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Okay, it’s snowing a little bit! So Alyeska Resort is getting ready for the white stuff. There are a couple of great ski-n-stay packages. One for weekdays and one for weekends. Weekdays, between Dec. 1-17, you can stay for $109 per person, double. That includes overnight accommodations, a full-day lift ticket for each adult and breakfast. Add $20 per person for weekend stays–and every day 12/20-12/30/2009.

Below, I snapped this shot leaning out the window of a small plane (Ya–the window was open!!). That’s the roundhouse in the foreground–and the hotel at the bottom of the hill.

In the meantime, before the lifts are running, take advantage of fall specials at the resort. Here are a few deals:

a. AUTUMN GETAWAY: Overnight accommodations, breakfast for two and a $30 resort credit. Prices start at $158 for two people!

b. Autumn Stress Relief. Spend the evening at Alyeska Resort. Swim in the pool (see above!!). Enjoy a great meal. Take advantage of the on-site spa. In fact–with this special you get a $100 spa credit, plus breakfast for two. Prices start at $109 per person (double occupancy).

c. Alaska Autumn Special. This is the quintessential deconstructed package. It includes overnight accommodations and an in-room movie! Prices start at $65 per person (double occupancy).

d. Alaska Autumn Family special. This includes overnight accommodations, a movie, a 16-inch pizza, breakfast for two adults and free breakfast for up to three children! Prices start at $198 per night. Add another room for $100 per night.

Check online for the latest deals: www.alyeskaresort.com . Call for reservations or more information: (907)754-1111. Do you want a real-time look at what’s happening on the mountain? Check the site for the webcams, or read the Lift Crew’s blog, “As the Bull Wheel Turns“.

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 claims that resident ghosts wander the shadowy hallways of the haunted castle. Call the Alaska Railroad to book the train package: (907) 265-2494 or (800) 544-0552.

Wow. we had a great time flying around Girdwood and Alyeska Resort. If you haven’t seen the video, check it out:

So–stay over for Halloween and see if you survive the mysterious events of the evening. Are you up for this frightening challenge?
Enjoy complimentary appetizers and a cash bar along the way. Costumes worthy of Transylvania encouraged.
Upon arrival at the haunted Hotel Alyeska, guests will check in and the murder mystery officially begins with a vampire welcome reception, gruesome dinner and deathly dessert buffet. Find out who dunnit before the evening’s out.

Package price: $239 per person, based on double occupancy. Includes one-way rail/one-way bus Anchorage-Girdwood. A cash bar and complimentary appetizers during the train ride. One-night stay at The Hotel Alyeska, seated dinner, dessert buffet, and entry to the Halloween Dance Party at the Daylodge. Call for more information: (907) 754-1111.

Just for kids: Carnival and Haunted House is slated for 4-7p. There’s a $3 charge ($10 per family). Enjoy a costume contest, games and snacks.

Just the party: Come to the “Dance Party to Die For” between 9p-1a. This is strictly 21+ (bring your ID). Cost is $5 in advance or $10 at door. There’s a $5 discount if you’re in costume. Enjoy live music by “Chill Factor” with John Tracy. And yes, there’s a grown-up costume contest, cash bar and food ’til Midnight. Get your tickets: (907)754-2275.

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 Alaska Blaskapelle.

Oktoberfest Room Package, as low as $79 per person, double occupancy! Includes overnight accommodations for two on 9/25 or 9/26, plus admission to Oktoberfest. Includes tax and resort fee. Subject to availability. Call (907)754-1111.

Fall is here–and so are the deals at Alyeska Resort! Stay at the resort between now and Nov. 30. It’s just $65 per person, plus you receive a free in-room movie!

Head out to Alyeska tomorrow (Sept.5) and see a free concert at the Pond with Melissa Mitchell and Photonz. It’s a special concert, part of the “Fungus Fair“.

While you’re there, ride the tram up to the mountain and do some hiking. Have breakfast in the Pond Cafe. Explore the Winner Creek Trail and check out the hand cart that you pull across the creek.

It’s all happening at Alyeska Resort–all for just $65 per person, double occupancy! Call (907)754-1111 or check online for more details.

Did you go to the Blueberry Festival today at Alyeska Resort ? I heard it was berry, berry good. ACK ACK! There’s plenty going on at Alyeska Resort, including:

• Sightseeing via the Alyeska Aerial Tram
• Historical Roundhouse Museum
• Bikes rentals and trail information
• Hiking on Winner Creek Trail to Hand Tram
• Guided Glacier Hiking and Rock Climbing (with The Ascending Path!)
• Tandem Paragliding
• Gold-panning at historic Crow Creek Mine
• Berry picking

Here are some k-e-w-l packages to spend the night and relax at Alyeska Resort. Did I even mention the SPA? The Sushi? Jeez. The list goes on!!

a. Lunch On the Mountain. Just $129 per person (double)! Includes deluxe overnight accommodations for two, plus a pair of Tram-and-Lunch combo tickets for Glacier Express.

b. Summer Stress Relief. This includes overnight accommodations for two, breakfast for two and $100 in spa credit! From $159 per person, double.

c. Alaskan Summer Family. Includes overnight accommodations, in-room movie, four all-day bike rentals or sightseeing tram rides, a 17-inch pizza, breakfast for two adults and free breakfast for up to three kids. The cost is $398 per night. Splurge for an additional room for $150!

Check the website for details, or call (907)754-1111.