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Community Rallies Around Alyeska, AK, Ski Coach Following Serious Accident at Resort Pond Skim

A popular springtime tradition at Alyeska Resort turned tragic this past Saturday when a participant sustained serious injuries during the Alaska Airlines Slush Cup. According to reporting from Alaska’s News Source, 29-year-old William Ingrim is currently hospitalized following a high-speed crash during the event’s signature pond skim. Video footage from the Alyeska Resort Spring Carnival shows Ingrim descending the slope […]
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Alaska, A Place Known for Massive Snow Totals, Records Snowiest January in Recorded History

Alaska, America’s most northern state, is no stranger to snow. In fact, the state records more snow totals than any other state by a large margin. By those standards, it would take a massive amount of snow to cause any disruption in a place known for the fluffy white stuff. Unfortunately (or fortunately for ski and snowboard enthusiast) for residents […]
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Rare Inbounds Avalanche Occurrs at Alyeska Resort, AK

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A rare inbound avalanche occurred today and impacted the lower-mountain chairlift at Alyeska Resort, Alaska, forcing the lift to close. The avalanche closed Chair 4, Ted’s Express, which takes skiers and snowboarders from the base to mid-mountain. Alyeska posted on its website:  Change Of Plans… Due to unsafe conditions on the upper mountain, lift operations will be limited to Chair […]
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Why Does Alaska Gets So Much Snow?

Every year, as Spring dawns on North American ski resorts and the snow begins to melt, it happens: the pros ship it up to the Last Frontier. Easily the largest state in the US, Alaska is 663,298 square miles – and could comfortably fit the next three largest states inside its borders. Alaska not only has the country’s highest point (Denali at 20,320 feet), but also the coldest temperature on record (-80 F in Prospect Creek, 1971).
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Inbounds Avalanche Ushers Upper Mountain Closure at Alyeska Resort, AK

An inbounds avalanche above Glacier Bowl at Alyeska Resort late Monday prompted the temporary closure of upper mountain terrain, including the Tram and Glacier Bowl Express, resort officials said Tuesday. No injuries or missing persons were reported. Related: British Columbia Backcountry Report: Skiing Powder On A Gorgeous BC Nose, Triggering a Micro-Avalanche, Surfing A Wind-Lip , & Jumping in Donger-Land Alyeska’s […]
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Design for New Village at Alyeska Resort, AK, Reveals Modern, 4-Season Global Destination in Girdwood

Set in the majestic Chugach Mountains, Alyeska Resort is being transformed into a modern, four-season, global destination. The addition of new and renovated facilities at the mountain village will breathe new life into the resort, which is widely regarded as Alaska’s base camp for adventure. Expanded and enhanced visitor experiences, new accommodations and amenities, workforce housing, and the inclusion of […]
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Large Avalanche Significantly Impacts Closing Day at Alyeska Resort, AK

A significant avalanche in the Upper Glacier Bowl at Alyeska Resort, Alaska, on Saturday night, forced the resort to limit terrain and operations on Sunday’s Spring Carnival Family Day. Related: Alyeska Resort, AK, First North American Resort to Pass 700″ Snowfall The Aerial Tram was open to foot passengers only, significantly restricting the terrain available to skiers and riders.  Bear […]
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