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Coming Events
- August 20, 2022
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Golden Heart Trail Run
August 20, 2022 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
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- September 6, 2022
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Club-Wide News
Golden Heart Trail Run Set for Saturday, August 20
The 15th Annual Golden Heart Trail Run will be held on Saturday, Aug 20, at Birch Hill Recreation Area. This race is sponsored by Dr. Kate Carey, TVC, OMM, and is a fundraiser for the NSCF-FXC Youth Program Races Format: 1K (7 & under) - 10 AM 2.5K (8-14) - 10:20...
Brushing and Windstorm Debris Warning
Take care on the Birch Hill Rec Area trails! There are downed power lines and trees on power lines due to the windstorm. The NSCF Trail Crew knows about it, and the borough is working on getting those issues resolved. Also, please keep an eye out of trail for brushing...
Birch Hill Trails Ready for Summer Use But Always Need Tender Care
Trails are ready for summer use. Bicycles please avoid damaging wet sections. White Cub is closed for at least two weeks because of a sink hole. See a full trail report (which includes other areas) here.
Abramowicz Gives Gatorade Award Check to NSCF
The Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks would like to thank Daniel Abramowicz for selecting the NSCF to receive a $1,000 check from Gatorade! Daniel, who just became a state champion in three distance track and field running events, was selected in January as the Gatorade...
Birch Hill Trails Mostly Ready for Use But Still Need Tender Care
Birch Hill trails are 99% snow free. Sections that are well shaded or poorly drained are still somewhat soft; the wettest of these sections still can be damaged by bicycle traffic. During the summer please avoid the sections of the White Bear below the Biathlon Range ...
Birch Hill Trails Still Not Yet Ready for Summer Use
Birch Hill Recreation Area spring trails report: Snow is going fast and most trails should be mostly snow free by next Monday. However, in snow free areas the ground is very soft. It will take a couple of weeks for them to dry out. Please stay off trails until they...
Birch Hill Trails Not Yet Ready for Summer Use
The trails at Birch Hill Recreation Area are not yet ready for summer use: biking, walking, etc. The snow is melting, but the dirt underneath is soft and muddy. If we use those trails now, we can create ruts and other damage that will last the rest of the season (or...
That’s a Wrap for the Season!
The Birch Hill Grooming Crew just issued their final grooming update for the season. See it below. Please remember to stay off the trails for summer use activities (hiking, running, biking, etc.) until after the snow has melted and the trails have dried out. You can...
Touring Update: DIY Rat Ponds Still Available, Rosie Creek Success
The Do-it-Yourself Rat Ponds Tour is still holding up. The cooler temps are really helping to keep the course in shape. Get more information on how to do the tour here. Rosie Creek Tour Report The Rosie Creek Ramble Tour, which happened February 26, was a big success....
Love Spring Skiing? Let’s Keep the Trails Groomed!
Do you love spring skiing? If so, please consider donating to the Birch Hill Trail Fund! March and April offer some of the best skiing of the year. But without good grooming the trails can become rough, the tracks washed out. The ski club wants to keep grooming, but...