ALYESKA RESORT OPENS WITH 84” OF NEW SNOW
For Immediate Release
November 15, 2007
Media Contact: Jason Lott – (907) 754-2211 – jlott@alyeskaresort.com
Girdwood, Alaska –November 15, 2007 – With the 84 inches that fell since November 1, Alyeska Resort mountain crews have been hard at work preparing the upper-mountain for the first opening of the 2007-2008 season. The upper mountain boasts 84 inches of snow pack, while midway has 48 inches, and the base has 22 inches.
The upper mountain with lift access on the Alyeska Tramway and Chair 6 will open on Saturday for the first time this season from 10:30am to 4:00pm. The lower mountain will be closed to skiing and riding. The Tram ticket office and hotel rental shop will be open at 8:30am.
With the recent snowfall Alyeska Ski Area has received the amounts of snow needed to open more terrain and are quickly preparing the mountain. Preparations have included extensive avalanche mitigation, prior to the finishing touches of grooming and signage to ensure safety of the guests.
Lift ticket prices will be discounted until more terrain opens. All Day lift ticket prices (10:30am to 4:00pm) for Saturday and Sunday, November 17th & 18th will be $35 for adults, $25 for high school students/military/seniors over 60, $20 for children ages 8-13, and $10 for children under 7 years of age (children under 7 with a paying adult ski for free).
Half day lift ticket prices (1:00pm to 4:00pm) for Saturday and Sunday, November 17th & 18th will be $22 for adults, $16 for high school students/military/seniors over 60, $12 for children ages 8-13, and $10 for children under 7 years of age (children under 7 with a paying adult ski for free).
Skiers and snowboarders are encouraged to call the SKI-SNOW hotline (907-754-7669) for the most accurate lift, weather, and trail conditions. Detailed information about winter events, mountain operations, lift ticket prices, and current snow conditions are also available at www.alyeskaresort.com. For hotel or dining reservations please call 907-754-1111.
