Busy summer of Downhill Bike Ops

Lift ops is wearing masks and staying safe!



 
Tram ops is wearing masks and staying safe!


Erin closing the Ted’s motor room.


Bike ops is having the strongest summer ever!

Thanks for a great 9th summer of downhill bike ops!

Loading and Unloading Bikes at Alyeska Resort

This is a quick video I made of what loading and unloading bike looks like at Alyeska Resort.
As you can see, it is quite simple!

A great crew for a fun winter!

Night crew gets it done in the dark! (Kelby & Shawn)

Chicks on six! Too much fun with these awesome ladies!


Doug and Michelle enjoying the late afternoon sun at the top.


A good crew ready for a busy day (Michael, Cory, Vance and Rob)


Look at that line! These guys are ready with smiles on!

(David, Vance, Michael)

Great Summer at Alyeska!

There are only 2 weekends left of lift accessed downhill biking at Alyeska!  Labor day will be the final day of operations.

We had a great crew this summer of experienced lift operators (Top L to R: Brett, Kjetil, Todd, Doug, Middle row is Cheyenne, and Chris and Kate in the front)

We enjoyed quite a bit of good weather for the first 2 months of operations!  There has been some rain lately, but the forecast for this weekend is great.  Pictured here: bikes and bikers getting ready to unload at the top of Ted's Express.

And, of course since this is Alaska, we had occasional wildlife visitors as well.

Beautiful Winter

Alyeska Resort is arguably one of the most scenic ski resorts in the world.  Here is just a sample of the beauty on display in the past few months.

Looking down on a sea of clouds.

Fresh tracks

Fun in the sun, even in the depths of winter

A fantastic sunset down by the Seward highway

Moon and mountain lights

Riding up Ted's Express in the half light

More fresh tracks

High silver special opening

North face steepness

Lift Accessed Downhill Biking at Alyeska Resort

The downhill biking season is about to begin at Alyeska Resort!  We have trails for all abilities, and lessons & tours are also available. The weather has been great so far this summer, and we're hoping for more of the same. Fri-Sun, noon-6.

Information about downhill biking here

Downhill Biking at Alyeska Resort 2014

The downhill biking season has begun at Alyeska Resort!  The lifts will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from noon-6pm through the end of September.  The Bike Hub is at the day lodge, where tickets and rentals can be purchased.  Ask about lessons and tours!

Summer 2014 Lift Operations crew

Bikes heading up Ted's Express

Unloading bikes at the top of the Bear Cub Quad.

 Some of the regulars that are stoked to be back on the mountain.

 Standing by at the top of Ted's Express

Winter is here, and this year's Lift Crew is top notch!

Rope evacuation training with Patrol.

The tram on a clear day.

Top of 2, the ski patrol shack at the top of the mountain, with a sea of clouds in the background.

The tram from Mighty Mite

Taylor was stoked for his first ride up the new lift, Glacier Bowl Express.

End of Summer at Alyeska Resort

It's been a while since I've posted here, and wanted to catch up.

Downhill biking has been going GREAT this summer! We've been far busier than the first and second season.  The trails are good, the weather has ben better than normal, and people are pumped to ride.

Some lift ops looking at the terminals for the new lift 6.

Progress on the new lift, as seen from Ted's Express.

There have been some muddy/ rainy days, but the bikers are still ready to rally!

Berry picking in Girdwood valley was great this summer! So thankful for all the beautiful days we had this summer!