Kincaid Park
Yesterday 6PM by SZ
Kincaid singletrack is a mix of hardpacked snow and lots of icy patches. Studded tires recommended!
Tour of Anchorage Trail
Yesterday 3PM by Larry
Skate skied between MLK ball fields and antenna hill. Like Dave's HS report, the dusting of snow was more like Elmers glue. But some areas were packed into the wet base or melted into a slush and glide was good in those areas. Good firm base for all users and even slushy areas were not deep. When the new snow gets melted into the base, this reach should be pretty good for spring skating. A little ice near ball fields and slushy ice near North Fork.
Moose Range
Yesterday 1PM by Keith
MSSC groomed 4 miles in Moose Range, south of Murphy Road, in the meadows. Cleaned up area where snowmachine had been. Beautiful sunny day, but warm (@40 degrees). Still good skiing, especially in shaded areas. Bikes sinking quite a bit.
Hillside
Yesterday 7AM by DaveM
Skied Besh Loop only from Abbot lot. No sign of grooming anywhere. Less than an inch of new wet snow. Super slow for me, but I did not wax for these conditions!
Kincaid Park
Monday 4PM by wayne
Trails were significantly improved from Sunday. Jodpur and Icebox were excellent for skating, Lekisch was perfect up to the 7.5 split, after which things got pretty soft, and very soft at the lowest elevation. One water hole near the tree-tower above the soccer field. Mize's Folly and Moose Hill still in good shape, but Jodpur Loop is king.
Moose Range
Monday 3PM by Keith
MSSC groomed @ 11 miles in Moose Range, south of Murphy. Includes Xander's Gander, Meadows, and Campsite Loop. Slushy conditions but still ski-able. Bikes are sinking in.
Hillside
Monday 2PM by Peter Haeussler
Don't even think of putting away the skis for the season! The skiing was awesome on all the hillside trails. 5/5 stars. Even the downhills on Spencer were great - I was overly cautious and snowplowed some of them, but in retrospect, I could have gone full gas on all of them, except that last right hand turn before Spencer connects back with the gasline. That was the only ice spot on all the trails. There was one tiny bare spot on the first hill that always melts out on the downhill from Spencer. Get out there while its good! Thanks for the grooming NSAA!
Archangel Road
Monday 1PM by Ed Strabel
Non-motorized section in excellent condition for classic (I used skin skis). Skate lane was OK, a little crusty. It probably would be a bit better in the afternoon. Crust still not strong enough off the groomed trail.
Prospect Heights
Monday 11AM by Molly
Can anyone comment on trail conditions at Prospect Hts area w recent warming? Solid for an early AM run on the rim trails? Or a mess of mud/ice?
Hillside
Monday 8AM by MOA Nordic Map
NSAA groomed Besh Loop; Double Bouble; Gasline; Hillside Loop; Jr. Nordic/ Service; Randy's Loop; Service High Connector Trail; Service High Stadium; Spencer Loop. Support grooming by the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage
Hillside
Monday 7AM by DaveM
Spencer, Gasline, Besh, Hillside Lit, Randys all touched up by groomer. Spencer ok but downhills very fast/icy. Lower trails are softer and more edgeable. Worth the effort!
Arctic to Indian Traverse
Sunday 6PM by Steve Cleary
anyone ski arctic to indian this weekend? trying to see if the conditions will still hold for next weekend
Glen Alps
Sunday 4PM by Katie h
Thank you for the intel, skijoring ladybugs!
Tour of Anchorage Trail
Sunday 11AM by Katie h
Started from service high where it was an ice sheet. Once on the tour tail we discovered fresh groom. It was wonderful...for a while. Downhills had both icy patches and open water puddles. Lots of debris, not all avoidable. Rock skis a good choice. Old Rondy trail was best - fast skating with perfect amount of edge. Turned around at beaver ponds. Light rain began as we ended.
Glen Alps
Sunday 10AM by Skijoring Ladybugs
There is no crust in Glen Alps or elsewhere for that matter. It didn't get cold overnight and the temperature is currently in the high 30s. However, conditions are fun for waxless light touring skis on the Gasline, Powerline, Middle Fork, Prospect, Rim, Blueberry Hollow, and other trails that have received traffic throughout the season. Off trail is wet, sometimes bottomless glop.
