Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage Today 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 Yesterday 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 Yesterday 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 Yesterday 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 6PM 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 6PM 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 6PM 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 4PM by EevaL

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

Anchorage Parks and Recreation Friday 4PM 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 8AM 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 10PM 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 4PM by Friendly Report Bot [?]

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

Government Peak Recreation Area Thursday 4PM 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.

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

Campbell Creek Trail:
- Campbell Creek Trail Good conditions

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

Kincaid: The snowcat zoomed around the Lighted trails plus down Dark Alley, and around the Green and Blue loops. The Stadium has been reset with fresh classic track. Get out and enjoy the trails!

Hillside: Top O’ the morning folks! PB 400 groomed all wide trails, with the exception of Spencer’s loop and the PB 100 groomed Sahalee and Trailside connectors and also flattened out Trailside Elem. school yard with track. Skiing should be top notch today. Be well and enjoy yourselves out there and think cool temperatures and snow as this next weather system approaches. Have a great day!

Beach Lake Trails: Two passes with track on most trails on the Chalet side and CHS. Finally getting enough snow to tame some of this frost heaving. Will be interesting to see what this warm weather brings. Have fun out there!

Updated 1.15.2026

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Government Peak Recreation Area Wednesday 11PM by Mark

Groomed everything with tracks except where the overflow crosses the trail.
We won’t groom again until the warm up/ rain works its way through. Support grooming by the Mat-Su Ski Club

Glen Alps Wednesday 5PM by Eric

DNR was out with the track vehicle and groomer early this afternoon. Packed, but a bit soft. Groomed up towards Powerline Pass about a mile to the Snowmachine sign. Spectacular today, but looks like weather will turn a bit rough for the next few days.

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

Russian Jack Springs Park:
- Russian Jack Springs Park Partial Lit Trails Good Conditions, Conditions Warning

Campbell Creek Trail:
- Campbell Creek Trail Good conditions

Moose Range Wednesday 1PM by Kirby

High Traverse has been cut open and snow machine packed. Not yet groomed. Treestand Hill has also been opened but not groomed. Lots of new snow out there this morning. You’ll probably want your classic skis. Support grooming by the Mat-Su Ski Club

Kincaid Park Wednesday 10AM by Adam Verrier

Lake and Horseshoe loops are a dream for classic skiing right now. That's the place where you wanna go today.

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

Kincaid: It’s another delightful day here at Kincaid. We got a bit of fresh snow which has nicely refreshed the trails! PB100 groomed and set fresh track on the Horseshoe and Lake loops plus the Roadside Multi-use. PB400 was able to groom and set new track on the Lighted trails and most of the Dark trails! Adding, to today’s excitement is a high school freestyle race scheduled to start at 5:15 this evening. Please be mindful of the racecourse using the Stadium and Snowmaking loops. Enjoy the day!

Hillside: Good morning, folks!  We worked a couple inches of fresh powder into the existing base, and while grooming we picked up another ½–1 inch of light, fluffy snow. Expect a beautiful layer of powder over packed powder, with the occasional wind drift from on-and-off breezes and snow. Skiing should be quite nice today. All wide trails including the Lighted loops, Spencer, Double Bubble, and Gasline have been freshly groomed and are ready to go. Come on out and enjoy winter at its finest!

Beach Lake Trails: Groomed everything on the Chalet side, two passes with track. Well packed and edgeable, should be good skiing but expect more snow on top!

Updated 1.14.2026

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Girdwood Ski Trails Tuesday Jan 13 by SkiGirdwood

Moose Meadow, Upper Meadows, the soccer field, and 5K were groomed today. Meadows are still a little wavy but are getting better. skigirdwood.org

Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage Tuesday Jan 13 by Friendly Report Bot [?]

Kincaid: PB100 had an exciting night crunching through the ice crust on Arlene’s, Sisson and Dark Lekisch. Was also able to make a pass on the skates of the Green loop, Blue loop, Margaux’s, Lighted Lekisch and the Jodhpur plus a few passes in the Stadium and Biathlon area. It’s currently snowing so expect an interesting hodgepodge of variable trail surface conditions and watch out for areas with lingering ice crusts. Enjoy!

Hillside: TOA, BLM, and Multi-use run. Light snow. Multiple laps at lower Service soccer field with track.

Bartlett HS: Two passes with track, really nice snow here. Time to give these trails a try!

Eagle River HS/Yosemite Dr: Two passes with track. Have a great day!

Coyote Trails at MLMS: Two passes with track. Great skiing!

Updated 1.13.2026

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Bird to Gird Trail Tuesday Jan 13 by SkiGirdwood

The Lower Iditarod and bike path to MP 94 has a perfect groom this morning! Will ski nicely farther into lesser-trafficked areas. Bike, multi-use really well on Lower Iditarod. Thank you to the Saint snipper, who trimmed many obstacle branches. All recreation is more pleasant now!

Kincaid Park Monday Jan 12 by Adam Verrier

Oh - I forgot to mention in my other report: The STA trails look like they were groomed today and in good condition for biking. I didn't actually bike on them. My report is based on what I saw at the ski trail crossings.

Kincaid Park Monday Jan 12 by Adam Verrier

Likely due to the mechanical issues referenced by the grooming crew this morning, the classic tracks at Kincaid are a little sparse today. Margaux's is (mostly) tracked, and Mize has intermittent tracks. Horseshoe Loop was nice, and fully tracked, but all trails that weren't regroomed this morning have an eggshell-thin crust over the powder snow, so it's a little tougher to get the kick wax to grip on those trails, and the thin crust is a little abrasive on the kick wax. Hillside may be the better choice for classic skiing this evening.

Anchorage Parks and Recreation Monday Jan 12 by Friendly Report Bot [?]

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
- Chester Creek Trail Good conditions, Tracks set, Conditions Warning
- Goose Lake Good Conditions, Tracks set
- Goose Lake Grooming around pavilion and trail but not the lake, Tracks set
- 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 Craig Drive Spur 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

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

Talkeetna area Monday Jan 12 by Jonathan Korta

Over three feet of powder in the last week, trails are getting broken out and widened. Access via Whigmi or Comsat.

Moose Range Monday Jan 12 by Kirby

MatSu Ski Club has cut open and groomed the Southern Traverse and Yarrow Xarrow. Skiing is great out there right now in the southern parts. There is a ton of deadfall on the high traverse if you are looking for an afternoon trail clearing project. Support grooming by the Mat-Su Ski Club

Girdwood Multi-Use Trails Monday Jan 12 by SkiGirdwood

The Perimeter Viewscape Trail (PVT) is back! The snowdogs went out today, putting in the narrow perimeter trail of Moose Meadow. Go ski it! This will help set up the trail. Please, pick up after pups.