Feb 11, 2019 | Backcountry
Come on out for some Island Time – the crowds are non existent and the skiing is good. A few rocks, but nothing to freak out about – just pay attention especially in the classic tracks. The skating is fast and fun. Planning to regroom when we get some more...Feb 10, 2019 | Backcountry
The Pioneer Road was gorgeous Saturday with what seems like great conditions. But the snow is deceivingly thin and sharp rocks will gouge your skis so be careful especially in the tracks. Bring your old rock skis and watch out for some that will stop you in your...Feb 8, 2019 | Backcountry
The Juneau Nordic Ski Team and Club are hosting a community skiathalon race Saturday, February 9th, at 12PM (noon), Pioneer Road Trail. A skiathalon is an event where skiers start on classic skis and then transition to skate skis half way through the race. It is loads...Jan 20, 2019 | Backcountry
Found: 1 red ice gripper on N. Douglas pioneer road. I’m at 321 4997.Jan 18, 2019 | Backcountry
Waiting for more snow to cover the frozen and challenging conditions. Will groom when able. If you go out there be very careful as the snow is like concrete.Jan 18, 2019 | Backcountry
Pioneer Road Waiting for more snow to cover the frozen and challenging conditions. Will groom when able. if you go out there be very careful as the snow is like concrete.Jan 17, 2019 | Backcountry
Skied the N. Douglas access road today. Tracks for classic are set well. After 3 falls and a broken pole, my advice under current conditions is you need to know now to stop going down hill. When I got out of the tracks to snow plow, the groomed part in the middle was...Jan 15, 2019 | Backcountry
On Tuesday the classic track is still great and faster now that we’ve had some freezing. The skate lane is a bit bumpy with footprints and dog prints. The snow has firmed up. It hasn’t been groomed since Saturday.
Jan 15, 2019 | Backcountry
11:00AM skated Pioneer road. Hmmmm, type II fun? I enjoyed it. It’s pretty sporty on the final descent back to the car, but otherwise….might be more fun on classic skis. I’d volunteer to groom this Thursday if we could arrange...Jan 13, 2019 | Backcountry
New, slushy snow about 2 inches. Fun skiing, just not groomed at posting time (12:00) Sunday. Still very enjoyable. Fish scales or skate gear.Jan 11, 2019 | Mendenhall Campground, Mendenhall Lake, Montana Creek Kaxdigoowu Héen, Eaglecrest, Eagle Beach, Backcountry
A double classic track and skate lane will be skiable by 11AM Saturday. Come try out this new trail while we have low elevation snow!! Watch our for the occasional rock.Dec 13, 2018 | Backcountry
Skiing is great up at the cabin. 12″ midday 12/13 and it was snowing hard.Apr 17, 2018 | Backcountry
I hit the Lake Creek (UAS) trailhead at 6 and was skiing by 7. Conditions were firm and coverage was great. I started hiking back by 9:45 and it was just starting to soften.Feb 16, 2018 | Backcountry
Hurbert Glacial trail is in good shape for classic tour, a firm base on fresh snow and good glide. Better go soon before conditions change.Feb 15, 2018 | Backcountry
Classic ski up Hurbert Glacier Trail to 4 kilometer pond. Was a nice tour in falling snow. 2 wind fall trees across trail.Jan 10, 2018 | Backcountry
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