Reeling from the effects of a most bizarre winter, it is the decision of the Tsalteshi Trails Association to cancel the 10th Annual Ski for Women, scheduled for this Sunday, March 16. The later season snowfall expected never really materialized, and the trails will likely be marginal for skiing at best. We feel very fortunate to have had such good and more or less consistent skiing this season despite the difficult weather. This is in no small way thanks to the mighty efforts of our grooming crew par excellence. We now will set our sights on Saturday, April 19, when the first ever Choose Your Weapon race takes place at Tsalteshi. Since summer rules will be in effect, you can get around this 10k+ race however you see fit, so…

New snow has breathed new life into the Tsalteshi Trails. After successful (and blisteringly fast) school races, now it's YOUR TURN. Sign up at right for the first ever FUZZY PREDATOR 11k. Every trail named after a fuzzy predator is on the menu. However, given current conditions, some trails aren't skiable, so we're renaming Goat "Chupacabra" and including that. Probable course: Wolf, Bear, Wolverine, Chupacabra (Goat) and Coyote. Also please note that there are no classic tracks set as yet, but the trails are in very good condition for classic skiing despite their absence. And as usual, the skate skiing is ridiculously good. Sign up today! Tsalteshi Trails Association members: use promo code TTAMEMBER for a $5 registration discount. 10 am race day registration, 11 am start. Sunday, February 23rd!

Attention ladies (and drag-racing guys): Ski for Women — scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 2 — is being postponed. As much as we hate to do so, we feel the best way to maximize the fun of this event is to wait for better conditions. We're hoping to hold it in March. In the meantime, groomers are working to keep the trails skiable. So get out and go, and cross your fingers for more snow!

Happy New Year! With more snow on the way and the Tsalteshi Trails at their skiable best, it's time to start thinking racing! This year, Tsalteshi is featuring community-wide races every Sunday in February, starting with the 10th Annual Ski for Women, and culminating in the brand new Fuzzy Predator 11K - a perfect tuneup for those wanting to ski the Tour of Anchorage. Take a look and register for our upcoming events! www.tsalteshi.org/events Want to show your love for Tsalteshi? You can do that easily by donating a portion of your permanent fund to the Tsalteshi Trails Association! Register online at pfd.alaska.gov, and find Tsalteshi in the Pick, Click, Give option! Already filed? You can change your Pick, Click, Give contributions via the same link! Remember to check out our Facebook…

This snow accumulation means summer trail rules have taken a vacation. We’ll be posting reminders of our winter rules to encourage safe, fun trails use by all. First off, vehicles are not allowed on the trails in the winter — not even bikes, as we are not equipped to groom for tire ruts. Motorized vehicles — trucks, snowmachines, four-wheelers, etc. — are strictly prohibited in every season, unless operated by our groomers or otherwise allowed for trails work. Not only can they cause significant damage to groomed trails, they pose a serious danger to trails users. If you see someone driving on the trails, please report it to tsalteshi@yahoo.com with as much information as possible — description of the vehicle and driver, when, on which loops, where they entered and…

Our Third annual Tsalteshi Trails Fundraiser!  We have a costume contest, 1K trick or treat trail for kids 10 and under, and a 5K race for everyone else.  Come on out, have fun and support your local trail system. Sign up using the event links at right, see the flyer below for details!

Click on the title above to view full post. There is a full slate of activities at Tsalteshi this summer!  For runners there is the Salmon Run Series and the Fountain of Youth Pursuit.  For bikers we have the Salmon Cycle Series and the Psychocross bike race! ++++++++++++++++++ Feel like a 5K?  The Salmon Run Series begins this Wednesday (7/10) and continues for the next 5 weeks. Keep up to date on their Facebook page. Sign up online HERE. The races start at the Skyview High School trailhead.  Registration/bib pick-up begins at 5pm and the races begin at 6pm.  Proceeds benefit the Kenai Watershed Forum. Online registration is $10 per race or $45 for all 5 races. Race day registration is $15. ++++++++++++++++++ Rather bike?  The Salmon Cycle Series begins this Thursday (7/11) and continues for the next 8 weeks. More info is available HERE. The races start at the Skyview High…

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 registration $25. Day of race registration $35

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

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