Your Groomers went out this AM to spruce up the 5 K. It turned out pretty well. Even put some tracks on the two upper loops. Snow is thin on the lower loop hills and at the Kiosk area. Ski with caution , enjoy a great ski before your Thanksgiving Dinner. pz...
Peter is grooming the 5K Nordic Loop now. He reported in from the trail that it's coming out really nice. It should be a great day to get outside for a little recreation. Please remember to keep your 'social distance' and be safe out there....
Peter was out grooming this beautiful morning. Hoping for cooler temps and more snow tonight. The snow is fragile but ready for skis. Thank you volunteers and become a 20-21 Member today!...
Our Ginzu Groomer made the rounds on the 5 K this morning. Great results on our first snow machine groom! Get out and ski it up. From now on, No more Foot traffic, Bikes, Snowshoes or Dogs. Please join and support your local ski club! Ski Season has started! pz...
On Sunday you will be able to go out and ski a thin but otherwise great ski surface on the 5 K. Our groomers will be out early to finish off work that Ben Kohler did today! Its early season conditions so watch out for thin spots especially on the lower sections of trail. We have minimal amount of snow out there so caution is advised always. Don't forget to Join and support GNSC and your local groomers. We will be out there for you and look forward to giving you the best surface possible. All other trails are in need of significant snow before we can start working on them. Luckily the 5K Nordic loop can open on minimal snow so go out and enjoy it! If you are interested in helping get things going contact Peter @ 317-8386 ...
December 21, 2020 join the spirit of GNSC, friends, and community at a ski-length distance! Wear a head lamp, head toward the 5K kiosk, and come ski the twinkling path....
Rather write a check? Drop it in the mail, feel better, and enjoy all the trails. Help us purchase a Narrow Gauge Groomer! PO Box 337, Girdwood 99587...
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It's chilly outside! Are you ready for winter? GNSC volunteers are: We're ensuring our trails are clear for snowpack, equipment is set to groom, and the skis are waxed. GNSC is fundraising for a Narrow Gauge Groomer! Did you know? We're collaborating with local trail steward Ben Kohler, the brain behind a new Snow Dog trail groomer. Utilizing this machine will make our small trails in Girdwood ideal for classic skiing, walking, and biking. Ben has done the research and brought this concept to the Girdwood Trails Committee and our Girdwood Nordic Ski Club. He received overwhelming support from both and we are fundraising for a Snow Dog. It is easy to donate when you sign up for your 20-21 Membership under an additional line for "Donations."...
It's chilly outside! Are you ready for winter? GNSC volunteers are: We're ensuring our trails are clear for snowpack, equipment is set to groom, and the skis are waxed. GNSC is fundraising for a Narrow Gauge Groomer! Did you know? We're collaborating with other volunteers in Girdwood! Local trail steward Ben Kohler is the brain behind a new Snow Dog trail groomer. Utilizing this machine will make our small trails in Girdwood ideal for classic skiing, walking, and biking. Ben has done the research and brought this concept to the Girdwood Trails Committee and our Girdwood Nordic Ski Club. He received overwhelming support from both and we are fundraising for a Snow Dog. The following two foot wide trails will be smoothed out this year: Beaver Pond Trail, lower Iditarod National Historic Trail Loop, and the Bird/Gird Trail to the first rest stop. The new groomer costs about $5,250 and will be purchased by GNSC. It is easy to donate when you sign up for your 20-21 Membership under an additional line for "Donations." We will contribute additional donations toward the Snow Dog machine and supplies. Support Narrow Gauge Grooming by donating while you become a member on our membership form or visit our FB page to donate directly! Help save the UAA ski team! Click here to learn and donate: What is a 314er ?...
Take a walk, run or ride on the 5 K and help us control weeds on the trail bed. Hardy friends have been helping us for years on this ongoing problem but we need your help now. Especially over the Corkscrew hill. ( 2.5-3.5 K ) Anything growing in the trail bed needs to be pulled. Throw it off trail or just leave it on the trail so we can see how much work you have put in for your club. Go on out and enjoy fall on the 5 K and pull an alder! Thanks in advance from the GNSC Groomers!...
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Grooming is over for the season but the trails still have snow. Our warm and wet weather has made it difficult to improve conditions with grooming so we have gone into off season multi use status on the 5 K Loop. Meadows are likely to have wet spots so ski and walk with caution until snow settles or melts. Thanks for the support and stay tuned for News about future developments. Stay hunkered and safe and take a ski run or two for the groomers. Thanks to all the volunteers who made it all happen. Kyle and Margaret were always there with a helping hand. Most importantly we thank all of the Members and contributors to our volunteer driven Ski Club. Have a great spring and summer. We will see you on the trails!...
The grooming season is just about a wrap. We tried to smooth out the 5K Nordic Loop after we drove a snow machine around to pick up trail signs. The snow is too soft to support a groom and I doubt if we'll be back out again this season. Thanks to all of the loyal GNSC members and other trail users who make our efforts worthwhile. And a big thank you to all of the grooming volunteers and support folks....
All trails got a onceover this morning. Some have new tracks too. Warmer temperatures and rain softened up surfaces then it got a few scant inches of new snow topping. Keep enjoying the snow while we have it. pz...
The 5K Nordic Loop, Upper Meadows, connector trails and the Moose Meadow were groomed this morning. No classic tracks were set. The snow is soft and should be a lot of fun to ski today. The trails in forested areas are dirty with lots of tree debris, but still very skiable. Get out there soon to enjoy the tail end of winter. Happy Easter everyone....
All trails got a once over by our hard working groomers. Another beautiful day in GWOOD! Thanks to all of you out there who are on the trails and doing your part to stay healthy and safe !! Keep it up. Enjoy the snow. pz...
Groomers did a onceover on all trails. Ski it while we still have it! Found a pair of gloves on 5K . Call peter @ 783-2839 to claim. pz...
The Moose Meadow, Upper Valley Trails, connector trails, the Arlberg bike path and the 5K Nordic Loop were all groomed this morning. We should have some good skiing on all trails today. Enjoy getting out - trails are a great way to "social distance" yourself and get some fresh air....
Groomers were out to smooth things out. Skiing should be fast in the morning. Enjoy winter while it is still here. Go ski. pz...