Alyeska Resort Conditions report: Spring Came Early Photo tour Well its only early March and it appears that spring decided to show up early at Alyeska resort in Girdwood, Ak. After last week’s snow storms, the temperatures have really warmed up during the day. Between the solar radiation and the warm temperatures, the entire mountain seems to be skiing like it normally does in April. Yesterday morning, the snow […] Scott Rich | March 9, 2016 0 Comments
Alyeska Resort, AK Conditions Report: 648″ of Snow and Counting… Alyeska currently has the deepest snowpack in North Ameirca (196″) and the biggest snowfall total in North America (648″). It’s been a crazy week here at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, AK. For the last five days the storms just won’t quit! Last Saturday started with a abnormally warm low pressure system with powerful winds. The wind loading and extreme weather made it impossible for […] Conditions Report Scott Rich | February 25, 2016 0 Comments
Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, Ak Conditions Report: Bluebird, Powder and Jumps Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, Ak is off to an incredible 2016. From the beginning of January, Alyeska has received over 100 inches of snow, just above Ted’s Express (midway). With no end of the storms in sight, it looks like Alyeska Resort will be receiving regular refresh’s during this month of January. Bring it! The storms recently, have come in […] Conditions Report Scott Rich | January 20, 2016 0 Comments
Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, AK Conditions Report: It just Keeps Snowing! Finally the holidays are over here in Girdwood, AK, and things are going back to normal. After a super busy holiday break, I’m able to find the time to ski the resort again. Working at a ski shop during the holidays doesn’t allow much time to breathe, let alone ski. Over the last two weeks, starting on Christmas Day, Alyeska Resort has seen over 9 feet of snow above 800 feet! Basically there has been a powder day almost every day of the week! Conditions Report Scott Rich | January 10, 2016 4 Comments
Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, Alaska Conditions Report: Best Skiing in Two Years Well, its been yet another “epic week” at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, Alaska! Since Last week conditions report, Alyeska has received three significant storms. Last Monday, Alyeska received about 9 inches of snow at the top of Glacier Bowl Express. The quality of the snow was fairly low density but quickly turned into “mashed potatoes” at the top of Ted’s Express. There was not a soul on the mountain, which is why I love Alyeska! You can show up just before opening, at 10:15AM, and still get first chair (not usually the case on the weekends) . Low visibility, made for plenty of pow stashes in the afternoon. On days like this, I like to spend my mornings backcountry skiing in Turnagain pass, then rip afternoon laps at the resort. Nothing better than a classic double dip. Scott Rich | December 21, 2015 0 Comments
Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, Alaska Conditions Report: New Terrain Opening Every Day! What a difference one week makes as Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, AK, continuously opens up new terrain every day! The last 10 days has blessed us with numerous snow storms, with just enough accumulation to refresh the tracked powder from the day before. Needless to say everything is skiing great. The groomers are soft and carvable and off piste has been filling in more than it ever was last season. December is off to a strong start!! Scott Rich | December 14, 2015 0 Comments
Alyeska Resort in AK Conditions Report: 129″ of Snow, Huge Turns, & Gully Wall Airs Alyeska Ski Resort started spinning the lifts last Thursday, and my, what a difference one year makes! Contrary to last season, November started off cold, allowing the snowmakers to fill in the lower mountain with a decent base. This cold snap lasted until opening day, when a large subtropical storm rolled through, raising the temperatures to 37 degrees at the bottom of Alyeska. Luckily, enough snow has been made for the lower mountain to survive the torrential rain fall. There is currently plenty of snow for some quality lower mountain groomers. The snow is carvable and forgiving. As of now, the runs open on the lower mountain are: Upper and Lower Von Imhof, Sourdough, Race trail, Blueberry Hill and most of the groomers under Chair 3. Conditions Report Scott Rich | November 30, 2015 0 Comments
14/15 Alaska’s Worst Winter… Season Edit The 14/15 season in Alaska was the worst one in the books, and not just Alaska, almost every state was dealing with abnormally low snowpacks. The amazing aspect of Alaska is there’s always snow to be found. Lots of snow. The question is how motivated and how far are you willing to go to find it? Last winter was unseasonaly […] Backcountry Scott Rich | November 4, 2015 2 Comments
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