Alyeska Ski Trip

Saturday, March 11th

6am– Meet at OA and Get on the road

3pm – Arrive at Lodging in Girdwood

4pm – Optional night skiing

Sunday, March 12th

9am- OA shuttle to ski hill

5pm- Shuttle back to cabin

Monday, March 13th

9am- OA shuttle to ski hill

5pm- Shuttle back to cabin

Tuesday, March 14th

8am Load up and head back to Fairbanks

5pm Arrive back at UAF

Trip description:

Take advantage of the long holiday weekend by getting down to Alyeska Ski Area in Girdwood. We will provide the transportation and the housing for this adventure, but you will be free to experience Girdwood in the style that you like. Feel free to spend every waking moment ripping turns on the mountain or take a few ski runs and soak in the atmosphere of the great little ski town of Girdwood. Students will be responsible for purchasing their own lift tickets, ski snowboard rentals and food during the weekend. (Transportation and 3 nights lodging are included in the price)

Things to Bring

-Skis, boots and poles (If not renting)

-Ski Clothing- Including waterproof shell jacket and pants, wicking long underwear tops and

bottoms, fleece layers and insulating layers for different temperatures.
-Waterproof ski gloves

-Hat

-Goggles

-Ski Helmet

-Wool or synthetic ski socks

-Casual Clothes for the drive and around town

-Duffle bag, backpack or suitcase to contain gear

-Money For; Food, Lift Tickets, Rentals and Entertainment while on trip.

Refund Policy:

Payment in full is required to sign up for a trip. A 100% refund is available if you notify the Outdoor Adventures Office of the cancellation more than two weeks (14 days) before the first day of the trip. Cancellation one week to 3 days (13 to 3 days) before the trip entitles the participant to a 50% refund. No refund is provided if the participant does not show up or cancels 2 days prior to the trip.

Safety and Risk Management:

Due to the nature of outdoor travel there are certain inherent risks in all of Outdoor Adventure’s trips. Acceptable risks include all risks associated with skiing and snowboarding in a resort setting. Conditions may include temperatures-20F or colder, snow, sleet, high winds and very low wind-chill. Driving risks may include slick, icy roads, poor visibility and wildlife. Alaska is a wild place - you need to take ultimate responsibility for your own safety as only you can. For your protection we require you to carry health insurance. You can purchase insurance for $2.60/day from the University (ask for details). Participants are expected to follow Alaska State Law at all times during the trip. All info is subject to change due to safety, weather, current conditions, etc.!

If you have any questions please contact us or visit our office in the SRC

/ 474-6027 / www.uaf.edu/draw