Name of XC Area:Fairbanks Ski Trails Area number: AK1A Times that I have skied there: Weekly I last skied there in: Dec, 2004 Trails that I skied: all My favorite trails: white bear Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: excellent terrain, very well maintained, nice facility What I disliked: not a thing Comments: the best skiing in Alaska. Kincade in Anchorage is bigger but not better. Submitted by: Don Pendergrast from: Fairbanks Date submitted: Dec 2, 2004
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Name of XC Area:Kincaid Park Area number: AK7 Times that I have skied there: Weekly I last skied there in: Mar, 2004 Trails that I skied: All My favorite trails: All Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: Some of the best XC skiing I've ever been to/raced at, they redid some stuff to make it better accomodating to people (like bigger and more parking) very few places can ofer the sheer amount and quality of these trails! What I disliked: not many, can be a bit crowded on a race day, may have to pay later if people dont donate. BUY A PIN!! Comments: MOOSE always a moose near by, they should go and shoot a bunch of them to clean em out, cant tell ya how many times ive been taken to go off the trail and around the moose during a race or sit there with 10 or so other racers freezing our butts off trying to get the moose to move off the trail Submitted by: Chris Morhain from: Eagle River, Alaska Date submitted: Dec 7, 2004
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Name of XC Area:Fairbanks Ski Trails Area number: AK1A Times that I have skied there: Weekly I last skied there in: Mar, 2004 Trails that I skied: All My favorite trails: White Bear Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: Miles and miles of varied terrain, excellent grooming, pretty scenery What I disliked: It can get cold. Comments: Not much level skiing; a few hills where caution/braking are in order. Submitted by: Steve from: Fairbanks Date submitted: March 23, 2004
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Name of XC Area:White Mountains NRA Area number: AK1 Times that I have skied there: A few times I last skied there in: Mar, 2004 Trails that I skied: Ski trail, Wickersham Creek trail, Big Bend trail, Colorado Creek trail, Windy Gap trail, Fossil Creek trail My favorite trails: Big Bend to Windy Gap Cabin Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: The country surrounding these trails is spectacular, remote and pristine. The summits of the White Mountains tower above you and the views on a clear day extend 100 miles. Many of the trails are on top of the ridge lines, and the views of mountains, river drainages and meadows are world class. The addition of rustic but comfortable cabins every 10 - 20 miles is a real plus. Few users except locals, but if more people knew about this area it would be very highly rated. What I disliked: Ridge top trails can be cold and windy, and snow can be sparce and drifted. You have to be willing to share these trails with snowmachiners, sled dog teams and ski-jourers, but everybody gets along OK. Comments: Watch out for overflow ice and occasional open water under snow bridges. Submitted by: Brian S. from: Fairbanks, Alaska Date submitted: March 17, 2004
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Name of XC Area:Russian Jack Springs Park Area number: AK8 Times that I have skied there: Weekly I last skied there in: Dec, 2003 Trails that I skied: Most all My favorite trails: From APU land across Norther Lights Blvd to the Lodge at Russian Jack Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 4 stars What I liked: scenery, layout, close to home What I disliked: Nothing Comments: Infrequent moose are the only possible hazards. Attractions: Excellent beginner trails with flatlands, hills, bridges and tunnels. Slopes for bunny skiers at Lodge. Submitted by: JM from: Date submitted: Dec 31, 2003
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Name of area:Nancy Lake State Recreation Area Area number: AK4 Times that I have skied there: A few times I last skied there in: Mar, 2002 Trails that I skied: Rhein Lake, Jano Pond My favorite trails: Jano Pond - nice long open country ski Trail marking: Fair Trail grooming: Fair Rating: 4 stars What I liked: These trails wind through beautiful lake, marsh and birch forest contry with some hills for variety. These very peaceful, little traveled trails are perfect for a relaxed ski and ski picnic. Snow conditions are much more stable than in Anchorage as the weather is a bit colder and sunnier. What I disliked: Grooming will be improved this year as Birch Pond Lodge (a new nordic ski lodge) located on the northern boundary of Nancy Lakes State Park will be doing some grooming of the Rhein Lake and Jano Pond Loops. Comments: Only hazards are possible moose confrontations and questionable lake ice conditions. These trails however are located on ground or marsh. Submitted by: Bill from: Anchorge Date submitted: Dec 12, 2002
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Name of XC Area:Kincaid Park Area number: AK7 Times that I have skied there: Weekly I last skied there in: May, 2001 Trails that I skied: Mike Loop, Lekish Lighted Loop, Jodpuhr Loop, Margeaux Loop, Sisson Loop My favorite trails: Lekish Lighted Loop, Alex Sisson Loop Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: The trails aren't your momma's. Steep hills, spectacular views, endless mile of trails to explore. I have seen lynx, moose, and bears. What I disliked: Some rednecks shoot the trail signs and maps (universal alaska problem) Comments: The chalet now serves real coffee and cocoa! Submitted by: B Anderson from: Anchorage, AK Date submitted: Sept 20, 2002
