Summer Adventures and Events at Alyeska Resort Return
as new ‘GREATLAND’ Bar & Lounge Debuts in June
Black Diamond Club celebrates first Anniversary with new VIP experience
Girdwood, Alaska (June 14, 2025): Alyeska Resort ushers in the 2025 summer travel season with the grand opening of their second floor GREATLAND Bar & Lounge, offering alpine views, Alaska fare and curated cocktails along with an exciting lineup of new experiences and elevated mountain adventures.
At the heart of Alyeska Resort, the all-new GREATLAND Bar & Lounge opens this June. Framed by the panoramic views of the Chugach Mountains and anchored by a dramatic stone hearth, this stylish lounge offers curated cocktails, a raw bar of Alaska inspired plates, warm hospitality, and a cozy-meets-contemporary ambiance. GREATLAND pays tribute to Alaska’s vast natural beauty and cultural heritage, making it the perfect spot to relax and connect after a day of exploration.
Alyeska’s adrenaline-pumping Bike Park reopens June 14 to September 7, operating weekends with lift-assisted downhill trails for all levels. Riders can explore a dynamic network of gravity-fed trails, cruise flowing berms, navigate wooden features, or test their grit on technical terrain, all while immersed in Alaska’s breathtaking alpine scenery accessible by chair lift. Whether a seasoned rider chasing adrenaline or a newcomer eager for a first descent, the Alyeska Bike Park combines breathtaking scenery with nonstop action, making every run a heart-pounding adventure. Bike park tickets and season passes can be purchased here.
Opening July 25- September 15 (weather permitting), the Veilbreaker Skybridges invite brave explorers to cross two suspension bridges stretching 410 feet long and 2,500 feet above the valley floor. With expert guides, safety gear, and jaw-dropping views of Turnagain Arm and seven “hanging” glaciers, this 2–3 hour adventure redefines bucket-list-worthy experiences in Alaska. Bookings are now open for this summer season.
Aerial Tram
Alyeska’s aerial tram holds 40 passengers and ascends 2,300 ft in elevation. From the tram, guests can view the Turnagain Arm, up to seven “hanging” glaciers, endless peaks deep into the Chugach Mountain range and the stunning fall colors and wildlife. The ride takes about seven minutes and stops at the Upper Tram Terminal on the mountain. Tickets can be purchased here.
Alyeska Resort recommends over 12 hiking trails on Mount Alyeska and offers an interactive map on its website to display the level of difficulty and further details about each hike. The North Face Trail is especially stunning, ascending the 2,000 vertical foot slope of ski terrain for 2.2 miles straight from the hotel. Many participants will stop at the hike’s peak for a drink and a bite to eat at the Bore Tide Deli & Bar. Hikers can then opt to take a complimentary aerial tram ride back down the mountain, which is great for those who cannot hike downhill or simply would like a scenic break. The Winner Creek Trail is a great option for a more family-friendly hike. Beginning at the base of the aerial tram, Winner Creek Trail is the most accessible hiking trail Alyeska offers. The trail takes hikers across a boardwalk surface and into a dirt path, winding its way through the lush rainforest with minimal elevation gain. There are countless other hiking trails to explore along Turnagain Arm and the Kenai Peninsula.
To mark its one-year anniversary, Alyeska’s exclusive Black Diamond Club introduces a VIP heli-tour. Guests will soar above the Chugach Range and toast with champagne atop a glacier. With 36 elegantly appointed rooms and a private lounge, the Club offers premier service, dedicated concierge access, gourmet après, and more.
Signature Summer Events
Cirque Series - July 25
The Cirque Series is redefining what mountain running is all about. From Olympians to first-timers, the race is as hardcore as you want it to be. Earn legend status & cash prizes, or enjoy the views & let the challenge be its own reward. The 6.2 mile course begins at sea level at the Day Lodge grass area.
Blueberry Festival - August 09-10
One of the best ways to get outside and spend time with your family is by picking blueberries, celebrating blueberries and being surrounded by like-minded blueberry enthusiasts in the Chugach Mountains and they grow plentiful on Alaska’s mountains. Stay the night at Alyeska and take advantage of the annual Blueberry festival, a returning local favorite for its live music, vendors, pie-eating contest, and berry picking in the Chugach Mountains. A sweet celebration for the whole family.
Alyeska Climbathon - September 06
Hike, run, or walk to fight women’s cancers in this all-day challenge up the North Face Trail. Participants raise funds for Let Every Woman Know – Alaska and the Girdwood Health Clinic. The Alyeska Climbathon is a 10-hour multi-lap, all day event where climbers run/speed hike/walk up the approximately 2.2 mile North Face Trail (2,000 vertical feet) then descend on the Alyeska Resort Tram to complete a lap. The current vertical record of 26,325 feet and 28.6 miles of running in 13 laps is the equivalent of climbing Annapurna in a day.
Alyeska Resort is your ultimate basecamp for adventure and relaxation in the heart of the Chugach Mountains. Whether chasing thrills, savoring the serenity of alpine luxury, or celebrating the spirit of summer, the experiences here are as vast as the land itself. Prices for the Black Diamond Club start at $709 for the 2025 summer season and rates at Alyeska Resort begin at $499. Email Blackdiamond@alyeskaresort.com for bookings. The hotel is offering a special Summer Adventure Package that includes a $150 credit towards Adventure Activities.
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About Alyeska Resort
Alyeska Resort is Alaska’s premier year-round destination, featuring 299 rooms, a 40-passenger aerial scenic tram, a 50,000 sq. ft. Nordic Spa, and seven dining offerings, including Seven Glaciers, the resort’s AAA Four Diamond Award restaurant. Alyeska Resort joins Ikon Pass as the first mountain to be offered in Alaska, extending its 1,610 skiable acres, 76 named trails, and over 669 inches of snow annually for skiers and riders of all levels. In the summer, Alyeska is your gateway to the Chugach Mountains, from its various trails or its new 410 ft. Veilbreaker Skybridges offers a peek into the vastness and wild nature of this breathtaking mountain range. Home to numerous wildlife and flora species, Alyeska seamlessly entwines luxury accommodations with convenient access to nature. First opened in 1994, the resort was acquired in 2018 by Pomeroy Lodging, a Canadian hospitality company that operates the Kananaskis Lodge and Nordic Spa in Canada. To learn more about Alyeska Resort, visit alyeskaresort.com.
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About Pomeroy Lodging
Pomeroy Lodging is an independent hospitality company based in Alberta, Canada. Managing a wide portfolio of hotels, resorts, and spas since 1941, Pomeroy Lodging is deeply invested in the communities in which they operate. Their investments go beyond the walls of their hotels and the land they build on. They are dedicated to making their people, partners, guests, and communities strong, successful and sustainable. Pomeroy Lodging is driven to make a difference because they cherish where they come from and where they grow. Pomeroy Lodging has a dedicated leadership team with a clear vision for business development and partnership opportunities that provide development and growth opportunities to all employees.
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