2020-02-17 – Hillberg – Aurora Boralis COA Event
Good morning officers, the link below is the sign-up sheet for Hillberg Potluck. Please help us plan by signing up for items that you are able to bring?
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0849A8AB2AA7FD0-hillberg
This is the February Social Event and it will be held at JBER Ski Lodge at Hillberg on Sunday February 16th @1200-1500. The lodge is located on the upper level with storage available. Tubing and skiing activities are available for you and your family to participate. If you have any questions regarding the sign up please feel free to reach out to me.
Respectfully,
Joy Callaway RN BSN WCC CDP
LCDR, USPHS/IHS
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Good Afternoon Officers,
The Aurora Borealis COA Winter Social is scheduled for Sunday, February 16th from 12-3 pm at the Hillberg Ski Area on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. We have booked the Upper Lodge room for your family enjoyment.
Please feel free to bring the family to enjoy the company of your fellow officers and the fine dining (snack bar) and outdoor skiing facilities at your disposal. This event is also a pot luck and there will be light snacks and refreshments available. If you would like to bring a dish or beverage please email CAPT Michael Box so that we can keep track of what’s headed our way.
The venue has a large open space where you can relax and store your gear. Lockers are available for your use and the room is just a few short steps away from outside access and the adjacent ski lift. A brochure is attached that lists the activities available. There are ski and tubing rentals available and contact information is listed on the brochure link below. We’ve summarized some facility information for you below.
- https://jberlife.com/Hillberg/
- https://jberlife.com/wp-content/uploads/Forms_and_Documents/Hillberg/Hillberg-Brochure-18-19.pdf
- ATM onsite
- There are only two electrical outlets with a total of four plugs
- No power strips allowed
- There is a microwave located in the room
- Booths and table seating available
- Pot luck is allowed
- Allowed to bring own alcohol beverages, but cannot serve under 21 and please be responsible
- Beer, wine, and cider are available at snack bar.
- Snack bar is adjacent to room, menu and prices in photos
- Slopes open at 12 pm
- Ski rental and lessons desk are adjacent to room, along with pro shop
- Ski area immediately outside, easy access steps away from room
- Tubing rentals for 2 hours $10 (recommend 2-4 pm). Ski rentals $20. Ski lift pass $20. Must be 42 inches or taller to rent equipment.
- Ski lifts and t-bars available for skiing and tubing
- We have entire upstairs area reserved, so attendees can spread out and store gear here.
- Dedicated lockers located in our area and cost $0.25, which you get back when you open the locker.
- There’s a frozen lake nearby and there are signs for ice fishing so that may be an option. Please call facility to confirm.
Please feel free to attend and enjoy the day. This is but a small token of our appreciation for what you do for ANTHC, SFC, IHS, NIOSH, NPS and the PHS. Thank you for your service and I hope to see you there. Please let us know if you should have any questions.
Very Respectfully,
CAPT Michael Box