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Favorite thing: I first visited Girdwood in August on my travels with Peggy and Dianne. The weather was fabulous, hot and sunny. They coundn't believe they were wearing shorts in Alaska. Even on the mountain it was beautiful.
Fondest memory: Girdwood lays on the charm no matter when you visit, summer or winter. Enjoy the friendly people and the great scenery. Then stay for some of the excellent food.
Written Feb 4, 2004
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Favorite thing: People have many misconceptions about Alaska. We all live in Igloos, and it is cold and dark. The funny thing is, it isn't that cold. OK, I don't live in Barrow. But I have visited Fairbanks and Girdwood in February, and I found it quite comfortable.
So prepare for the worst, then enjoy what we have to offer. The temperature on the mountain while I was a atop was -2 F. I had on a sweater and a jacket (unzipped). The sun was shining and it was lovely.
Fondest memory: Even if you are not a skiier, ride the cable car to the top, you can enjoy some great scenery, watch the skiiers, and enjoy some hot chocolate.
Written Feb 4, 2004
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Favorite thing: Girdwood is a charming place, so charming that even the clinic looks like a gift shop. I had to stop in to be sure that this really was a medical clinic. It really does look like a gift shop, with a big welcoming sign out front, and designs in the windows, and pretty little do-dads hanging on the building.
Fondest memory: Besides the charming look of the town, the people here are very friendly, and almost everyone had a smile and a "how ya doin'?"
Written Feb 3, 2004
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Favorite thing: Girdwood has been around for a long time in Alaskan terms. This scenic spot has been mined and forested since the early part of the last century. Some of the remnants of that by-gone time still remain to be discovered by the traveller.
Fondest memory: The original townsite was near the Girdwood Station Mall, but was moved because it was in the flood plains of the Tunagain Arm, and got flooded at high tides. Today there is a shopping area off the Seward Highway near the old townsite. They "filled" the land, though at big water, it can come close to the roadway. The new townsite is further from the plains in a forested patch and closer to the mountain.
Written Feb 2, 2004
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Favorite thing: Girdwood is a wonderful place to get a taste of Alaska, a charming village, a resort with iifts up the mountain, glaciers, the Turnagain Arm, and the Chugach National Forest.
It is only a short 40 mile drive from Anchorage.
Fondest memory: Girdwood is a place to unwind, forget about all your truobles and worries. It is exceedingly beautiful, and the locals are friendly.
If you don't mind spending a few bucks, this is a must see place.
Written Feb 2, 2004
Favorite thing: The tram takes visitors to the top of Mt Alyeska. The tram operates in the summer and year round, with the exception of October and May.
Written May 21, 2004
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The tram takes visitors to the top of Mt Alyeska. The tram operates in the summer and year round, with the exception of October and May.
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Girdwood Alaska and My Alyeska
There is a joke that you can get to Alaska from Anchorage by travelling 30 minutes. Well if you do that, you may find yourself in Girdwood. I first visited Girdwood with Peggy and Diane in August.......
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Home to Alyeska - Alaska's Premier Skiing Resort
What a difference an hour's drive can make! Located along stunning Turnagain Arm, Girdwood is a charming little community in the shadow of Alyeska Ski Resort and so very different from Anchorage....
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Jumping onto a Glacier with a Chopper in Girdwood
Finally, I got over my fright of helicopters by riding this very new one-month old red helicopter, and with two pilots on board, and my sister VTer jumpingwithnorman by my side! My sister paid for......
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Girdwood - a year-round resort close to Anchorage
The town of Girdwood lies 40 miles/64.3 km south of Anchorage and is home to Alaska's largest ski area - the Alyeska Resort. It's popular as both a winter and summer resort destination and offers a......
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The town of Girdwood is located at the junction of the Alyeska Access Rd and Hightower Rd. This town is one of the many places where tourists and locals alike flee for a weekend getaway. In the...
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