By Amy Quesenberry
Special to the Turnagain Times

Mountain Bike Criterium Race
Saturday, July 18 at 10 a.m. Race divisions: Expert, Sport, Masters, Novice, and Juniors. Race is open to all ages. For event details, registration form and waivers visit our website Events Calendar or call 907-754-2545. Registration begins at 9 p.m. at the Tram Base.

Forest Fair Hotel and Rail Package
Package includes a room for two nights at The Hotel Alyeska, shuttle to and from depot and transfers to Forest Fair. Train departs Anchorage at 10 a.m. and arrives in Girdwood at 11:15 a.m. Return to Anchorage Sunday, July 5, at 7:35 p.m. and arrive in Anchorage at 9:15 p.m. $249 per person. Call 907-265-2494 or www.AKRR.com/Alaskans. Look for more great Alaska Railroad packages in the future.

North Face Trail opens Aug. 1
North Face Trail will be open for hiking on Aug. 1. The Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony is scheduled for 2 p.m. at the top of the Tram on August 22 in conjunction with the Blueberry Festival. Meet at the Tram base at noon for a guided hiking tour of the new trail.

Summer Activities at the resort in full swing
Alyeska Resort has many options for outdoor fun in the summer. The Tram Ticket Office has bike, helmet and trekking pole rentals and trail maps to get you out on the trails. Ask our Concierge about rock climbing, glacier hiking and tandem paragliding guided adventures at Alyeska.

Seven Glaciers Restaurant named an Open Table “Diner’s Choice Winner”
Seven Glaciers Restaurant was recently named an Open Table “Diner’s Choice Winner”. This award is generated by feedback of recent diners who booked through the online Open Table reservation system. The Tram ride is free to have dinner at this award winning venue, and Girdwood residents receive a special rate of $6 after 5 p.m. if going up to the lounge for drinks or appetizers.