Hot off the presses this morning: the Eaglecrest groomers have set the upper loop for both skate and classic. Skiers have already reported back that conditions are fantastic. In order to stretch their limited resources, Eaglecrest grooms the upper loop only on special occasions when snow and weather conditions are especially good. The terrain is […]
The Buckwheat Classic is a one-of-a-kind Alaskan tradition that would be impossible to emulate anywhere else in the world. Between the festive ferry ride north from Juneau, the Klondike gold-rush character of Skagway, the clover-leaf trail through the forest and over frozen lakes at Log Cabin, the ice-castle aid station that serves a range of […]
A reminder to all Juneau Nordic skiers: this coming Saturday one of Alaska’s most fun traditions, the Buckwheat Classic ski race, is held at White Pass, Yukon Territory. This race follows a gentle course through the woods and over several small lakes, starting and ending at Log Cabin, on the road between Skagway and […]
Odin Brudie and Jim Powell are putting together a race on the lower loop at Eaglecrest this coming Saturday, February 9, at 11:00 a.m. . These are totally casual, purely fun events that skiers of any skill level can enter. There will be three different lengths to choose from: one, two or three […]
