By Amy Quesenberry
Special to the Turnagain Times

Labor Day Biking

Celebrate Labor Day on the trails with a bonus day of lift-assisted downhill biking on Monday, Sept. 5. The established biking schedule of Friday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. will continue through Oct. 10. Crews have discovered a maintenance issue that prevents the resort from safely running Chair 6 for biking. Parts have been ordered, with the focus on getting Chair 6 ready for ski season. In addition to Chair 4 and Bear Cub Quad, starting Friday, September 9 bikes will also be allowed on the Tram so riders can access some of the upper mountain trails.

North Face Vertical Challenge: Climb-A-Thon

Show the competition what you’re made of during the 4th Annual North Face Challenge Climb-A-Thon on Saturday, Sept. 10. Participants will have ten hours to walk, hike and run up the North Face Trail starting from the Tram base as many times as possible between the hours of 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. The top finisher last year completed 12 laps and climbed over 26,000 vertical feet. Entry fee is $20 in advance and $30 on race day and early registration is available at the Tram Ticket Office. Racers should meet at the tram base area and registration is open from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. on the day of the race. For more event details, visit the resort website.

Seven Glaciers Wine Dinner

The summer wine dinner series at Seven Glaciers Restaurant continue with an evening featuring Tablas Creek Vineyard and Chateau de Beaucastel on Saturday, Sept. 17. The featured wines will be paired with Chef Porter’s Tasting Menu. Dinner starts at 7 p.m. and seatings cost $140 per person. Make it a getaway with our Wine Dinner Lodging Package, which includes a one-night stay plus two tickets to the dinner. Reserve online or call 754-2237.

Tram-to-Tram Fun Run

A great way to wrap up the summer trail running season is during the 2nd Annual Tram-to-Tram Fun Run on Sunday, Sept. 18. The course begins at the base of the Alyeska Aerial Tram, continues up the Winner Creek Trail to the hand tram and then doubles back to the Aerial Tram. Participants are invited to ride up the tram after the race for a cookout on the Glacier Express deck. This event is a fundraiser for the Winner Creek Bridge Fund. The run starts at 3 p.m. and the entry fee is $20. More details online.

Alyeska Fall Festivals

Alyeska Resort is hosting three weekends of fun in honor of Oktoberfest celebrations around the world. We’re mixing it up with three different experiences at the Daylodge this fall. Sept 23 and 24 is the traditional weekend featuring authentic German delicacies plus full polka band. Leaving German traditions behind, Blues & Brews on Sept 30 and Oct. 1 will showcase live music with Full Tilt and Rebel Blues and finger-licking food from the Turnagain Armpit. The final weekend on Oct. 7 and 8 will feature Nervis Rex and the Council of Smokers and Drinkers. The events run from 6 p.m. to midnight all three weekends. The admission price of $15 includes a filled souvenir stein of beer for adults, while supplies last. Check online for room packages to avoid driving home after a night of celebrating.

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