The Two RV Gypsies: Full-Time RVers
at Alyeska Resort
Aerial Tramway
1000 Arlberg Avenue, Alyeska Resort
Girdwood, AK 99587
June 16, 2009
alyeska Trammap showing where Girdwood is at
The Alyeska Resort Aerial Tramway is a seven-minute ride to a viewing deck which provides breath-taking panoramic views of majestic mountains, hanging glaciers, sparkling streams, towering spruce, and possibly an array of wildlife. On this date, two restaurants were open daily during the summer season at the 2,300 foot level. There were telescopes on the Glacier Terminal viewing deck to intensify the great view at the ski resort. (check their website for days open, hours, and costs. or call '907.754.2275 for other information.
Below: The view from bottom to the top of mountain. It is hard to believe, but many people hike up this mountain, then ride the tram down. NOT the two RV Gypsies!
view from bottom to the top of mountain
Below: A view of The Hotel Alyeska as the tram began its ride upward.
The Hotel Alyeska
Temperature at the bottom of the mountain was about 50 degrees F and about 40 degrees F at the top. On this date, the tram operated two cars on a counterweight system -- as one car goes up the other car comes down. Maximum Speed is 26 miles per hour. Average Capacity: Each of the two cars holds a maximum of 60 persons. 800 persons per hour maximum in the winter.

Elevation at the Lower Tram Terminal: 306 feet
- Elevation at the Glacier Tram Terminal: 2,334 Feet
- Vertical Rise: 2,025 Feet
- Length of Span: 3,869 Feet
view going up the Alyeska Resort Aerial Tramway
view of the parking lot
view going up the Alyeska Resort Aerial Tramway
view going up the Alyeska Resort Aerial Tramway
view going up the Alyeska Resort Aerial Tramway
at the top of mountain looking outward
Below: A building filled with explosives used to prevent avalanches.
building with explosives to prevent avalanches
building with explosives to prevent avalanches
building with explosives to prevent avalanches
view looking out from the Alyeska mountain
snow
Karen Duquette
Karen Duquette
Karen Duquette
Karen Duquette
Lee Duquette hiking up a steep hill
Lee Duquette on the overlook
the ski lift
looking down
tram coming up
Below: Karen Duquette entering the gift shop
Karen Duquette entering the gift shop
gift shop
laughing clipart dudeKaren Duquette met a large bear in the gift shop doorway of the hotel and yelled for help!
LOL
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