Tsalteshi Trails Blog
Year in Review!!
The Tsalteshi Trails provide over 12 miles of cross country ski and running trails that are frequented by 3 high schools, 2 middle schools, a youth (6-12 years old) ski program, several adult fitness groups and countless members of the community at large. We believe healthy outdoor activity is fundamental to physical, mental, and emotional health and are proud to contribute to the high quality of life available to residents of Soldotna and the greater area. We had a productive year in 2012! New trail projects were completed on two parcels...
read moreFAT TIRE Bike Race 4/20
First ever FAT TIRE bike race at Tsalteshi! Earth Day Weekend. Sign up HERE. Bring your fat tire bike (or regular mountain bike), your helmet, and your flagrant disregard for sanity for this 10k race around Tsalteshi. Race begins at 10:00 am Saturday, April 20th, at the WOLVERINE TRAILHEAD – across from the Sports Center on K-Beach Road. Fat-tire bikes encouraged, but not mandatory. Helmets required. Win Beemun’s gift cards! Men’s and women’s divisions: $75 1st, $50 2nd, $25 3rd, plus drawing for $100 gift card! Online advanced...
read moreLast chance to Shine: Alaska Skimeister Challenge in Girdwood
AK Skimeister Challenge The 1st Annual Skimeister Challenge will be held on April 13th, 2013. The Skimeister Challenge is a fundraising event for the Challenge Alaska Competition Program & Alyeska Ski Club Juniors and Devos Programs. Both are non-profit organizations dedicated to providing affordable skiing and riding opportunities to the youth of South-Central Alaska and people with disabilities. Our #1 goal with the Skimeister is to bring the entire winter ski community together to share our appreciation for winter recreation. A...
read moreMarch 23 Biathlon Range Opening Cancelled
The March 23 biathlon range opening has been cancelled. No additional range openings or range safety clinics are scheduled at this time. For those interested in keeping up on biathlon activities, send us your email and we will put you on our email list. tsalteshi@yahoo.com
read moreBiathlon Range Opening!
Interested in biathlon, the exciting sport that combines the aerobic demands of cross-country skiing and the precision of rifle marksmanship? We will be opening the old range at the bottom of the Raven and Beaver loops for three Saturdays (March 2, 9 and 16) from 10 a.m. to noon for those who are currently members of US Biathlon and have attended a biathlon range safety clinic. (See map for temporary trail closures during this time). If you are interested in getting involved in biathlon and participating in future range openings, email...
read moreShe Can Ski 2013 results posted
Click on the title to view post. The 2013 She Can Ski results are in! Thanks to our wonderful sponsors, volunteers and participants! Mark your calendars for next year. She Can Ski Team Results 2013 She Can Ski Individual Results 2013
read moreShe Can Ski is coming!
Are you a she? Can you ski……………or snowshoe? Join us for the 9th Annual She Can Ski at Tsalteshi Trails located behind Skyview High School. The fun begins at 11:00 am on Sunday, February 3rd…..Super Bowl Sunday but, you will be home by kick off. Day of race individual registration will be at 10:00-10:30 am on race day but avoid the lines and register early online. This year we have a new team event: One snowshoe….one Classic skier…….and one skate skier. Registration for the team event is online only so go...
read moreTrail Damage
Unfortunately, our trails experienced significant damage last night from truck and snowmachine use and generally inappropriate behavior. Our trail volunteers are out cleaning up litter and attempting to repair the trail damage today. If anyone has information regarding the responsible parties please let us know at tsalteshi@yahoo.com.
read moreBesh Cup Maps & More
Besh Cup maps can be found under “race results” on the left side menu. These races are a big deal. The race courses will be on race day until after the competition. Please come out and watch, participate or volunteer! Volunteer sign up is available here.
read moreShe Can Ski registration is OPEN!
It’s that time of year again! Now’s your chance to register for the ninth annual She Can Ski event at Tsalteshi Trails behind Skyview High School, a fundraiser for the Tsalteshi Trails Association and the LeeShore Center. See the registration links at right. New this year: Individual and Team events. Come out, enjoy the Trails, and be home in time for the Superbowl!
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