Seven Scholarships for Seven Smart Skiers! 

The competition was as tough as it's ever been for students appling for NSAA's college scholarships this year. From a wide pool of applicants, the scholarship committee awarded $9,000 to seven exceptional students.
 
UAA student Branden Fontana and South High student Karina Packer will receive Dr. Elizabeth Tower Memorial scholarships thanks to the generosity of Dr. Tower's family and friends. NSAA scholarships were awarded to UAA student Rachel Carey, South High students Sam Dougherty and Emily Rogers, Service High student Peter Mamrol, and Chugiak High student Iain Miller. 

Congratulations and good luck to all NSAA college bound student/athletes.

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CLICK HERE for job description and details

Summer Trail Projects  

Better Trails = Better Skiing

Join NSAA and a committed band of volunteers to help make the skiing even better next year. Our plans for this summer's trail work include:

• June 8, 6pm: reseed new biathlon range. Can you help? Contact James D. 
• Lekisch Trail (2.5 & 5km) repair will begin early June (watch for trail closures). We'll need volunteers in late June thru July. 
• Sisson Trail reroute due to airport construction will begin later in the summer.
• Kincaid Chalet Flower Rings: planting June 6, we're looking for help with summer watering. 

These trails will be closed intermittently throughout the summer to allow for safe trail work and successful grass reseeding.

If you're interested in helping, send us an email.  

The Northern Access to U-Med District project is evaluating the alternatives for a northern access to the U-Med District from Northern Lights Boulevard in the two-mile stretch between Lake Otis Parkway and Boniface Parkway. These alternatives would place a road through the UAA trail system.

CLICK HERE for project presentation.

CLICK HERE for project website.

Maryellen Tuttell, AICP

DOWL HKM

4041 B Street, Anchorage, Alaska 99503

 Phone: 562-2000 ~ Fax: 563-3953 ~ Email 

Public Comment period open until June 30.  

Support a lifelong skier: Ira Edwards

Ira Edwards, a well-known skier, coach, Rossignal Rep, and State Park Ranger was severely injured last year while clearing hazard trees off a ski trail. Being wheelchair bound has not stopping him from getting outdoors. Check out Ira's BLOG and see how his positive attitude and determination is an inspiration for us all.

Ira has recently been chosen as one of High Fives Foundation's Winter Empowerment Athletes. High Fives Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising money and awareness for athletes who have suffered a life-altering injury while pursuing their dream in the winter action sports community.

Check out High Fives Foundation's website to see how they are helping to purchase adaptive outdoor equipment for Ira and other athletes. Look for a link in the headline banner to contribute to Ira's fund.

"Being in a wheelchair is not the end, it is just a new beginning."

Ira Edwards

Plans for Chugach State Park

Do recreate in Chugach State Park? Do you care about its future? State Parks has released a draft of the Chugach State Park Management Plan for public review. We encourage our members to review this document and submit comments. The plan is available online HERE. There will be a series of open house sessions with short presentations and an opportunity to provide input and ask questions.

• June 7 - 6:30pm-8:30pm: Indian Valley Bible Chalet
• June 8 - 12:00pm-2:00pm: Atwood State Office Bldg, # 240.
• June 9 - 6:30pm-8:30pm: Campbell Creek Science Center
• June 14 - 6:30-8:30pm: Eagle River Town Center Community Room (12001 Business Blvd, #170)

Written comments can be mailed, emails or faxed to:

2010/11 Season by the Numbers   

• Total event & race participants: 12,636
• Largest high school race: Lynx Loppet: 667
• Kilometers groomed: 8,445
• First & last days groomed: Nov 2 - Apr 18 
• Percent of "winter" days groomed: 89%
• Tracks set: 4,910km
• Junior Nordic skiers: 651
• NSAA members: 5,524 (2,376 memberships)