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.
Permits Required for Using Some Birch Hill Trails
Use of some ski trails at Birch Hill now require an easily obtained permit from the US Army Garrison Alaska. Many of the ski trails at Birch Hill are on Fort Wainwright land, including Sunnyside, Cliffside, the Sonot Connector, White Bear (past the White Bear Access),...
Word from the Birch Hill Groomers
Groomed and set tracks on the Cliffside (lower Sunnyside) and Sonot Connector this afternoon.
Word from the Birch Hill Groomers
Packed, groomed and set tracks on the Blackhawk and Chinook classic trails this afternoon. Caution: Beware that freshly groomed trails attract the moose.
Despite Difficulties More Than 900 Kilometers Skied at 2021/22 Wentz Orthodontics Ski Your Age in Kilometers
Back-to-back snowstorms and frigid temperatures might have delayed the 18th Annual Wentz Orthodontics Ski Your Age in Kilometers, but Fairbanks skiers rallied nonetheless! More than 50 skiers participated and cranked out more than 900 kilometers, in this event, which...
Resolve to Donate to Great Grooming!
It’s a new year, but we all want the same wonderfully groomed trails! You can help that happen by donating to the Birch Hill Trail Fund. Facts about ski trails at Birch Hill: The Ski Club pays for all trail grooming NOT the borough. Our ski season is weeks to months...
Word from the Birch Hill Groomers
Swing Shift groomed the Lighted Loops, South Tower and Blue Loop. Day Shift Groomed and set tracks on the North 40, Black Hole, Black Baron, Black Funk, Competition and Blue this afternoon. Also groomed the Tommy Knocker and Tommy Knocker Extension. No planned...
Biathlon January Session: Registration Now Open
Youth Biathlon Program: January 2022 This is a shooting-focused indoor program. Some games and activities may include a fitness component, but the focus will be on shooting accuracy. All equipment, including rifles and ammunition, is provided. The biathlon clinic will...
Word from the Birch Hill Groomers
Swing Shift Groomed and set tracks on Outhouse, White Cub, set new tracks on Relay Start and first part of Warm-up, Day shift Groomed and set tracks on the Sunnyside this morning. Lots of moose activity on the Outhouse. Plan for Wednesday is groom the Black Loops,...
Register Now for the Sonot Kkaazoot Training Class!
Have you wanted to ski the Sonot Kkaazoot but felt that you weren’t quite ready? Kristen Rozell’s Sonot Kkaazoot training course will familiarize you with all the trails used in the Sonot Kkaazoot and provide you with valuable pacing and technique insights. Confidence...
Word from the Birch Hill Groomers
Swing Shift groomed and set tracks on N40, Black Hole, Blue Loop, South Tower and Tower Direct. Day Shift groomed and set tracks on the Corkscrew, Black Baron and Abyss. Also, machine-packed the Blackhawk and Chinook trails. Plan for Tuesday is for Day Shift to groom...
Weather Station Woes
Weather Station will be down indefinitely.