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 Showing off my diamond wedding
band on Chopper by jumpingnorman, 4 more photos
What??? We're gonna land on a glacier??? Those were my words to my sister after she informed me that I had no choice because she already paid my $425 ticket for the helicopter ride.
Okay.
The ride would take 90 minutes and we would see seals and other wildlife and then land on a glacier. Well, I just hope the plane was functioning well, the pilot was good and the ice would not crack!
Fortunately, we had two pilots! And the helicopter is so new (just a month old) -- it looks like this helicopter company in Girdwood sells its old planes and keeps on updating its equipment. And the lady (I think Amanda was her name) was very cheerful and explained to us where we were going and her only advise was that we do not open the door during flight....of course.
But once I was in the chopper, my fears were gone. The four of us sat comfortably - myself, my sister VTer jumpingwithnnorman and the two pilots. My sister sat in frontn and after landing on the glacier, we exchanged places. We also wear headphones so that we can communicate well with each other despite the deafening chopper wings...
The views were spectacular and the weather was so good I did not have to wear a jacket on the glacier itself. The bluish hue of the ice was so striking.
Definitely, do this activity - save up for it because it is really worth it.
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 Alyeska Tramway by RickinDutch
Tram runs at half speed during the summer and take 8 minutes so you can take it all in.
$15 per adult guests of the hotel or $16 for non-guests.
Free if you are having dinner at the Seven Glaciers Restaurant which is a very good deal.
You can arrange for a tandem paraglide ride from the platform to the valley floor for about $100 including the tram ride. Leave a Comment Phone: (907)754-2275
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Glacier Valley Transit is the shuttle bus that takes everyone from the hotel to the restaurants and shops. The shuttle is a great place to meet and talk to locals. If you don't know where you want to go or what you want to do, it's perfectly fine to just ride on the bus and have a look around. The drivers are very friendly and are happy to point out all of the dining and shopping options on the shuttle route. The round trip takes about half an hour. Shuttles run every 20 minutes in the summer. The shuttle costs a dollar a ride, unless you are a hotel guest, then it's free. Do tip the driver if you enjoy your shuttle ride! I know it sounds weird that a shuttle ride can be a memorable experience, but once you get to Girdwood, you'll understand. Leave a Comment Address: Hotel Alyeska tram area, or any shuttle stopPhone: 907-382-9908Directions: Hotel Alyeska tram area (second floor exit of the hotel), or if you are already out and about, just find a bus stop and stand there.Website: http://www.glaciervalleytransit.com/
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 Alyeska Prince Hotel by annk
Activities: Tram runs year round & holds 60 passengers. World famous "Seven Glaciers Restaurant" at top of mountain. There is also a cafeteria. Those that wish to hike the 2 miles can take the tram down for free.
My husband & I tried to reserve a couple of nights stay but their website indicated the resort was full. Friends I travelled with tried the same to no avail. When we stopped by enroute to Seward the resort was almost deserted. Not good marketing on their part as they lost a couple of customers. Leave a Comment Phone: 754-1111Directions: From Seward Highway make a left on Alyeska Highway until you reach the T and sign for Alyeska Resort. Make a left on Arlberg Street until you reach hotel.Website: www.alyeskaresort.com
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 A beautiful day in Alaska by kaloz
As you can see we are not all frozen tundra, we have trees at least south of the permafrost. Leave a Comment
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 Another Glorious View by kaloz
I like looking down on the clouds in this picture. Leave a Comment
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 View in winter by kalozLeave a Comment
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 Gallery by kaloz
When I visited, they were changing displays, so they were temporarily closed. Leave a Comment
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 Dianne and Peggy by kaloz
Get your inspiration from anywhere you can. Leave a Comment
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 I Caught This Little
Guy's Eye by mcpangieLeave a Comment
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