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Corduroy Coverage Turnagain News

https://www.turnagainnews.org/  and more for photos Thank you Jeff Samuels for your coverage!

Corduroy Crush results

Congratulations to all our 2K Snowball Biathlon participants, Timed 5K, and 2x2x2 Relay finishers! Awesome weather, fabulous sponsors and volunteers, and all the Nordic skiing spirit made the day such fun for all. Thank you for making the day a fantastic time under the sun on the trails. RESULTS HERE

April Nordic Newsletter

Is here! Read about all the Nordic information coming up and wrapping up in Alaska in April’s Nordic Newsletter!

Join Corduroy Crush tomorrow Apr 7!

One day to go: Rally your relay team now! or come join the fun. The third annual KMTA and GNSC Corduroy Crush is just around the corner… This fun family event has something for everyone: a 2K with snowball biathlon, a timed 5K, and a 2x2x2 Relay! Register today and visit https://kmtacorridor.org/kmta-corduroy-crush/    for more info! Celebrate the joy of Nordic skiing and rich history in this area this spring. Would you like to volunteer? We would like to have you! Let us know: email rachelblakeslee@kmtacorridor.org

March Nordic Newsletter

The March Nordic Newsletter is here! https://anchoragenordicski.com/newsletter/

Barneløpet Feb 24 this Saturday!

Little Bears Barneløpet returns Saturday, February 24th! Registration 9am, ski at 10am.

February Newsletter

Read the Anchorage Nordic Ski Association’s latest Newsletter! February Newsletter

This Thurs! Wolf FULL Moon Ski & Ride /Jan 25

Fabulous FACTS about the Full Moons in 2024!  Join Community under the Full Wolf Moon January 25th from 530-on in Moose Meadow! Ski or fat bike on a tour and bring your own vessel for hot cocoa. Howling is likely to be part of the night!

Shovel Party Sat 1.6

Shovel Party in Enchanted Forest 10am Saturday. Bring a shovel, wear skis or snowshoes and help smooth out the trail!

Jan Nordic Newsletter

The January Nordic Newsletter has dropped! Check out the cover photo and everything after is packed with fun photos and lots coming in 2024. https://anchoragenordicski.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2024_nordic_skier_january_online-1.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1yLRtSfHNurLrkrmNP9WMlP2c_VZ67wVme4FkkzXVusANy-O6cjRlZDj0

Kids KMTA Winter Break! Dec 18-22

Moose Pass, Seward, and Girdwood are hosting winter break programs!  All within the KMTA area programs for $25 per child  Mon 18th – Fri Dec 22nd! Visit www.kmtacorridor.org for details!

Solstice Ski 12.21

It’s the big event of the year! Solstice is almost here. However you can celebrate outside is great. Join us before, on, or after Solstice skiing from the 5K kiosk along the Nordic Loop! The 2K will be lit with lights on Thurs, Dec 21st from 6-8pm. We need volunteers if you’re able: info@skigirdwood.org  As parking is extremely limited, come ski from wherever you can in Girdwood to join the ski on the shortest day of the year! Bring your own thermos or mug if you’d like some hot cocoa so we can have a zero waste event.

Holiday Bazaar Saturday!

Come renew your GNSC Membership and check out our new moose swag! See you there at the Girdwood School gym from 12-4pm https://www.facebook.com/events/1719345348534484/?ref=newsfeed

Alaska Nordic Newsletter

The Alaska Nordic Skier December edition is ready for reading! Click HERE to read the December edition and find out what’s happening next around Alaska from the Ski Train to what’s going on tonight in Anchorage – the Jingle Mingle from 4-8pm! Fri Dec 1 @ 9170 Jewel Lake Rd Suite 200. Cannot make it? You’ll miss the snacks and mingling, but can browse the NSAA shop: Items can be picked up at their location.

Alaska Nordic Skier

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.

Upcoming Events!

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… join us!

Nordic Newsletter Listen

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!

2023 Girdwood Marathon Results

Results here: https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=331453&live=1 More Photos here: https://www.facebook.com/skigirdwood

Volunteer!

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.