Catching up with lift crew

Summer Bike Ops is Hiring

Summer bike ops is in its 8th summer, and we have a great crew!


We have bike instructor for all ages.


So many good vibes during summer ops.


We are looking for a few more people so we can open an additional lift in early August.

Apply here to join our crew. Shifts are Friday-Sunday (+Labor Day), 11-7 through Sept. 9th.

Winter at Alyeska Resort

Winter has finally made its way to Alyeska Resort, and we couldn't be happier!  From the Magic Carpets in the base area to the top of Glacier Bowl Express, skiing and snowboarding is on!

Learn to Ski and Snowboard month has been extended through February; and it is such a great deal!

Another great special is the ski free midweek when you stay at the hotel package.

One our 2 Magic Carpets, which is GREAT for beginners.

Happy lift ops hope you enjoy your day on the mountain.

The million dollar view that we'd love to share with you!

Epic February at Alyeska Resort!

Bonni and Jason holding down the base of the BCQ.

Employees of the quarter: Foz and Paul (not pictured: Norman)

Patrol and Snow Safety table at the Employee of the Quarter luncheon.

Lift Ops table (+ Phil from MLC) at the EOQ luncheon.  The food was delicious and the company was delightful.

Foz and I

There was a special gate to the North Face for the Vertical Challenge.

Lift Maintenance has been hard at work repairing Tanaka (L to R: Garrett, Cody & Brad)

New signs in the Runway: Go with the Flow

Kris is living the Alyeska lift ops dream.

Foz, dropping the knee.

Kris and Ali in the green cavern that is the base of 6.

Mandy keeps 'em moving at lift 7.

Lift Ops supervisors: Joe, Michelle and Austin

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Name: Di

What department do you work in: Ski Area GM

How long have you worked at Alyeska Resort? What other departments have you worked in?
Since 1994. I have been a lift operator, snowmaker, trail crew, ski patrol, night ski patrol supervisor, mountain host supervisor, mountain services manager. I have also helped out at the rental shop, ticket offices, mountain events when needed and drove the shuttle bus.

Have you worked at other resorts; what did you do there?
Crested Butte mountain resort in the late 80's during college at Western State, where I was a children's ski school instructor and a cashier at the upper mountain restuarant.

What brought you to Girdwood/ Alyeska?
I was raised in Anchorage and grew up skiing at Alyeska. After college I decided to move to Girdwood to be a ski bum for a season and never left.

What is your favorite thing about Girdwood/ Alyeska?
Powder, of course. As well as all the really great people that live in this community.

Do you ski or snowboard? What other recreational activites do you enjoy in the local area?
I am a former snowboarder and telemark skier too, but I prefer to ski. I also like to whitewater kayak and raft, fly fish, camp, DH bike at Alyeska, hike and run. And hang with my family.

Any other resorts you'd like to give a shout out to?
I really enjoyed Mammoth Mountain when I went there, but of course they were in a crazy storm cycle with lots of powder.  Super fun and the people there were really friendly.

What piece of advice would you give to our guests?
Winter: Don't be discouraged if it's raining at the base- it means it dumping up top and epic & bring your fat skis. 
Summer: Be responsible with your trash so the bears don't have to be shot. Give all wildlife plenty of space.

Winter 10/11 Lift Crew Slide Show

Alyeska Mountain Management

What an awesome crew!

Alyeska Mountainside Management Team

Which pic do you like best? Leave your opinion in the comment section.
It has been a privilege working with these folks this winter.

Lower Mountain Fun

Alyeska Lift Crew Classics: Norman and Dan K.

It was busy at the top of 3 and 7 area. There were a lot of ski school lessons going on!


(From GoToAk.com)

Working and Loving It

Alyeska employees are out and training/ setting up the mountain. We are so excited about opening in just a few days and hope you are too!

End of Tourist Season

A cow moose and her 2 calves were checking out this statue across the pond from the tram base this morning.

There was a party last night that many mountain folks attended.
Tammy and Sophie
Dudley Family
McPhie Family
Although it is the end of the "height" of the summer season, the tram will still be running throughout the shoulder season, until Oct. 18. Stop by and enjoy Alyeska without all the hustle and bustle.

Sunny Days

Mid 7 - Graham

Chris D., Dylan, & I rode chair 6 & took a run together.
There is more decor on the mardi gras tree these days.
Women's midweek clinic at the top of Mighty Mite.
The moon was huge last night.

Jeff loads chairs as Chris M. & Marc work on the drainage project. 

Base of 3: Donny, Kaleb & Dick
Top of 7 - Sarah & Ryno
Joe's favorite spot.
Finn finds something to do.