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.
NSCF Names Nick Crawford as New FXC Head Coach
The Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks is pleased to announce the hiring of Nick Crawford as the new Fairbanks Cross Country (FXC) head coach and Director of Skier Development. FXC is the ski club's junior racing program. Nick comes to us with an extensive background in ski...
It’s never too early to start thinking about skiing: Register for Junior Nordics today!
Temperatures are cooling down and that means it's time to sign the kids up for Junior Nordics! Registration is now open for the 2019-2020 Winter session. Don't delay! Rates go up in October and space is limited! To view the class schedule and register, click...
Fall Training Group with Christina Turman- Register today!
The Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks is excited to expand its Masters training programs! October can a tricky month to train. Too much ice or snow make it hard to bike and too little snow makes it difficult to ski. Stay motivated and gain fitness during the shoulder...
Meet the Board: NSCF Helped Rueter Quit Skiing “Wrong,” Now She Helps the NSCF
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 Skier Development Oversight Committee chair Helena Rueter: I grew up mainly in Florida and was very excited to purchase my first...
Meet the Board: Special Projects for Skiers Keep Jamieson Busy
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 Special Projects and Grant Coordinator Bruce Jamieson: I was born and raised in Montana and grew up alpine and backcountry skiing...
Meet the Board: The Value of a Skiing Life Keeps Sorenson Contributing
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 Treasurer Anna Sorenson: Where did you grow up? I was born in Anchorage, and when I was three, we moved to a 33-acre farm...
Results Posted for 2019 Golden Heart Trail Run
Congrats to all the participants and many thanks to all the volunteers at the 12th Annual Golden Heart Trail Run. There were 191 people who competed in 3 races (from 1k-5k). Thank to our sponsors: Metro Garage, Dr. Kate Carey, Beaver Sports, In My Element, Woolly...
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 bottom of post for updates on which trails have already been done. The SCUM had their White Bear brushing party on September 9 (see link to report below). At the bottom of that, they have suggestions on other areas that still need to be done: "There are areas that...