Girdwood Ski Trails Today 4PM by SkiGirdwood

The 5K now has tracks set! Thank you to the groomers

Hillside Today 2PM by JF

Classic ski from Service - southern segments of the lighted loops, then return on Richter, Bog, and Randy's. Tracks were in good shape, with maybe 1% of the outer track being cobbly/shallow. Happy Skier was absolutely right about the classic only trails - beautiful skiing. Only complaint is that we haven't had enough snow, so the swing is out of reach ;)

BLM Campbell Tract Today 1PM by Happy Skier

THANK YOU NSAA groomers!!! Skate skied from Campbell Airstrip Trailhead to Randy’s Loop at Hillside and back. The trails were well groomed with a great track the whole way. Bog had a beautiful double track that looked very inviting for classic skiing. There was a little debris but all of it was easily avoided. 21 degrees and sunny. It’s a beautiful day with beautiful trails! Enjoy!

Anchorage Parks and Recreation Today 12PM by Friendly Report Bot [?]

Coastal Trail:
- Coastal Trail Good Conditions, Tracks set

Campbell Creek Trail:
- Campbell Creek Trail Good - track set west of Old Seward. East of Old Seward groomed, Tracks set

Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage Today 8AM by Friendly Report Bot [?]

Kincaid: Lots of stuff groomed today. Groomed all Lighted trails, Arlene’s Way, Elliot’s, World Cup, Easy Street, S Turns, 4 Corners crossing trail, Icebox, Old 6, SML, Stadium, Lake and Horseshoe loops and Multiuse. High school race today kicking off at 11 am… please use caution and observe signage. Enjoy!

Hillside: ALL trails – Every wide, narrow, multiuse and ski only – across Hillside, Service, and BLM Campbell Tract – have been groomed with new track! Conditions are firm but we worked to remove the lumps and bumps by shaping the trail surface. Get out there and enjoy!

Beach Lake Trails: Made two passes with new track on most of the trails on the Chalet side and some on the hilly side. Getting a bit hard. Some of the track I took out was nicer than what was put back in. The snow in the forecast will be welcome. Have a great day!

Bartlett HS: Made two passes to touchup the skate lanes. A little bit cobbly but should ski fine. Have fun out there!

Updated 1.24.2026

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Girdwood Ski Trails Yesterday 4PM by SkiGirdwood

The sun is out today and the Ginzu scratched up the 5K! Enjoy your ski and have a good weekend.

Talkeetna area Yesterday 2PM by Jon Korta

Trails are in great shape, a bit hard and icy in spots, but overall very good. Classic tracks in Talkeetna Lakes Park and Fish Lake. Multi-use trails in Whigmi and Pow Wow area are all freshly groomed. Ridge trail is also groomed for multi-use. Ski Hill has been freshly groomed for skate.

Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage Yesterday 8AM by Friendly Report Bot [?]

Kincaid: It’s the start of a few busy days of races here at Kincaid! Today is the Lynx Loppet classic race! Please be mindful of the racecourse with double best line using Dark Alley, part of Roller Coaster, Mize, Arlene’s and the Stadium area! Other recently groomed trails include the Green loop, Sisson, Elliot’s, Lekisch 2.9, Jodhpur, Margaux’s and the Biathlon area. Enjoy!

Hillside: Good morning and happy Friday! Two snowcats continued to shape and groom trails to include: Lighted trails, Dbl. Bubble, Spencer, and Gasline. Again, all signs point to an excellent ski day. Have fun!

Beach Lake Trails: Touched up the skate lanes and made two passes on the high traffic trails. Added some snow to both tunnels and snowcat groomed the CHS Stadium and Christy Loop with fresh track. Have a Fun Friday!

Glen Alps/Upper Huffman: Yesterday, DNR groomed from Glen Alps Trailhead to Powerline Trail to the intersection with Hidden Lake. From there they turned around and groomed down to Upper Huffman Trailhead via Powerline to Gasline to Silver Fern.

Updated 1.23.2026

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Archangel Road Thursday 9PM by Ryan M.

