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Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage, Inc M ARCH 2 016 , VOL .17, N O . 6 ANCHORAGE, EA GLE RIVER, FARB I ANKS, GIRDWOOD, HOMER, JUNEAU, KENAI, MAT-SU, SA LCHA, SEWD AR , SOLDOTNA, TA LKEETNA ADN VA LDEZ PHOTOS BY JAN HAZEN Anchorage ............. 2 ANCHORAGE: STATEWIDE: GIRDWOOD: Eagle River ............ 13 Ski for Women – giving Besh Cup champions, No snow down low? Let’s Fairbanks ............. 14 back and having fun traveling teams named groom at Turnagain Pass! Girdwood .............. 9 Kachemak ............ 10 Mat-Su. 12 4 8 9 Statewide ............. 8 2 MARCH 2016 203 W. 15th Ave., #204 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501 Phone: 276-7609 Fax: 258-7609 Anchorage Nordic Skier Hotline: 248-6667 [email protected] Newsletter Of The Nordic Skiing Association Of Anchorage, Inc. anchoragenordicski.com BOARD MEMBERS Raves about NSAA’s work, a rant PRESIDENT Jeff Scott VICE PRESIDENT about those who rant, and Sara Miller SECRETARY Elizabeth Arnold TREASURER other musings of a challenging season Karl Garber MEMBERS Kari Skinner Mike Miller Message from the NSAA President / Jeff Scott Josh Niva Joey Caterinichio Dustin Shannon February 7, 2016 – a most beautiful day in Anchorage. • Snowmaking also costs a lot more money than natural The NSAA groomers turned Kincaid Park into a Nordic snow – we have extra expenses in making the snow and OFFICE STAFF Erin Beam, Business Manager skier’s winter wonderland. The Green Grunts worked the moving the snow before our staff even gets to groom it. Tamra Kornfield, Program Manager stadium into a well-organized ski venue, as they always do. • NSAA’s equipment fleet gets works very hard grind- Amber Adams, Office Manager The sun was shining on Denali and on the colorful, cre- ing ice. Teams must push the limits on the Pisten Bullys OPERATIONS STAFF ative and entertaining costumes that many participants to create good trails in bad conditions, which means NSAA Ben Powell, Director of the Ski for Women wore that day. Many thanks to Fiona will need to replace these expensive machines sooner Craig Norman Bill Brion Peichel and the Ski for Women committee for another than anticipated. Tom Ross Peter Zug fantastic job this year. It was a great day for Nordic skiing • Many user groups and individuals do not financially Annette Brion in Anchorage and a great way to raise money for stopping support NSAA grooming costs. This is not a sustainable Matthew Pauli Ricky Prince violence against women. All funds raised support local plan – we cannot have trail users skiing for free anymore. non-profit organizations committed to this cause and • The state budget and economic situation will make COMMITTEE CHAIRS donations are accepted year-round. Congratulations and fundraising more difficult in the future. NSAA has to get ADULT SKI LESSONS thanks to all who were a part of this great event. serious about this now. Raye Ann Neustel For NSAA, every season brings interesting challenges Does NSAA need to consider other Nordic sports, ALASKA SKI FOR WOMEN to overcome and opportunities to grow and develop as an events and programs to help cover the organization’s Fiona Peichel organization. NSAA and many Alaska non-profits have annual costs, and more importantly keep folks active and ANCHORAGE CUP RACING reached the point in which current income does not sup- healthy in the winter? NSAA’s staff and board members Raye Ann Neustel port staff levels and their respective business models. are dedicated to the viability and growth of NSAA. We will Meg and Bob Stehn The Foraker Group has consistently been a resource for continue working together to address these issues. BACKCOUNTRY TOURS NSAA to work through these challenges. Their Febru- Before I go, I want to share one other rant. I can’t Patti Phillips, Mary Vavrik, Karlene Leeper, ary newsletter is interesting reading about how to build understand how anyone could complain about NSAA’s Ken DePalma a sustainable non-profit organization. You can find it at grooming this year. Yes, some people are complaining! BIATHLON forakergroup.org NSAA Operations staff are grinding ice to make snow Co-chairs: Leslie Boughton and Mike Riesler Eagle Eyes Coach: Tom Grenier NSAA’s Operations team has delivered incredible re- and skiable trails, even in these extremely challenging sults through a lot of hard work and sacrifice this season. conditions. Crews of staff and volunteers are creating and HIGH SCHOOL RACING NSAA is, however, challenged with its current business growing snow, when the weather conditions are right. John Christopherson model. Here are some of the hard realities that I see: When I hear complaints, my first thought is that NSAA is HUTS • NSAA is losing many skiers and paying members