Owned by Pomeroy Lodging, Alyeska Resort is a world-renowned destination located in the remote wilderness of Alaska. Since opening in 1954, the resort has operated as a premier year-round location, offering world-class skiing and mountain recreation. With approximately 300 rooms and limited surrounding infrastructure, reliable connectivity is essential to both guest experience and operations.
Over time, the property became home to a complex portfolio of digital infrastructure, including towers, rooftop installations, equipment along ski lift systems, and fiber supporting multiple mobile network operators (MNOs). While these assets generated revenue, managing leases and coordinating with carriers was not core to the resort’s business. As Alyeska began planning significant renovations and capital improvements, leadership explored ways to unlock value from existing assets while simplifying operational responsibilities.
APWireless initiated the conversation in 2020 and quickly recognized that the resort’s infrastructure portfolio was fragmented and not fully documented. To provide clarity, APWireless deployed team members to the site to conduct a detailed, on-the-ground assessment. Working directly at the remote mountain location, the team identified existing assets, reconciled lease information, and helped the resort develop a complete and accurate understanding of its infrastructure and associated revenue.
With this foundation in place, APWireless structured a solution tailored to the property’s unique land arrangements and long-term operational needs. The transaction required coordination across multiple ownership entities, as portions of the infrastructure were located on land owned directly by the resort while other sites were situated on upper-mountain areas held under long-term agreements with the State of Alaska. Between late 2023 and early 2024, Alyeska completed two customized transactions, unlocking approximately $3.6 million in capital while transferring ongoing lease and carrier management to a dedicated team. The structure also preserved flexibility for future resort expansion.
The impact was immediate. The capital supported ongoing property renovations, while APWireless assumed responsibility for carrier coordination, upgrades, renewals, and access requests. With infrastructure management simplified and predictable value in place, Alyeska’s leadership can remain focused on delivering exceptional guest experiences and continuing to invest in one of Alaska’s most iconic destinations.
The Alyeska Resort partnership reflects APWireless’ ability to support sophisticated property owners in complex and remote environments. From on-site asset discovery to customized structuring and long-term management, the project demonstrates a flexible, hands-on approach designed to meet each client’s unique operational and financial goals.