Juneau, AK – Juneau-area taxpayers poured into Eaglecrest Ski Area’s new Porcupine Lodge during an open house last month to see what $2.7 million of their money bought themselves. Juneau voters agreed in 2012 to extend a temporary one-percent sales tax increase to fund the new building, among other endeavors. Construction crews first broke ground … Continue reading Taxpayers Buy Alaska Skiers a New $2.7 Million Day Lodge
Anchorage, AK – Purchasers will have to wait until March to climb aboard, but tickets to Alaska’s popular Ski Train will go on sale today to Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage (NSAA) members, continuing a 40-year tradition. The general public will get their crack at any remaining seats next month. Tickets for the rail ride … Continue reading Alaska Ski Train Tickets Go on Sale Today
Rainbow Mountains, AK – One backcountry skier survived and another died in an avalanche near the Richardson Highway in Alaska’s Rainbow Mountains southeast of Fairbanks on Saturday, the Alaska State Troopers report. A Troopers dispatch indicates that the avalanche was reported at around 6:21 p.m. on Saturday to their unit in Fairbanks. Michael Hopper, 63, of Fairbanks was … Continue reading Backcountry Skier Dies in Alaska Avalanche
Seattle, WA – Alaska Airlines is partnering with select ski and snowboard resorts in the western U.S. and Canada to offer free flights and special rewards for travelers, including free lift tickets. Alaska Airlines’ new “Ski the West” promotion requires flights to certain destinations between now and February 23, 2015 and registration in the airline’s mileage plan. Those who fly … Continue reading Alaska Airlines Offers Free Flights, Free Skiing Across Western North America
