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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE:20230316
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URL:https://onc-pdx.org/events/alaskan-ski-adventure-2/
SUMMARY:Alaskan Ski Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Anchorage and Hatcher Pass\, AK\nMar. 16-23\, Thu-Thu\nIntermed
 iate to Advanced Ski\n\nTrip Description\, overview:&nbsp\; 6 days of skii
 ng in and beyond Anchorage\, Alaska!\n\n\nThe urban area of Anchorage has 
 plenty of snow in&nbsp\; March\, and many groomed ski areas which we’ll 
 ski on.&nbsp\; The Coastal Trail is wonderful for its scenic route along T
 urnagain Arm\, and at Kincaid Park there are miles of groomed trails.&nbsp
 \; We’ll venture off the groomed trails in the nearby Chugach Mtns. skii
 ng the Powerline trail or other options.&nbsp\; We will also drive north a
 nd ski for a day in the Hatcher Pass area\, known for its scenic beauty an
 d XCountry skiing.&nbsp\;\n\nDepending on weather and road conditions\, we
  can possibly drive to Talkeetna\, ski along the way\, and hopefully catch
  a glimpse of Denali.&nbsp\; Other options will be to ski on frozen lakes 
 such as Eklutna Lake and Portage Lake where we will ski to the base of Por
 tage Glacier.&nbsp\; Another option\, depending on snow conditions\, is a 
 non groomed ski to Skookum Glacier.&nbsp\; If we’re lucky\, we may be ab
 le to see the Northern Lights at some point on the trip!\n\nOur exact itin
 erary will depend on weather\, snow conditions\, and group ambitions.&nbsp
 \; Flexibility is required and there are options for everyone with interme
 diate skill levels.&nbsp\;\n\nOur transportation will be via two rented SU
 Vs with 4 wheel drive in which we will transport ourselves and all gear.&n
 bsp\; Lodging is at a very nice house in Anchorage that is fully equipped 
 and close to everything.&nbsp\; There are interesting art\, cultural\, and
  historical museums in Anchorage\, which can also be visited if there is t
 ime.&nbsp\;\n\nSome photos of the fabulous time last year\, click here.\n\
 nItinerary:\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;Day 1:&nbsp\; 3/16 Thursda
 y\, Fly into Anchorage\, go to lodging\, (ABnB house in Anchorage)\n&nbsp\
 ;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;Day 2 through Day 7: will be ski days\n&nbsp\
 ;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;Day 8:&nbsp\; 3/23 Thursday\, fly home\n\nTri
 p limit: 8 including trip leader\nCost: $840/member\, per person.&nbsp\; I
 ncludes 7 nights lodging and 7 days of 2 rental vehicles for the group plu
 s gas &amp\; trailhead parking fees.\nNot included:&nbsp\; the following a
 re extra expenses for this trip that each person will be responsible for:\
 n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;Airfare: Everyone will arrange and pur
 chase their own flight.\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;Food: The cost
  of food that the group prepares &amp\; shares at the house\, or you can g
 o to nearby restaurants\, or get take out. (we did a variety of these opti
 ons last year).\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;Other possible expense
 s 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.\nMileage:&nbsp\; Limited to on-land miles of rou
 ghly 130 miles\, Anchorage to Hatcher Pass. Other distances to be determin
 ed by selection of specific local trails near Anchorage and in the Chugach
  Mtns\, Talkeetna\nTrip Leader:&nbsp\; Susan Watt\, susniam@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Cross Country Ski
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