GPRA growth and Projects
Trail improvement projects are completed during the summer and supported by dedicated volunteers and generous donors. These projects support our mission to promote Nordic skiing opportunities within the Mat Su Valley. Did you know that the Mat-Su Ski Club maintains GPRA ski and hiking trails year round? This includes all of the multi-use and Nordic ski trails as well as Blueberry Knoll and the Government Peak trails. Year round maintenance involves grooming, mowing, tree cutting and clearing, brushing, and rock tossing. Won’t you join us with your support today through a donation, membership or with your time!
What we accomplished:
2012, the Phase I Nordic trails were built at GPRA
2013 Junior Nordics sessions begin at GPRA
2016 MSSC completed the “Light the Loop” project which brought lighting to the Pioneer, Matanuska, and Susitna loops at GPRA
20XX Adult Nordic ski Lessons
2017 our “Expand the Peak” project constructed the 5 km Denali Loop at GPRA
2017 Flattop loop trail and access completed
2019 saw the first PistenBully100
Current GPRA Focus:
A New parking lot at GPRA thanks to the Mat Su Borough
Stadium Improvement
Blueberry Knoll trailhead Reroute
Timing Facility/Equipment Shed
New PistenBully100
Future GPRA plans:
Pioneer Loop Extension Map
Pioneer Loop link to new parking lot
Equipment Garage
Second phase of Stadium expansion
Alaska Long Trail tie-in
Trail Lighting extension
Snowmaking
