![]() Social media users reacted to the news swiftly Thursday, with some raising questions about resort infrastructure, parking and overcrowding - issues that have emerged at other Ikon Pass resorts in the Lower 48. “This means increased job opportunities, more overnight guests staying in town and subsequently more leisure spending in the local bars, restaurants and shops around our community.”Įrik Forsell - CEO of Alterra Mountain Company, which counts Ikon Pass as one of its properties - said in a prepared statement that they “are thrilled to expand into Alaska and invite the Ikon Pass community to discover Alyeska Resort.” “With increased visitation to Alyeska, we aim to bolster winter tourism to Girdwood and Alaska,” Alyeska Resort said on its site. ![]() On its webpage dedicated to Ikon Pass information, Alyeska Resort described the new partnership as “a huge win for skiers and snowboarders, and for our community.” The inclusion of Alyeska on the Ikon Pass is likely to make it a more attractive destination to pass holders, potentially boosting resort visitation by out-of-state skiers and snowboarders. (Emily Mesner / ADN archive)Īlyeska Resort said Thursday that it’s joining the Ikon Pass collective of ski resorts for the 2023-24 season, adding the Girdwood ski area to an array of options available to holders of the multi-resort pass. ![]() Light snow falls as skiers ride the Glacier Bowl Express lift up the mountain at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, with Turnagain Arm in the background, on March 23, 2021. ![]()
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