The Resorts shares its backyard with the Chugach National Forest, which is the world’s northern-most temperate rainforest. So it shouldn’t surprise you that both Alyeska and the Chugach National Forest share a labor of love in making the trail systems sustainable and accessible.

Local facts: Located in Girdwood, Alaska – Alyeska Resort is approximately 50 miles south from Anchorage. Part of the Chugach mountain range Mt.Alyeska is the biggest ski mountain in the state of Alaska. The ski area was founded in 1954, and its first chair lift and day lodge were opened in 1959. Today, remains a popular destination and Alyeska operates six chair lifts and a the Alyeska tramway, which is a high-speed tram located on the North Face.

All of us here at Alaska HDTV are fans of Mt.Alyeska! The resort brings it all together a perfect mix of rustic atmosphere with a topping of four start treatment. It’s a heck of a playground just minutes from Anchorage, and I’m hoping they’ll have us back for some winter adventures to share!

Thanks to:
Alyeska Resort
Chugach National Forest

Previous Alyeska Episode:
Alyeska Resort Hike for Kids!

Thanks for watching the show!
Scott

Alaska HDTV Launches the Alaska Travel iPhone App

November 11, 2009, Anchorage, AK – Alaska HDTV, Alaska’s best network for Alaska content, has launched the first Alaska Travel iPhone app to include mobile video of Alaska destinations, wallpaper images exclusively provided by Alaska Stock Images and the inclusion of Alaska travel discounts and promotions. It’s the Alaska travel guide and coupon book, all in one place.

The Alaska Travel iPhone App is designed to provide a visual sampling of what to see and where to go with short video episodes from regions around the state of Alaska. Attached to each of these video episodes are related wallpaper images of great Alaska scenery for users to decorate their iPhone or iPod touch. In addition to the video and wallpapers, many episodes will include related travel discounts, for example there is a 2-for-1 discount offer for a amazing jetboat excursion to the LeConte Glacier.

Alaska Travel iPhone App includes:
- Great videos from around Alaska
- Exclusive Alaska wallpaper images from Alaska Stock Images
- Travel discounts and promotions for the current season
- Monthly addition of new videos, discounts and exclusive bonus content

Pricing & Availability
The iPhone app is available now for $2.99 in the popular Apple iPhone App Store.
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=334673504&mt=8

Additional information
- Short link to iTunes App Store: http://clicky.me/fortheapp
- Video screencast: http://www.alaskahdtv.com/screencast/
- Description of the app: http://www.alaskahdtv.com/2009/alaska-hdtv-travel-iphone-app/

About Alaska HDTV
Alaska HDTV Productions, an Alaska company, is based in Anchorage, Alaska. Alaska HDTV is a network of High-Definition productions including television, podcasts and unique applications like our new iPhone app. Website: www.alaskahdtv.com

About Alaska Stock Images
Alaska Stock Images offers the finest Professional Rights-Managed and Royalty-Free stock photos of Alaska… Website: www.alaskastock.com

Media Contact: Kevin Kastner

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About Alaska Outdoors Television
Produced by 59th Parallel Productions Inc., Alaska Outdoors Television is Alaska’s premiere fishing, hunting and extreme outdoor recreational television series transports the viewer from outside the screen to inside the adventure through half hour programs.

Website: www.alaskaoutdoorstelevision.com

We’re extremely excited to announce the arrival of our first iPhone app. Not only is it our first application, it’s the first and only Alaska travel video guide app in the iTunes Store today!

Watch the screencast.

What’s in it?

Get the latest Alaska travel adventure video episodes from the Alaska HDTV podcast and videos from other great destinations PLUS bonus features such as:

• Wallpaper images of Alaska
• Exclusive bonus videos and interviews
• Monthly news and updates
• Alaska travel discounts and promotions

Inside Alaska

Alaska HDTV is made in Alaska, by Alaskans. If you are looking for an “Inside” view of Alaska destinations with the authenticity of a local Alaskan perspective – this app is for you!

Get the app
The Alaska Travel App is available inside the Apple iTunes App Store. Version 1.1 is available at an introductory price of $2.99, so buy now and start saving on your next adventure to Alaska!

Once you get the app, be sure to rate it and post a comment inside the App Store. Thanks again!

Special Offers

Alaska HDTV’s Video Travel Guide also has integrated discounts and special offers! For example, Alaska Waters is offering a 2 for 1 deal on their amazing jet boat glacier tours and save on Alaska Railroad travel by booking early. Get the app and start saving money on your next trip to Alaska!

Discounts and promotions are associated with individual episodes and may change from time to time, so it’s a good idea to watch for announcements. (Please note, not all bonus content is available for every episode.)

Exclusive Wallpaper Images of Alaska

We partnered with Alaska Stock Images to be the exclusive image provider for wallpaper images in our iPhone app. Alaska Stock is the preeminent stock photography house for all things Alaska. Every month we will be releasing a new wallpaper image at the top level of the app and most episodes will also have a Alaska Stock images associated with them.

Find a image you really like? You can get them in real life by buying a large print, calendar, greetings cards and more at www.alaskastockprints.com

See what’s inside the app

Version 1.1 is available at an introductory price, so buy now and save.

Join me, Scott Slone, as we fly out with Rust’s Flying Service 70 miles north of Anchorage to Riversong Lodge, which is located right on the edge of the Yentna River at the confluence of Lake Creek.

When Todd Rust told us about this trip, and that it required landing on a river, I knew we were in for one heck of an experience! I’ve never landed on a river in a floatplane, so this goes down as a first time experience for me.

