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Mountain Bike Lessons

Bike School has returned to the Mountain Sports School at Alyeska, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome riders to the mountain. Whether you’ve never pointed a bike downhill before or you’re looking to build a solid foundation of skills, this is your starting point, with some of the most breathtaking views you’ll find on any mountain in the world as your backdrop. Please note: Lesson options are more limited this season as we get the program rolling, but what we do have is packed with stoke and guided by our expert instructors. 


Intro to Downhill Mountain Biking

This season we will be focusing on beginner group lessons. Running every day at 1:00 PM for two hours, the lesson is designed to introduce riders to the fundamentals of downhill mountain biking in a fun, supportive environment, from body position and braking technique to reading trail features and building confidence on the hill. 

Lessons are available seven days a week but run a little differently depending on the day.
Here’s what to expect:
 

Level: Beginner
AGES: 14+
Cost: $79/person, includes lift ticket or uphill pass.
Terrain: Dirt, Rock, Trails
Time: 2 hours
Both options run daily at 1:00pm for 2 hours. Includes helmet, elbow pads, knee pads, & trail access.

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Private Mountain Bike Clinic

Get personalized, one-on-one coaching on the trails at Alyeska Bike Park with this 2-hour private clinic. Led by a certified instructor, this session is built around your ability level and goals, whether you’re new to mountain biking or refining advanced skills. You can start anytime between 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM, so it’s easy to fit into your day. Come ready to ride and leave with new skills, confidence, and a deeper feel for the mountain.

Lessons are available seven days a week but run a little differently depending on the day.
Here’s what to expect:
 

Level: Any
AGES: 14+
Cost: $150
Terrain: Dirt, Rock, Trails
Time: 2 hours
Both options run daily, anytime between 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM. Includes helmet, elbow pads, knee pads, & trail access.

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Resort Reservations

1-907-754-2111

Guest Services/ Hotel (local) 

1-907-754-1111

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While on the slopes, you will see people using alpine skis, telemark skis, snowboards, and other snow play equipment such as snow skates, snow bikes and adaptive ski gear. You will see skiers of all levels – from beginners enjoying their first day on the slopes to expert skiers with years of experience. It is always your responsibility, regardless of the equipment used or the level of skier that you are, to be courteous to others and to be aware that skiing safely makes the ski slopes safer for all of us.

Alyeska is a large mountain with difficult and dangerous terrain and skiing and riding are dangerous sports.  We do our best to inform guests of the possible hazards associated with snow sports. We do our best to mark hazards and dangerous terrain appropriately. We also actively open and close certain areas of the mountain often due to Snow Safety considerations, ski conditions, or darkness

Our beginner ski zones and high skier traffic areas are important to us and we refer to these areas as “Slow” zones. We label them as such on our trail maps and with signs and banners as you ski through each of these areas. We encourage guests to ‘Go with the Flow’ in these areas, ski only as fast as the skier next to you. Our least favorite part of the job is to be the police on the mountain. We do our best to keep an eye on people skiing around to ensure everyone is skiing safely and within their limits.

Alyeska has set Enforcement Guidelines based on the Skier Responsibility Code and Mountain Safety Concerns for behavior on the mountain. Alyeska operates under a lease through the Department of Natural Resources which requires the resort to enforce violations of state statute. Violations of the Alaska skier safety act or other state laws can be referred to DNR and may lead to a citation. In addition to loss of lift privileges and fines we also require all ‘violators’ to take the Mountain Education Test, a tool used to help educate.