Trails

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Mendenhall Campground

Ski hard, The Dewy Koch Story

By sedgesprite November 27, 2020 3:12pm

Firm and fast, plus grooming easter eggs.

Campground groomed

By Betsy November 25, 2020 1:15pm

Scott groomed the campground early this morning and it was perfect corduroy for about two hours before it softened. It is still decent decent skiing but as people go around the trail the snow is…

Team practice today from 4-6

By Frankie November 25, 2020 8:50am

Folx, the Juneau Nordic Ski Team will be meeting and skiing here today from 4-6. About 30 additional skiers.

Found Skate Skis Sunday

By Shawn Eisele November 24, 2020 12:03pm

Fischer skate skis were found in the lot Sunday and given to me. Let me know if they’re yours or you know who lost them. executivedirector@discoverysoutheast.org

Campground groomed for skate and classic

By Betsy November 24, 2020 11:05am

Scott groomed the campground this morning for skate and classic. It groomed nicely and skiing is good right now. May soften as the day goes on so get out there now!

Ullr A product of Norse mythology, he’s been dubbed the God of Snow, Patron Saint of Skiers, the son of Sif and stepson of Thor, the God of Thunder. Cold-loving, bow-wielding Ullr (pronounced Oool-er) is…

Mendenhall Lake Ice Thicknes

By Don November 21, 2020 8:48am

Mendenhall Lake nordic loop was drilled at 9 locations along the route. Average thickness 9 inches of soft Ice. Need more snow before grooming can begin.

Mendenhall ice thickness

By Don November 17, 2020 5:30pm

Drilled 4 holes from the end of upper parking lot towards the outlet of Mendenhall Lake. Results 8 inches of soft ice, of which 2 inches is very hard. We will drill again when the…

did not groom

By ben w April 10, 2020 1:36pm

Some water forming on top. Did not groom and unlikely that it will be groomed from here on. Get up early and go fast on the crust!

Worth a lap

By John Neary April 7, 2020 2:10pm

Groomed a 3.8 mile loop for skate skiing only. Conditions are a bit sticky but OK. Don’t mind the slush puddles, they are the fastest part

Montana Creek Kaxdigoowu Héen

Groomer

By Brian H November 30, 2020 10:02am

Montana Creek is ready to go. Skate lane buffed out and classic reset. Light snow. Conditions near perfect.

Grooming

By Chris November 29, 2020 9:16am

Classic and skate groomed and ready to go.

Groomer Report

By Steve G November 28, 2020 11:36am

Wet and wild today but the classic and skate tracks came out really good. Soft and fast. No fresh snow.

Groomed.

By James W November 27, 2020 5:22pm

Took a couple passes behind a 4 wheeler but classic and skate are reset. Should be nice rest of the day and into the next round tomorrow.

Round 2

By James November 27, 2020 2:55pm

Grooming a second round now from what was done this morning for anyone wanting another chance at freshies or just wanting more.

Montana Creek set at 0930

By Fred November 26, 2020 9:55am

Able to set new classic track along with skating. Great conditions! Happy Thanksgiving!!

Groomer

By Doug November 25, 2020 10:59am

Groomed, looks great, 32 F, good classic teal beyond the machine.

Groomer

By Roman Motyka November 24, 2020 10:08am

Groomed skate, reset classic, Great skiing beyond bridge. Enjoy!

Ski team practicing 4:30-6pm today

By Morgan Michels November 23, 2020 12:29pm

Just giving a heads up that the high school ski team will be skate skiing on the trail from 4:30-6pm tonight, Gunalchéesh for sharing the trails with our youth skiers!

Montana Creek ski report 11/23

By Don November 23, 2020 10:48am

Classic track set and it is in good. Skate track in great shape. It snowed last night on Montana Creek Trail.

MC groomed skate and classic

By Steve G November 21, 2020 10:46am

Very good conditions!

Groomer

By James White November 20, 2020 4:59pm

Skate track cleaned up again classic needs more snow.

Skier and groomer

By Roman November 20, 2020 4:57pm

Reckless endangerment! Noon hour today: two snowmobiles sped back and forth on the Montana Creek trail. When I signaled them to slow down, they instead sped up even more. They were traveling much too fast…

Extra love.

By James November 20, 2020 3:40pm

Getting another grooming for those of you getting off work and wanting to get out for a ski.

Groomer

By Doug November 20, 2020 2:51pm

Just cleaned up the skate track.

Friday – b Montana Cr. Groomed 8:30

By JT November 20, 2020 8:41am

Montana Cr. groomed at 8:30. One inch new snow ❄. Skate has nice new corduroy. Did not set classic…hopefully tomorrow.

Montana Ck.

By The Stone Guy November 19, 2020 9:51am

Skate set and is great. As yesterday, the classic needs more snow before resetting. That should work on Saturday.

