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.
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...
Kendall Kramer Gift of World Cup Bib Adds to Mementos of Incredible Local Ski Talent
Earlier this spring, Kendall Kramer donated one of her World Cup bibs to the Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks and now the NSCF Board of Directors is working to expand the club’s display space for mementos from our incredibly talented skiers. Kramer raced in the...
Birch Hill Trails Ready for Use, But Use Gently – As Always
RECENT REPORTS (05/26/19): Trails good. Take care of usual wet areas, especially White Bear below biathlon range and far end of White Bear. (05/22/19) Improving, but still a soft spot or two in low areas. White Bear below Biathlon range is very wet. (05/17/19): Lots...
Birch Hill Trails Drying Out More But Still Have Wet Spots
Recent Reports (05/22/19) Improving, but still a soft spot or two in low areas. White Bear below Biathlon range is very wet. (05/17/19): Lots of soft areas in low spots. Sunnyside Trail is dry, but the Outhouse Loops still has soft spots. See spring trails reports...
NSCF-FXC Head Coach Tutt Named Coach of the Year!
NSCF-FXC Head Coach Alasdair Tutt has been named 2019 U.S. Ski & Snowboard Cross Country Domestic Coach of the Year. Tutt will be presented with the award at the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Congress 2019 on Thursday, May 16, in Park City, Utah. Tutt is also director of skier...
Birch Hill trails ready for GENTLE use
Yay! The Birch Hill trails have dried out enough that they are ready for GENTLE use. There are still areas that are soft. Please try to avoid those sections. If it does rain a lot, please give the trails a few days to dry out. Here are reports from some other area...