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  1. Archangel Road / Reed Lakes

      [Anchorage] - 12:00 PM, Wed May 22, 2013 by Travis Rector

    No new groom on Archangel Rd. but it didn't need it. A little rutted but the top layer was soft and easy skiing. But the highlight was the crust. As soon as you can hop off the road on the right side and make your way down to Reed Lakes. Today there was about an inch of soft, transformed snow on top of firm crust. We were able to ski back to the cabin no problem. One warning is that I wouldn't try to ski near the river if it is overcast. We went back there last week and the lumpy terrain was difficult to navigate in flat light. There are several holes near the river that are hard to see, so be careful.

  2. Glen Alps

      [Anchorage] - 7:00 AM, Wed May 22, 2013 by Eva

    Excellent crust in the Powerline valley this morning. The trail from the parking lot is bumpy, but once you make it down the hill, it's all gravy.

  3. Glen Alps

      [Anchorage] - 11:00 PM, Tue May 21, 2013 by Mrab

    Superb crust skiing at Glen Alps- gorgeous day and good conditions.

  4. Archangel Road

      [Mat-Su] - 11:00 AM, Tue May 21, 2013 by Chuck

    Started at 0900. Bluebird, 40 degrees. Untouched cord. Fast. Just starting to soften. Skied to outhouse. Forget gardening and fishing. This is the best skiing of the year. Get out there!! Thanks Ed for the grooming.

  5. Glen Alps

      [Anchorage] - 11:00 AM, Tue May 21, 2013 by Travis Rector

    Fantastic crust at GA this morning. It was most firm in the middle of the valley and on the east side of the slope (left side going up). By noon the crust was going but the main trail should be great for klister this afternoon- not that lumpy. Clear skies will mean good crust again tomorrow.

  6. Archangel Road

      [Mat-Su] - 3:00 AM, Tue May 21, 2013 by Ed Strabel

    Temp about 24 degrees. MSSC will regroom the full length of the road for classic and skating. Should be good for crust skiing. Enjoy it!

  7. Gov't Peak Race Trail

      [Mat-Su] - 12:00 PM, Mon May 20, 2013 by Ed Strabel

    Race trail broken in to the top of the mountain. Still a lot of snow, but "Tyler the trailbreaker" believes that most of the course will be free of snow by race day. Start at Mtn Streams B&B. Early AM the snow is bombproof.

  8. Glen Alps

      [Anchorage] - 10:00 AM, Mon May 20, 2013 by Travis Rector

    Went up to GA this morning not expecting crust but was surprised to find it. It was weak, and often broke through. But we were able to classic ski up fairly easily (V55 w/V45 cover worked really well). If the weather stays clear tonight the crust tomorrow should be epic.

  9. Archangel Road

      [Mat-Su] - 3:00 AM, Mon May 20, 2013 by Ed Strabel

    Temp about 20 degrees sooo MSSC will regroom the road for classic and skating early this AM. Should be great crust.

  10. Turnagain Pass

      [Kenai] - 1:00 PM, Sun May 19, 2013 by Skijoring Ladybugs

    Was on my way home from a Kenai Peninsula camping trip under extreme blue conditions and just had to stop in Turnagain Pass and put some time on the skis. 1300 was a bit late for crust and some exposures were turning into mashed potatoes, but there were several groups of folks on the higher ridges carving beautiful 8s. Lots of slide activity was also evident as the ground heating was releasing the snow all the way to tundra/dirt, so be careful up there while enjoying the wonderfully extended season.

  11. glen alps

      [Anchorage] - 12:00 PM, Sun May 19, 2013 by Mike Vogel

    just frigging epic, a colleague was using blue hard wax, yes, you read correctly, May 19th blue. This is a classic deal, and the classic is magnificent. Skating is a no go, and will be a no go tomorrow. What fell was a fine grained dry powder and it is still in the state as it fell. Go take advantage of it

  12. Middle Fork Loop Trail

      [Anchorage] - 10:00 AM, Sun May 19, 2013 by Tim Kelley

    This should come as no suprise - brown bear tracks on the Middle Fork and Gasline Trails. Bears are smart, they know it's easier to walk on a ski trail than trudge through new untracked snow. So heads up.

    There is great crust at Glen Alps. When you plant your poles you can feel and hear the crunch of the crust snow. But the catch is, the crust snow is now under 6-7 inches of new powder. Oh well, the classic skiing there is unbelievably good for 5/19.

  13. Glen Alps

      [Anchorage] - 9:00 AM, Sun May 19, 2013 by S. Gramse

    A+ Truly spezial.

  14. Archangel Road

      [Mat-Su] - 7:00 AM, Sun May 19, 2013 by Ed Strabel

    The road has been groomed for skating and classic all the way to the gate this morning. Crust skiing is great! Temperature this morning was 15 degrees.

  15. Glen Alps

      [Anchorage] - 11:00 AM, Sat May 18, 2013 by funhog fundogs

    6 to 7 inches of powder on a hard base temps in the low 20s. Wind up valley about 20 mph so its only cold on the way back. We broke trail out the road to the German Club bridge and a couple of folks broke trail in the valley. Then we headed up valley. Nice loop route, lots of fun. Road a bit sketchy dropping down but the warmth of the sun is out, the road has been plowed so should be fine. Only skiers on the trail when we were there, so get it before the postholers do.

    Powder to the People!

  16. Hillside

      [Anchorage] - 11:00 AM, Sat May 18, 2013 by Travis Rector

    About 4" of snow at Hillside. We skied the full Spencer. Flooding in one spot near the start forced us off trail, but otherwise it was quite skiable. Waxless skis are the call but they too were icing up. Get it now because it won't last.

  17. Archangel Road

      [Mat-Su] - 9:00 AM, Sat May 18, 2013 by Ed Strabel

    We're guessing 6+ inches fresh snow on the ground and its still coming down. MSSC will pack and groom once the snow stops and the road plowed (had to take the stud ded tires off since it is almost summer).

  18. Glen Alps

      [Anchorage] - 8:00 AM, Sat May 18, 2013 by Gear Gal

    12 noon Saturday. Heavy wet snow of 4-6 inches at Glen Alps made it challenging for a snow bike. Looks like the skiing was great!

  19. Russian Jack

      [Anchorage] - 8:00 PM, Fri May 17, 2013 by S. Gramse

    It's October at Russian Jack. Conditions somewhere between doable and incredible. Now back to my incantations.

  20. Archangel Road

      [Mat-Su] - 6:00 AM, Fri May 17, 2013 by Ed Strabel

    Light wet snow, flat light, entire road regroomed for classic and skating all the way to the gate. Poles may occasionally break thru the crust early on. MSSC will probably wait till after the forecasted snow dump Friday night- Saturday AM has stopped before we groom again


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