NSCF News
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Permits Required for Using Some Birch Hill Trails
Executive summary: Use of some ski trails at Birch Hill now require an easily obtained permit from the US Army Garrison Alaska. Quick Info below (for full story, scroll down) Trails where this is required Skate and classical White Bear (though not White Bear Access)...
Word from the Birch Hill Groomers
Groomed the Black Loops, Blue, Outhouse and the White Bear Complex this morning.
Word from the Birch Hill Groomers
Groomed the Lighted Loops and the White Bear to the Pre-Range Cut-off this morning. Plan for Saturday morning is to groom the White Bear Complex.
Tour Report: Cleary-to-Chatanika Lodge via Fairbanks-Circle Trail & “ZEUS”
Report from the March 11 Cleary-to-Chatanika Lodge via Fairbanks-Circle Trail & “ZEUS” by Tour Leader Phil Marshall: Tour route in excellent conditions with bright sun. Three other skiers; eight snowgoes passed by. Zeus chute walked down.
Word from the Birch Hill Groomers
New tracks on the Southside Classics (Blackhawk and Chinook trails). Enjoy the sunshine. Take advantage of the great trails today! A couple of reminders: --Birch Hill trails will be closed on March 13, 14, and 16 for Junior National racing. --Spectating at Junior...
Word from the Birch Hill Groomers
Friday we groomed and set tracks on just about everything except the Classical only trails. Be advised that the short section of Cliffside trail adjoining the alpine hill lodge has been converted to an access road (bare dirt) for an upcoming event. Skiers can divert...
Word from the Birch Hill Groomers
Current plan is to groom Friday morning starting around 0500.
Cleary-to-Chatanika Lodge via Fairbanks-Circle Trail & “ZEUS” set for March 11
When: Saturday, March 11, 2023 Where: Meet at Skiland Road DOTPF (highway dept.) pullout just off the Steese Highway at 11 AM. Tour Description: Advanced level ski, 3.5-4.5 hours. Car shuttle to Old FE Lodge at Chatanika (bring shovels to dig parking spots) then back...
Word from the Birch Hill Groomers
Swing shift staff groomed the White Bear, White Cub, Moilanen Meadows, North 40, Black Hole, Competition, Black Baron and Funk, Tommy Knocker and Extension.
Word from the Birch Hill Groomers
Swing shift groomed Blue, Outhouse and Lighted Loops last night.
Word from the Birch Hill Groomers
Ken set tracks on the Classical Bear, North Star, and Aurora Run this afternoon. Starting Thursday evening we will be switching to grooming the main trails in the evening starting around 9PM.