http://jnski.org The communications hub for Nordic skiers in Juneau, Alaska Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:29:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Here's a chance to get your heart pumping on Valentine's Day. This will be a fun and informal race sponsored by Eaglecrest that should be good for some big grins. Time: Sunday February 14 at noon. Place: Eaglecrest, near the Daylodge and the start of the Meadow (lower) Loop. Courses: 3k or 9k, ... http://jnski.org/?p=106 With copious new snow promising good skiing in the Valley and terrific conditions already in place at Eaglecrest, this is a great time to support your local ski club. Please join the Juneau Nordic Ski Club to help us groom your trails. A mere $25 will get you an individual membership ... http://jnski.org/?p=103 We seem to be in the good graces of the snow gods this year, with good skiing opportunities as early as most of us can remember. For a couple of weeks our dedicated JNSC volunteers were able to pack a beautifully groomed skating trail, even though the snow wasn't quite ... http://jnski.org/?p=102 It may be hard to keep in mind, with our current sunny weather and warm temperatures, but the nordic skiing opportunities in Juneau are still great. First of all, there is still some good skiing at the campground, at least for the moment. Some qualifications apply: take advantage of it early ... http://jnski.org/?p=99  Here is a terrific opportunity to get kids turned on to our great winter outdoor activities. Come play with local naturalists as they team up with Eaglecrest to show you the mountain from a whole new perspective.   If you have any questions or comments, please contact: Dave ShermanProgram CoordinatorDiscovery Southeast(907) 463-1500www.discoverysoutheast.org    ... http://jnski.org/?p=97 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 ... http://jnski.org/?p=95 On Monday, March 2 Juneau park rangers Mike Eberhardt and Joel Telford will meet with persons interested in volunteering for snow grooming at Eagle Beach State Park.  The meeting will be at 5:00 pm in the 1st floor conference room at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game Headquarters (next ... http://jnski.org/?p=94 This Sunday, February 22 at Eaglecrest, 2 ski events: 11-12:30  Try Nordic- a lesson for beginning classic or skate skiers, only $10, includes trail fee! 3:00-4:30  Video Workshop  for beginners through experts, ski past the camera either skate or classic, or both, then review on the TV screen indoors with expert feedback.  ... http://jnski.org/?p=92 To Nordic skiers of every ability, as well as everyone who wants to try out skiing: The Juneau Nordic Ski Club will be offering free lessons, from rank beginner on up to old salt or hotshot, to anyone who wants to show up this coming Saturday afternoon, February 21, at the ... http://jnski.org/?p=91 Hello friends of the Mountain Shop! We hope this finds you all in the best of health and spirits. Dropping you a note to catch you up on what's happening around Skagway. This weekend, Feb 21st and 22nd, is Skagway's first Backcountry Beer Bash!  A weekend of skiing, fun, music and Beer! There is ... http://jnski.org/?p=93