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 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!...
Results here: https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=331453&live=1 More Photos here: https://www.facebook.com/skigirdwood...
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....
What a great day Saturday morning! Congratulations to all the racers and thank you Alyeska and volunteers for making this event possible. The athletes were so impressive, climbing from the bottom of the mountain all the way to (short course) Sourdough or (long course) the Top of Tram! Thank you to Cross Country Alaska https://my.raceresult.com/236959/?fbclid=IwAR27PxNRyRWPJ1duTSGtQmMAnFouD4hKUKQhrLZ-yRHMT8u8NLArCQ2hRpg...
Registration is open! Alyeska Hill Climb Saturday April 15th https://www.crosscountryalaska.org/alyeskahillclimb Event is limited to 50 Female and 50 Male for long course and 20 Female/20 Males for Short course. $30 for long course, $20 for short course Short course starts at base of tram to mid hill. Open to USSS U16 and U14 ages. Long course begins at the base of tram and climbs to the top of tram. Open to USSS 16+ Maps will be posted in early April....
Registeration closed! Sign up Sunday morning at 930am in person. https://kmtacorridor.org/kmta-corduroy-crush/ 2K fun ski + biathlon option, 5K timed event, and 2x2x2 Relay for all ages! Join this family fun event on Sunday March 26th at 11am, 5K at 11:30 and Relay at 12:15pm. There will be snowballs, fun, prizes, and skiing! Want to ski, but not that far? Grab a friend and register for the Relay! You only have to ski 2K, and then do it again. The weather looks great for Sunday. ...
March 25th Classic Ski Lesson! 1-2pm March 25th Skate Ski Lesson! 2:30-3:30pm Sign up on the links above to improve your ski technique and efficiency in Girdwood. Worth it and FUN!...
KMTA Classic returns! This year - freestyle - you choose classic or skate ski! Sun, March 26th. Find out more at the KMTA Event Website. 2K fun loop with Biathlon option, 5K Timed event, and 2x2 Relay. Register HERE. Join the fun in Girdwood at the Arlberg Trailhead. Register early and be ready for an 11am start!...
Alyeska Mountain Learning Center is now offering nordic lessons, and they are a GREAT DEAL with very experienced instructors. Check out the link: https:www.alyeskaresort.com/product/nordic March Lessons 11, 18, 25th at Moose Meadow with Tyler Henegan! Classic lessons from 1-2pm, and Skate lessons from 2:30-3:30pm! Sign up through FVCS!...
1.6k fun ski at 10am, 5k at 11am. Register 9am day of. Help fundraise for Little Bears' new building! Cannot make it but would love to DONATE? Everything helps. Are you able to volunteer? Something fun to do here...
Help fundraise for Little Bears' new building! Saturday, Jan 28th at the 5K: 1K and 5K ski for a cause. Hope to see you there. Stay tuned for info through Little Bears and GSNC....
Visit Fourvalleys.org to register for ski lessons with Tyler Henegan, our experienced and awesome ski instructor! Click on 'classes' to see the listing and register. Skate skiing Fridays 3-4pm, 5-6pm, and Classic Skiing on specific Saturdays and Sundays, 1-2pm. $30 per lesson, Location: Moose Meadow...
Join GNSC and Community on the lighted 5K loop Wednesday, Dec 21, 2022. Bundle up, bike or ski to parking lot A, bring your mug (and maybe a spoon!) and ski up to the kiosk to join in the celebration of LIGHT! This is a favorite annual event for many. Ski the 1K or 5K loops with a headlamp or without. We look forward to seeing you on the trails! Ski from Moose Meadow for a lovely tour of Girdwood and warm up at the kiosk with celebration and ski back....
Come visit GNSC at the Holiday Bazaar Dec 10th at the Girdwood School. Stop by our table to say hi, renew your membership, check out swag, or celebrate giving to your community!...
Today is Giving Tuesday, a day when people come together and harness the power of human connection to change our world. Thank you for supporting Ski and Multi Use trails in Girdwood! We all love trails in Girdwood - that are being kept in shape for their user groups. Girdwood Nordic Ski Club is participating in Giving Tuesday 2022, and we thank you for your support. Our JOIN page has a donation space for you. See you on the trails or upcoming events! Dec 10th Bazaar or Solstice Ski Dec 21st....
December's near! Save the Date: Solstice Ski 12.21.22...
Thank you to all participants and volunteers, who helped make the Girdwood Trails Marathon a success! We couldn't have done it without you. No rain and a great day in the valley. Click here for results. Congratulations to Galen and Hannah, 1st place finishers in the 2022 Girdwood Trails Marathon!...
On Aug 20, 2022 the 3-Stage Eduro Bikerace begins at Alyeska Resort. Stage 3 features the Singletrack trails amidst the Nordic Loop. registration HERE All funds raised go to Bikewood! Pre-Rrgistration required. Saturday, Oct 1 is the Girdwood 1/2 and Full Marathon. Register today! If you can volunteer, contact us: info@skigirdwood.org. We could use some savvy Girdwood volunteers....