Cutting the Ribbon on the Bear Cub Quad

Photo courtesy Alyeska Resort

Monday, Nov. 24 was the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new "Bear Cub Quad.” Alyeska Resort offered a "Name the Lift" contest for all Alaska School District students and the winner is Mary Grace Stahla, a 6- -year-old from Girdwood Elementary School. Mary Grace and her family were on vacation, so Mrs. Davidson's first grade class attended the ceremony in her honor. The kids assisted with the ribbon cutting and then became the first passengers to ride the new chair. Alyeska's opening day for the 20008-2009 ski season was Wednesday, Nov. 26 from 10:30pm until 5:30pm. They received help from Mother Nature in the form of almost a foot of fresh powder at the base area.