Anchorage Nordic Ski Patrol

Anchorage Nordic Ski Patrol The Anchorage Nordic Ski Patrol is a dynamic, all-volunteer group of backcountry and cross country s

We had a great day providing safety to NSAA for the first AMH cup yesterday. Thanks to all who patrolled!
12/09/2024

We had a great day providing safety to NSAA for the first AMH cup yesterday. Thanks to all who patrolled!

Want to learn more about anchorage Nordic Ski Patrol and our training and volunteer opportunities! Check out our website...
11/11/2024

Want to learn more about anchorage Nordic Ski Patrol and our training and volunteer opportunities! Check out our website.

The Anchorage Nordic Ski Patrol is a dynamic, all-volunteer group of backcountry and cross country skiers that provides the public with emergency care, rescue services and high quality outdoor education programs. We promote and practice safe outdoor recreation in the wild, natural beauty of Alas...

Come on over to the NSAA season kickoff! Great silent auction items, friends, beer, booths, etc. Come by. Joe, Abby and ...
11/11/2024

Come on over to the NSAA season kickoff! Great silent auction items, friends, beer, booths, etc. Come by. Joe, Abby and Robin hanging out.

Abby and Joe and Robin at the NSAA 2024-2025 Season kick off!!!!
11/11/2024

Abby and Joe and Robin at the NSAA 2024-2025 Season kick off!!!!

Loved our team effort on Saturday with Bear Creek VFD! Glad to have a good outcome! National Ski Patrol System Inc
08/29/2023

Loved our team effort on Saturday with Bear Creek VFD! Glad to have a good outcome!
National Ski Patrol System Inc

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!We're looking forward to the 25th Annual Turkey Day Shake Off tomorrow!
11/25/2022

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
We're looking forward to the 25th Annual Turkey Day Shake Off tomorrow!

Level: Easy III Distance: 8 miles round trip Elevation Gain: 800-1000 feet Archangel/1000 feet Independence Mine Tour Leader: Karlene Leeper, kbleeper@gci.net, 907-440-0049

Have a Black Diamond or Pieps beacon?  Give it a safety check!
04/15/2022

Have a Black Diamond or Pieps beacon? Give it a safety check!

Heads up everyone!
02/25/2022

Heads up everyone!

The Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center has issued a Backcountry Avalanche Warning from 6 pm this evening (Feb.24) to 6 pm Feb. 25, 2022 for Western Chugach & Kenai Mtns in & around Girdwood, Turnagain Pass, Summit Lake, Lost Lake & Seward. Avalanche danger is high. https://bit.ly/3BQ0FeV

Recent heavy snowfall and rain combined with strong winds have created widespread areas of unstable snow. Both human triggered and natural large avalanches are likely on slopes steeper than 30 degrees. Debris from avalanches above may run into valley bottoms.

Travel in avalanche terrain is NOT recommended. Backcountry travelers should stay off of, and out from underneath, slopes steeper than 30 degrees. Avalanches may run long distances. Outside of the backcountry, roof avalanches are likely, pay attention to children, people and pets under roofs that are shedding snow.

www.chugachavalanche.org Friends of the Chugach Avalanche Center

ANSP is super excited for the NSAA Solstice Tree Tour. We’ll be there to spread cheer and help in any way we can. Here’s...
12/18/2021

ANSP is super excited for the NSAA Solstice Tree Tour. We’ll be there to spread cheer and help in any way we can. Here’s a few family friendly safety tips for large crowds…

Congratulations Kikkan!
07/29/2021

Congratulations Kikkan!

Kikkan Randall joins NSAA as new Executive Director

Alaska’s Nordic skiing legend and Olympic gold medalist returns
to lead the organization that sparked her cross-country skiing passion

ANCHORAGE – The Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage’s (NSAA) board of directors is excited to announce the hiring of Kikkan Randall, one of America’s most successful Nordic skiers, as its new Executive Director. Randall is an Alaska sports legend who grew up in Anchorage and whose love for Nordic skiing was ignited as a child in NSAA’s popular Junior Nordics program. Her first day at NSAA is Monday, August 2.

“We are thrilled to have Kikkan return home to Alaska and serve as the NSAA’s Executive Director,” said Joey Caterinichio, NSAA’s board president. “Kikkan is a product of Alaska skiing who has participated in NSAA’s Junior Nordic program and brought home an Olympic gold medal. We couldn’t ask for a better role model for our community or leader for NSAA.”

Randall comes to NSAA with a foundation of leadership, business administration, nonprofit management, and community and volunteer engagement experience. She also brings her signature enthusiasm and energy to the new position. Randall has a unique personal connection to NSAA, its programs and events, and Anchorage’s world-class trail system, which NSAA helps maintain year-round.

“I’m really excited to be coming home to Anchorage to join NSAA,” said Randall. “I’m enthusiastic about this opportunity and I can’t think of a better position in which I can contribute my experiences from skiing and racing all over the world. Cross-country skiing is at the core of who I am. I can’t wait to reconnect with the community and increase the joy of and access to Nordic skiing and our trail system for generations to come.”

Randall’s hiring continues the positive momentum for NSAA, which has led two critical ski seasons in which it provided safe and healthy outdoor recreation, racing, events and programs for Southcentral residents, all Alaskans, and visitors, even at the height of the COVID pandemic. The organization expects Randall to elevate its events and programs offerings, strengthen relationships with community partners, sponsors and advocates, and continue the club’s already outstanding outreach with NSAA’s members and passionate volunteers.

“This past year, cross-country skiing participation and outdoor recreation increased by 30 percent in Anchorage and NSAA’s program participation increased in record numbers,” added Caterinichio. “This is the perfect time to add Kikkan’s enthusiasm and energy, and her real-world experience at every level of this sport, to our organization.”

Randall etched a storied international cross-country skiing career that peaked with her gold medal winning performance with teammate Jessie Diggins in the team sprint at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, Korea. The win made the duo America’s first cross-country skiing gold medalists.

For more than 50 years, NSAA has promoted healthy lifestyles and all forms of Nordic skiing, as well as introduced Alaskans to cross-country skiing through learn-to-ski programs, ski races and local, statewide, national, and international skiing events. NSAA also grooms and maintains more than 150 kilometers of trails in the Anchorage area. Learn more about NSAA, give a gift or register for a membership at www.anchoragenordicski.com.

07/16/2021
Highlights from the 2020-21 patrol season. Even though it was a weird year for everyone, ANSP helped folks stay safe whi...
06/22/2021

Highlights from the 2020-21 patrol season. Even though it was a weird year for everyone, ANSP helped folks stay safe while enjoying the fantastic skiing conditions. Thanks everyone who came out and helped. Stay safe this summer and we'll see you next season! Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage

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