Fresh Tracks - Ten things to do while you wait for snow

Fresh Tracks

November 2012

In This Issue

Help at the Jumps

Alaska Sports Hall of Fame

Ski Lessons

Grooming Blog

Anchorage Cup

NSAA Membership

Up Coming Clinics

Friends & Family Relay

Register for Tour

Jumping Story

Quick Links

Donate Now

Last Month's Newsletter

More About Us

Grooming Report

Dear Skiers,

Mother Nature is being more than a bit stingy with the snow so far this year. Never fear, here are 10 things you can do while you anxiously wait for more white stuff.

#1: Help haul snow at the jumps - Tues, Nov 27 - 6-8 pm

Photo by Karen Compton

Jumpers are jumping! Thanks to some busy bees hauling snow last week, the 15 meter jump is open and our pint-size flyers are jumping. Now it's time to get the 40-meter in shape. Can you lend a hand spreading and shoveling snow tomorrow? Come on out to the jumps Tuesday, Nov 27 between 6 and 8pm and the jumpers will put you to work.

Have you always wanted to give jumping a try? Saturday & Sunday, Dec 1 & 2, between 1pm & 3pm is a "U Try It" opportunity at the 15 meter jump. It's FREE! Bring your own downhill skis, boots and helmet and our skilled jumping coaches will be on hand to get you started.

#2: Vote Nordic in Alaska Sports Hall of Fame

Let's get two great NSAA events into the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame. Both the Tour of Anchorage and Alaska Ski for Women have been nominated for the Class of 2013. Isn't it about time for a Nordic event to join the Hall of Fame? CLICK HERE to VOTE! Voting closes November 30th, so don't delay.

#3: Sign up for a ski lesson

Yes, we can almost guarantee if you sign up for one of NSAA's adult ski lessons we'll have snow for you. OK we can't guarantee snow, but we can guarantee great instructors and a more efficient glide. We have classes for beginners, classes just for women, multi-week training groups and Friday lunch groups. CLICK HERE for the full schedule.

#4: Keep your eyes on our Grooming Blog

Photo by Joe Yelverton

The Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage's Operations Department is ready to go. Just add snow and they will be on the trails grooming for you! To find out the latest information on trail conditions CLICK HERE for the NSAA Trail Conditions Grooming Blog.

#5: Sign up for AMH Anchorage Cup Series

Sign up today for the AMH Anchorage Cup Sprint Relay, Sun, Dec 9th. What a great way to start the race season. Sign up for the whole series and receive this cool travel mug! CLICK HERE for more information and to register.

#6: Renew your NSAA membership

Don't wait another minute. CLICK HERE to renew your membership in the Best Ski Club in the Best Ski Town in the USA. Help make our trails fabulous and our grooming superb. Bring your friends along too!

#7: Check out these clinics

Sun, Dec 2nd: Cross Country Alaska is hosting a coaches' clinic on Sunday, Dec 2nd 9am-4pm, $25 and includes lunch. CLICK HERE for more details.

Sun, Dec 2nd: Want to give biathlon a try? Come to our next Biathlon Range Safety Clinic. Sunday, Dec 2nd 11am-noon at the Kincaid Bunker (side door). CLICK HERE to register online.

Fri, Dec 21st: Alaska Winter Stars Elite Team is organizing the 2nd annual Lickety-Splits Ski Camp for Kids ages 6-13 on Friday Dec 21st from 9am-1pm at Kincaid. It's Free! CLICK HERE for more details.

#8: Mark your calendar for the Friends & Family Relay

UAA Ski Team is hosting the ever popular Friends & Family Relay, Tuesday, Dec 18th, at 6:30pm. This is a fun, low-key 3-person relay (classic/skate/skate). Grab some friends and help raise some money for UAA's Ski Team. Watch the website for more details.

#9: Early registration for the Tour & Ski for Women

Get your early discount for the Tour of Anchorage. Don't let last

minute computer issues get in your way of bargain prices. CLICK HERE to register for the Tour of Anchorage on March 3rd.

Alaska Ski for Women will be held February 3rd - Super Bowl

Sunday. You can support a great cause, register early AND receive a 2012 tax donation if you sign up now. CLICK HERE to register for the Alaska Ski for Women.

#10: Read up on Jumping History

Speaking of ski jumping ..... Take a moment to read some great stories that capture the passion and history of ski jumping. CLICK HERE to read our very own Coach Dan Bevington's story in the USA SKI JUMPING STORY PROJECT.

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