YPG Alyeska Ski & Stay - "SKI-EO" Speed Mentoring

Register for the "SKI-EO" Speed Mentoring here, the fee for the event is $25 for Anchorage Chamber members and $35 for non-members. Attendance is limited. (Required if you'd like the discounted lift tickets.)

You can opt to stay Friday and/or Saturday at The Alyeska Resort with special YPG pricing of $165/night. To make your reservation, call 907-754-2111, 800-880-3880 or email reservations@alyeskaresort.com. Be sure to mention the YPG "SKI-EO” or “Block Code YPB19H” to get the discounted rate. Deposit is fully refundable up to 48 hours prior to 4:00PM on the scheduled day of arrival. (Overnight stay is not required to participate in any other activities.) 

Discounted lift tickets $45 (originally $89) can be purchased at the ticket office – you must be on our registrant list and let them know you’re with YPG. Only one ticket per name, per day, on the list will be eligible for the discount. It is valid Friday, Saturday and Sunday. You must register prior to Thursday, February 18th to be eligible for this deal.

Not much of a skier? You can opt to book services at the spa, carpool to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, or just enjoy the weekend in Girdwood. See more options below.

That’s it! You’re all set to join us for a weekend of networking, development, and winter fun.
 

 

*PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED CLICK HERE
 

1. Hike the mossy, frosty wonders of the classic Winner Creek trail on the edge of the Chugach National Forest with an experienced guide. 🧊

2. A good fit for those in "decent" shape, or who walk & hike occasionally.  Being fit can help on this one, but it's not too difficult.

3. Enjoy breathtaking views the Chugach National forest.  An amazing icy gorge at the turnaround point awaits! 📷

4. Learn about coastal and boreal forests from a skilled naturalist. 🌳

5. Opportunity for wildlife sightings, including moose, hare, voles, and a porcupine! 🦊

6. We have a limited supply of micro-spikes for icy terrain.  If you have some you can bring, it will help. 🍽
 

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OK YPG friends! If you have always wanted to hike Winner Creek just outside Alyeska hotel, but never had the opportunity, here is your chance. Come hike with Go Hike Alaska on a classic trail packed with sights and sounds that you'll be thinking about years from now.  We'll teach you all about what you can find in our coastal rainforests, give you a spiel on avalanche safety (a pretty harrowing topic at the moment), and take lots of amazing photos. Our hike will take us 2.5 miles one-way to a picturesque icy gorge with shimmering water frozen in time.  We'll attempt to make it to the hand tram (if you are familiar), but it isn't currently open to the public. If you have never been on a hike during the winter, you need to give it a shot. Winter hiking is a blast, and it is great for the mind and body during the long periods of dark and cold.

Lastly, this is your opportunity to help support an Anchorage-based, small business. With an affordable price of $30, you should have plenty left to spend on the lift tickets and hotel accommodations. Think of it as a donation rather than a fee. 😉 I'd be honored to show you what I do.  I'm limiting this hike to the first 8 people who sign up, so we don't take up too much space on the trail. Finally, if you have nano/microspikes for icy terrain please bring them. Also, please bring a mask for instances when we are within 6 feet of one another.

Experience Suggestions: No experience required, but you should be able to walk at least 4 miles on flat pavement, or 3 miles of uneven rolling terrain over the course of 3 hours. Some parts of the trail are steep and hilly, placing additional stress on areas of the body not impacted by level terrain. Not recommended for those with cardiac or respiratory issues/illness. May be difficult for those with severe joint issues.

- Matt Worden, Go Hike Alaska