This forum is for discussion of ski touring and snowshoeing off the groomed trails in Alaska.
There is a new website for the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center http://www.cnfaic.org/ when they get it running there is a...
Phish and others, lets iron out the details here to get something nailed down!
Thought I'd post my snow pack findings here. I skinned up the left side of the Tokle (sp?) creek drainage there at Arctic Valley up to the left side...
I just got this email from National Ski Patrol. Just a heads up guys. Warning for all Avalanche Transceiver Users ...
Seems every spring after snowshoeing all winter my knees are shot. Other than using trekking poles, what are other helpful hints to keep the knees...
OK Guys, I’m in need of some advice regarding the fit of AT boots vs. the race-fit Langes I’ve been skiing for the last 15+ years. I’ve been to two...
Moving up to Alaska in a few years and am starting to search for property to build a cabin in great backcountry ski terrain. Anywhere in Alaska. Here...
Went skiing this afternoon in the front range. Way better snowpack than I was expecting for this time of year, phenomenal spring snow conditions,...
I skied Harp tonight, and I am not exagerating when I say that is some of the best snow I have skied in years. Seriously. It was absolutely...
Starting to get warmer weather. Celebrated by going on a short ski overnight. Enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LA-yr9AkpJA
Deschutes released a new beer. It's branded a Northwest Pale Ale. I give a couple of thumbs up. As for why it's in this category, well, it's...
I just got my trekkers today and skins a few days ago. Anyone want to take a backcountry newbie on a day trip? I'd gladly trade a trout/float trip...
Yesterday at lunch I hiked up to the col by flattop, the trail was well packed and no ice, so boots and trecking poles were all that were needed. ...
I have reservations for a couple of nights starting on Sunday and never received any information from the ranger district about how to get in. When...
Looking to head to Hatcher's Pass on Sunday and was wondering if anyone had any advice or warnings. How are the conditions? High risk of avalanche?...
came down the sw face of marmot this evening. not springtime sugar but the top 4 inches or so were soft enough to enjoy in the sun at 7:00 pm. ...
Some friends and I are planning to ski around for a few days on the sawnson r. canoe trails, putting in at Paddle lake. We need info about the local...
It's the best skiing of the year right now. Quit your day job and go make some turns!:D
The conditions at the resort have been the best of the year. North Face today was amazing. The Knuckles drops were all soft. The pillow drops heading...
My wife and I are wanting to skin up and make some turns down some slopes tomorrow, but with all the avy alerts out there are a little gunshy. ...
With the new snow in Anchorage, and more predicted for the night.......Arctic Valley Ski Area is going to be amazing tomorrow. Keep your fingers...
What are the design differences between traditional alpine (resort) bindings and Randonee bindings?
Tomorrow is looking like a good day for a powder cough. A day at the resort is in order. Maybe some cat skiing later in the week...:)
I am headed up to anchorage in may and was wondering how long i would be able to skin
I have spent more than a few hours enjoying CR Johnson's ability. The ski community lost another "pioneer".
any advise on where to go in the fairbanks area?
Anybody know if there is a place in Anchorage that rents helmet cameras?? I would like one for a one-time use this weekend. -Gr
:confused: I just returned from a maiden 3hr hike on fresh snow (no ice, roads, etc) on my new Iverson wooden snowshoes w/ rawhide decking-- and...
Hi, I just became a member of this community here and I would like to be a member of it. Just like the environment here. Excellent work by the admin...
Hi, I now became a member of this forum here and I would like to be a part of it. Just enjoy the environment here. Good job by the mods and each...
It's been a while since I've driven south from Fairbanks on the Parks. Any accumulation in the cirques or slopes North of Denali worth skiing? ...
I have a pair that I was given I am not sure which model they are but they are similar to the Alaska Trail model. Does anyone have any experience...
Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this and if I should worry about it. I recently bought a pair of Adrenalins from Sierra Trading...
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