Our annual season-starting race is on for Saturday, Nov 14th. The venue is the mostly uphill 3.4 km course at Independence Mine. Registration will begin at 9:30 am in the parking lot. Interval starts will be from 10:00 AM – 11:30AM. Cost is FREE. Covid adjustments including an interval start, mask-wearing for non-racing people, conscientious social distancing, and non-sharing of pens and stuff will be in place. We need a few volunteers to help with timing and recording; volunteers will be stationed up the trail at the finish line. Contact Ed at 354-7524 or edstrabelak@gmail.com if you want to help.
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- 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.
- December 30, 2023
Mat-Su Ski Club Icicle Double
December 30, 2023 - December 31, 2023
GPRA🎉 Join the winter fun at the 2023 Icicle Double Ski Event on December 30th (Classic) and December 31st (Freestyle)! Whether you're a pro or a first-timer, our revamped event offers exciting distances for everyone—5k, 7.5k, or the ultimate 15k. Plus, score a stylish headband! After conquering the slopes, stick around for the legendary after-party with hot food. Secure your spot with early bird discounts until December 28th. Prices go up from December 29th, but the fun doesn't stop! Students (24 and under) get special pricing. Choose your adventure, spread the word, and let's make the Icicle Double a winter celebration to remember! Click here for registration and race info.
- December 31, 2023
Mat-Su Ski Club Icicle Double
December 30, 2023 - December 31, 2023
GPRA🎉 Join the winter fun at the 2023 Icicle Double Ski Event on December 30th (Classic) and December 31st (Freestyle)! Whether you're a pro or a first-timer, our revamped event offers exciting distances for everyone—5k, 7.5k, or the ultimate 15k. Plus, score a stylish headband! After conquering the slopes, stick around for the legendary after-party with hot food. Secure your spot with early bird discounts until December 28th. Prices go up from December 29th, but the fun doesn't stop! Students (24 and under) get special pricing. Choose your adventure, spread the word, and let's make the Icicle Double a winter celebration to remember! Click here for registration and race info.
- January 2, 2024
Mat-Su Ski Club Board Meeting
January 2, 2024
GPRAOpen to the public. Please email info@matsuski.org for details and time.
- January 10, 2024
First Day Junior Nordics M/W
January 10, 2024
- January 11, 2024
First Day Junior Nordics T/TH
January 11, 2024
- January 12, 2024
GPRA Relays -High School Races
January 12, 2024 - January 13, 2024
GPRAAbout 10 High School teams. Friday afternoon and Saturday morning race starts.
- January 13, 2024
GPRA Relays -High School Races
January 12, 2024 - January 13, 2024
GPRAAbout 10 High School teams. Friday afternoon and Saturday morning race starts.
- January 19, 2024
Palmer Invite HS Race
January 19, 2024 - January 20, 2024
- January 20, 2024
Palmer Invite HS Race
January 19, 2024 - January 20, 2024
- January 28, 2024
Junior Nordics Finisher Series Race #1
January 28, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Government Peak Recreation Area, N Mountain Trails Dr, Palmer, AK 99645, USA
- February 6, 2024
Mat-Su Ski Club Board Meeting
February 6, 2024
GPRAOpen to the public. Please email info@matsuski.org for details and time.