Anchorage and Hatcher Pass, AK
Mar. 16-23, Thu-Thu
Intermediate to Advanced Ski
Trip Description, overview: 6 days of skiing in and beyond Anchorage, Alaska!
The urban area of Anchorage has plenty of snow in March, and many groomed ski areas which we’ll ski on. The Coastal Trail is wonderful for its scenic route along Turnagain Arm, and at Kincaid Park there are miles of groomed trails. We’ll venture off the groomed trails in the nearby Chugach Mtns. skiing the Powerline trail or other options. We will also drive north and ski for a day in the Hatcher Pass area, known for its scenic beauty and XCountry skiing.
Depending on weather and road conditions, we can possibly drive to Talkeetna, ski along the way, and hopefully catch a glimpse of Denali. Other options will be to ski on frozen lakes such as Eklutna Lake and Portage Lake where we will ski to the base of Portage Glacier. Another option, depending on snow conditions, is a non groomed ski to Skookum Glacier. If we’re lucky, we may be able to see the Northern Lights at some point on the trip!
Our exact itinerary will depend on weather, snow conditions, and group ambitions. Flexibility is required and there are options for everyone with intermediate skill levels.
Our transportation will be via two rented SUVs with 4 wheel drive in which we will transport ourselves and all gear. Lodging is at a very nice house in Anchorage that is fully equipped and close to everything. There are interesting art, cultural, and historical museums in Anchorage, which can also be visited if there is time.
Some photos of the fabulous time last year, click here.
Itinerary:
Day 1: 3/16 Thursday, Fly into Anchorage, go to lodging, (ABnB house in Anchorage)
Day 2 through Day 7: will be ski days
Day 8: 3/23 Thursday, fly home
Trip limit: 8 including trip leader
Cost: $840/member, per person. Includes 7 nights lodging and 7 days of 2 rental vehicles for the group plus gas & trailhead parking fees.
Not included: the following are extra expenses for this trip that each person will be responsible for:
Airfare: Everyone will arrange and purchase their own flight.
Food: The cost of food that the group prepares & shares at the house, or you can go to nearby restaurants, or get take out. (we did a variety of these options last year).
Other possible expenses could be an extra baggage fee for oversize luggage (skis, boots, poles). This could vary for airlines and customer benefits so I am not able to estimate it for everyone.
Mileage: Limited to on-land miles of roughly 130 miles, Anchorage to Hatcher Pass. Other distances to be determined by selection of specific local trails near Anchorage and in the Chugach Mtns, Talkeetna
Trip Leader: Susan Watt, susniam@gmail.com
BOOKINGS
Bookings are closed for this event at this time. Contact the trip leader for any questions.