Brady finds niche in the steep Nov 17, 2009
For capturing the World Telemarking Freeskiing Championships at Alyeska Resort this spring, Anchorage skier Paige Brady earned fame, a few sponsorship goodies and a redoubtable label. Click to enlarge. (Anchorage Daily News)
These Western ski resorts offer a break from the familiar Nov 15, 2009
Alyeska Resort, Alaska The first thing newcomers to Alaska notice is that everything is on a different scale, which can be summed up simply as grand. Alyeska, about 40 miles southeast of Anchorage, is a case in point. (Boston Globe)
Building for big air Nov 10, 2009
Using an excavator, John Leary makes a dirt foundation in late October 2009 for the superpipe near Chair 7 at Alyeska Resort ... Come December, though, Alyeska Resort expects to open the Alyeska Pipeline Superpipe midway up Chair 7. (Anchorage Daily News)
State asks public to critique park trail plan Sep 8, 2009
But over the last decade private companies such as Alyeska Resort in Girdwood have stepped into the trail-building business. And park managers have found some partnership opportunities that have led to more trails, more access or more terrain. (Anchorage Daily News)
Girdwood plans weekend of fungus fun Sep 5, 2009
Now consider checking out this weekend's Girdwood Events include a formal gala with mushroom-themed feast courtesy of Alyeska Resort, and an acoustic concert with dancing and beer garden. Mycologists will lead presentations and fungi-focused hikes. (Anchorage Daily News)
Hike into the sky Sep 1, 2009
The trail starts and ends near the tram terminals at Alyeska Resort ... The North Face Hiking Trail is the latest in a binge of summer trail building at Alyeska Resort since developer John Burns, an avid hiker, purchased the resort about three years ago. (Anchorage Daily News)
Crews, Hadjukovich honored by UAA Aug 20, 2009
These days he's director of the Alyeska Ski Club, but his nationwide reputation helped Alyeska Resort lure the U.S. Alpine National Championships to Girdwood three times in the last five years. Both Crews and Hadjukovich are Alaska grown -- Crews grew up in Anchorage and Hadjukovich in Fairbanks. (Anchorage Daily News)
Outdoors hot line Aug 18, 2009
WHERE: Alyeska Resort ... Tickets on sale Sept. 16 include a lift ticket offer to Alyeska Resort. (Anchorage Daily News)
Inside Alaska business Jul 23, 2009
diners have voted Seven Glaciers Restaurant, located at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, onto the OpenTable Diners' Choice list. The Diners' Choice lists are generated by the feedback that receives from diners who book through OpenTable. (Anchorage Daily News)
Conventions and conferences Jun 22, 2009
June 20-24: Rocky Mountain Neurosurgical Society: 2009 Annual Meeting, 80 delegates and 25 exhibits at Alyeska Resort. Estimated economic impact: $229,359. (Anchorage Daily News)
Teacher charged with 14 sexual abuse counts May 19, 2009
Jenson Eugene Seifert, 25, is accused of molesting a 14-year-old boy repeatedly, including while he was chaperoning a youth outing at Alyeska Resort, police said. Seifert works for the private school, run by The Crossing at Birchwood church, as a teacher, basketball coach and youth mentor, police said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Grabbing some serious air May 5, 2009
Dane Ferguson of Anchorage launches off a ramp and flips through the air during a freestyle show at Alyeska Motor Madness May 2, 2009 at Alyeska Resort ... No, it was snowmobile wizards Dane Ferguson and Cory Davis, the X Games stars, who were flipping their machines before hundreds of Alaskans on a bluebird day Saturday at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood as part of Motor Madness weekend. (Anchorage Daily News)
Photos: Freestlye show May 5, 2009
Dane Ferguson flies through the air during a freestyle show at Alyeska Motor Madness Saturday evening May 2, 2009 at Alyeska Resort. 1 of 14. (Anchorage Daily News)
Photos: Hill climb May 5, 2009
The event continue throught the weekend at the Alaska Motor Mushers Club event at Alyeska Resort. 1 of 10. (Anchorage Daily News)
World freeskiing championships buried at Alyeska Apr 12, 2009
Alyeska Resort reported it had received "eight to 12 inches of new snow in the last 24 hours, and the flakes are still falling. More snow is in the forecast.". Race officials on Friday waited until noon hoping skiers could get on the mountain, then canceled. (Anchorage Daily News)
Jitloff takes giant slalom win at US championships Apr 2, 2009
Tim Jitloff blazed down the course at Alyeska Resort with the two fastest times of the day and won his second straight giant slalom championship. Tommy Ford of Bend, Ore. (Juneau Empire)
Tahoe-Area Skiers Pick Up Championship Titles Apr 1, 2009
repeated Tuesday as the giant slalom champion at the U.S. Alpine Ski Championships at Alyeska Resort in Alaska. Jitloff was first in both runs and finished in a combined time of 2 minutes, 17. (KCRA 3, CA)
Top three repeat Apr 1, 2009
UAA skier Halfdan Falkum-Hansen skis through a gate March 31, 2009, in the men's giant slalom at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood ... Tim Jitloff blazed down the course at Alyeska Resort with the two fastest times of the day and won his second straight giant slalom championship. (Anchorage Daily News)
Jitloff wins giant slalom national championship Apr 1, 2009
GIRDWOOD, Alaska (AP) -Tim Jitloff repeated as giant slalom champion at the U.S. Alpine Ski Championships at Alyeska Resort. Tommy Ford of Bend, Ore. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Another victory forVonn Mar 30, 2009
GIRDWOOD, Alaska - David Chodounsky sped past veteran Jimmy Cochran in the second run of the slalom Sunday to win gold in the U.S. alpine ski championships at Alyeska Resort ... Then seven more inches of snow fell before and during the competition, said Alyeska Resort spokesman Jason Lott. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Alaska volcano quiets down after making ashy mess Mar 30, 2009
Wes Bell wares a dust mask handed out by the Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, Alaska to protect himself from the ash from Redoubt Volcano Saturday, March 28, 2009 as leaves the ski area 40 miles south of Anchorage. The volcano about 100 miles southwest of Anchorage first erupted Sunday night with the most resent eruption Saturday afternoon. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Avalanche danger extreme, experts say Feb 19, 2009
Exactly how extreme became obvious on Tuesday when avalanche control work at the Alyeska Resort in Girdwood took down a sizable chunk of snow on the North Face. Chugach National Forest avalanche forecasters say that slide should serve as a big warning for anyone planning to play outdoors south of Anchorage in the days ahead. (Anchorage Daily News)
Extra light lessens danger, lifts moods Feb 10, 2009
Night skiers at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood know well what a difference this makes. Night skiing there in December and January is usually better than the day skiing because the harsh artificial lighting on the slopes adds definition to the snow. (Anchorage Daily News)
