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Fresh Tracks
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Early December 2012
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AMH Anchorage Cup Sprint Race Cancelled for Sun, Dec 9.
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Despite everyone's best efforts it looks like there will not be enough snow to hold the first race of the AMH Anchorage Cup Series this weekend.
The Sprint Race has been rescheduled for February 10th.
Mark your calendar for Sunday, Dec 16th for the Beach Lake Freestyle Flyer in Chugiak.
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| Kincaid Snowmaking Update
What's the status of snowmaking at Kincaid? When can we ski on it? Those on the questions on many people's mind as we wait for Mother Nature to deliver our long overdue snow.
The snowmaking system at Kincaid Park is not yet fully operational, but it is in final construction. The snow that has been made so far is part of the TESTING phase - making sure that each component of this system is running at 100%. As is expected with a complex system running under high pressure (between 350 to 500 psi), the testing phase has revealed some challenges and weak points which must be solved prior to making snow at full capacity. Progress is being made and as each issue is resolved we are bringing more of the system up to operating levels. The Kincaid Project Group (KPG), NSAA volunteers and NSAA grooming staff are working around the clock to finalize the many intricate details of the construction, complete the testing phase, and wrap up the final inspection of this high-tech system. Once up and running smoothly, NSAA will be responsible for operating and maintaining the snowmaking system.We know how passionate the Nordic skiing community is and the intense desire to get on skis and enjoy our winter months. We also know how hard it is to wait for either nature or our human engineering to deliver the goods in the form of magical snow. The board and staff of NSAA thank you all for your patience as we help KPG complete the 3km Techno Alpin snowmaking system. |
Volunteer Groomers needed!
 NSAA is looking for a few hardy folks to join our grooming crew. Have you enjoyed Anchorage's great skiing and want a chance to give back? This is your chance!
We are interested in folks available to volunteer for evening snowmachine grooming with some of the coolest guys in town!
Interested? Give NSAA Trails Committee Chair, Mike Miller a call 229-7838. The community will thank you! |
Friends & Family Relay - December 18
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Join the UAA Nordic Ski Team for the Friends and Family Relay at Kincaid, Tuesday, December 18, at 6:30pm.
As usual, this would be a low key 3 person relay (classic/skate/skate), that starts in the stadium, runs through the south tunnel to Margeux's loop, through the upper tunnel, down roller coaster, and back to the stadium.
Check the website for more details
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| Girdwood Trails: Ribbon Cutting Friday, Dec 21
- Solstice - Friday Dec 21
- Celebration starts at 2pm
- Food
- Fun
- Skiing
- Goodies
Meet at the trailhead kiosk 1K in from the end of Arlberg Rd, near Hotel Alyeska
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| Do you Blog?
Do you have witty, informative, thoughtful, or just plain lame blog about Nordic Skiing?Let us know and we'll help spread the word. You could be the next JohnnyKlister!
EMAIL the NSAA office with the URL
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| Renew your NSAA membership
The December Alaska Nordic Skier newsletter should be arriving in NSAA member's mailboxes soon. If you don't receive one, could it be you haven't renewed your 2012/2013 NSAA membership yet? We're not pointing fingers, but could this also be why it hasn't snowed yet? just a thought.
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Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage
203 W 15th Ave., #204 Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 276-7609 anchoragenordicski.com
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