Hillside
Sunday 10AM by Larry
I parked at High School and stayed in the Randy's and Conv Corner area but was told that this area was the most icy section of the groomed lighted loops. Better to start at the other parking lots. Not good conditions for beginners as the stadium is icy.
Kincaid Park
Sunday 9AM by wayne
Ice ice baby! Margaux is ice, Mize is ice, Sisson is ice. Watch for debris on the multi-use path (which is also ice).
Hillside
Sunday 8AM by DaveM
Groomers hit Besh, Hillside Lit, Randyâs, gasline. Its a little icy early, should soften up in a couple hours. Spencer not groomed and looked difficult for my limited skills. It looks like the Tour of Anc trail got some attention. Cord at intersection with Randyâs but I did not explore.
Hillside
Sunday 8AM by MOA Nordic Map
NSAA groomed Besh Loop; Hillside Loop; Jr. Nordic/ Service; Randy's Loop; Service High Connector Trail; Service High Stadium. Support grooming by the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage
Hillside
Sunday 8AM by Ben Neff
Great grooming work on middle of the trail. Skate-able snow for 90% of the trail, with some icy patches here and there. Thanks!
Prospect Heights trailhead
Sunday 7AM by davenginger
Molly..golden grass, panorama view , S.Fork rim..all snow with light wind crust...ice showing under tree cover.. used kahtoolas..didn't have to..nice running conditions.
Glen Alps
Saturday 5PM by katie h
Any report on (crust) skiing conditions at Glenn Alps? I'm hoping to get up there Sunday for some off-trail skiing.
Hillside
Saturday 4PM by Oscar Heckart
FYI: The Anchorage Skijor Club will have its Annual 5k Skijor Race on the Hillside Trails Thursday, March 21st. Registration starts at 5:30 PM at the trailhead behind the Hilltop parking area. Race starts at 7 PM. We will be done around 8:30 PM. For more information feel free to go to our webiste at skijoring.org for more information. We are planning to race the same route as last year, starting with the Double Bubble, coming back up the Gasline, skiing 1/2 the Hillside Lighted loop, and finish off on the Besh loop. The trails are not off limits to other skiers, but please watch out for racers and pull off to the side if you hear a skior coming up behind you. Thanks!
Beach Lake Trails - Chugiak
Saturday 4PM by MOA Nordic Map
NSAA groomed Agony Hill/ Train Ride/ High Road; Appendix; Bridge Loop; Chugiak High School StadiumChugiak HS Stadium; Corral Loop; Hill Loop; Junkyard Loop; Main St/Low Road/ Mama's Cutoff; Old Lighted Loop/ Luge; Rock Hill/ Devil's Corner; Sprint Loop; Swamp Trail. Support grooming by the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
Saturday 3PM by Alison
Skijored Eaqrthquake to Woronzof. Probably rock ski season for most people- tons of debris and the bridge is just about melted out. Still doable for skating but thereâs a lot of stuff to dodge on the trail and really dirty snow the last 1/2 mile into a Woronzof.
Sheep Mountain Lodge
Saturday 3PM by Sean G
Trails at Sheep Mountain Lodge were in phenomenal shape Thursday. Fast snow and regular grooming. Snowmachine trails between there and Lake Louise in great shape as well.
Russian Jack
Saturday 1PM by Ben Neff
Skis bite the snow still, but base is thin in sections and is turning to ice. Soon we will need new snow.
Hillside
Saturday 12PM by Jane Burri
Great groomed trails from, Service HS, RandyâsLoop and onto lighted loop at Hillside. Job well done groomers. So nice to enjoy skiing in warmer weather and avoiding the ice!
Hillside
Saturday 8AM by MOA Nordic Map
NSAA groomed Double Bouble; Gasline; Spencer Loop. Support grooming by the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage
Kincaid Park
Saturday 8AM by MOA Nordic Map
NSAA groomed Chalet Loop; Dark Alley; Elliot's Climb to World Cup; Jodhpur Loop; Kim Berg Biathlon/Snow Making Loop three; Lekisch Lighted Trail; Little Dark Alley; Margaux's Lighted; Mize Lighted; Nordic Hill (Snow Making Loop Two); Stadium. Support grooming by the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage
Hillside
Saturday 7AM by DaveM
Spencer, Double-Bubble, Besh, Lighted, Randyâs. Sweet creamy cord everywhere! Get it before it gets icy/packed. Thank you groomers for an amazing season. I appreciate your work and skill.
