UL Superb; LL has softened

Jan 10, 2016 | Eaglecrest

Easy access up Trickster now to Upper Loop, which has 4 km of fantastic skate and classic. And Lower Loop has softened considerably with a few inches of new snow, and might be decent for ski touring or even skate ski. Please post if you check out the LL today!
Upper Loop about 4 to 4.5 km long

Upper Loop about 4 to 4.5 km long

Jan 9, 2016 | Eaglecrest

I measured the upper loop today, trying to ski every part without doubling back on my tracks, and came up with a 4 km loop. Greg Patz did the same and he came up with 4.5 km. Either way, it’s a lovely ski and twice as long as anything that Anchorage has right...

Campground conditions

Jan 9, 2016 | Mendenhall Campground

Used Ginsu to cut and comb the long loop and the lollipop. Currently the skate skiing is good but the classic track is water and ice. If it freezes tonight be careful in the morning.

Groomed 1/9 – slippery roads!

Jan 9, 2016 | Eagle Beach

Eagle Beach is groomed for skate and classic. Conditions are decent; there are some thin spots under the trees, but most of the track is in good condition with soft snow. Glacier Highway is very slippery out the road. Be especially careful around Mile 22 / Shrine area...

Upper loop super! Access via Trickster.

Jan 9, 2016 | Eaglecrest

Fabulous classic tracks, include Troy Loop which has never been better. Skating very good as well. The hike up is via Trickster now, stay left, watch for downhill traffic from above. And enjoy!

Safety is no accident

Jan 9, 2016 | Mendenhall Campground

US Forest Service hosts ice safety training and demonstration at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center by Capital City Fire and Rescue (CCRF) Saturday, January 9 from 1:30pm until 3pm.

Peter

Jan 7, 2016 | Mendenhall Campground

Groomed at 9am. Frozen, icy classic track. Some loose granular on top of firm base for skate.

Peter

Jan 7, 2016 | Mendenhall Campground

Groomed at 9am. Frozen, icy classic track. Some loose granular on top of firm base for skate.

UL freshly groomed; LL frozen hard

Jan 7, 2016 | Eaglecrest

The expanded Upper Loop was freshly groomed this morning and should be excellent packed powder for both classic and skate. Access is still skiing on left up to bottom of Sneaky, then hiking up Sneaky –just a 15 minute hike, try it! Lower Loop is packed awaiting...