Welcome to the Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks!
Coming Events
- October 3, 2023
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- October 9, 2023
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Online Jr Nordics registration opens
October 9, 2023 8:00 am - 9:00 am
https://www.nscfairbanks.org/programs/junior-nordics/registration/
Opens at 8am, but stays open after 9am.
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Online Adult Lessons registration opens
October 9, 2023 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Opens at 8am, but stays open after 9am.
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- October 29, 2023
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Jun Nord Parent Meeting
October 29, 2023 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Birch Hill Recreation Area, 101 Wilderness Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99712, USA
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Club-Wide News
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...
Tour Report: ALPA-C Trail Ski Tour Changed to Skyline-Goldstream
Report from Tour Leader Phil Marshall: Mara B. skied with me the Skyline Ridge Trail, the Goldstream Connector then on to valley floor & trail. Changed venue as would be too much trail breaking out at ALPA- C. Superb conditions, didn't need skins to reascend; ~4...
ALPA-C Trail Ski Tour at Cleary-Summit set for February 26
This ski tour in the Cleary Summit area has nice views. Skins are recommended. When: Sunday, 26 February 2023 Where: Meet at Fox General Store parking lot at 11 AM. Carpool to start off the Ft. Knox/Kinross Rd, where we may have to shovel out parking spot. Tour...
Registration for the 2023 Sonot Kkaazoot is Open!
We're pleased to announce that registration for the 2023 Sonot Kkaazoot is now open! You can get all the details and register on the Sonot Kkaazoot website. We look forward to seeing you at Birch Hill in March!
Skarland 12-Mile Ski Tour Report
Report from the Skarland 12-Mile Ski Tour on February 11 by leader Joel Young Great day to tour the full Skarland loop! There were 7 of us total. Stan groomed the course the evening before and temps were just right for superb classic ski conditions. Three of the crew...
“Norsk” Ridge Ski Tour Report
Tour report from leader Philip Marshall: Had three dogs and eight people for the 5-hr tour on Norsk Ridge in perfect conditions. Tons of traffic: 1 dogmusher, 3 fat-tire bikers, 1 snowmobiler, 3 skiers! Never seen so many and it was Super Bowl Sunday, usually the...
Show Your Love for Birch Hill Trails! Our Groomers Sure Do!
Do you love the wonderfully groomed trails at Birch Hill? If so, show that love with a donation to the Birch Hill Trails Fund. Our groomers sure love the trails! Read here about what they have to go through just to keep our Birch Hill trails in pristine condition....
Grooming to Perfection Requires Complex Skills
Cross country skiers in the Fairbanks area who ski at Birch Hill Recreation Area take great grooming for granted. They shouldn’t! If skiers in Fairbanks traveled around North America to other cross country ski venues—be they public, commercial, or club-operated—those...
Ski Tour: “Norsk Ridge” Loop at Haystack on Feb 12
When: Sunday, 12 February 2023 Where: Meet at Fox General Store at 10 AM; carpool out Elliott to north side of Haystack Mountain. Tour Description: Backcountry tour is intermediate-to-advanced level; 5-6 hours duration. Ski north over an old fire break, then a steep,...
Tour reports: Rosie Creek and Bear Creek Descent-Ascent of Chuck Johnson Trail
We had only a few takers for our two tours this weekend, but the participants had a great time anyway. Perhaps others were out at the Yukon Quest or doing other things. Rosie Creek Ramble Report from leader Steven Hansen: There was a small turnout this time, just two...