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Kincaid Park Today 2PM by jayPeabody

I'm glad for all the new snow; however, the trails today still had several inches of soft powder despite the recent grooming (must have groomed last night before the snow stopped falling (yet the report was dated 8am today). Had I known, I would have gone to Hillside instead as it was a challenge skating. But hey, like I said, we have snow.

Bartlett High School Today 8AM by MOA Nordic Map

NSAA groomed Beardsley's Bends; Heritage Vista; Powell's Path; Rascal's Run; Tryon's Maxim; Whitmore's Way. Support grooming by the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage

Hillside Today 8AM by MOA Nordic Map

NSAA groomed Besh Loop; Double Bouble; 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

Kincaid Park Today 8AM by MOA Nordic Map

NSAA groomed Jodhpur Loop; Lekisch Lighted Trail; Margaux's Lighted; Mize Lighted; Nordic Hill (Snow Making Loop Two); Snow Making Loop Number Three; Stadium; Stadium (Snow Making Loop Number Two). Support grooming by the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage

Government Peak Recreation Area Today 1AM by Ed Strabel

Mat-Su Ski Club re-groomed all trails for classic and skating. Thin snow on Pioneer loop. the stadium downhill and a few other small spots. Denali Loop in excellent shape. Support grooming by the Mat-Su Ski Club

Kincaid Park Yesterday 9PM by C Johnson

Polar Device found in the Raspberry parking lot. I will turn into Kincaid Chalet front desk this afternoon.

Moose Range Yesterday 4PM by keith

groomed moose range meadows and Zander Gander loop off buffalo mine road

Beach Lake Trails - Chugiak Yesterday 4PM by MOA Nordic Map

NSAA groomed Appendix; Bridge Loop; Chalet Loop/ North Pasture; Christy Loop; Chugiak High School Stadium
Chugiak HS Stadium; Corral Loop; Junkyard Loop; Main St/Low Road/ Mama's Cutoff; No Way; Sprint Loop; Swamp Trail; Trails around Stadium. Support grooming by the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage

Chester Creek Trail Yesterday 4PM by MOA Nordic Map

Anchorage Parks and Recreation groomed Chester Creek Trail - Rolled; Chester Creek Trail - groomed; Chester Creek Trail - groomed - Yes; Goose Lake - Groomed; Tikishla Park - Groomed

Russian Jack Yesterday 4PM by MOA Nordic Map

Anchorage Parks and Recreation groomed Russian Jack Springs Park Craig Drive Spur - Groomed

Campbell Creek Trail Yesterday 4PM by MOA Nordic Map

Anchorage Parks and Recreation groomed Campbell Creek Trail - Rolled

Tour of Anchorage Trail Yesterday 2PM by Peter Haeussler

I classic skied from APU up to Antenna Hill and back. As advertised, the ToA trail had been groomed, with no classic tracks. It seemed like fast snow. The base looked like it might be slightly punchy for skate skiers, and I imagine that will improve as it sets up. There was a couple of inches of fluff over the groomed surface. FWIW, I was using VR30 for kick, and I didn't get great grab in new snow. I'd try a notch warmer if I did it again. Of course it could be my bad technique. Anyway, Get out and enjoy it!!!

Chester Creek Trail Yesterday 12PM by Kelly

Shout out to Ryan and Chance with Muni trails and others who groomed the trail! Beautiful, wide, and clean trail from south of New Seward bridge to Lyn AyrPark and beyond! It was glorious and smooth for skating. No tracks and little foot/bike traffic at that time. So beautiful! How lucky we are to live here where trails are through the city, it’s wooded, groomed, etc. vote for parks and donate for grooming!

Hillside Yesterday 9AM by TC

Following 6" of fresh snow in two days at Hillside, the groomer rolled out beautiful toothpaste-white corduroy along with deep classic tracks this morning. Sounds like NSAA snow machine packed the Tour of Anchorage down from Hillside, so that ought to make for a joyous fat bike or ski experience as well. Wahoo!!

Chester Creek Trail Yesterday 8AM by Katie H

Groomer just went by valley of the moon area at 8:26a. Wish I could take advantage of the corduroy myself. Enjoy!

Yosemite Drive Trails Yesterday 8AM by MOA Nordic Map

NSAA groomed Yosemite Drive Trails. Support grooming by the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage

Tour of Anchorage Trail Yesterday 8AM by MOA Nordic Map

NSAA groomed Tour of Anchorage Trail - Track packed with snow machine. Support grooming by the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage

Hillside Yesterday 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

Kincaid Park Yesterday 8AM by MOA Nordic Map

NSAA groomed Big Dipper; Compression; Connector to Raspberry Parking Lot; Four Corners Connector Trail; Ice Box; Kim Berg Biathlon Range Area; Kim Berg Biathlon/Snow Making Loop three; Lekisch 5/7.5km Loop; Mize's Folly and Wall; Moose Hill; Moose Trail; Roadside Multi-Use; Stairway to Heaven; Tasha's Turn; The Football. Support grooming by the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage

Eagle River High School Yesterday 8AM by MOA Nordic Map

NSAA groomed Eagle River HS Ski Trails. Support grooming by the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage

Russian Jack Yesterday 12AM by MOA Nordic Map

Anchorage Parks and Recreation groomed East High to Russian Jack Unlit - Groomed; Russian Jack Springs Park South West Loop - Groomed

Independence Mine Tuesday 9PM by Jeff Kase

There was increasing precipitation in the form of snow as we groomed for skate and classic. I suspect there will 1" of fresh on the groom tomorrow. The road was fine coming down as long as slowed down for turns.

Russian Jack Tuesday 5PM by Ben

Skied a full lap around the South half of the park. Great conditions as snow was falling, compact base with 1-2 inches of fluff on top. Very skate-able. Conditions were super, around 19 degrees.

Chester Creek Trail Tuesday 4PM by MOA Nordic Map

Anchorage Parks and Recreation groomed Chester Creek Trail - Rolled; Chester Creek Trail - groomed; Chester Creek Trail - groomed - Yes; Goose Lake - Groomed; Tikishla Park - Groomed

Russian Jack Tuesday 4PM by MOA Nordic Map

Anchorage Parks and Recreation groomed Russian Jack Springs Park Craig Drive Spur - Groomed

Campbell Creek Trail Tuesday 4PM by MOA Nordic Map

Anchorage Parks and Recreation groomed Campbell Creek Trail - Rolled

Hillside Tuesday 4PM by Don Rearden

Just an FYI for pet owners on Hillside trails. A lynx charged out of the brush and took a swipe at our dog right down from the little gym at Service. My wife had our small Aussie on a leash and our daughter walking right beside, pulling a sled. She yelled at the big cat and he stepped off into the brush and watched people for a while, unafraid and not at all concerned with everyone around. (I've read of a similar incident by Prospect Heights trailhead a few days ago. I guess it might be wise to keep pets and small kids on a leash! )

Hillside Tuesday 2PM by Bart

Nice snow on the Hillside lighted loops; packed but still a bit soft, decent classic tracks. Lynx spotted crossing the trail on the south end of the Besh loop!

Moose Range Tuesday 1PM by Billie's Dad

Powder Loop trails are absolutely hard-packed and covered with debris from strong winds. Not recommended for skiing until we get more snow. One trail blocked by a fallen tree. That will be cleared tomorrow. Swamp is ice-covered. Little or no snow. Linguini ski trail has been left unusable for biking or skiing due to deep ruts left by a 4x4. Grooming suspended until we get a workable snow pack.

Bartlett High School Tuesday 8AM by MOA Nordic Map

NSAA groomed Beardsley's Bends; Heritage Vista; Powell's Path; Rascal's Run; Tryon's Maxim; Whitmore's Way. Support grooming by the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage

Hillside Tuesday 8AM by MOA Nordic Map

NSAA groomed Double Bouble; Gasline; Spencer Loop. Support grooming by the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage

Kincaid Park Tuesday 8AM by MOA Nordic Map

NSAA groomed Easy Street; Elliot's Climb to World Cup; Inner Lake Loop; Lake Loop; S Turns; South Inner Lake Loop. Support grooming by the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage

Tour of Anchorage Trail Tuesday 8AM by MOA Nordic Map

NSAA groomed Tour of Anchorage Trail - Track packed with snow machine. Support grooming by the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage

Russian Jack Tuesday 12AM by MOA Nordic Map

Anchorage Parks and Recreation groomed East High to Russian Jack Unlit - Groomed; Russian Jack Springs Park South West Loop - Groomed

Hillside Monday 4PM by Eric Skis

Not sure what happened last week, but no signs of it today. Nothing on Spencer and DB except a firm, smooth base and an inch or so of fresh. Still decent glide and great edging. I’ve never skied so fast down Spencer with so little concern. It’s gonna be awesome when the temps cool back and the NSAA puts down some cord. Thanks all NSAA groomers. 9/10!

Chester Creek Trail Monday 4PM by Russell

Skate skied from Maplewood to ANMC and back. About as good as it ever gets - wide, firm trail with a skein of loose snow atop it. Fast and fun! (Though not the kind of fast you get with more icy conditions.)

Chester Creek Trail Monday 3PM by Peter Haeussler

I skate skied from APU to a bit past Point Woronzof and back. Very nice conditions overall. I could tell that it had been dragged recently. There was light new snow falling on all of it. More out near the airport.

Middle Fork Loop Trail Monday 1PM by Gilia

Outdoor enthusiasts beware - my car window was smashed in this afternoon while I was out riding the Middle Fork Loop. Was parked at S. Bivouac trailhead, both trailheads were well trafficked today so I didn’t think much of it. I hope the vandals enjoy that old coat that smells like dog. I did my best to clean up most of the glass in the new snow but careful with your furry friends.

On the bright side Middle Fork was great!

Kincaid Park Monday 12PM by Eric Skis

Excellent conditions at Kincaid today. Mize and Arlene’s were near perfection. Sisson still has a bit of grass sticking up, but no rocks or dirt. Very skiable!!! The new snow softened things nicely without making it slow. The bases are firm and smooth. 8.5/10!

Kincaid Park Monday 8AM by MOA Nordic Map

NSAA groomed Roadside Multi-Use. Support grooming by the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage

Tony Knowles Coastal Trail Sunday 10AM by Lynary Skier

Early Sunday a.m., -3 degrees F, two MOA groomers (thanks!) were rolling and dragging the Coastal Trail, including the Lynary Park connector.

Kincaid Park Sunday 8AM by MOA Nordic Map

NSAA groomed Arlene's Way - Groomed with snow machine; Kim Berg Biathlon Range Area; Kim Berg Biathlon/Snow Making Loop three; Nordic Hill (Snow Making Loop Two); Sisson Trail - Groomed with snow machine; Snow Making Loop Number Three; Stadium; Stadium (Snow Making Loop Number Two). Support grooming by the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage

Tony Knowles Coastal Trail Saturday 3PM by Alison

Skijored Lynn Ary to just before Woronzof. Trail is packed, recently groomed (thanks, muni!) and in great shape with occasional small avoidable debris. No tracks yet.

Girdwood Ski Trails Saturday 3PM by B

Girdwood Nordic Ski Trail freshly groomed, all connector trails groomed, Moose Meadow, and bike path from Arlberg to 5k parking lot. Skiing is great and all connected in Girdwood! Snow forecasted Sunday night 1/19.

Tour of Anchorage Trail Saturday 11AM by Henry

Native health center to Service high school, good coverage with no rocks but a little tough skating due to packed condition. Ice layer under thin snow at Campbell creek for 100 yards or so. Good day overall.

Independence Mine Saturday 9AM by Jeff Kase

Groomed for skate and classic. single digit temps, light breeze, no crowds. Much cleaner softer snow up here than at GPRA.

Beach Lake Trails - Chugiak Saturday 8AM by MOA Nordic Map

NSAA groomed Appendix; Bridge Loop; Chalet Loop/ North Pasture; Chugiak High School Stadium
Chugiak HS Stadium; Corral Loop; Main St/Low Road/ Mama's Cutoff; Sprint Loop; Swamp Trail. Support grooming by the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage

Hillside Saturday 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

Kincaid Park Saturday 8AM by MOA Nordic Map

NSAA groomed Jodhpur Loop; Lekisch Lighted Trail; Margaux's Lighted; Mize Lighted - marginal track. Support grooming by the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage

Archangel Road Saturday 8AM by Zack Steer

Groomed Archangel road to the intersection with the motorized use area. All good for skate and classic. Clear and calm (no wind) up top Saturday morning. Support grooming by the Mat-Su Ski Club
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