Government Peak Recreation Area
Friday 11PM by Jerry Hupp
Mat-Su Ski Club groomed the skate lanes of the Matanuska and Susitna loops at GPRA. Reset tracks and groomed the skate lane of the Pioneer Loop. Support grooming by the Mat-Su Ski Club
Archangel Road
Friday 9PM by Ashley Wise
The non-motorized section was groomed for skate and classic. It is in great shape! Support grooming by the Mat-Su Ski Club
Hillside
Friday 2PM by Becky
It was Icy conditions for skate skiing for me, but maybe not for you. The classic tracks are wearing down.
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
Friday 1PM by Alison
Skijored Lynn Ary to Earthquake Park. Trail has significant debris but is icy, edgeable and relatively fast for skating. Tracks the whole way but theyâre not in the greatest shape.
Independence Mine
Friday 11AM by Philip Walters
Trail up to the mine was blown in but relatively smooth. Tried skijoring on skate skis and ended up having to work pretty hard. Still, not impossible if you want a good workout.
Hillside
Friday 8AM by MOA Nordic Map
NSAA groomed Besh Loop; Double Bouble; Gasline; Hillside Loop; Jr. Nordic/ Service; Randy's Loop; Service High Connector Trail; Service High Stadium; Spencer Loop. Support grooming by the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage
Hillside
Friday 8AM by DaveM
Hillside trails skiing great this morning. A little crunchy in some places. Some debris from yesterdayâs wind. Tracks looking a bit tired.
Beach Lake Trails - Chugiak
Thursday 4PM by MOA Nordic Map
NSAA groomed Agony Hill/ Train Ride/ High Road; Christy Loop; Hill Loop; Old Lighted Loop/ Luge; Rock Hill/ Devil's Corner. Support grooming by the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage
Kincaid Park
Thursday 4PM by wayne
Wonderful spring skiing! Groomed trails were medium speed and softish, Icebox/Lekisch were hard and fast, Sisson was a lovely in-between. Three major slush holes on the Mize are fine but will be a problem in the coming week.
Talkeetna area
Thursday 1PM by steve cleary
anyone know current conditions for skate skiing near Talkeetna - XY Lakes, Fish Lake, Su Valley? or where to look? hoping to skate a bit before the Oosik on Sat.
Russian Jack
Thursday 1PM by Patrick
Skate skied multiuse trail in Russian Jack. Surprisingly good conditions with soft wet snow on top of a firm base. Thanks for the groom, it really helped!
Hillside
Thursday 8AM by MOA Nordic Map
NSAA groomed Abbot Multi-Use Trail. Support grooming by the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage
Kincaid Park
Thursday 8AM by MOA Nordic Map
NSAA groomed Dark Alley; Elliot's Climb to World Cup; Jodhpur Loop; Lekisch Lighted Trail; Margaux's Lighted; Mize Lighted; Snow Making Loop Number Three; Stadium; Stadium (Snow Making Loop Number Two); The Football. Support grooming by the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage
Hillside
Thursday 8AM by DaveM
Phenomenally great skiing this morning. All trails and connectors groomed and perfect. Early-bird runner footprints on the new groom though.
Archangel Road
Wednesday Mar 13 by Zack
Groomed Archangel Road to the intersection with the motorized trail/bridge on Wednesday night. Two sets of tracks and a wide skate lane. There was 4-6" fresh snow from the last storm, so the skating may be a little soft. The wind was starting to blow mid-way up the trail, partially filling in the courderoy and tracks before I was even finished. Support grooming by the Mat-Su Ski Club
Hillside
Wednesday Mar 13 by Bart
Skate skied the Besh & Hillside Lighted loops. Both were in excellent condition, and great skiing. Classic track was also in great shape & fast for the downhills. Might have been the best conditions this season -- get out & enjoy it before it's gone! Thanks to the groomers!
Hillside
Wednesday Mar 13 by Happy Skier
Skied Homestead Trail; Junior Nordic, Hillside, Besh, and Spencer Loops tonight. Homestead was fair to poor for skiing but would be good biking. Trail was firm and icy with poor track. Two moose were not very happy about many people going by them. The lighted loops were great overall for skiing! Nice track set, minimal and easily avoidable debris, recent grooming (thank you groomers!).
Spencer Loop was pretty good. More debris but mostly easy to avoid. Recent grooming with a good track. You don't need rock skis yet but I wouldn't use my expensive racing skis either.
