national titles. Miller, the 2005 World Cup overall champion, was in second place after the first run but did not ski the second. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Trials on mountain aren't the only tests Apr 4, 2007
2, 2007, in the women's giant slalom during the U.S. Alpine Championships at Alyeska Resort ... "I'm a little stressed. School has been on my mind all day," said Saugstad, one of four UAA women competing against America's best alpine skiers at Alyeska Resort ... At Alyeska Resort, Girdwood. (Anchorage Daily News)
Blacks carving a place in skiing Apr 4, 2007
Adrienne and Aaron Wiggins, East High freshmen, were forerunners for the women's super-G event at the U.S. Alpine Championships at Alyeska Resort, Mar ... The Wiggins, for instance, sometimes must travel to Alyeska Resort five times a week for training and races. (Anchorage Daily News)
Stiegler wins U.S. Alpine giant slalom Apr 3, 2007
The giant slalom was the last event for the women at the U.S. championships, which close Tuesday at Alyeska Resort with the men's GS.. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Community datebook Apr 3, 2007
Top of the World Toastmasters Club, 6 p.m., Providence Extended Care Center, 4900 Eagle St. (243-8467) U.S. Alpine Championships, Alyeska Resort, Girdwood. Tuesdays event is the Mens Giant Slalom with runs at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Awards ceremony, Sitzmark Deck. (Anchorage Daily News)
Stiegler claims slalom title Apr 3, 2007
1, 2007, during her winning finish in the women's slalom race in the U.S. Alpine Championships at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood ... At Alyeska Resort, Girdwood. (Anchorage Daily News)
Sullivan, Richardson win U.S. downhill titles Apr 1, 2007
Mancuso already has seven national titles and plans to test new skis during this week's championships at Alyeska Resort ... Sullivan stood at the bottom of the course at Alyeska Resort and watched the racers come in, confident his time would be tough to beat but knowing Bode Miller was still to go. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
With super-G win, Bode Miller ties record Apr 1, 2007
GIRDWOOD -- World Cup super-G champion Bode Miller tied the U.S. record for most men's national championships Saturday, winning the super-G -- his ninth title -- on Day 2 of the U.S. Alpine Championships at Alyeska Resort. Miller, the 2005 World Cup overall champion, won two World Cup super-Gs this winter. (Anchorage Daily News)
Sullivan wins downhill; Bode Miller 12th Mar 31, 2007
Julia Ford regains her balance during women's downhill finals competition at the US Alpine Championshps at Alyeska Resort on March 30, 2007 ... GIRDWOOD -- Two-time Olympian Marco Sullivan of California attacked all the way Friday to win his second U.S. gold medal in the downhill by more than a second at the opening of the U.S. Alpine Championships at Alyeska Resort ... Alyeska Resort Girdwood, Friday s Results. (Anchorage Daily News)
Cook, Transue capture downhill wins at Alyeska Mar 30, 2007
Olympian Stacey Cook of California and Jeremy Transue of New York set the stage Thursday for the Nature Valley U.S. Alpine Championships as they won FIS downhill races at sun-bathed Alyeska Resort. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
U.S. alpine ski championships Mar 30, 2007
Greg Bartels skis down the hill at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, Mar. 28, 2007. (Anchorage Daily News)
Downhill training gets under way Mar 29, 2007
28, 2007, at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood ... SKIING -- Under sunny blue skies, downhill training got started Tuesday at Alyeska Resort, which is hosting the 2007 U.S. Ski and Snowboard Alpine Championships this week and next ... At Alyeska Resort, Girdwood. (Anchorage Daily News)
Alaska spring Mar 23, 2007
Get revved up for spring. Alaska Entertainment. (Anchorage Daily News)
Women's Skiing's Courtney Willson Qualifies For US Nationals Mar 19, 2007
As the top American skier in the overall standings at USCSA Nationals, sophomore has been invited to compete at US Nationals on April 1 and 2 at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, Alaska. This marks the first time a Boston College skier has been awarded this honor. (Bceagles.com)
Contest to seek successor to unsolved logo Mar 18, 2007
Poe said the package, which will be donated by area businesses, is still in the works and will likely include things such as a show at the performing arts center, a ski holiday at Alyeska Resort, sled dog rides and similar outings. Daily News reporter Richard Richtmyer can be reached at or 257-4344. (Anchorage Daily News)
Vision for Alyeska Feb 26, 2007
Change is on the horizon for Alyeska Resort, with the new owner, John Byrne III, saying that he will finish a master plan for the area by June and that he is not interested in turning Alyeska into another Park City or a new Aspen ... After years of wandering lost on the edge of the wilderness as the Seibu group struggled with financial and legal problems back home in Japan, the Alyeska Resort has a new owner voicing a vision that appears to be in lockstep with Anchorage's new marketing theme. (Anchorage Daily News)
Alyeska Resort's new 'family-friendly' policy stirs up locals Feb 19, 2007
GIRDWOOD -- Girdwood kids learn to swim at the Alyeska Resort hotel pool. People recovering from injuries use the fitness center for physical therapy. (Anchorage Daily News)
Putman, Golay claim slaloms Feb 7, 2007
Snowboard and Freeski competition continues with a halfpipe event at Alyeska Resort this Sunday. For complete results, visit. (Anchorage Daily News)
Stassel, Homestead claim wins Feb 3, 2007
Billy Homestead and Ryan Stassel each won Sunday in the Big Alaska Northern Boarder Slopestyle event at Alyeska Resort ... Snowboard competition continues with a Giant Slalom competition at Alyeska Resort on Sunday. (Anchorage Daily News)
Spend Super Bowl outside Feb 3, 2007
Bargain hunters will love the 2-for-1 ski deal Alyeska Resort has Sunday. There's a Super Bowl celebration all day at the Sitzmark Bar and the resort, so you can ski a run, check the game, ski another run, check the game. (Anchorage Daily News)
Putman, Stassel claim Alyeska slalom races Jan 24, 2007
SNOWBOARDING -- Kiana Putman, a former USA Snowboarding Association national champion, and Ryan Stassel picked up victories Sunday in the Big Alaska USASA Slalom at the Alyeska Resort. Putman posted the fastest women's time of 1:12. (Anchorage Daily News)
Buser dethrones King of the Kusko Jan 23, 2007
Rohn was snowboarding at the Alyeska Resort with his mom when dad called to ask if the 17-year-old would take the runners of the sled behind the second of those teams. "He said, 'Oh yeah,' " Chapoton remembered. (Anchorage Daily News)
Mother Nature blesses Alyeska with a ton of snow Jan 15, 2007
Days after the storm clouds broke over Anchorage and a cold snap settled in to give everyone a chance to dig out of up to two feet of fluff, the Gulf of Alaska storms that had smacked Alyeska Resort finally abated ... In December alone, the Alyeska Resort recorded a record 283 inches -- more than 20 feet -- of snow. (Anchorage Daily News)
The struggle for existence prevailed as the top theme in outdoors stories Jan 1, 2007
Dreams and dreamers have always gone hand-in-hand with The Last Frontier, and Girdwood welcomed its newest in December when the Japanese-owned Seibu Group revealed it had sold the Alyeska Resort to Utah millionaire John Byrne III. An Alta-based, real-estate financier, Byrne is something of a ski fanatic. He claims to ski 100 days a year. (Anchorage Daily News)
