Towering glacial peaks, mighty rivers, amazing wildlife, and infinite landscapes await PCCA members at this year's Mid-Year meeting. Nature's grandeur combined with industry-specific education, important association business, and unbeatable networking opportunities make this year's Mid-Year a truly special event.

"The Alyeska Resort provides the perfect setting for our contractor and associate members to meet, make contacts, and figure out what we must do to jump-start our industry," said PCCA President Charley Duff. "The PCCA Mid-Year is a great place to learn more about where our industry is headed, gain knowledge to improve your company's operations, and allow you to have a voice in improving our industry."

Girdwood is on Alaska's south-central coast, just 40 miles south of Anchorage, which is accessible via an average of 170 in-bound flights daily. In July, the average temperature is around 65 degrees, and there is nearly 23 hours of daylight.

The Aleuts call the area "Alyeska, the Great Land," and the resort and the PCCA program offer opportunities to fully explore its splendor. The resort is tucked amid the Chugach Mountains, and among its many charms is an aerial tram that runs 2,300 feet above the valley floor.

PCCA has booked the Klondike Express, a high-speed catamaran, for a 26-glacier cruise of Prince William Sound, where members will view glittering icebergs, green fjords, and all sorts of wildlife. A full range of optional tours are available, including tours of Mt. McKinley and Denali National Park, flight-seeing, berry picking, white-water rafting, hiking, biking, and fishing.

Schedule of Events

Alyeska Prince Hotel
In Alaska, your dream destination awaits. Tucked amid the Chugach Mountains on Alaska's south central coast, Alyeska Resort is the place to discover the mystique of the Last Frontier. Enjoy the world-class accommodations while experiencing the adventure of the Alaskan wilderness. Enjoy the legendary land of the midnight sun, where you'll find rugged mountains, hanging glaciers, and towering spruce trees.

Sightsee from the Alyesa Aerial Tram, 2,300 feet above the valley floor. Hike, berry pick, paraglide or dine as the evening sky turns to pink and orange. After a day of meetings or Alaskan adventure, who wouldn't be ready for an entertaining meal at the Katsura Teppanyaki, fireside cocktails, or a more casual meal in The Pond Cafe? A visit to the Greatland would not be complete without a special dinner in the Seven Glaciers Restaurant at 2,300 feet.

And when it's time to slumber, each room is equipped to pamper you with a variety of amenities including heated towel racks, robes and slippers, and bedside "do-not-disturb" controls. Rooms also feature mountain or valley views, two telephone lines with voice messaging, remote control television with feature movies, in-room safes, data ports, hair dryers, and makeup mirrors.

The Alyeska Prince features seven restaurants and lounges with cuisine ranging from sandwiches to the casual elegance of the Seven Glacier Restaurant and Lounge. Outdoor activities include golf with tee times as late as 10 pm, historic Crow Creek Mine for gold panning, flightseeing tours of the surrounding valley and Prince William Sound, glacier and wildlife cruises, hiking and biking trails, river rafting, and mountain hiking and climbing.

Known to many as the Last Frontier, Alaska is now easily accessible with an average of 170 in-bound flights daily. Once you have arrived, you are invited to experience the rugged individualism that exudes in Alaskans young and old, the Native local cultures, the incredible changes of seasons, and the myths and legends of this great land. No longer a dream, Alaska and the Alyeska Resort are a reality for PCCA members.

Details

Accommodations
Room rates for the 2002 Mid-Year Meeting are $245 per night plus room tax. To make reservations, call Alyeska Prince reservations at (800) 775-6656, and mention the PCCA Mid-Year meeting. Cutoff for room availability is June 15, 2002, at 5:00 pm.

Attire
All business functions are business casual, and social events are resort casual.

Weather
The average temperature in July is 65 degrees, however the weather can be quite cool and damp. Please plan ahead and pack the appropriate clothing, including jackets for the chilly days and the Phillips' 26-Glacier Cruise.

Air Transportation
Please check Internet travel sites for the best discounted fares.

Ground Transportation
Rental Cars are available at Anchorage International Airport. The resort is 45 minutes from the airport.

Directions
Exit Anchorage International Airport via Airport Road. Proceed east for approximately 1.5 miles to Minnesota Bolulevard. Turn right (south) on Minnesota. Follow Minnesota (south and then east following the curve in the road) until you reach the New Seward Highway. Turn right on the New Seward Highway and proceed south along the Turnagain Arm for approximately 40 miles. Turn left on the Alyeska Highway at the Girdwood turnoff (mile 90). Follow this road for approximately 4 miles until you reach a "T" (at the Resort sign) in the road. Turn left on Arlberg. Arlberg winds around the mountain's base for approximately 1 mile to the Alyeska Prince Hotel.