Media and News
How big-resort clubs can max the bang for your buck
We tend to think that big programs and big mountains necessarily mean a big price tag or a puppy-mill like experience. Not so everywhere. In addition to the skiing benefits that go along with the mountains themselves, bigger programs can offer things like discounts...
A skier born to race, Finnigan Donley rules the slopes at Alyeska, and his empire is about to expand
Sixteen-year-old Finnigan Donley was still in diapers when he learned to appreciate things that go fast. He was 11 weeks old when his mom raced to second place at the 2005 Gold Nugget Triathlon, a race his mom lost only when future Olympic gold medalist Kikkan Randall...
Anchorage skier Hunter Eid celebrates homecoming with gold, silver at Alyeska races
Hunter Eid turned a dicey moment into a happy homecoming Wednesday on the slopes at Alyeska Ski Resort. Eid, a 20-year-old from Anchorage who trains in Idaho, survived a shaky moment on his first run but recovered to collect gold and silver in a pair of men’s giant...
UAA senior Michael Soetaert goes out on top by winning his final ski race
UAA’s Michael Soetaert skied the final FIS event of his racing career Thursday at Alyeska Resort, and he made it a memorable one. Soetaert, a senior from Edmonton, wrapped up four seasons with the Seawolves by making the podium twice in his final two races. He...
Finnigan Donley, Randi Von Wichman win 4 races apiece to dominate final 2 days of the Alyeska Cup
Finnigan Donley and Randi Von Wichman were the fastest skiers on the mountain for two days in a row earlier this week at Alyeska Resort, taking victories in all four of their races Sunday and Monday at the Alyeska Cup alpine series. Each captured age-group state...
ASC Photographers & Photo Links
Juniors Featured Photographer –
Bob Eastaugh
Bob Eastaugh has photographed the ski club’s junior and FIS races for more than ten years. He will photograph some of the club’s races in 2023-24 on a reduced schedule, given the time and effort required to be on the hill and process thousands of digital files.
His photos have publicized the sport, the racers, and the club. They have been published in the Anchorage Daily News, Ski Racing Magazine (Media), the News-Miner, the Empire, the Race Place Catalogue (cover), and elsewhere. He has worked with the club in various capacities for more than 50 years.
This link to his Zenfolio website takes you to the ski season group that will contain galleries for the 2023-24 races: https://bobeastaughimagery.
You can email him at bob.eastaugh@gmail.com.