Riversong Lodge is a family owned business. Randy and Robin Dewar along with their seasoned staff offer a unique and extraordinary wilderness experience, which features superb fishing, personable and warm atmosphere.

Full-day fishing adventures are fueled by Riversong’s gourmet cooking, topped off with genuine hospitality, and passion to share their Alaska experience is unmatched by few! I’d highly recommended Riversong, but no other testimony better than your own — So what are you waiting for?!

Thanks to
Rust’s Flying Service
www.flyrusts.com

Riversong Lodge
www.riversonglodge.com

Until our next adventure..
Cheers!
Scott

Based on a recommendation by Orca Island Cabins, Scott heads out to sea with Semaka Charters on a hunt for halibut and other strange sea creatures. The journey begins in Seward Alaska where we meet with owner and captain Eric Clock and his daughter Anne.

Everyone had an amazing day of fishing and this day was absolutely stunning with sunny skies and glassy seas. Everyone caught something and some came close the 100 lbs mark! So get onboard the the Seafarer, where no bananas are allowed!

Special thanks

• Semaka Charters for  a wonderful fishing experience
• Guests who put up with our filming
• Job for roughing the open sea for 8 hours of sea sickness!

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About Alaska Outdoors Television
Produced by 59th Parallel Productions Inc., Alaska Outdoors Television is Alaska’s premiere fishing, hunting and extreme outdoor recreational television series transports the viewer from outside the screen to inside the adventure through half hour programs.

Website: www.alaskaoutdoorstelevision.com

Alaska Video Content Partner
We are excited to announce our recent alliance with 59th Parallel Productions and Alaska Outdoors Television! Season 1 will be rolling out monthly here on Alaska HDTV beginning October 2009!

Here’s a teaser clip from Alaska Outdoors Television:
Bungee Fishing

What is Alaska Outdoors Television?
ALASKA OUTDOORS TELEVISION (AKODTV), Alaska’s new premiere fishing, hunting and extreme outdoor recreational television series transports the viewer from outside the screen to inside the adventure through half hour programs.

Explore unscripted Alaskan adventure as hosted by professional guides and extreme Alaskan outdoor enthusiasts. From guided trips to unguided adventures, ALASKA OUTDOORS Television guides the viewer through exotic adventures to affordable weekend journeys.

About the shows
We’ve created a new “Outdoors” category under the Videos button for all the fishing, hunting and outdoors videos. AKODTV videos will be divided into two parts to reduce the download size.  Note: Some of the outdoors videos will include hunting, so if you are squeamish about that sort of thing you can always stay focused on the Hikes, Adventures and SanitySavers.

Where else can I find Alaska Outdoors Television?
Visit the AKODTV website: http://www.alaskaoutdoorstelevision.com
TV Schedule: Every Saturday at 5pm on FOX 4 KTBY Anchorage

About the Alliance

Alaska HDTV and AKODTV have created an alliance to develop an independent media group designed to leverage the talents, audiences and creative ability in an effort to rapidly expand Alaska independent productions. Our goals are aligned to demonstrate by example the power of collaboration and cooperation. More details about our relationship will be announced soon.

Special thanks to Executive Producer, Tim Delarm for allowing Alaska HDTV to share these great productions with you! Please send us your thoughts, comments and feedback. We hope you enjoy watching Alaska Outdoors Television on Alaska HDTV – and if/when you’re in Anchorage, be sure to tune into the new season coming out this Fall on Fox 4 KTBY.

Subscribe to the Podcast
For iTunes users: http://clicky.me/itunesalaska
Get the RSS feed: http://clicky.me/podcastalaska

Get the Podcast in HD
For iTunes users: http://clicky.me/itunesalaskaHD
Get the RSS feed: http://clicky.me/podcastalaskaHD

Press Release
The official press release published September 21, 2009. (PDF/73K)

The bungee jumper is Jim Fritsch – fishing guide for Orca Adventure Lodge and heli-ski guide for Points North Heli-Adventures. He’s been jumping for many years throughout the United States.

Introducing Alaska Outdoors Television

This is just a taste of the Season One series of Alaska Outdoors Television (AKODTV) shows you’ll find on Alaska HDTV.

Read more about our collaboration with AKODTV.

Snow Leopard & Final Cut Studio Seminar
Come join us in Anchorage for a two part seminar hosted by MacHaus, Alaska HDTV and Apple Inc.

Register Now at Apple.com
(It’s free)

Snow Leopard Presented by Apple
The first portion will run from 5:30-6:30. An Apple representative is flying in to present the latest Apple operating system Snow Leopard along with all its new features and advancements. A small break will then follow before the next portion of the seminar covering Final Cut Studio proceeds.

Break Sponsored by MacHaus
Between sessions experts in Apple hardware and software will be available to help answer questions you may have.

Final Cut Studio Presented by Alaska HDTV
After a small break from 6:45-7:45 there will be a second seminar, this time covering Final Cut Studio and its latest features and advancements. Alaska’s very own Alaska HDTV will be on hand and available to help answer any videography questions that come up.

Any questions you have can be sent to training@machaus.net

If you would like to register and sign up for the seminar, please visit Apple Seminar and Events page, search in the state of Alaska and select the seminar(s) you wish to attend.

When
September 29, 2009
5:30 PM –  7:45 PM

Location
Anchorage Center for the Performing Arts
Elvera Voth Hall
6th Avenue Entrance
621 W 6th Avenue
Anchorage, Alaska 99501

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Sponsored by: Apple, Inc. | MacHaus | Alaska HDTV