Come be a part of the most colorful Nordic event in the country. Alaska Ski for Women is a day of fun that raises funds for local non-profit organizations that help stop the cycle of domestic abuse against families. 

• Regisration happening now. Get your costumes ready! CLICK HERE to register. Registration fee is a donation of your choosing (suggested level is $25).
• Not interested in costumes? Want a more competitive day? Sign up for the Duathlon (ski both the timed classic and timed freestyle race).
• Need a little boost to get ready? We have ski lessons designed just for Ski for Women participants. These prep classes will be held Friday, Jan 20th and Friday, Jan 27th from 6:30-8pm at Kincaid. CLICK HERE for more information.
• Like skiing and shopping? Check out the silent auction. Great items for a great cause.

CLICK HERE for more information 

Winter is delivering a spectacular snowfall this year, are you getting the most out of it? In other words, can you ski the trails and enjoy the fantastic grooming that your trail pin has paid for? Or do you find yourself struggling to stay upright, always searching for balance and getting worn out in the process?

For those of you who answered to the latter, consider this warm up exercise that helps with balance, promotes movement and hopefully will let you start enjoying the trails more.

Start with your feet together, side by side. Move your hips in a circular movement around your feet , clockwise, focusing on moving from your ankle. It should feel like you are doing the Hula Hoop movement. Do this about ten times clockwise and then ten times counter clockwise.

Then separate your feet to about shoulder width wide and repeat the circular movement around your feet. Do ten repetitions clockwise and then another ten counter clockwise.

The movement you are practicing should be the movement you utilize to balance when on the trails whether you are skating or track skiing. Children's center of mass is higher, so we learn to use our head as the balancing point. As adults, we tend to do the same thing, which results in an inefficient movement. Instead, lead with the hips like you are dancing down the ski trails to achieve better balancing movements from the ankles. Give it a try some time. For more personalized tips on skiing, join us for a lesson!

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A few nice words...

Junior Nordic Program: "With a heavy heart,  I must ask you to please withdraw W from next session. We realize that there is not time for this and the school team and all the other activities and homework..... I do not want to deprive another child of the opportunity to enjoy Junior Nordic. We have had such a wonderful experience w

Tim, Sally, Pietr Bednarski, Bob, Jim at the 2011 World Biathlon Youth/Junior Trials.

ith the program."

2012 is the 25th birthday of the Tour! It's Alaska's largest (and oldest) Nordic ski race. Race date is March 4, 2012.  

• For many folks in Alaska the Tour is THE ski race that matters. Be a part of the 25th anniversary of this great race. Registration is happening NOW.

• Once again, the awards banquet will be held at the popular Bear Tooth Theatre featuring music, videos, slide show and fabulous Bear Tooth refreshments - Monday, March 5th at 7:45. Save the dates, tickets are limited and available on February 28.

• Not sure you're up for the Tour? Want to get that personal best? Either way we have two great options to get you ready. Sign up for our "Get your Tour on" series. Two hours on either Saturday or Sunday for six weeks, beginning January 21. One class for new Tour folks and one class for more seasoned skiers.  CLICK HERE for more information.

•  We've also got a  "one shot" 90 minute class to get a sneak preview of the start and finish. CLICK HERE for more class information and to register online.  

Don't put it off. Click here to register for the Tour of Anchorage! 

 Maybe you've heard about 24-hour races, but never thought to be a part of one? This is your chance to give it a try in a fun and safe environment! What's really great about the SKAN is that there is no safer way to test your endurance than with a 6K lap format and aid available every 3K. You'll will never be stranded in "no mans land" if you bonk, as there will always be other people around to keep you motivated, heated tents and buildings to warm up in if you need a break, and food and drink available at all times. If this makes the event sound daunting, don't worry- these concerns are mostly for the few who entertain the idea of skiing solo.

The SKAN 24 offers 6, 12, and 24-hour time frames and allows teams of up to 8 people. There are 3 raffle prizes awarded every 3 hours throughout the event, plus more at the awards ceremony. Participants ski on 2 different loops, alternating every 6 hours and run in reverse the second time.  

This year the SKAN 24 lands on Swedish Waffle Day, and in celebration of this we'll be serving HOT WAFFLES Sunday morning! Also, after the success of last year we have picked up even more sponsors for this years event! Hammer Nutrition is supporting us with drinks for our aid stations, TOKO will be present to aid in waxing skis, SteamDot will be providing some of the best coffee you've ever had, Petzl will be there allowing you to demo some of their awesome headlamps, and Madshus is going to be doing demos of their skis! This year we've also hooked up a deal with ABC RV Rentals for the event if you want to RV camp in the parking lot.  

If we've sparked your interest in this awesome 24-hour ski race, please check out the  SKAN 24 RACE BLOG or the NSAA website for more information. If you're still not sure about participating this year, but are curious about the 24-hour race atmosphere, we encourage you to at least stop out and have a cup of coffee with us! Mark your calendars for March 24-25; the 2012 SKAN is on! 

Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage

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

907-276-7609