Alaska's Alyeska Has Three Lesson $99 Package for Beginners During January
Girdwood, Alaska – January 2012 – Alyeska Resort officially joins Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month by offering an introductory package that includes three lessons, lower mountain lift ticket and rental equipment for $99 per person. This is the first year that Alyeska has participated in the national initiative to motivate children and adults to take lessons from professional instructors.
The Alyeska package is designed for those new to skiing and snowboarding. It includes beginner level group lessons with certified instructors from the Alyeska Mountain Learning Center and a lower mountain lift ticket which provides access on the magic carpets, Bear Cub Quad and Chair 7. It also includes rental ski or snowboard equipment from top manufacturers such as Rossignol and other major brands. The three group lessons are valid between January 2 and 31, 2012. The package represents a savings of $110 off regular lesson package rates.
Those interested in a ski package must be age five or older; those preferring a snowboard package must be age eight or older.
Packages can be purchased in person at the Mountain Learning Center Desk located in the
Day lodge, online at AlyeskaResort.com or by phone at 907‐754‐2280.
In January 2012, between the 14th and 22nd, Alyeska Resort is also recognizing the importance of safety on the slopes celebrating National Safety Awareness Week. The goal of the week’s activities is to raise awareness among skiers and snowboarders for safe habits and practices. Safety Week ends with the third annual Ski Patrol Auction - a fundraiser - on January 20.·Call 907-754-2275 for details. ·
