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Alyeska Ski Resort, Alaska, Alyeska Ski Resort, Alaska - The Alyeska Resort Blog
Spring time is a relatively short season in Alaska. The cold of winter seems to last forever, then before you know it, the snow is melted and the flora of south central AK is growing. One barely notices this transformation because of mild temperatures and lots of rain, which is ...Read More
Alyeska Ski Resort, Alaska, Alyeska Ski Resort, Alaska - The Alyeska Resort Blog
Face it, mom has taken care of you and put up with you for as long as you’ve been around. This includes making you countless breakfasts, lunches and dinners not to mention snacks, birthday cakes and holiday meals. Sunday May 12 pay her back with a brunch at Alyeska Resort’ ...Read More
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Alyeska Resort and Midnight Sun Brewing Co. are hosting a special beer dinner at the Aurora Bar & Grill. The evening will be featuring five beers paired with Chef James Davison’s four-course dinner. Space is limited! The Menu Greet Beer Snowshoe White Belgian Wit Alaskan Fried Oyster Fallen Angel Belgian ...Read More
The waterways in Southcentral Alaska provide plenty of excitement and action-filled adventure. Choose from adventurous river rafting to leisurely float trips in the surrounding area. There are many local outfitters and trip types at your disposal, please review the options below and feel free to call or email the Concierge Team with additional questions to help your selection process.
All tours listed below can be booked with Alyeska's Concierge Desk: 907-754-2108. The Concierge Desk is located next to the Front Desk at The Hotel Alyeska.
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Hop aboard the Glacier Discovery Train up the Placer River Valley to the Spencer Glacier Whistlestop. Jump in a Canoe or Raft to Experience Spencer Glacier’s Icebergs up close! Get lost in Spencer Lake’s Iceberg Maze. Touch an iceberg & relax as your raft guide rows you through icebergs on Spencer Lake and down the pristine Placer River Valley. Perfect for all ages as guests are not required to paddle. Float includes a spirited Class I rapid underneath the longest freestanding trestle bridge in the USA. Professional guides, rain gear, rubber boots, drinks and hearty AK snack are provided. Warm clothing recommended.
Chugach Adventures will provide transportation for Hotel Alyeska guests from Hotel Alyeska to Portage Train Station. This will include a stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center prior to boarding the train at the Portage Station.
This trip is 6-7 hours
This six-mile scenic adventure offers panoramic views while rafting through the peaceful Portage Valley. The trip starts with a visit to the Alasa Wildlife Conservation Center to view moose, black and brown bear, caribou, wood bison and more. Visit the Portage Glacier Visitor Center where guests can learn about glaciers while your guide rigs the raft. From there, the raft launches from the end of Portage Lake for a scenic float trip. Guides will row down the river on this trip so that guests can relax and enjoy the landscape. This is a perfect float for all ages.
Trip is three to four hours
Upgrade the Portage River Float trip and experience a salmon dinner cooked riverside. This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy an authentic Alaskan meal under Alaska’s famous midnight sun. Stop on a gravel beach alongside the river where a delicious salmon bake dinner awaits. The menu includes Alaska Sockeye Salmon, pasta salad with pesto and roasted peppers, Caesar salad, garlic bread, triple chocolate brownie and hot drinks. Vegetarian and children menu options also available with advance notice. A leisurely pace allows for plenty of sightseeing and photo opportunities.
Offered by Chugach Adventure Guides
Tours above are available May 21 to September 15
Cancellation Policy for Glacier Discover Tour: Must be made 35 days prior to receive a 90% refund. Inside 35 days, reservations are nonrefundable and non-changeable.
Cancellation Policy for Portage River Float: Must be made 24 hours prior to the schedule tour will receive a 50% refund.
For an introduction to Alaska rafting, this trip is perfect for families and groups. There seldom is whitewater on this creek, however, the creek moves fast and offers narrow sections for a taste of adventure.
For the more adventurous, this trip consists of the first two canyons of Six Mile. Both canyons are rated Class IV. The third canyon can be added to the trip upon finishing the first two; this adds about an hour to the trip. All guests will take a practice swim in a calmer stretch of the creek.
For a full-on rafting adventures, this trip takes guests through all three canyons of the Six Mile. The first and second canyon at Class IV and the third canyon is Class V. All three canyons offer big waves and drops in a very narrow gorge. All guests will take a practice swim in a calmer stretch of the creek.
Offered by Chugach Outdoor Center
Trips above are available May 10 to October 10
For all trips above, a full whitewater dry suit, life jacket, helmet and river shoes will be provided to all guests.
Guests will choose between a paddle raft and an oar boat. With the paddle raft you will be doing the paddling.
Cancellation Policy: 48-hour cancellation notice are required for a refund.
Originally called Glacier City by pioneers, Girdwood Valley is rich with gold mining history. The Crow Creek Gold Mine, just minutes from the resort, was established in 1896 and located along the celebrated Iditarod Trail that once ran from Seward to the interior gold fields. The importance of sourdough bread and pancake starter comes from the mining era, when the starter was carried by early prospectors as a staple ingredient to their diet. The rugged individuals consequently earned the nickname “Sourdough”. Today, historic trails, gold mines and water ways have created unmatched recreational opportunities in this area. Surrounded by lush northern coastal rainforest, this tour combines gold prospecting at Crow Creek Mine with hiking on the Iditarod Trail and whitewater rafting on scenic Glacier Creek. Find guaranteed gold with shovels and pans on the guided tour of the Placer miner area and historic buildings. Hike a mile on the Iditarod Trail through the dense forest to the cable-hand tram crossing high above Glacier Creek. Whitewater rafting Glacier Creek Gorge offers non-stop Class II+ action. Paddle past waterfalls and view distant glaciers.
This trip is a full-day version of the above offering, and adds intensive gold sluicing at Crow Creek Gold Mine site # 2 to the mix. Find guaranteed gold on the guided tour of the Placer miner area and historic buildings. The trip includes hiking to Winner Creek Gorge through the dense forest and a ride on the cable-hand tram crossing high above Glacier Creek. Picnic lunch is included. Whitewater rafting Glacier Creek Gorge offers non-stop Class II+ action and raddle past waterfalls and view distant glaciers. This is an unforgettable Alaskan journey.
Offered by Alaska Backcountry Access
Cancellations must be made at least 48 hrs prior to tour to receive a full refund. Cancellations made inside 48 hrs will receive a 50% refund.
Take a float along a non-motorized stretch of the scenic Upper Kenai River. Keep watch for moose, eagles, Dall sheep, salmon, waterfowl, beaver and bears as an expert guide navigates through the snow-capped mountain scenery of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. Hear the stories behind the sights, wildlife, native inhabitants and early settlers, and the forces that shaped the Kenai River Valley.
For those seeking a bit of adventure, explore the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge at the river’s pace. Join us for an enlightening journey into unspoiled Alaska wilderness that most travelers never see. Start with a scenic float, searching for moose, bald eagles, and salmon. Enjoy a delicious shore side picnic lunch, then ride the Class II+ spirited rapids through the Kenai River Canyon. End your adventure with a scenic boat exploration along a pristine glacier carved lakeshore in the heart of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.
Offered by Alaska Wildland Adventures
Trips available May 20 to September 25
Cancellations made within 7 days to 48 hours prior to the scheduled trip will be subject to 50% charge. Cancellations made within 48 hours prior to trip departure will receive no refund.
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Or, call the Alyeska Concierge Desk at 907-754-2108.