Groomed from the gate to the outhouse. Once the trail sets up it should make for great conditions. Due to a mechanical issue classic tracks could not be set, but plan to remedy that soon. Support grooming by the Mat-Su Ski Club

Government Peak Recreation Area Thursday 8PM by Valley Mountain Bikers and Hikers

VMBaH groomers were busy at GPRA today. They did four laps on most of the single track. Fireweed, Larkspur, Jacobs Ladder, and Fiddlehead. They ran the Connector Trail six plus times. They spent part of their time cleaning up and removing tree and log hazards that were crowding the single track and across the single tracks trails.
Be aware that there are four or five ice flows across the trails in different places. Studs will be your friend in these spots!
Big shout out and thank you to Will Taygan and CMBR for loaning their Tidd Tech groomer to the VMBaH groomers. It worked great.
If it cools off tonight the single track trails should be riding very well!!

Moose Range Thursday 5PM by keith wieneke

opened up zander gander trail packed snow today

Anchorage Parks and Recreation Thursday 4PM by Friendly Report Bot [?]

Chester Creek Trail:
- Chester Creek Trail Good conditions - Did not groom Goose Lake itself, Tracks set
- Chester Creek Trail Good conditions, Tracks set, Conditions Warning
- Tikishla Park Good Conditions, Tracks set

Russian Jack Springs Park:
- East High School Loop Good Conditions, Tracks set
- East High to Russian Jack Unlit Good Conditions, Tracks set
- Russian Jack South Groomed Golf Course Trails Good Conditions, Tracks set
- Russian Jack Springs North Trails Good Conditions, Tracks set
- Russian Jack Springs Park Partial Lit Trails Good Conditions, Tracks set
- Russian Jack Springs Park Partial Lit Trails Good Conditions, Tracks set, Conditions Warning

Glen Alps Thursday 12PM by Brian

Parks is grooming.

Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage Thursday 8AM by Friendly Report Bot [?]

Kincaid: Happy Thursday! The snowcats were out and about. Today you’ll find fresh grooming on the Lighted trails, Lake Loop, Horseshoe loop, Dark Lekisch, Dark Alley, Easy street, S Turn, Multi-use, Chalet loop, Elliot’s, World Cup, Green loop, Gong hill and in the Stadium. Have Fun!

Hillside: Fresh grooming on the Lighted trails, Double Bubble, Trailside & Sahalee connectors, and Gasline. All signs point to a great ski day!

Coyote Trails at MLMS: Made three passes on the skate lane, had a little bit of a cobbly leave. But looks like it should ski well. Have a great day!

Updated 1.22.2026

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Independence Mine Wednesday 7PM by Steve J

It's all good news up at the mine today!
DOT has bladed, plowed and sanded. The road is awesome for any type of vehicle.
we groomed all of IM. We now have an excellent firm base.
Some new snow and we will fine tune it even more. should be excellent skiing.
there are some track cookies due the firmness and us being cautious with the tiller depth.
the goal was to create a nice base. Mission accomplished.
Mat Su Ski Club. Support grooming by the Mat-Su Ski Club

Anchorage Parks and Recreation Wednesday 4PM by Friendly Report Bot [?]

Chester Creek Trail:
- Chester Creek - Campbell Creek Connector Good Conditions, Tracks set
- Goose Lake Good Conditions, Tracks set
- Goose Lake Grooming around pavilion and trail but not the lake, Tracks set

Campbell Creek Trail:
- Campbell Creek Trail Good conditions, Tracks set

Russian Jack Springs Park:
- Russian Jack Springs Park Craig Drive Spur Good conditions, Tracks set

Eagle River - North Fork Wednesday 1PM by Monty and Gary

Briggs Bridge/ Eagle River

Nice 5' wide dragged trail on river and Joe Bear road. Recent. Was told that the fat biker club had done this. Little soft but easily walked on and could be skate skied. Mostly snow but few short sections of hard overflow. We didn't go far upriver, but was told dragged trail went to boardwalk swamp and onto river. One section of glaciation on Joe Bear road about 3/4 mile from trailhead. About only place you would need ice creepers.
Unlike past years, the road down to trailhead has been plowed 2 cars wide and no glaciation across road. Parking lot nicely plowed.

