Girdwood, Alaska — Alaskan bush pilot Geoff Oliver kicks off this flight chronicle by admitting it’s “one of the most bougie Alaska things I think I could ever do” but turning a two hour drive into a snappy 25 minute commute to your local ski resort was something too sweet to resist.
Tag along as Oliver tosses his snowboard in his ski-equipped Maule M5 Aircraft to make a quick hop from his house to incredible slopes of Alyeska Resort for a day of snowboarding in Alaska’s stunning Chugach Mountains.
“It’s the ultimate mix of backcountry aviation and mountain adventure — landing right near the slopes and swapping the cockpit for a snowboard. From takeoff to touchdown, this flight shows off the beauty of Alaska in winter and the perks of having wings in a state built for adventure. So bougie, but so worth it!”
About Alyeska Resort:
Alyeska Resort is truly a playground for all levels of skiers and riders. From its reputation of ‘steep and deep’ for experts to its range of easy runs for beginners and wealth of intermediate trails in between, you can find the ski experience you want at Alyeska. Challenge yourself or settle in for a day of leisure, all on the best, most reliable snow in America.
-1,610 skiable acres
-7 total lifts, including 2 high-speed quads and 2 fixed quads
-76 named trails
-2,500 feet of vertical rise
-669+ inches of snow annually
-40-passenger aerial tram
-2 magic carpets
As a sidenote, Alyseka has a really cool program where they reward top students with $5 lift tickets on Sundays. Cheers to the good folks up in Girwood for their Honor Roll Program:
