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

Kincaid: Refreshed the Lighted Loops and we’re still making snow. Please avoid the SML and ski with caution. Enjoy!

Hillside: The Lighted Loops have been scratched for your Saturday skiing satisfaction. Watch for sporadic small stones. Have fun!

Eagle River HS/Yosemite Dr: Three passes on Eagle River HS and Yosemite. A bit soft with spots where the ground is visible. Should be ok skiing but using your rock skis is advised. Have a great day!

Updated 11.15.2025

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Girdwood Ski Trails Yesterday 9PM by SkiGirdwood

The 5K was groomed with tracks set. Saturday morning's time trial for UAA, UAF, and APU is at 10am!

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

Kincaid: Snowmachine groomed the Lighted trails. Active snowmaking is in progress so please be careful and ski with caution! Have a great weekend!

Hillside: Snowmachine groomed the Lighted trails, Gasline, and made a few loops around Service Stadium. Bumpy in spots and the occasional rock here and there. Otherwise, should be a nice Friday for a ski. Enjoy!

Chugiak HS: Smoothed the Stadium out and worked the Christy. Rocks, rocks, rocks and a few more rocks on the Christy. Both tunnels now have a ribbon of snow. Ski with caution and have a great day!

Glen Alps: Our friends at DNR groomed from the Glen Alps Trailhead up the valley on Poweline Pass Trail for 4.5 miles before turning around. Base is thin and some rocks do poke through, so rock skis are recommended. Trail width varies from 6 ft. or more for most of the trail to 2-3 ft. farther back in the valley. DNR has plans for more grooming once we get more snow. Have fun out there!

Updated 11.14.2025

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Tony Knowles Coastal Trail Thursday 1PM by ipickupmydogspoo

( Chalet -Woronzof section)The muni had groomed CT last weekend and it was a great surface for skate or xc skiing. Since then it also got some foot traffic and fat bikes with minimum impact to ski conditions. For some reason the muni decided to run a tracked machine to whack some bushes so now there are all kinds of ruts and bush debris. Bummer this wasn't done in September or October.

Hillside Thursday 11AM by Grateful 2

Very grateful to NSAA for the early groom on the Abbott multi use trail. Was sooo nice to not have smooth dog walking and watching the fat bikers and skiers all loving it made for a lovely afternoon. Support the grooming by being an NSAA member even if you only walk the trails with your dogs.

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

Kincaid: The Lighted trails were snowmachine groomed. Snowmaking is in progress! Please ski with extra caution and avoid the SML. Have fun out there!

Hillside: Scratched up Dbl Bbl and Spencer today. Fair result and skiable. Enjoy!

Bartlett HS: Bill snowmachine groomed the entire system. There was a vehicle incursion that effected 1/3 of the trails. It only spun out on one uphill and the ruts weren’t too deep due to the low level of snow. Also, ASD plowed across the entrance to the trail down to grass, so watch for that. It is what it is and aside from all the dog walkers and 4-wheeled traffic the coverage is still decent with no rocks showing. Skiing should be OK, considering. Have a great day!

Updated 11.13.2025

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BLM Campbell Tract Wednesday 6PM by Gratfeul Skier

Thanks for the TOA love! Decent enough skate skiing for the snow we've had, beautiful evening skate and nice to have something near home.

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

Kincaid: Snowmachine groomed the Lighted trails. Snowmaking continues! Please be cautious and avoid the SML and areas where the snowcats are working. Enjoy!

Hillside: Drew snowmachine groomed the Lighted Loops and took a spin down the TOA. He said the results were “Okay” as it’s still early season and to watch for rocks in spots. Otherwise, pretty decent skiing for what we’ve got. The highlight of his shift was seeing the gorgeous display of Northern Lights! Have a wonderful day!

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Updated 11.12.2025

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Chester Creek Trail Wednesday 7AM by Brian

Tunnels with snow: Lake Otis, Seward Highway, Arctic., Spenard.

Tunnels without snow: A St., C St., Minnesota (western tunnel).

Girdwood Ski Trails Tuesday 8PM by SkiGirdwood

Tonight the 5K and Arlberg Bikepath have set tracks! Plus a groom. SKI ONLY

Tony Knowles Coastal Trail Tuesday 2PM by MaineiAK

Skate skied between Westchester and Woronzof. Coverage is great and firm all the way, with minimal debris (somewhat more West of earthquake park). A little bumpy with the foot-traffic pockmarks, but overall really nice multi-use conditions. Thanks to whoever put a trail of skiable snow through the tunnel!

Moose Range Tuesday 2PM by Jase

Studded fat bike. Rode motorized trail to the swamp. 95% solid ice across the whole swamp. 2" light snow on the lake. Lake 100% solid that I could tell.

Tony Knowles Coastal Trail Tuesday 12PM by Patrick Carnahan

Skate skied from elderberry park to earthquake park. Snow only in tunnel from lagoon to fish creek, otherwise great conditions, a little bumpy from foot traffic-normal for multi-use. Must’ve been rolled at some point-thanks to the muni groomers!

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

Kincaid: Thank you to our Veterans! We refreshed all the Lighted trails plus the Dark Lekisch, Mize’s Folly, Moose Hill and Big Dipper/Stairway. Active snowmaking is in progress. Please avoid the SML and areas where snowcats are working. Enjoy the trails!

Hillside: Salute to Veterans. Dressed up Lighted Loops and Gasline.  Base still workable. Couple of rock gardens. Fair results and skiable. Have a great day!

Updated 11.11.2025

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Girdwood Ski Trails Monday 10PM by SkiGirdwood

The Arlberg Bikepath and 5K were groomed tonight! Enjoy the skiing tomorrow. The 5K is SKI ONLY

Alaska Pacific University Monday 5PM by Dave Bass

APU has a groomed skate width loop from presidents hill to cardiac hill!
Sporty early season conditions w a few roots to dodge, but hilly skate skiing in the neighborhood is very much appreciated!
Thanks to the groomer!!

Eagle River Nature Center Monday 11AM by redwop

Albert Loop is now open, really good for classic, 8" base, didn't hit any rocks - the river bed isn't quite ready yet

Chester Creek Trail Monday 9AM by Another happy skier

Thanks to all groomers!! Years ago, very few if any trails were groomed. Now? Miles and miles of groomed trails.

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

Kincaid: The Lighted trails, Compression, Icebox and Football have been snowmachine groomed. Remember there is no snow in the tunnels. We are also making and pushing snow today. Please do not follow the Snowcats. Enjoy!

Hillside: Yesterday the Classic trails were track packed and the Lighted Loops, Stadium and Double Bubble winged. Today the Spencer has been packed and winged. It’s bumpy, but skiable. Have fun out there!

Updated 11.10.2025

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Chester Creek Trail Sunday 4PM by Jo

Beware! just saw Parks and Rec grinding up the Tikishla Trails and the Chester Creek Trail from there to the tunnel by the Lake Otis ball field and exposing some of the asphalt. Then they turned around and headed East. Not sure why. I was walking, but seemed like pretty decent skate and classic conditions before the machine went through. I thought we were trying to KEEP the snow on the trails??

Chester Creek Trail Sunday 4PM by Larry Rundquist

Totally agree with Jo that a misguided MOA worker ruined what looked like a nice base for skiing and other winter activities. Call or email MOA to complain about the conflict with Parks and Recreation grooming efforts.

Russian Jack Sunday 3PM by Grendel's skijorer

Fresh grooming (NOT plowing) observed on Russian Jack multi use trail and golf course.

Alaska Pacific University Sunday 2PM by John

From RJSP to APU/UAA trails: Pole tips hitting trail pavement. An exposed root appears occasionally, but really not many. The trail through the wetland section between APU and UAA campuses is uncovered frozen slush. Still, a nice ski for this part of town.

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

Kincaid: Snowmachine groomed all Lighted trails, Arlene’s and Sisson. We will be making snow again so use caution in the SML area. Enjoy!

Hillside: Drew and Scott track packed the Multiuse from FNBP Ball Fields to Bivouac. Double Bubble, Chicken Run and Spencer have been track packed as well.

Beach Lake Trails: Packed the Chalet Loop with a four-wheeler, pulling a boggan to keep the crushed rock from turning up. On the rest of the trails I used a snowmobile floating a wing, three passes, it’s pretty thin. I believe if I was gonna try it, I’d borrow someone else’s rock skis.

Updated 11.9.2025

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Hillside Saturday 6PM by Happy Skier

Classic skied the lighted loops. Dark and clear. 24 degrees. Bumpy and soft, as expected, but great coverage. There were no quick stops on rocks or roots. The ruts were a bit tricky on the downhills but very manageable. Skier set track most of the way but inconsistent and shallow. Overall great skiing for early season with only one snowfall!

Hillside Saturday 6PM by Happy Skier

Classic skied the lighted loops. Dark and clear. 24 degrees. Bumpy and soft, as expected, but great coverage. There were no quick stops on rocks or roots. The ruts were a bit tricky on the downhills but very manageable. Skier set track most of the way but inconsistent and shallow. Overall great skiing for early season with only one snowfall!

Kincaid Park Saturday 2PM by Jeffrey Bannish

Three Cheers for the groomers. Kincaid is almost completely packed. B-pair Classic skis worked well again with purple kick. Ice Box – Hairpin was my favorite of newly packed trails. I wasn’t brave enough for dark Lekisch. The Sisson was extra slow as it seems less flat than other trails. The lit trails sped up on this second day with most of the human generated classic trails disappearing into the more polished surface. It’s time to scrape off the skate skis. Look at that snowless forecast and get it now! Remember tomorrow’s NSAA meeting at Kincaid. – Ski ya there

Government Peak Recreation Area Saturday 12PM by Dave

Classic waxless was pretty fun. Skating was ok, but irritatingly lurchy at times. Rock skis and caution necessary either way, I avoided gaining speed on the downhills. In between the occasional ground-contact ski-grab lurches it felt great to ski again! I wonder if Archangel is any better?

Hillside Saturday 12PM by I Love Snow!

Skate skied all the lighted trails and Double Bubble. Much better than expected! I saw a couple rocks but never felt any. Tail is track packed, a little lumpy, but skied great. What a great start to the ski season. Highly recommend.

Eagle River Nature Center Saturday 10AM by redwop

Trails have been packed with sled, didn't bottom on the Rodak or 4 corners, super scenic and beautiful!

Girdwood Ski Trails Saturday 9AM by SkiGirdwood

5K Nordic loop being rolled again today. 2K and Arlberg bikepath rolled yesterday 11/7, and volunteers working on getting the whole loop groomed today. Otherwise, break trail with pups in the meadow or follow the skied loop! Welcome winter! Ski Swap today in Girdwood at the Alyeska Daylodge.

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

Kincaid: The Dark Lekisch, Easy Street, S Turn, Lake Loop and Horseshoe are track packed. The Lighted trails were snow-machine groomed. Ski with caution and avoid the tunnels because there is no snow in them! Have a great day!

Hillside: Track packed 6-10 inches of new snow on all the Lighted trails, Spencer and Double Bubble. Still felt every rock, root, undulation of the trail surface. Good start to the grooming season.

Beach Lake Trails: Packed the stadium and the Christy. Floated a wing on both. A lot of rocks hidden in the thin base on the Christy with grass showing in the Stadium, but I didn’t see anything that would damage skis there.  Heading to the Chalet side today and hope not to turn up any crushed rock. Have fun out there!

Bartlett HS: Six passes with a snowmobile floating a wing. Did not hit any rocks with the snowmobile skis here but I still would caution about bringing good skis. Still in base development. Obviously, it’s going to be a bit soft.

Eagle River HS/Yosemite Dr.: Base development. 4 to 6 passes both sides. Watch for rocks!

Updated 11.8.2025

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Hillside Friday Nov 7 by Clare

I found a kids 24” wheel mountain bike hidden on the side of the trails near Service. It was there a couple of days, so I brought it home. Rusty chain but nice bike. Message me at 907-223-2197 with a description to claim it

Kincaid Park Friday Nov 7 by SkiBee

Start from Jodphur-Margaux-Mize-2.9 Lekisch-Margaux all in great condition. Classic was perfect with “skier made” tracks, soft- several folks left signature biffit holes.

Great conditions for striding. Tar was the star today - this new snow kicked great with Start Terva blue with a Terva Purple Cover.

Get out there & beware of the tunnel unless you want a free stone grind.

Hillside Friday Nov 7 by Dave & The Zianator

It's do-it-yourself grooming for skating on the Gasline, and it began to be fun after we did a few laps. There are snowmobile-packed walking tracks down each side.

Archangel Road Friday Nov 7 by Dave

Skied yesterday late mid day,mid 20's, perhaps 3" powder at best.Didnt seem like there was a base.
Still fairly good zip up to Reed Lake Trailhead and back.Yes the rock skies took a few hits, but thats why they get the hard jobs.
Another 3" would make a big difference,a base would be nice too, but like last winter/spring,we gits what we gits.

Government Peak Recreation Area Friday Nov 7 by Ed Strabel

GPRA only got about 2-3 inches of light snow. We will be packing the stadium and possibly other ski-only trails if things work out. Good news is the ground is frozen solid. For diehard skiers, rock skis are a must have. Support grooming by the Mat-Su Ski Club

Independence Mine Friday Nov 7 by Eric Strabel

I classic skied with rock skis to check the conditions. There's a short 3/4 km through the mine buildings that is decent ungroomed skiing. The remaining ski route needs more snow as it was plowed weeks ago and only has the recent snow fall amount.

Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage Friday Nov 7 by Friendly Report Bot [?]

Kincaid: Yippee for snow! Track packed Lighted trails with snowmobiles to start base development. Bring your rock skis, be careful and use caution. Everything else has 8 inches of powder! Please avoid the SML when snowmaking is in progress and remember that the trails are now “SKI ONLY.” Have fun out there!

Hillside: About 8″ on the trails as well. Matt will be out today flipping signs and track packing the Service and Hillside trails.

Beach Lake Trails: Not quite as much snow as in Anchorage…only about 4.5″. Bill will be on the system this morning to see if the snow will compact and stick to the base. We’ll keep you posted and welcome to winter!

Updated 11.7.2025

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Independence Mine Thursday Nov 6 by Steve Jakab

We are excited and ready for the first snow of the season! Latest intel at 21:45 from HP lodge is 4" snow.
we are watching and ready to groom!
We need a good 12” to spin the tiller and make snow into magic. Do your snow dance.
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Glen Alps Saturday Nov 1 by Jane

Anyone have a road report for driving up to Glen Alps? Thanks!

Glen Alps Saturday Nov 1 by Jane

Anyone have a road report for driving up to Glen Alps? Thanks!

Glen Alps Friday Oct 31 by Jeffrey Bannish

I was lured out by Eric's posting yesterday.

There is some lightly tracked snow on either side of the one-foot wide stomped Powerline Trail. There are stream crossings and occasional protruding rocks. Kick and glide on my short, waxless classic skis was slow but felt great. It was worth doing once. Skate skis would not work.

I turned around at the German Bridge. The snow wasn't getting any deeper.

Glen Alps Thursday Oct 30 by Eric

Glen Alps trail head to Powerline was decent. Skier-packed classic tracks and just enough dense snowpack to cover rocks with no scraping. Worth the trip . . .

Independence Mine Saturday Oct 25 by Redwop

Decent skiing if you walk up the road to the mine. 3 inches or so but supportable on fishscale skis. Have to cross occasional bare/plowed spots

Rippy Trail Friday Oct 10 by Dori

Left my good hiking poles in the parking lot at Rippy Trailhead. Let me know if you found them! Would love to get them back Reward offered!

Independence Mine Friday Oct 3 by Ed Strabel

Mat-Su Ski Club prepared the trails for grooming and skiing this fall/winter. 10-20 inches of heavy, wet snow that had to be plowed to get a fuel truck up to the generator building and for heating along with bringing out mining equipment. Hopefully, that will be completed by the middle of next week. Get your skis ready! Support grooming by the Mat-Su Ski Club