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Valdez, Alaska

[1 Jan 2009 | By Erick Kish ]

The city of Valdez is located on the eastern edge of Prince William Sound less than 40 km east of the famous Columbia Glacier. The community is surrounded by the beautiful Chugach Mountains.
Visitors to Valdez can enjoy many activities such as sightseeing around town, glacier and marine wildlife viewing cruise tours, flightseeing by floatplane, as well as wildlife viewing, bird viewing, bear viewing, hiking, fishing, boating, and many other outdoor activities.
Many visitors drive to Valdez, as it is connected to the excellent road network in Southcentral Alaska.
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Ski Juneau! - Eaglecrest Ski Area

[1 Jan 2009 | By Erick Kish ]
Ski Juneau! - Eaglecrest Ski Area

Ski Juneau for a different Alaskan ski experience. Eaglecrest Ski Area is Juneau’s community-owned ski area. The views of Gastineau Channel are outstanding and the facilities are excellent, making for a unique ski experience.
Eaglecrest is located just 19 km from downtown Juneau on Douglas Island across the Gastineau Channel.
Eaglecrest has 2 chairlifts, a surface beginner lift, and over 258 hectares of skiable terrain. The area includes a lift-served Tubing Hill, 8 kilometers of groomed Nordic Trails, rentals, a professionally staffed Ski and Snowboard School, a day lodge, cafe, and souvenir …

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Alaska Winter Fun

[29 Dec 2008 | By Erick Kish ]
Alaska Winter Fun

Winter is fun in Alaska, a winter wonderland graced by the mysterious Auroura Borealis. Places to see include Alyeska Ski Resort, Chena Hot Springs. Winter activities: ski, heli-ski, snowboard, snowmobile, dog sled tours, horse sleigh rides, and more.

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Ski Alaska! - Alyeska Ski Resort

[29 Dec 2008 | By Erick Kish ]
Ski Alaska! - Alyeska Ski Resort

For a unique ski getaway visit Alyeska Ski Resort, rated a Top 25 ski resort in the USA by Skiing Magazine in 2006. Mt. Alyeska boasts 2,000 feet of vertical terrain.