Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks

What: Trails Work Day. Focus will be on brushing.  

Where: Birch Hill Recreation Area. Check in with a groomer at the Warm Up Hut for instructions.

When: Sunday, September 25, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Volunteers can work all six hours or just one. Whatever you time you have, it all helps.

Who: Anyone who wants to help keep the trails at Birch Hill Recreation Area in great shape. Adults please bring chainsaws and brush cutters or other cutting tools such as loppers. Volunteers under 18 can move brush.

More info: Email Tom Helmers: trailbossnscf (at) gmail.com

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Category: Trails

If you haven’t been to Birch Hill Recreation Area this summer, be prepared for some big changes when you do finally come. 

Several projects by the Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks and the Fairbanks North Star Borough have been taking place. There’s too much happening to adequately put it all in one story, so we have three. (A map below shows where the work is happening):

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Category: Trails

You can view the map for the course that will be used in the 2.5Km (one lap) and 5Km (two lap) races in Saturday's Golden Heart Trail Run by clicking here.  The map for the 1Km course used by the 7 and under runners will be available Friday night or Saturday morning.  Sorry for the lack of availability at this time.  The 1Km course is a subset of the 2.5Km course.

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Category: Fairbanks Cross Country

Runners of all ages can show off their fancy footwork at the Seekins Ford Golden Heart Trail Run on Saturday, August 20, at Birch Hill Recreation Area. 

The Seekins Ford Golden Heart Trail Run, sponsored by Running Club North and the Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks, is the only summer running race regularly held at Birch Hill and the only race of the Usibelli Cup Series held solely on trails. If that weren’t incentive enough, race organizers dot the course with hay bales that runners can hurdle over or run around. The run is great for runners of all ages and for cross country skiers who typically race Birch Hill trails only when covered in snow. The event includes prizes for top two overall male and female, T-shirts and prize drawings, and youth participation awards. 

The Seekins Ford Golden Heart Trail Run also serves as a fundraiser for NSCF-FXC, the junior race-training program of the Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks.

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Category: Fairbanks Cross Country

We’ve got two great new assistant coaches for the NSCF-FXC program. Hilary Saucy and Alasdair Tutt recently came on board, replacing Rebecca Konieczny and Kenny Brewer. We will miss Becca and Kenny, who have gone on to other pursuits, but Alasdair and Hilary have been doing a great job filling their shoes. Here are some photos and quick intros. If you get a chance, say hello and welcome them to Fairbanks. 

 

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Category: Fairbanks Cross Country

Nearly 100 people came out for the Zombie Run on Saturday, May 14, at Birch Hill Recreation Area. Some played the part of zombie, while others played humans who ran from the zombies. 

Reuben Morris was the top human (runner), the first to cross the line with at least one life, while Lynne Peterson was the top zombie, capturing the most lives. Caleb Peterson and Daniel Burnside came in second and third in the human category, while Natalie Emers and Nevaeh Spring were the second and third zombies. Helena Rueter and Zara Laker-Morris were chosen for the “best costume” award.

In the event, humans were given a flag football belt with three flags denoting three "lives" and headed out on the Birch Hill trails either walking or running.  Most zombies chased the runners/walkers, but a few of the undead were stationed in ambush areas along the 5k trail.

Zombies tried to capture as many flags or "lives" as they could, while humans triedc to cross the finish line first with at least one “life” (flag) remaining. Prizes were given to the top human finishers, top zombie life-takers, and best costumes.

The event served as a fundraiser for FXC, the junior race-training program of the Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks. See the NSCF Facebook page for photos.

 

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Category: Fairbanks Cross Country

The NSCF Adopt a Highway Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday May 7 at 8am. Meet at The Birch Hill Recreation Area Parking Lot to get garbage bags. The NSCF mile on Birch Hill Road usually takes about an hour to complete if we have a good crew.
 
Some reflective vests will be provided, but if you have one, bring your own.
 
The Alaska DOT requests:
1) Everyone to note the dangers of picking up the side of the road. Wear reflective vests, boots, gloves and long sleeved shirts.
2) Face traffic, lift properly
3) Park off the road
4) No pets,no volunteers under 11 years old.
5) Volunteers 12 through 18 years old must be joined by an adult at the ratio of one adult per 5 volunteers in that age group
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Category: Latest

Looking for some entertainment and exercise?  Enter the Run For Your Life Zombie 5k run/walk on Saturday, May 14, at Birch Hill Recreation Area. You can be a runner or a walker, human or undead.

This is truly a fun run, complete with an adrenaline rush or two. Participants register as either a zombie or a human.  Humans are given a flag football belt with three flags denoting three "lives" and head out on the Birch Hill trails either walking or running.  Most zombies chase the runners/walkers, but a few of the undead are stationed in ambush areas along the 5k trail.

Zombies try to capture as many flags or "lives" as they can. The human who crosses the finish line first with at least one “life” (flag) remaining is the winner. Prizes will be given to the top human finishers, top zombie life-takers, and best costumes.

All proceeds benefit NSCF-FXC, the junior racing program of the Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks. To register online, please visit: https://nordicskicluboffairbanks.wildapricot.org/event-2221870

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Category: Fairbanks Cross Country

Come join us for the most enjoyable and entertaining NSCF-FXC fundraiser of the year!  

The annual Spring Gala will be held on Saturday, April 16, at Birch Hill Cross Country Ski Center, from 7:30pm-11:00pm. Local microbrew beer and wine is available at the bar.  Appetizers are provided, along with a dessert auction and a silent auction full of incredible items and services.  DJ Jim Matherly will get the party going with some great dance music!  

It’s a great night out for adults, and designed for the community as a whole, not just skiers. So please invite your friends! 

Tickets are $15 at the door, but can also be purchased from NSCF-FXC athletes.

 

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Category: Fairbanks Cross Country

On 26 March 2016, the 29th annual Sonot Kkaazoot was successfully completed in spite of the unanticipated break-up of a section of the trail along the Chena River. The organizers thank our title sponsor, Denali State Bank, who has provided continuous support to the Sonot Kkaazoot since 1988. In addition, Doyon, Limited, Fairbanks North Star Borough Parks and Recreation, Fort Wainwright, U.S. Army Alaska, and the Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks are critically important collaborators in this unique ski event that begins in downtown Fairbanks, traverses the Chena River to Fort Wainwright, and follows Fort Wainwright trails to Birch Hill Recreational Area before returning to the start downtown.  This year, new sponsor, TRaX Outdoor Center, provided ski waxing and music at the Sonot start, and contributed to our trail grooming costs.

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Category: Sonot Kkaazoot

 Unfortunately, the April 2 biathlon had to be cancelled due to the triple blow of:

 

1.      questionable weather (including rain, a volcano eruption impacting flights, and dangerous road conditions locally and between Anchorage and Fairbanks),

2.      very few registrants and

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Category: Biathlon

  1. Ski for Women Is Fabulous Fun on Skis for a Good Cause
  2. Biathlon Fun Event on April 2 Includes Tennis Ball Biathlon
  3. Sonot Kkaazoot Late Registration Happening Now; Bib Pick-up on Thursday
  4. Second Annual Schools on Skis Tour Coming Wednesday
  5. Be a Trail Patriot!