due not telling our story and educating people about our work. Call NSAA office for reservations to poor snow conditions and limited trails groomed for rec- But some jerks always complain and many don’t even pay JUMPING reational skiers. Two bad winters in a row is not helping to support our club. Karen Compton Vivienne Murray Nordic skiing in Anchorage or our organization. That said, I am always glad to have many good folks Mike Jokela, Coach • Snowmaking has been required for NSAA to hold speak out about how thankful they are to have skiable races and events – and we have held Anchorage School trails and who are grateful for the hard work of NSAA and JUNIOR NORDIC Eric Egeland, Chair District races and AMH races and events. However, again its teams. Thank you to all those who support NSAA and this season, the Tour of Anchorage will be a shortened, have made our club special for more than 50 years, in all LANDS COMMITTEE Gordon Wetzel Kincaid Park event. That hurts our fundraising and mem- skiing conditions. bership numbers. MIDDLE SCHOOL RACING Dave Blanchet shoeing for the day or part of the day. RACE CHAIRMAN Tim Stone AROUND Didn’t get your Ski Train tickets this year? Not to worry; check in with SCHOLARSHIPS THE BOWL Dan Rosenberg the NSAA office (276-7609) to be put All aboard for fun and on the waitlist. Chances are some- SKI 4 KIDS new features on Ski Train! one’s plans have changed and they’re Alice Knapp The most fun day of winter is com- looking to sell their tickets or their SKI TRAIN Sean Bolender ing soon – Ski Train 2016 on Saturday, whole group’s tickets. And put Octo- March 12. As usual, the skiing and ber 1, 2016, on your calendar – that’s TRAILS partying are expected to be a blast, when 2017 Ski Train tickets go on sale! Mike Miller but there are also new features to this TOUR OF ANCHORAGE SKAN24: The quest for Raye Ann Neustel year’s event that will make the day snow and a long night even more exciting. of skiing NSAA OFFICE HOURS Kaladi Brothers Coffee is providing 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday Despite what it looks like outside its signature blend of coffee for sale now, there’s still time for snow to fall BOARD MEETINGS on the train! No need to go out of your below the 2016 SKAN24 arrives on Fourth Thursday of the month, way to find a shop that’s open early 6:15 P.M. at BP Energy Center March 26-27! Race directors have or NSAA office. Open to all. when you can find the Kaladi car and everything ready to go and they’re get a delicious cup or fill up a Ther- REI will also offer an array of just waiting for more snow. The 2016 mos. Credit, cash or check accepted. snowshoes to demo for free in Curry! SKAN24 will feature the same great Breakfast, snack and lunch options Upon arrival, just look for the REI will also be for sale on the train. tent by the baggage car and try snow- See AROUND THE BOWL, Page 3 the ALKAS A nordic skier MARCH 2016 ANCHORAGE 3 AROUND THE BOWL more information. at 9 a.m. at the Chugach State Park Continued from Page 2 MARCH 13, 2016: SOUTH FORK, Headquarters parking lot (at the train the ALASKA 24-hour racing atmosphere, multiple EAGLE RIVER south of Potter Marsh). Tour leader: nordic skier courses and breakfast the next morn- Patti Phillips, (907) 240-3742. Ski with views of spectacular Harp ing. EDITOR Mountain and Cantata Peak along the Upcoming events Josh Niva Learn more at anchoragenordicski.com/skan24. South Fork Eagle River trail. We’ll htm. MARCH 2016 [email protected] ski out on the main trail with our final Wednesday, March 2: ASD Middle School destination an overlook with grand Join NSAA backcountry Championship races LAYOUT views of the South Fork valley and tours for adventure TBA: Biathlon State Championships, Fairbanks Kevin Powell Cantata Peak. Please meet at the bak- in our backyards Thursday, March 3: Ski 4 Kids bib pick up, REI [email protected] Learn more about NSAA’s back- ery in Carrs at Muldoon and North- Friday, March 4: The Anchorage Tour Festival bib pick up, NSAA offices country tours at anchoragenordics- ern Lights at 9 a.m. and then convene AD REPRESENTATIVE at the South Fork Chugach State Park Saturday, March 5: Ski 4 Kids, Kincaid Park ki.com/tours.htm. You will find an in- Christina Cober trailhead, off Hiland Road, at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 5: Anchorage Junior Nordic teresting cheat sheet, suggested gear equipment return, Kincaid Park bunker [email protected] Because the weather is often vari- list, and a release form. For those Sunday, March 6: The Anchorage Tour Festival attending any tour they’ve signed up able, bring clothing for wind, cold and Monday, March 7: Anchorage Junior Nordic LOCAL EDITORS for, they will receive a logistics sheet snow.
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