NSCF News
Here you’ll find the complete set of updates about NSCF activities. If you’re interested in the news feed for just one area or program, you can find those feeds in the news area of the program on this site.
Golden Heart Trail Run 2.0 Happens in Person in October
The 13th Annual Golden Heart Trail Run will be happening on Saturday, October 3, at the Birch Hill Recreation Area. This will be Golden Heart Trail Run 2.0. A virtual version of the race was run earlier. This version will be run in person but with COVID-19 safety...
The Birch Hill Trails 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. The NSCF Trail Crew has already done some brushing but more is needed. Head Groomer Tom Helmers says...
NSCF Ski Season Kick-Off Day to be held October 3
Snow or no, ski season in Fairbanks officially starts in early October! The Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks will hold Ski Season Kick-Off Day, sponsored by H B Rueter Engineering, on October 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Stadium area of Birch Hill Recreation Area. This...
Biathlon Fall Programs Offer Introduction, Skill Building
If you’ve ever wanted to try biathlon or build your skills, the Fairbanks Biathlon Club has an opportunity for you. The club, a part of the Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks, will soon be hosting autumn multi-day programs at the Birch Hill Recreation Area biathlon range....
Golden Heart Trail Run Going Virtual But Staying Real
The 2020 Golden Heart Trail will be held virtually this year but on real ground. The run, sponsored by Dr. Kathleen Carey of Tanana Valley Clinic, will feature a marked 5-kilometer course on the Jim Whisenhant Trails at Birch Hill Recreation Area that runners can do...
2019-20 NSCF Ski Season Report Released
The Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks has produced a 2019-20 season end report with a ski season retrospective, a message from the Board of Directors, financials, and reports from programs. You can find it on the About page of the club's website. Or just check it out here.
FXC Masters offers Strength, Interval Classes
Stay motivated and keep fit this summer with these NSCF outdoor training workouts at Birch Hill! These FXC Masters classes are coached by Christina Turman and are designed to comply with social distancing, and to accommodate and challenge all fitness levels. No prior...
Summer Camp Offers Introduction, Skill Building for Biathlon
If you’ve ever wanted to try biathlon or build your skills, the Fairbanks Biathlon Club has an opportunity for you. The club, a part of the Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks, is hosting multi-day camps for beginning, intermediate, and advanced biathlon skill levels at the...
Birch Hill Recreation Area Trails Ready for Summer Use!
Wind and sun have helped dry out many of the trails in the area, including those at Birch Hill! However, some area trails are still muddy. Please use the ones that are drier and can handle the traffic. See the updated Fairbanks and Interior Spring Trails Report (link...
FXC Summer Programs Kick Off Soon!
FXC is pleased to announce the kick off of our summer programs for skiers age 10-80! The pandemic brought an abrupt end to our winter group activities but recent changes to state health mandates allow us to resume group outdoor activities by taking certain...