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- Blackjack is a great ski resort for families & has good runs for beginners. Management & staff keep this resort in good shape & running order. Groomers are out in the morning before they open for fresh groomed runs for skiers & boarders. A lift ticket works for Indianhead too & a shuttle will take you over to the other ski hill if you want.
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View reports as a map HERE – Clicking on a trail will provide the date it was last groomed, trail color shows level of difficulty and line width shows the days since grooming. Zoom in to see lights along specific trails as well as parking lots and recreation centers.
Grooming Report. All Posts; Search. Oct 22; 1 min; Snow is in the forecast!! With the anticipated arrival of our first snow of the season, we are getting.
When it’s time to make snow on the Snowmaking Loops (SML), here’s the plan:
1st. Green Loop, Lower and Lekisch Tunnels
2nd. Yellow Loop
3rd. Stadium and Turquoise Trails
4th. Purple Loop
5th. Blue Loop
6th. Black Trail
Winter lighted trails schedule:
On from 6-10 AM and 4-11 PM
All lighting controls are on timers with photo cell over-rides based on daylight.
| Trail | Last Groomed | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| SML Red (Stadium) | Dec 13 | With track |
| SML Green | Dec 13 | With track |
| SML Yellow | Dec 13 | With track |
| Gong Hill | Dec 13 | |
| Mize Lighted Loop | Dec 14 | With track |
| Margaux’s Lighted Loop | Dec 14 | With track |
| Jodhpur Lighted Loop | Dec 14 | With track |
| Lekisch Lighted Loop | Dec 14 | Track packed with snow machine and wing |
| Arlene’s Way | Dec 09 | With track |
| Sisson | Dec 09 | With track |
| Lekisch | Dec 10 | With track |
| Tasha’s Turn | Dec 11 | Track packed with snow machine and wing |
| Elliot’s Climb | Dec 11 | With track |
| World Cup | Dec 11 | With track |
| The Football | Dec 14 | Track packed with snow machine and wing |
| Easy St. | Dec 13 | With track |
| S Turns | Dec 13 | With track |
| Raspberry Lot Connector | Dec 13 | With track |
| Moose Hill | Dec 10 | With track |
| Four Corners Connector | Dec 10 | With track |
| Ice Box | Dec 10 | With track |
| Mize’s Folly & The Wall | Dec 10 | With track |
| Big Dipper | Dec 10 | With track |
| Stairway to Heaven | Dec 10 | With track |
| Mt. View | Dec 06 | Track packed with snow machine and wing |
| Stairway to Margaux’s Connector | Dec 10 | With track |
| Horseshoe Loop | Dec 14 | With track |
| Lake Loop | Dec 14 | With track |
| Roadside Multi-Use | Dec 10 | With track |
Hillside Trails Report
Monday 12/14: Fresh groom and track on the Spencer, Double Bubble, Gasline and the Lighted Loops. Enjoy!
Sunday 12/13: Jack groomed and set new track on all the Lighted Loops, Gasline and the Multi-Use. Have a happy Sunday!
Saturday 12/12: All the Lighted Loops, Service stadium, Gasline, Double Bubble and Spencer have been groomed with new track. A mechanical issue developed with the snow cat so…the Tour Trail has been scuffed and dragged with the snow machine. Enjoy the skiing!
View reports as a map HERE– Clicking on a trail will provide the date it was last groomed, trail color shows level of difficulty and line width shows the days since grooming. Zoom in to see lights along specific trails as well as parking lots and recreation centers.
Winter lighted trails schedule:
On from 6-10 AM and 4-11 PM
All lighting controls are on timers with photo cell over-rides based on daylight.
| Trail | Last Groomed | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Gasline & Bivouac Connector | Dec 14 | With track |
| Spencer Loop | Dec 14 | With track |
| Double Bubble | Dec 14 | With track |
| Besh Lighted Loop | Dec 14 | With track |
| Hillside Lighted Loop | Dec 14 | With track |
| Jr. Nordic Lighted Loop & Service Connector | Dec 14 | With track |
| Randy’s Lighted Loop | Dec 14 | With track |
| Service HS Stadium | Dec 14 | With track |
| Bog Trail | Dec 10 | With double track |
| Richter Loop | Dec 10 | With double track |
| BLM Ridge Loop | Dec 10 | With double track |
| Abbott Multi-Use | Dec 13 | With track |
| Tour of Anchorage Trail | Dec 12 | With track (old) |
Beach Lake Trails Report
Monday 12/14: Bill did some skate lane scuffing with the snow machine on all the trails except Coach’s, Executioner, Meander and Serpentine. He noticed more dirt and rocks coming to the surface. Enjoy!
Saturday 12/12: Bill groomed the skate lanes on the high traffic trails last night. He noticed some dirt and rocks in places so ski with caution. Have fun out there!
Wednesday 12/9: The entire park has been groomed with fresh track. Bill said he turned up some rocks and dirt in a few places. Enjoy the new snow!