Groomer

By Doug November 18, 2020 4:14pm

Groomed for Skate Skiing, conditions are fantastic, 29 deg F., nice corduroy. Tried to revive the classic tracks without any luck. Too cold and icy under top layer to be able to set a decent…

Groomer

By Roman Motyka November 17, 2020 9:51am

Groomed skate. Classic fair. Four wheeler on trail Cold

ATVs at Montana Creek

By Hannah M Wilson November 17, 2020 8:33am

Just wanted to give a heads up that there were four ATVs at MT Creek yesterday around 4. They were respectful and gave right-of-way to skiers by pulling off the track when we and others…

Eaglecrest

Eaglecrest Lower Loop 11/30 830 am

By Orange Man (but not THAT Orange Man)November 30, 2020 10:10am

Lone skier at Eaglecrest Lower Loop this morning. Very hard snow with just a dusting of snow on top but just loose enough so I could snow plow going down the hills when I needed…

Eaglecrest Conditions

By Charlie Herrington November 29, 2020 12:01pm

Groomed today. Lower Trails: everything groomed for skate and classic, except Guy’s Hill & Dog Loop. Upper Trails: partial routes and loops for skate and classic. Conditions will be sticky on lower trails and excellent…

Lower Loop Business Time

By Sedgesprite November 28, 2020 11:43am

Recycling is Important!, But so is nordic grooming. Lower loop got the cat scratch fever going! It is snowing and blowing up there so get it while it is fresh.

Lower Loop rutted icy hazardous

By Mike November 27, 2020 4:20pm

Friday the Lower Loop had ruts, ice balls, and dips that made skate or classic skiing challenging. Touring skis and poles are the best bet for lower off piste and upper loop powder/off piste.

Eaglecrest Upper Loop – VR45 kick wax

By Betsy November 27, 2020 1:53pm

VR 45 (blue extra) kick wax worked very well on the upper loop. It is easier to hike up Sneaky and then ski down the road. Trickster is not packed and has too many surprises…

Eagle Beach

Eagle Beach State Park

By Deborah Rudis November 16, 2020 4:41pm

Pretty firm and lumpy for skate skiing. Falling would be very bad! Not recommended until we get more snow. Classic track didn’t look much better. No spruce needles though!

Let’s get acquainted?

By svetlianmub November 14, 2020 11:19am

Dating site, where serious passions are raging!

Merry-mostofthetime

By Merry Ellefson November 14, 2020 8:06am

The groomers at Eagle Beach have been working hard this week and conditions look great for skate and classic. Heads up the Juneau Nordic Ski Team will be out there from 10-12 today enjoying the…

Eagle Beach Groomed

By Ranger Brad November 6, 2020 1:47pm

Eagle Beach campground has been groomed and classic tracks set. Great snow coverage. Some needle and leaf debris from recent wind events.

a pretty good start

By John November 5, 2020 5:00pm

Eagle beach road along the river is in great shape after being rolled today. The meadows are a little narrower and lumpier but skating and classic are both pretty good for this early in the…

North Douglas Pioneer Road

Not groomed but good skiing

By Mike November 7, 2020 7:58pm

The coverage is great. Bring your classic or touring gear. There are ski tracks and foot paths through the fluff. The base under foot is firm.

Great still for classic & skate

By Mike March 21, 2020 4:50pm

Good coverage. Remove skis at two points. Firmer/icy in a few places especially in the beginning but great skiing still. No wax classic for the dirty snow.

Island Update

By Island Boy March 17, 2020 9:11am

The road was groomed Sunday morning. I was unable to do the classic track as it was frozen. The skate lane turned out decent. Grooming may be over for the season but it is still…

Its Back

By Island Boy March 11, 2020 11:47pm

Finished resetting at 2300. It should be decent skiing Thursday. The southern 3km turned out the best. There are two sections in the middle that have some rocks – those areas do not have a…

Groomer

By Peter March 1, 2020 1:45pm

Groomed at 1pm today. Still good. Careful on two 75’ sections that have exposed gravel. Was starting to get a little blue sky. Rain soaked snow but still fast.

Backcountry

Silky Spaulding

By John Neary November 27, 2020 5:14pm

Lake creek trail to Spaulding Meadows was wonderful today. Use your spikes up until the Meadows then strap on some boards for amazing strides.

Spaulding Sweetness

By Mike November 7, 2020 7:54pm

On Friday, the Lake Creek Trail is skiable from the trailhead (with skins). The meadows are awesome. Southern meadows are fluffy snow on firm base. The northern meadows are fluffy snow on breakable crust. Fabulous…

Dan Moller Nov 4th

By Mike Hekkers November 5, 2020 4:55pm

Dan Moller bowl was great for backcountry skiing. There was 4″ of fluff on a very firm base. The meadows in the bowl and down low on the trail were great for turns. The bobsled…

Spaulding Sunny skiing

By Frankie March 24, 2020 9:25pm

Beautiful! Not good enough for crust skating but a lovely place to tromp around in the fresh pure air and sunshine!

Spaulding Meadows is really great

By John February 22, 2020 5:59pm

Hiked up to the first big Spaulding meadow then skied across and down to the cabin, then out the cabin trail. The meadows have an amazing base with just a few inches on top that…

Please do your part to help maintain Juneau’s cross-country ski trails this winter by becoming a member or renewing your membership. The 2020/2021 season is in full grooming mode! Membership dollars cover 98% of operation expenses to replace, repair and upgrade grooming equipment annually. Please consider an additional donation to help keep the grooming going! JNSC is a 501(c) (3) non-profit.

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Upcoming Events

Annual Meeting Th Dec 3rd 6-7PM-Door prizes and auction items!

November 24, 2020

Juneau Nordic Ski Club Annual Members Meeting and Virtual Potluck WHEN: Thursday December 3rd, 2020 TIME: 6:00-7:00 PM WHERE: Your house Catch up on what your hardworking board has been doing. Learn about upcoming events!... Read more →

Time to renew your membership for the season!

October 7, 2020 11:06

The temperatures are dropping and there has been some inspiration dust on the Mendenhall Towers. We are excited to get back on skis at Montana Creek, the Mendenhall Campground, Mendenhall Lake, and the North Douglas... Read more →

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