Mat-Su Ski Club Mat-Su Ski ClubWe maintain trails, build trails, and promote Nordic skiing in the southern Mat-Su Valley, Alaska. Join us!
Adult Ski Lesson Registration is open!
Join us on the snow! Lessons run January through February, featuring a new Classic Ski clinic for women and an Intermediate/Advanced Skate Ski Clinic. Registration is open exclusively to current club members. Secure your spot today!
Colony Chaos Races Friday and Saturday
There will be High School races at GPRA on Friday Dec 8 from 2pm to 4pm and on Saturday Dec 9 from 10:30 am to 1 pm.
Race to the Outhouse Cancelled
We regret to say that we have canceled the Race to the Outhouse (RTTO) planned to take place at Independence Mine today. This is due to icy and hazardous road conditions on the Hatcher Pass road. Be safe out there. Please stay off the lower ski trails at GPRA and...
MooseTrax November Newsletter
The November Mat-Su Ski Club newsletter is out - click read more for a link
Upcoming Events:
- December 8, 2023
Colony Chaos High School Races
December 8, 2023 - December 9, 2023
Government Peak Recreation Area, 10690 N Mountain Trails Dr, Palmer, AK 99645, USA16 High School teams compete.
Friday Nordic ski race start at 2pm.
Saturday Nordic ski race start at 10:30am.
Come on out and help us support these kids! Click here to visit the volunteer sign up link
- December 9, 2023
Colony Chaos High School Races
December 8, 2023 - December 9, 2023
Government Peak Recreation Area, 10690 N Mountain Trails Dr, Palmer, AK 99645, USA16 High School teams compete.
Friday Nordic ski race start at 2pm.
Saturday Nordic ski race start at 10:30am.
Come on out and help us support these kids! Click here to visit the volunteer sign up link
- December 10, 2023
Volunteer: Holiday Tour Hang Lighting
December 10, 2023 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
GPRACome on out and help us hang lighting on the Pioneer loop all in preparation for the Holiday Tree Tour! If you can make it, please Click here to sign up
- December 20, 2023
Volunteer:Holiday Tree Tour Dress Rehearsal
December 20, 2023 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Come on out and help us behind the scenes. Let's make sure the Holiday Tree Tour is ready for event day! If you can make it, please Click here to sign up
- December 22, 2023
Volunteer for Holiday Tree Tour Event Day
December 22, 2023 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
GPRAMany Elves are needed to put the finishing touches on the trails and help host all the visitors for this event. If you want to be a part of the magic, Click here to see the sign-up duties and ways that you can help out. Happy Holidays!
Holiday Tree Tour 2023
December 22, 2023 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The holidays are a time for lights, fun, and skiing ! Come and go between 4-7pm and tour the lighted trees on the Pioneer loop at Government Peak Recreation Area (GPRA). The Pioneer Loop is a just over one mile, multi-use loop suitable for all levels of skiers, walkers and bikers. This is a free community event and all are welcome! Tree sponsorships are available. Please email info@matsuski.org if interested.
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