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Alyeska Site Description and Requirements
Schedule of Events (pending)
Prizes:
Since the
prize list will continue to grow until the start of the fly-in,
you can expect great items from Flytec, Super Fly, Midnight Sun
Paragliding and more.
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Visiting
pilots are encouraged to check into the Prince
Hotel at the Alyeska tram base for the finest lodging
and closest proximity to the flying. Space is limited however and
many days are already booked.
Alternatively, you may find ample accommodations at Alyeska
Accommodations or Girdwood
Accommodations. There are no campgrounds within ten miles of Girdwood.
For
those on a budget, a hostel/shared housing is located about 15 minutes
walk from the tram base. It’s a fine little guesthouse with
a rustic Alaska-style sauna out back and 360 views of Alyeska and
the surrounding mountains. Contact Alyeska
Hostel for reservations.
Transportation
Eagle
River Shuttle service will take you to Girdwood from the airport for
$65 for one person and $10 per person additional (up to four). This
is cheaper than a taxi and probably more pleasant! Please call John
at (907) 764-4003 or 338-8888 at least 48 hours in advance with your
flight information.
Alternatively
The Shuttle Man offers the same service for $75/person plus $10 additional.
Call Steve at (907) 677-8537 or e-mail at elvisonline@gci.net
Once in Girdwood you may walk to most areas around town or catch a lift
with other pilots. If you need a rental car we recommend arranging the
best fare through Travelocity.
Requirements
All
pilots are required to receive an orientation to fly at Alyeska. USHGA
P2 minimum with 75 flights logged at no less than 5 sites. Arctic Air Walkers membership
is also required. See the Alyeska
Site description for further details.
Cost
The
fly-in: $50 for the Alyeska-based events. This includes a stylish,
long sleeve t-shirt, eligibility for contest prizes, barbeque, AAW membership,
door prize tickets, and a frothy beverage Friday night.
Alyeska
tram passes: $16/day or a special $110 for Solstice Fly-In Paraglider Pass (Good for 2 days before and after the event). The price for a season pass is $250.
Arctic Air Walkers membership: Annual membeship included
in $50 fee (no
day rate, sorry).
The helicopter to the 6000-ft Eagle Glacier (optional, but great fun!)
is based on an hourly rate, expect about $100 per person.
Also
great fun, the optional Safety Clinic is $600 for three
full days. With ample towing until the wee-hours and top-notch instruction
from Chris Santacroce it is quite a bargain! Contact Phil Smith at Midnight Sun Paragliding, LLC for registration.
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