Monty and Gary

Anchorage Parks and Recreation Wednesday 12PM by Friendly Report Bot [?]

Campbell Creek Trail:
- Campbell Creek Trail Good - track set west of Old Seward. East of Old Seward groomed, Tracks set

Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage Wednesday 8AM by Friendly Report Bot [?]

Kincaid: Today’s freshly groomed trails include: the Lighted trails, Elliot’s, World Cup, Green loop, Purple loop, Blue loop, Gong Hill, Icebox, Moose Hill, Big Dipper, Stairway plus the Stadium and Biathlon area. Enjoy!

Hillside: Good morning! Two cats worked over/shaped the trails with fresh groom & track on Lighted loops, Spencer, Dbl. Bbl., Gasline, and S. Bivouac connector. Skiing should be mint today.  Also, as an exciting added bonus the PB 100 groomed out the Service High soccer field below the sledding hill. Go on over and have a fun funky ski. Be well!

Beach Lake Trails: Two passes with new track on the whole park. Steering on the snow cat started to malfunction making big twitches to the right and left. Fortunately, it occurred right near the end, but there are a couple of spots of the track where you might wonder if I’ve been drinking.

Eagle River HS/Yosemite Dr: Made two touch-up passes on the skate lane. Looks like good skiing, nice and edgeable.

Beach Lake, the Lake: Scuffed up the trail on and around the lake. Have fun!

Updated 1.21.2026

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Hillside Tuesday 3PM by devo

Skated Spencer Loop. Trail was very hard packed and fast. Trail somewhat bumpy - could use a groom when the NSAA folks get a chance. Not conditions that you would want to take a fall.

Government Peak Recreation Area Tuesday 3PM by Carl

Very enjoyable fast new corduroy everywhere, lots of little rocks churned to the surface in places on all loops too. Pioneer loop overflow has miraculously disapeared, so that's a delight.

Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage Tuesday 8AM by Friendly Report Bot [?]

Kincaid: Fresh grooming on the Lighted Trails, Arlene’s, Sisson, Dark Alley, Green, Purple, Chalet loop, Stadium and Biathlon area! Enjoy!

Hillside: Refreshed Lighted loops and Gasline. Decent set. Continued to shape trails. Have fun out there!

Updated 1.20.2026

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Independence Mine Monday 9PM by Steve J

Hatcher Pass, Independence Mine has been a struggle for us volunteer groomers this year.
First, DOT removed what little base we had so they could train snow plow crew.
AK state parks is juggling with opening for snow machine access vs grooming the road at archangel and IM. In the past, because we groom just a road, we typically had early access. With our late and limited access, we are struggling to build the base necessary to make magic out of snow.

Now that we finally have snow to groom, DOT is plowing the IM parking lot and dumping all the snow on the gate we need to open to groom the mine.
We can’t access the mine other than via the gate.
We spend valuable grooming time hand digging out the gate so we can groom for our community.
Same issue at Archangel road.
The road past Skeetawk is not safe. It’s a glacier of ice and water with pot holes 2ft deep. Please don’t try driving up with a low profile vehicle. My truck was bottoming out, hitting the frame tonight.

The MatSu ski club volunteers, ( unpaid) spent 5hrs trying to groom IM this evening. It needs a ton more work. It’s not pretty but we are trying the best we can with the rules and tools we have.
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Kincaid Park Monday 5PM by wayne

All time conditions at Kincaid! The base is hard and fast, but not icy. Best skiing of the season so far!

Girdwood Ski Trails Monday 4PM by SkiGirdwood

The 5K was dragged today! Rockstars completed ditch work for proper draining. Thank you to Girdwood's volunteers! The 5K is skiing fast

Archangel Road Monday 3PM by Willy P.

Trail was groomed to before the bridge midday today. Lots of fresh ski tracks We will groom again before Thursday and look to put a track in on the upper section.

Bartlett High School Monday 1PM by Gary

Great conditions! Thank you NSAA and ASD and Bill S for this fantastic 5 km loop. If you enjoy fast skate skiing on rolling trails go try these now. I did have an owl swoop by me…ski with caution.

Far North Bicentennial Park Monday 11AM by Amy J

Any updates on the report of illegal trapping near the Basher trailhead from several weeks ago?

Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage Monday 8AM by Friendly Report Bot [?]

Kincaid: Cat groomed the Lighted trails, Elliot’s, World Cup, Easy St./ S-Turns, Icebox, Compression, Footballs, 4 corners, The Wall, Moose Hill, Mize’s folly, Stairway to Heaven, and Dark Lekisch. Have a great MLK Jr. day!

Hillside: All wide trails, Abbott MU, and TOA to MLK (very fitting, had to get there) refreshed. Temperature locking down base. Good results.

Beach Lake Trails: Made a two-pass touchup on the skate lanes throughout the park with the exception of the Lower Lot trail and a few cutoffs. It had a relatively cobbly leave but should ski great and track is solid. Have fun!

Bartlett HS: Two passes with track. Fair number of twigs. Some streaks of brown Klister in the field…ugh. Have a good one and enjoy the skiing!

Updated 1.19.2026

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Hillside Sunday 8PM by Max K

In a show of etiquette and restraint, the horse that went around the Hillside lighted loops largely avoided the classic tracks.

Government Peak Recreation Area Sunday 3PM by Carl

Skated Denali and Matanuska. A cm or 2 of light fluff on a nice firm base, pretty good conditions other than having to negotiate the occasional section of overflow.

Mirror Lake Coyote Trails Sunday 12PM by Valley Orange

Woke up in the valley ready to battle GPRA overflow for the first time this year...however, no blue moon equals no new groom. Lucky for me and other ski enthusiasts living in the MatSu Valley, the Coyote trails had fresh corduroy, newly set tracks, AND a level stadium. Great fun out there, so thanks to NSAA, Eagle River Ski club, or whoever is consistently bringing skiing to the people.

Anchorage Parks and Recreation Sunday 12PM by Friendly Report Bot [?]

Coastal Trail:
- Coastal Trail Good Conditions, Tracks set

Campbell Creek Trail:
- Campbell Creek Trail Poor conditions, Ice and standing water in places, Tracks set

Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage Sunday 8AM by Friendly Report Bot [?]

Kincaid: 1 inch of new snow! Cat groomed Sisson, Elliot’s, World Cup, Stadium, SML and all Lighted trails. Watch for multidirectional travel on the Jodhpur this morning for a ski orienteering event. Enjoy!

Hillside: Classic-only trails fresh groom. Hardened off overnight, worked to rebuild track on Lighted loops and Gasline. Renovated base to provide decent conditions. Have a good one!

Beach Lake, the Lake: The trail has been refreshed. Have fun out there!

Coyote Trails at MLMS: Two passes with new track, came out nice and should ski well!

Eagle River HS/Yosemite Dr: Two passes with track, both sides. Get it before the dogs doo!

Updated 1.18.2026

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Talkeetna area Saturday 7PM by Jonathan Korta

Denali Nordic Ski Club trail report:
Temps back down below freezing after a 24 hr rain event. Trails in good shape overall. The following trails were groomed Saturday 1/17 for multi-use: Whigmi area multi-use all the way to Comsat (beware large overflow section on east side of Inlet lake), Tigger lake, Z lake, X lake, W. side of Christiansen, old lake rd, Ridge trail, Pow Wow area trails. No loop on Fish Lake due to overflow. Beaver dam/flooded trail at Dipper slough has been mitigated. A big thanks to Eric, Jim, Kori and Ian for their help this week! Looks like a great weather window heading our way, get out and enjoy some time on the trails.

Independence Mine Saturday 7PM by Marla

Grooming is delayed until DOT plows Hatcher Pass Road. Access from Mile 16 to the Mine is currently deep and impassable, with no parking access available. We will resume grooming when our team regains access. Thanks again for your patience and suport! Support grooming by the Mat-Su Ski Club

Girdwood Ski Trails Saturday 8AM by SkiGirdwood

The 5K has been groomed. Ski with caution and watch for water across the trail/ice as it drains today between Earnagain and 2Cents access points. Ski 2K to avoid the pond. The recent wet and warm weather has saturated our meadows and drainages. When the temps cool off and time allows for adequate draining, and the surface can accommodate, grooming will resume.

Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage Saturday 8AM by Friendly Report Bot [?]

Kincaid: The temps dropped back below freezing, following yesterday’s warm and icky weather, which allowed the PB’s to get back out on the trails. Expect to find decent skiing on freshly groomed trails including the Lighted trails, Snowmaking Loops, Elliot’s, World Cup, Easy Street, S Turn, Roadside Multi-Use and the Stadium area. All other trails have an unkind ice crust and probably should be avoided. Today is the Tri-Flake Triathlon. Please be mindful of the racecourse using the Stadium, first part of Mize’s Folly, Mountain View, part of Margaux’s and Roller Coaster. Enjoy!

Hillside: The thin crust that formed yesterday mixed well into the softer snow underneath. All wide ski trails, fields/stadium, and multiuse trails have been refreshed with new skate lanes and track. Should ski well!

Beach Lake Trails: Groomed the whole park, two passes with new track. Should be pretty fast. Have a great weekend!

Updated 1.17.2026

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Government Peak Recreation Area Friday Jan 16 by Marla

With today’s heavy rain, warm temps, and wind, grooming is on hold for now. Our grooming team will be back out as soon as conditions allow—thanks for your patience! Support grooming by the Mat-Su Ski Club

Independence Mine Friday Jan 16 by Marla

High winds, warm temperatures, and wet snow mean grooming is on hold for now. Our grooming team plans to get back out Saturday evening, 1/17 if conditions allow. Thanks for your patience! Support grooming by the Mat-Su Ski Club

Archangel Road Friday Jan 16 by Marla

As conditions and access improve, grooming will resume. Road and weather conditions may be challenging—please check DOT and AK 511 for the latest updates before heading out. Thanks for your patience and support! Support grooming by the Mat-Su Ski Club

Resurrection Pass Friday Jan 16 by EevaL

Does anybody have a recent report on Resurrection Pass trail conditions for skiing? Thanks!

Anchorage Parks and Recreation Friday Jan 16 by Friendly Report Bot [?]

Russian Jack Springs Park:
- East High School Loop Good Conditions, Tracks set
- Russian Jack South Groomed Golf Course Trails Good Conditions, Tracks set
- Russian Jack Springs Intermediate North Trails Good Conditions
- Russian Jack Springs North Trails Good Conditions, Tracks set
- Russian Jack Springs Park Craig Drive Spur Good conditions, Tracks set
- Russian Jack Springs Park Partial Lit Trails Good Conditions, Tracks set

Chester Creek Trail:
- Chester Creek - Campbell Creek Connector Good Conditions, Tracks set
- Chester Creek Trail Good conditions - Did not groom Goose Lake itself, Tracks set
- Goose Lake Grooming around pavilion and trail but not the lake, Tracks set

Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage Friday Jan 16 by Friendly Report Bot [?]

Kincaid: It’s variable, wet and icky out there today. The snowcat was able to make it around the entire Dark Lekisch before the rain started. Due to extreme mashpotato-ing the snowcat decidedly redirected back to the equipment yard. Be careful and cautious today.

Hillside: Little warmer and wetter out on the trails this morning. Light snow from last night followed by a bit of wintery mix. Wide trails have been groomed. It’s a good day to practice caution if you venture out on the trails today. Enjoy!

Beach Lake Trails: No new grooming due to wet weather and icy conditions. Be safe out there!

Updated 1.16.2026

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Talkeetna area Thursday Jan 15 by Jonathan Korta

8" of new snow on Wednesday but it got warm and turned to rain before it could be groomed. (20+" of snow fell earlier in the week) Trail conditions will be soft, but skiable for classic. We will resume grooming once the rain event passes (hopefully Friday night/Saturday)

Anchorage Parks and Recreation Thursday Jan 15 by Friendly Report Bot [?]

Chester Creek Trail:
- Chester Creek Trail Good conditions, Tracks set, Conditions Warning

Government Peak Recreation Area Thursday Jan 15 by Carl

Skated Matanuska and Susitna Loops, the overflow zones were somehow soft enough for comfort and yet dry enough to ski over without icing up. Ice at the beginning of the Pioneer Loop was horrendous, although the rest of the loop was fine.