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NEWS & UPDATES

Friday, Feb 3rd

Buckwheat Ski Classic
Online registration begins for 26th annual race,
now being organized by Log Cabin Ski Society
Registrations are now being accepted for the 2012 Buckwheat Ski Classic, which will be
held on the Log Cabin, B.C. course north of Skagway, Alaska on Saturday, March 24.
Registration can now be done online at a new website: www.buckwheatskiclassic.com .
Wednesday, Feb 1st

NANANordic is a journey to the Northwest Arctic of Alaska with
the goal of introducing a sustainable nordic ski program in the
NANA region. It is bringing together some of the best nordic skiers
in the world to help introduce the lifetime sport of nordic skiing to
the Alaskan Villages. In 2012, one month will be spent in the region
teaching nordic skiing. How can you help?
Help through Girdwood Nordic! Go to our Participate page!
Friday, Jan 27th

The 16th annual Alaska Ski for Women will be held on Feb. 5, 2012, in Anchorage, Alaska, at beautiful Kincaid Park. Join in the fun at the colorful Alaska Ski for Women (ASFW) – North America’s largest women-only cross-country ski event. This is a partner event where women of all ages and abilities come out to Nordic ski approximately 2.4 miles (4K), many in colorful costumes, while raising funds for local non-profit organizations that help stop the cycle of domestic abuse against women and children. Sign up at www.anchoragenodicski.com
Friday, Jan 27th

We have added signs to the trails! In addition to our Nordic Kiosk, we are beginning to add directional signs around the trail system. Thanks largely to Jim Braham and his busy work creating the sign posts - half of the signs are posted! Enjoy!
Monday, Jan 23rd

Randall 15th in classic Cup race in Estonia

Anchorage Daily News

Kikkan Randall of Anchorage led a banner day for U.S. cross-country skiers Sunday in Otepaa, Estonia, placing 15th in a 10-kilometer classic World Cup race. The result keeps Randall in fourth place in the World Cup overall standings.

Two other American women also scored World Cup points in the race -- 20-year-old phenom Jessie Diggins of Minnesota placed 18th in her fourth World Cup appearance and Liz Stephen of Vermont finished 21st. The other two Americans on the women's team -- Sadie Bjornsen of Anchorage and Ida Sargent of Vermont -- both finished in the top 40.

RECENT TRAIL REPORTS

Wednesday, May 16th

Morning

Glen Alps to Powerline Pass

Well, for those of you who just can't get enough, the crust skiing in Powerline valley is excellent. The trail from the parking lot is pretty lumpy, and there is a gravel section that you'll need to walk, but up valley - smooth sailing. Start from the Glen Alps trailhead by about 9:00 am to avoid mushy conditions on the return. Jim
Thursday, May 3rd

Morning

From Church to NNT

I skied Thursday around 11:00 am and was surprised with how nicely it skied. Not perfectly flat but skating was OK around the whole loop. The twin bridges at the church make crossing there a little dicey. With current conditions grooming is probably done for the season. Lots of tree debris out there which slows you down. The Resort snow cat groomed the whole loop a week ago. The return portion is still kind of tricky but gives you an idea of how it will ski in the future. Enjoy the snow at the right time of day. Try to be there as it is starting to soften if we have a cold night. pz
Friday, Apr 20th

Evening

Moose Meadow, Upper Meadows

Groomed again - go have fun Saturday morning!
Friday, Apr 20th

Afternoon

Moose

Get your shorts on and T shirt. The snow is holding, freezing at night. No SLUSH CUP here. Bright star in the sky. Not a lot of time left, ski it up. Gary