New Jump
Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage

Are you ready for some skiing?

September 2011

Dear Skier,

We have termination dust! We all know what that means.... it's time to get skiing on the brain! Here's a handy checklist to help you get organized:
  • Renew NSAA membership (check)
  • Purchase Ski Train tickets (check)
  • Come to the NSAA Ski Swap and Annual Meeting (check)
  • Sign up the kids up for Junior Nordic (check)
  • Sign up for adult ski lessons (check)
  • Check out local outdoor shows and ski swaps (check)
  • Visit NSAA website for a full calendar of events (check)
  • Wax your skis and have some fun (double check)
2011/2012 Membership Renewal Time!

New Trail Pins! Online membership now open!  

2011-2012 Trail Pin
Trail User Pin

 

Can you believe it's been 19 years since our last membership increase!?!? It's been an amazing time and we have all contributed to making NSAA one of the biggest (and arguably the best) Nordic ski clubs in the country. We have an incredible network of groomed trails,

host awesome events, manage great youth programs, host some of the nation's biggest ski races,provide college scholarships AND have the most dedicated volunteers on the planet. This is all possible thanks to our members who make Anchorage the

2012 Trail Pins
Trail Blazer

best place to Nordic ski in the world!

 

Please continue to support and help our local ski club grow by renewing your membership. We've got new membership levels to choose from with great new stickers, pins, and other swag. Proudly show your support for Nordic skiing, great trails and NSAA. 

  • Basic Trail Membership (receives car sticker)
    • $25 Individual - $50 Family
      Trail Meister Pin
      Trail Meister
  • Trail User Student (receives sticker & trail pin)
    • $65 Individual
  • Trial User (receives sticker & trail pin)
    • $85 Individual - $170 Family
  • Trail Blazer (receives sticker, trail pin, ski ties)
    • $175 Individual - $350 Family
  • Trail Meister (receives sticker, trail pin, ski ties & NSAA tech shirt)
    • $350 Individual - $700 Family

 

Support Trails! Support Nordic skiing in Anchorage!

RENEW your NSAA membership 

 

2012 Ski Train Rolls! - March 24

Tickets on sale October 3rd

Don't be left at the station! Monday, Oct 3rd tickets will go on sale for the best winteTrain Wide Viewr day in Alaska. Save March 24th for the annual NSAA Ski Train. We'll be going north to Curry. Tickets are $100 for members and $140 for non-members. It's members-only purchase until November 7th, but members may buy a limited number of tickets for their non-member guests.
 
Get your group together. Download your order form. Select which style seats you'd like - recliner seats, booth-style table seating or the booth-style boom-box party cars. Mail, fax or email your order. Better yet, stop by the office between 10am to 5pm M-F and select your own choice seats starting Monday, Oct 3rd.
What's new this year? Adult Ski Lessons!

Because friends don't let friends teach friends how to ski.

  • Jr. Nordic Parent Lessons (Why let kids have all the fun?)
    • Meets the same time as Jr. Nordic
    • Week long - 3 lessons (3.5 hours)
  • Beginner Lessons (Start off on the right foot)
    • Partner with REI for classroom and on-snow classes
    • 4 sessions over 2 weeks
  • One Shot Lesson (Tune up that technique)
    • 90 minutes with a pro
    • Special sessions for Ski for Women and Tour Preparation 
    • Evenings and lunch time options
  • Get Ready for the Tour (Personal Best, here I come!)
    • Once a week for six weeks in January & February 
    • Beginner/Intermediate sessions & advanced groups
    • Time to get your Tour On!
  • Private Lessons (Work on exactly what you want)  
    • One on One with a pro
    • $50 for 1.5 hrs

CLICK HERE for full schedule

CLICK HERE to register (starting October 1st) 

New & Improved Ski Swap and Annual Meeting - Sat, Nov 5
Kincaid Chalet & Bunker

 Annual Meeting

It's time for the Annual Meeting! Time to check out some new gear at the swap, mingle with friends, enjoy good music and food at the potluck (bring a side), check out NSAA programs, vote for new board members, approve some NSAA By-Law changes, admire our photo contest winners, and win one of the many great DOOR PRIZES. It's all happening Saturday, November 5

 

Gear swap is expanding this year. We're movin' to the bunker. Bring your gear in from 2:30-4:00 only. NEW - a consignment area for those who'd like to shop instead of minding their own sales. Doors open from 4:00-6:00 for gear sales. Waxing Demo (for your skis) at 5:00pm in the bunker. After the swap, come to the Chalet for music by Paul Anderson & band, food, and fun. Dinner begins at 6:00. Meeting and door prizes begin at 6:30. As always, NSAA will provide brats, drinks and desserts - you provide sides & salads. Fun for the whole family!

 

CLICK HERE for swap and meeting details 

Junior Nordic Sign-Up
Online signup begins October 1st

Anchorage Junior Nordic League - getting Anchorage skiers off to a great start. Registration will open online October 1st. Kids ages 6 to 14 of all abilities are welcome. Space is limited, so sign up today.JN Ski Bear

  • Two sessions: Nov 14-Jan 7 and Jan 17-Mar 10
  • Three locations: Hillside, Kincaid and Russian Jack
  • Two options: Mon/Wed/Sat or Tue/Thu/Sat
  • NEW - Ski Jumping add-on options - Learn to Fly!
  • Ski rentals available

CLICK HERE to register starting October 1st

 

More Swaps & Shows

Come get some new (used) gear!

  • October
    • Oct 1: UAA Gear Swap
      • UAA Student Union Building, 10am-1pm
      • More info call 786-1204ChampionChip
    • October 7-9: Oxygen & Octane Expo
      • Dena'ina Center Downtown
      • Vist NSAA's Booth - maybe win a free ski lesson
    • Oct 8: Mat-Su Ski Club Ski Swap
      • Colony High School, 10am-2pm
    • Oct 22: Eagle River Ski Club Ski Swap
      • Gruening Middle School, 9am-12pm
      • Gear Drop off Fri 5-7pm & Sat 8-9am
      • For More info Email ERNSC
  • November
    • Nov 5: NSAA Ski Swap and Annual Meeting
      • Gear Check in 2:30-4:00 only
      • Swap in Kincaid Bunker, 4-6pm
      • New consignment area
      • Wax demo, 5pm 
      • Kincaid Chalet Annual Meeting, potluck, music by Paul Anderson and more
      • MORE INFO here
    • Nov 5-6: West High Gear Swap
      • Sponsored by Alyeski Ski Club & UAA Ski Team
      • More information coming soon
    • Nov 5: REI Outdoor Organization Open House  
      • REI Store, 12 - 4pm
      • Lots of outdoor groups with information to share

 

Chugach State Park Trails

Draft Management Plan ready for review

The Draft Chugach State Park Trail Management Plan was issued for public review in August of 2009.  During the comment period 200 comments were received on the trail plan. A summary of the comment issues, responses, and any recommended revisions to the plan is available now for public review and comment. 

 

CLICK HERE for the draft plan and comment summary 

Help get sitskis in ASD schools

Local adaptive skier, Ira Edwards, giving back

SkiSki
Sitski for adaptive skier

Ira Edwards is partnering with CXC Adaptive, AMH and Rossignol to provide sitskis to local area schools so that students with physical limitations can enjoy the sport of skiing. The project is in need of bindings (SNS profile bindings), poles (lots and lots of all sizes) and of course cash. Can you help?  

 

CLICK HERE for more information about this project

 

Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage

203 W. 15th Ave, #204 Anchorage, AK 99501

www.AnchorageNordicSki.com
907-276-7609

Find us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterJoin Our Mailing List