Fun Friday From the Field

On February 4, 2011, in Alaskan Winter Fun, Fun Friday, by Erin Kirkland

I’m still down here in Salt Lake City, where temperatures hovered near 6 above the past few mornings. Yes, colder than Alaska. Go figure. But, I am paying close attention to all things 49th State and have a wild and wintery lineup of fun for those in the southcentral area. It’s all outside, friends,with guaranteed [...]

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Schussing, Alaska-Style. Don’t Forget the 49th State When Planning a Ski Vacation

On December 14, 2010, in Alaskan Winter Fun, General Travel Info, Overnighters, by Erin Kirkland

Vail, Breckenridge, Park City, Mammoth Mountain. The great names in ski resorts are practically engraved on the tongues of die hard skiers and riders around the world. Alaska? Not so much. Why the reluctance  to ski some of the steepest and deepest powder known to man, with views to rival those of the Alps?Is it [...]

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Alyeska Resort Adds New Tread to Old Favorites

On June 8, 2010, in Big Kid, Day Trips, Little Kid, Trail Trackers, by Erin Kirkland

Ski season is over and there is no good reason to go to Alyeska anymore, right? Oh no, no, no, my AKontheGOers, there’s still plenty of mountain fun at the Girdwood resort’s miles and miles of open terrain, and most of it is perfect for the fam. While attending a trade show a month or [...]

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Great Alaskan TourSaver: THE Best Gift for Alaskan Travel

On December 14, 2009, in Good Deals, Logistics With Kids, by Erin Kirkland

It’s December; snow is falling outside and temperatures are in the high teens, and it will be dark soon (or it still is, depending upon the point of view). But I’m warm and toasty in my little Anchorage split-level, soothing my chilly soul with a quick read of The Great Alaskan TourSaver coupon book, given [...]

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