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
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)...
NSCF Starts Mowing Birch Hill Rec Area Trails
As Birch Hill Rec Area summer trails users know, the grass can get a bit on the long side on some of the trails before the FNSB Parks & Rec Department does the fall mowing before ski season starts. Last winter the Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks got a 2010 Kubota...
Summer Word from the Birch Hill Groomers
Blackhawk and Chinook are closed today for maintenance. All other trails are open.
NSCF Annual Meeting and 2022-23 Annual Report
For the first time since 2019 the Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks will be holding our annual member meeting as an IN PERSON event! This event is open to all NSCF members. It will be a time for a quick financial update on the club, voting in new board members, and most of...
Thank You Celebration Held for NSCF VIPs
A thank you picnic was held recently to honor and thank three people for their service to the Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks. Two of the honored recently retired from long years of service to the club. John Estle, director of competition events, and Norma Haubenstock,...
Summer Word from the Birch Hill Groomers
For today, June 27, all trails are open other than Roller Coaster and Medivac, which are still closed. Watch for equipment throughout the trail system.
Summer Word from the Birch Hill Groomers
For Monday and Tuesday we will be working on the White Bear, starting at the Sonot Junction. Roller Coaster and Medivac remain closed.
Summer Word from the Birch Hill Groomers
All trails are open for the weekend. Roller Coaster, and Medivac remain closed due to wet conditions.
Summer Word from the Birch Hill Groomers
For June 21st, we will be working on White Cub, White Bear and maybe Sonot Connector. Roller Coaster/Medivac remain closed due to soft conditions.
Summer Word from the Birch Hill Groomers
For June 20th, we will be working on the North 40 for the first hour of the day and then be moving on to the White Bear. White Cub, Roller Coaster and Medivac remain closed do to wet conditions.
Summer Word from the Birch Hill Groomers
Today June 19th, we will be working on the Black Hole, Blue Loop and possibly the North 40. Roller Coaster/Medivac and White Cub remain closed do to wet conditions.