Girdwood, Alaska is nestled amongst the spectacular Turnagain Arm Alaskan coastline and Mount Alyeska is home to some of the most challenging out of bounds skiing in the world. Girdwood, Alaska has successfully evolved from its gold mining roots into a thriving all season resort community.
Alyeska Resort is the premier property and ski resort of Girdwood, if not all of Alaska. Enjoy world-class accommodations, a choice of fine dinning restaurants, pampering at the supreme Spa at Alyseka, snowshoeing, dog sledding, and even view the Northern lights. However, don’t let the superb staff indulge you too much or you might forget to ski!
The Concierge Questionnaire asks Alyseka Resort concierges, Rachel Beissmann and Lori Hibbs what makes Girdwood, Alaska a special place to visit. Read on for Rachel and Lori’s answers... Enjoy!
1. What is your favorite word to describe Girdwood? Eclectic
2. What word best reflects the people of Girdwood? Easy-going
3. What is the most creative, spiritual or emotional place in Girdwood? Virgin Falls
4. What is your favorite outdoor activity in Girdwood? Skiing/snowboarding… mountain biking
5. What is you favorite indoor activity in Girdwood? Dancing and listening to music.
6. What is your favorite sound or noise in Girdwood? Avalanche bombing by ski patrol.
7. What is your favorite smell or taste in Girdwood? Spruce trees
8. What drink best reflects Girdwood? Hot buttered rum
9. What song or type of music best reflects Girdwood? Funky blues
10. If Heaven were Girdwood, what would God say to a visitor when they arrive at the Pearly Gates? Welcome to paradise!!
“The Concierge Questionnaire” is inspired by James Lipton's "Inside the Actors Studio" questionnaire, which was inspired by Bernard Pivot’s questionnaire and his French television show "Bouillon de Culture."
Are you a Northwest/Alaska hotel and would like to take the Concierge Questionnaire, e-mail me!