EXHIBIT 5.1


OPINION OF CALLISTER NEBEKER & MCCULLOUGH

                 [Letterhead of Callister Nebeker & McCullough]

                                  June 15, 2000

          Re:  Registration Statement on Form S-3

Ladies and Gentlemen:

         In connection with the registration of 1,152,714 shares of common
stock, no par value per share (the "Common Shares") of ALPNET, Inc. (the
"Company") with the Securities and Exchange Commission on a Registration
Statement on Form S-3 (the "Registration Statement"), relating to the sales, if
any, of the Common Shares by the selling shareholders, we have examined such
documents, records and matters of law as we have considered relevant. Based upon
such examination and upon our familiarity as counsel for the Company with its
general affairs, it is our opinion that the Common Shares being registered, when
issued, will be legally issued, fully paid, and nonassessable.

         We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to the
Registration Statement.


                                           Very truly yours,

                                           CALLISTER NEBEKER & MCCULLOUGH
                                           A Professional Corporation


                                           /s/ Laurie S. Hart