The power will be out tomorrow and so should you! Moose Meadow was freshly groomed this evening. Bumps are smoothed. Bundle up and enjoy before the weather tilts...
The 5K was groomed this afternoon and is skiable! Thanks to our tree-moving volunteers, machine work, and team effort to get the trail in shape. Moose Meadow was rolled and still a bit bumpy - we will set classic tracks as soon as we can! The trails connecting Moose Meadow to the Upper Meadows are still single track. ...
The 5K and Moose Meadow were rolled yesterday! Thank you volunteers. Stay safe out there...
Huge thank you to Jill and Ben for moving downed trees and narrow gauge grooming Lower Iditarod! Time to ski or bike it. A roll along the 5K is in store for Monday. Thank you groomers!...
Winter!! A track pack took place today at 10am with volunteers to continue the packing with a groom or roll on Sunday and or Monday.. The 1K and 4K were packed, but stay tuned! Help ski along the 5K and enjoy your tracks! Contact GNSC if you can volunteer this season. Plus it’s time to renew membership… the Bazaar is next...
The Alaska Nordic Skier November edition is fresh! Visit HERE to read and find out what's happening next around Alaska. This edition informs skiers about the popular and new events, programs, and trail work that will make this season spectacular....
The annual FVCS Sports Swap will be at the daylodge and so will we! Come visit GNSC table to renew your membership - and buy, sell, or peruse all the gear. Productive. Links are at right in upcoming events! and HERE for more or even better, volunteer for best shopping!...
The following dates of events are places to renew your GNSC Membership and purchase swag - for family, friends, or gifts for yourself! Up next is the Annual FVCS Sports Swap Nov 4th at the Daylodge. 25% of sales benefit Four Valleys Community School's programs, events, & classes. 9am gear drop off begins with sales from 12-3pm. Volunteer for best shopping, fun, and community connection! Dec 9th at the Girdwood School is the Holiday Bazaar from 12-4pm. Come visit our table and see the gym-size collection of Girdwood arts and crafts. Not one to miss! Dec 21st is our Annual Solstice Light Ski from 6-8pm at the 5K...
Check out the October NSAA Newsletter and learn about all the happenings in Alaska's Nordic Community! Did you miss NSAA on AK Public Media's Outdoor Explorer - featuring Kikkan Randall? It was great! Listen when you have an ear here and push play: Upcoming season with Lisa Keller and the Executive Director of Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage!...
It's the time of year when trails are soft or frozen during temperature fluctuation. Please ride, run, and stroll with varying trail conditions in mind! After some maintenance, the 5K is setting up with the cool temps this week AND...
HEADS UP GIRDWOOD! A section of the 5 K Loop will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, for necessary gravel & maintenance in the area. We will have signs along the trail right about the 4.5 km area. Thanks for your understanding as we get ready for winter! ...
Results here: https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=331453&live=1 More Photos here: https://www.facebook.com/skigirdwood...
WOW! Thank you Girdwood! And to everyone who came out for the Girdwood Trails Full and Half Marathon. The fall weather was great and trail conditions held nicely. See full results HERE. Our volunteers, sponsors, and participants created this fabulous event. We are grateful to all of you. See more photos on our social page....
Fall is a flash here for a tiny bit longer.. The Girdwood Marathon is right around the corner, mere days away! Come out and cheer, volunteer, or dress warm and ring a cowbell. Support Girdwood Trails runners and organizers. Volunteer? Click HERE. See athletes between 9-1pm+ along the course: Daylodge start - to Chair 3, Winner Creek, Nordic 5K, Upper Winner Creek, Iditarod Trail, Athabaskan Trail, Beaver Pond Trail, California/Abes, Alyeska bike path, Iditarod trail...
There are many ways to help your local trails in Girdwood: The Friends of Girdwood Trails is coordinating trail work every week and the upcoming events include the Girdwood Marathon and the 16th Annual Alyeska Climbathon! Get out and feel good about it. Email friendsofgirdwoodtrails@gmail.com to join the email list to find out more....
We hope you've been enjoying the trails and sun that appeared in July and August this summer. It's almost time for the Girdwood Marathon! If you'd like to participate or support local annual events, please join. Upcoming events include the 16th Annual Alyeska Climbathon! click here to register. Would you like to volunteer for the Girdwood Marathon? Sign up here. ...
All the trails were smoothed out after Saturday fun...
All trails were compacted last night, and Shane and Peter are heading out this morning to spiff everything up and add classic tracks....
We are done grooming for the season! What a great year!! Great to see so many people out using the trail system. Have a great summer!!...
The 5K Loop and Upper Meadows are groomed. Moose Meadow and the Lower Meadows are not groomed due to warm temps and the chance of getting the snowmachine stuck. We will keep grooming as long as we can. The CAT track is a great place to ski or walk....