Why Alyeska Resort, AK Is So Great! When you think of great skiing, riding or just having a world class mountain experience, the thought shouldn’t stray far from Alyeska Resort. Alyeska’s terrain is absolutely alaskan and some of the best. The expanse of gorgeous views and big mountain inspiration embraces all of the sensations of skiing and riding in one of the most beautiful zones in the […] Brains Jeffrey Bean | March 15, 2017 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, 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
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