Welcome to the Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks!
Coming Events
- August 24, 2019
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12th Golden Heart Trail Run Usibelli Series #7
August 24, 2019 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Birch Hill Recreation Area, 101 Wilderness Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99712, USACross Country Running, 5Km, 2.5Km, 1Km
Sponsored by NSCF
Susan Kramer (eventplanning2004@hotmail.com, 907-590-5086)
Trail Run for all Ages: 1K (7 and under), 2.5K (8-14), 5K (15 and older). Proceed benefits the NSCF-FXC
1K 10am, 2.5K 10:20am, 5K 10:45 am. Proceeds from this race benefit the NSCF-FXC programs. Ice Cream and Great Door Prizes given away after the races.
https://nscfairbanks.org
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For the complete schedule of NSCF events, see the Calendar page.
Club-Wide News
Golden Heart Trail Run to be held at Birch Hill on August 24
Runners of all ages can show off their fancy footwork at the 12th Annual Golden Heart Trail Run on Saturday, August 24, at Birch Hill Recreation Area. The Golden Heart Trail Run, organized by the Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks, is the only race in Running Club North’s...
Meet the Board: Science, Skiing and the Outdoors Keep Delamere Active
Summer is a good time to feature the hardworking NSCF Board members who help make winters so great here in Fairbanks. This week we feature Board Member Peter Delamere: I have been cross-country skiing since I could walk while growing up in Colorado. My first skis were...
Birch Hill Needs Some Brushing!
See below for updates on which trails have already been done. We need your help! The incredible trails at Birch Hill Recreation Area are only incredible if you can use them. They are in constant need of brushing for both winter and summer use. Summer is the best time...
Meet the Board: Buetow Wants to Contribute to ‘Vibrant Ski Community”
Summer is a good time to feature the hardworking NSCF Board members who help make winters so great here in Fairbanks. This week we feature Board Member Eric Buetow in his own words: My earliest memories of cross-country skiing are olfactory in nature, butane torch in...
Meet the Board: Backcountry Skier Hansen Seeks to Expand Fairbanks Skiing Opportunities
Summer is a good time to feature the hardworking NSCF Board members who help make winters so great here in Fairbanks. This week we feature Board Vice President (and former President) Steven Hansen in his own words from a 2016 article: I grew up in Michigan and skied...
Love Birch Hill Trails in summer? Consider a donation!
The Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks helps maintain the trails at Birch Hill in summer (and winter). In the summer the ski club: --Removes downed trees --Repairs erosion damage --Brushes trail edges --Maintains trail signs --Helps the borough with Stadium improvements...
Meet the Board: President Chris Puchner: Diehard Downhiller Converts to Cross-country
Summer is a good time to feature the hardworking NSCF Board members who help make winters so great here in Fairbanks. This week we feature Board President Chris Puchner in his own words: I was born and mostly grew up in Ketchum, Idaho. As the son of an alpine ski...
Summer Camp Introduces Biathlon
If you’ve ever wanted to try biathlon or build your skills, this is your opportunity! Fairbanks Biathlon Club is hosting a multi day camp (July 23, 25, Aug 1 & 2) and a one day clinic (Aug 4) all at the Birch Hill Biathlon Range over the next few weeks. No experience...
Davya Flaharty Joins NSCF Board
The NSCF welcomes new board member Davya Flaharty. Thanks for serving, Davya! Here's a little about her: I was born and raised in Fairbanks. Being the daughter of Bad Bob and Sharon Baker, I grew up Nordic skiing, running and cycling and enjoyed racing from an early...
NSCF Gets REI Grant to Improve Terrain Park
REI recently announced the awards for it’s “Loving Our Local Outdoors” campaign and the NSCF received $3,000! The money will be used for work on the Terrain Park at Birch Hill Recreation Area. The Terrain Park is in the woods between legs of the Warm Up Loop and...