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Roll the tape from KTVA for the latest “Club 49″ deals from Alaska Air (purchase by TONIGHT, Thu., Jan. 5, 2012), plus “learn to ski” specials at Alyeska Resort. Oh, I snapped a whole bucketful of shots on the drive down from Anchorage (including this one, above,  ”Ski Lift to the Moon”). Click through and [...]

Whoa. Let the skiing begin at Alyeska Resort.  Give THANKS for the snow. Sure, it’s a little chilly…but we’re TOUGH! The lifts will run from 10:30am-5:30pm. Lessons are available from the Mountain Learning Center. And–more importantly–they’re serving lunch at the top of the tram, at the Glacier Express! And YES, the Sitzmark Bar and Grill is [...]

It’s our very own world class resort: Alyeska Resort. Oh–did you notice? Winter’s here (check the snow report here)!! And with it, the skiing season!  Opening day is Nov. 23, 2011! Here are some great specials from Alyeska to get you goin’ to Girdwood! Also–check out the all-new Snow Film Series at the Sitzmark! a. ORDER [...]

‘Tis the season for a wintertime break at Alyeska Resort! Let’s take a look at what’s happening: a. Grab some great deals on Ski-n-Stay packages. For as little as $79 per person, double, you and a friend get overnight accommodations and a lift ticket! Great deal. b. Eat, Sleep, Ski, Repeat. HA! Save on a [...]

That’s this eve, y’know. The party at Alyeska Resort starts at 8pm with the light show , followed by the torchlight parade! Stick around tomorrow morning for the New Year’s Buffet in the Pond Cafe (9a-4p). There still are tickets available for “Lez Zeppelin” for tomorrow night. This all-girl cover band is making waves in [...]

Wow. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Alyeska Resort is now open! The season officially started YESTERDAY. The resort has some great deals, including a $79 ski-n-stay program. It’s $79 per person (based on double occupancy), which includes mid-week accommodations and a lift ticket. So–ski all day and spend the night. Hang [...]

Getaway to Alyeska Resort! I know this sounds weird, but when the kids hear we’re going to Alyeska Resort, they grab their swimsuits. Why? Because the resort has a glorious pool–and our kids have grown up dunking dad in the deep end! Take advantage of fall specials at the resort. Here are a few deals: [...]

Have you made your plans for Halloween at Alyeska Resort? Act now and line up your Spookfest package! Ride the “Alyeska Mystery Train” this Halloween! Board the train in Anchorage and travel along Turnagain Arm high into the Kenai Mountains for spectacular views of Spencer Glacier, then on to the haunted Hotel Alyeska in “Girdwoodvania”. Local lore [...]

We had a great time at Alyeska Resort yesterday. We made a video: “Flying at Alyeska”. Check it out. Here are some upcoming events at Alyeska Resort: Oktoberfest: Sept. 25/26 at the Alyeska Resort Daylodge. 6pm-Midnight. $10 admission includes filled beer stein! Enjoy German food, beer and wine. Live music by Alaska Polka Chips and [...]