Over the last few seasons, Nordic skiing has exploded in popularity in Juneau. Eaglecrest Snowsports School has expanded apace, now offering several experienced and competent Nordic instructors on their staff. If you’re interested in getting started, brushing up your skills or deriving the maximum enjoyment from your time on the ski trails, consider signing up […]
Even if you have no desire to race or see how fast you can go, developing efficient technique can make Nordic skiing way more fun. Awareness of how your body is moving and transfering your own energy into forward motion adds a whole new level of appreciation to the sport. Plus, it can be nice […]
Here’s the place you can advertise Nordic gear for sale or put in a want ad to find what you need. Just click on the comments link above.Also, please don’t forget to check out a couple of local stores that are loyal supporters of JNSC and Nordic skiing. Foggy Mountain Shop downtown […]
Look here in the comments (by clicking the link above) or ask for help finding lost Nordic gear. Or if you come across gear you think a Nordic skier lost, please tell us by posting a comment. And it is helpful if you leave another comment letting us know when the object has made it […]
It’s that time of year again: we are jointly sponsoring, along with the Eaglecrest Snowsports School, our annual clinics at Eaglecrest to bring you excellent instruction from guest coaches. This year we are featuring Dominic Bradford from Whitehorse, where he is actively coaching skiers in that mecca of Nordic activity.Many of you may know […]
Here’s another tempting JNSC event coming up in mid February: Ray Imel of JNSC and Ray Howard of the Juneau Snowmobile Club have been collaborating on getting some Nordic tracks set up in Spaulding Meadows. We plan to haul some grooming equipment up by snowmobile and set several kilometers of classic tracks. […]
Winter 2007-08:We at the 4-H Nordic Program continue the tradition of family outdoor fun on Sunday afternoons. Activities are held every Sunday 1:30 - 3:00 PM, beginning January 13 through March 16. We continue to coach, teach and challenge our returning and new skiers. Any help on that effort from experienced skiers […]
This is another site to post your tips and tricks on. We’ll be adding some useful technique pointers soon.
We have several photos to post soon, but we could use a lot more. Please email us any that you would like to see posted here.
Coming any moment now: maps of the local Nordic trail systems.
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 […]