View reports as a mapHERE – Clicking on a trail will provide the date it was last groomed, trail color shows level of difficulty and line width shows the days since grooming. Zoom in to see lights along specific trails as well as parking lots and recreation centers.
| Trail | Last Groomed | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Chalet Loop | Dec 14 | With track |
| North Pasture | Dec 14 | With track |
| Sprint Loop | Dec 14 | With track |
| Lower Lot Trail | Dec 14 | With track |
| Junkyard Loop | Dec 14 | With track |
| Bridge Loop | Dec 14 | With track |
| Appendix Loop | Dec 14 | With track |
| Main St, Low Rd, Mama’s Cutoff | Dec 14 | With track |
| Meander | Dec 09 | With track |
| Serpentine | Dec 09 | With track |
| Corral Loop | Dec 14 | With track |
| Swamp Trail | Dec 14 | With track |
| No Way | Dec 14 | With track |
| Train Ride, Agony, High Rd. | Dec 14 | With track |
| Hill Loop | Dec 14 | With track |
| Rock Hill-Devil’s Corner | Dec 14 | With track |
| Old Lighted Loop-Luge | Dec 14 | With track |
| Coach’s Cutoff | Dec 09 | With track |
| Executioner | Dec 09 | With track |
| Chugiak High School Stadium | Dec 14 | With track |
| Trails Around Stadium | Dec 14 | With track |
| Christy Loop | Dec 14 | With track |
Other Trails Report
Friday 12/11: Bill groomed and set track on the Coyote Trails at Mirror Lake MS last night. The track came out marginal and spotty in places. Have a great weekend!
Thursday 12/10: Eagle River HS, the trails on Yosemite Dr. and Bartlett HS have been groomed with new track. Have a wonderful day!
Tuesday 12/8: Bill groomed and set new track at Eagle River HS and Yosemite Dr. Enjoy!
View reports as a mapHERE – Clicking on a trail will provide the date it was last groomed, trail color shows level of difficulty and line width shows the days since grooming. Zoom in to see lights along specific trails as well as parking lots and recreation centers.
| Trail | Last Groomed | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Bartlett High School | Dec 10 | With track |
| Eagle River High School | Dec 10 | With track |
| Yosemite Dr. Trails | Dec 10 | With track on Lighted Loop |
| Coyote Trails at Mirror Lake Middle School | Dec 11 | With track |
Skiing 101 on-line class. Free!
December 15, 20206:30 pm - 7:30 pmFolks who are new to Nordic skiing can take our live interactive on-line virtual Skiing 101 class on December 15th at 6:30pm. It’s free. Join us to learn about equipment, clothing, and tips to get started right when you hit the trails. Here is the link to attend virtually SKI 101 Class Contact *protected email* for more instructions on how to attend Skiing 101. The online session will be followed by an on-snow first-timers clinic (date TBD).
Icicle Double Classic Nordic race
December 26, 2020
GPRAThe Icicle Double is the Mat-Su Ski Club's premier race series.
See https://matsuski.org/icicle-double/
Icicle Double Freestyle Nordic race
December 27, 2020
GPRA
The Icicle Double is the Mat-Su Ski Club's premier race series.See https://matsuski.org/icicle-double/
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Moonlight Ski Tour Moose Range
December 29, 20206:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Sun Valley Drive Trailhead Moose RangeCome join us on the very beginner friendly old-school trails in the Matanuska Moose Range for a Moonlight Ski Tour! Meet at 6:30 pm at the Sun Valley Drive trailhead. Use this map to find the trailhead, or put in on your phone https://matsuski.org/moose-range-trail-map/
Our tour will take us out onto the 'swamp' where there is a big wide view of the sky and the moonlit Talkeetna's.
Don't trust the clouds - bring a headlamp.More info or questions? Ask here *protected email*Driving directions: Go to Turners Corner yellow store/gas station.
Turn right out of Turners parking lot onto the Palmer Fishhook.
Almost immediately turn left onto Sun Valley Dr.Continue on Sun Valley around bend, then continue on Sun Valley past the Wendt Rd intersection. Park on the side of the road on Sun Valley where you see your tour leading waiting for you. Please do not park across from or right next to driveways, and everyone should park on the same side of the road. GPS address of the trailhead is 9300 Sun Valley Dr. Palmer AK
Junior Nordic day session orientation
January 4, 20211:00 pm - 2:00 pmJunior Nordic M-W evening orientation
January 4, 20215:30 pm - 6:30 pm
GPRA, Alaska
Junior Nordic T-Th evening orientation
January 5, 20215:30 pm - 6:30 pmMSSC Board Meeting
January 5, 20216:30 pm - 8:30 pm
GPRA
High School Nordic Races - tenrtative date
January 8, 2021
High School Nordic Race - tentative date
January 9, 2021
GPRA
Northern Lights Community Race #1 Classic style
January 10, 20211:00 pm - 3:00 pm
GPRA
The Northern Lights Race Series is a fun-based competitive race series for skiers of all skill levels.See https://matsuski.org/northern-lights-community-races/
Besh Cup #3
January 16, 2021
Besh Cup #4
January 17, 2021
Northern Lights Community Race #2 Freestyle
January 24, 20211:00 pm - 4:00 pm
GPRA
The Northern Lights Race Series is a fun-based competitive race series for skiers of all skill levels.See https://matsuski.org/northern-lights-community-races/
Besh Cup #5 - backup location
January 30, 2021
GPRAThis Besh Cup is scheduled for Birch Hill in Fairbanks. The Mat-Su Ski Club and GPRA are an alternate host.
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Besh Cup #6 - backup location
January 31, 2021
GPRAThis Besh Cup is scheduled for Birch Hill in Fairbanks. The Mat-Su Ski Club and GPRA are an alternate host.
Blackjack Ski Grooming Report Card
MSSC Board Meeting
February 2, 20216:30 pm - 8:30 pm
GPRA
Contact Info:
Contact Info:
Mat-Su Ski Club
P.O. Box 364, Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-7547
*protected email*
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