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Matanuska Glacier

February 11, 2023 (Registration is full)

Level: Moderate I
Distance: 10 miles total
Elevation Gain: Downhill at beginning, climb at end, generally flat
Tour Leader: Contact Mary Vavrik; 907-306-7686, mvavrik@gci.net

We’ll ski to the toe of the mighty Matanuska Glacier.  The ski will be on and off the frozen creek and through some brush, but mostly open terrain.  We’ll ski approximately 9 miles with a lunch stop at the glacier.  Be prepared for cold and wind. Make sure you have lunch, water, and extra layers (especially for wind).   

***For those skiing with dogs: this tour is along an active trap line.  Your dog must be on a harness and leashed to you at all times! ***

Registration opens Saturday, January 28th at 10am. All day tours are $25/person. (Registration is full)

Please check the following weather information before you prepare for this ski tour:

Sheep Mountain Airport  

 All NSAA tours are accompanied by the Anchorage Nordic Ski Patrol.  If needed, they provide first aid and safety for tour participants.  We thank them for their valuable help.

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