31Dec 2025 by Neyman, Jenny

Adult ski lessons

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Tsalteshi Trails Association is offering classic and skate skiing lessons Jan. 4-Feb. 9, 2026, for adults ages 18 and older. All ski levels welcome, from first-time-on-skis to longtime skiers wanting to improve technique. Lessons are 2-3 p.m. Sundays, and 6-7 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 4- Feb. 9. We'll switch days for techniques each week — Jan. 4 classic, Jan. 5 skate, Jan. 11 skate, Jan. 12 classic, etc. We'll have a lesson on ski waxing, too — date TBD. We'll send an email each week reminding everyone registered of the schedule. TTA members: $10 per lesson (start or renew a membership here). Non-TTA members: $20 per lesson. Or sign up for all lessons and save! TTA members: $50 for all classic OR skate lessons. TTA members: $100 for all classic AND…

31Dec 2025 by Neyman, Jenny

2026 Ski For Women

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Ladies: Get your glide on at the 20th annual Ski for Women! Get working on your costumes and mark Feb. 8 in your calendars. The race starts at 11 a.m. at the Skyview Trailhead. Be home in time for the Superbowl (if that’s your jam). Advance online registration is $25 for TTA members, $30 for non-members and $10 for youth. Prices go up day of the race. Register in advance and save — https://tsalteshi.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=524839&item_id=2790778 Guys, you're not going to be left out — get your finery ready for the Drag Race to follow the main event.All proceeds donated to a women’s cause in the community.

30Dec 2025 by Neyman, Jenny

2026 Tour of Tsalteshi

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The eighth annual Tour of Tsalteshi is Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the trailhead behind Skyview Middle School. A 40-kilometer freestyle race — two laps around the trails — starts at 11:30 a.m. A 20-kilometer race — one lap around the trails, with freestyle and classic divisions — starts shortly thereafter. A 20-kilometer fat-tire bike event, in partnership with Cook Inletkeeper, starts at 2 p.m. Or do a double tour — 20K ski and 20K fat bike! Prizes will be awarded for the first three men and women finishers in each race and raffle drawings will be available to all participants. Awards will be given at a post-race party starting at 3 p.m. at Kenai River Brewing in Soldotna. Discounts are available for early registration, TTA members and members of…

29Dec 2025 by Neyman, Jenny

Canceled Black Stone Axe Ridge ski lessons & races, Jan. 17

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KCHS Kenai Nordic Ski Club offers ski lessons for all ages Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Skyview Trailhead behind Skyview Middle School.Ski lessons are from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.2-kilometer and 5-kilometer community ski races are at 1 p.m. Great for families and beginners! Registration price includes ski lessons and race entry:$15 for TTA Members$20 for non-TTA Members$45 for a family (up to four people) Registration is open now! Questions? Call Mike at 907-394-1825.Need skis? Beemuns in Soldotna is offering a discount on rentals. Registration will be refunded if the event is canceled due to low snow. Watch the Tsalteshi Facebook page for cancellation updates. "Tsalteshi," meaning "Black Stone Axe Ridge," is the Dena'ina name for the hillside on which Tsalteshi sits

29Dec 2025 by Neyman, Jenny

Improve your skate skiing in one week!

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Ski coach and SoHi alum Andy Liebner is looking for volunteers to participate in a skate ski research study. Bonus – free skate skiing instruction! The study is geared to adult skate skiers of all abilities.There are no costs or fees to participate. Participants will meet with Andy once a day Jan. 12-15 at the Skyview Trailhead. Participants will watch a series of skate technique instructions, practice the cues within the instructions, be video recorded when they're ready, then use a self-check scoresheet to grade themselves on any improvement. It is an at-your-own-pace study experiment. Click here to fill out the initial questionnaire: https://forms.gle/Ss31HiAgJcn8At468 Contact Andy for more information: Coachandyliebner@gmail.com Andy Liebner is a SOHI alumni (Class of 2001), and is currently working on his PhD in the field of…

01Dec 2025 by Neyman, Jenny

2025 membership meeting and film fest

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Join us for the TTA annual meeting and film festival, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex conference rooms. Get stoked for ski season with the newest ski flick from Matchstick Productions — "After The Snowfall." Check out the trailer here.Meet candidates for the Tsalteshi Board of Directors and find out what's new with Tsalteshi Trails Association! Free food, and beverages for sale from Kenai River Brewing. Come hang out with the coolest ski people around! Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for social hour. Film starts at 6:30 p.m Admission is FREE for TTA members! Renew or start a TTA membership here, and get in for free! Or $20 for nonmembers. Register in advance here, or at the door.

30Nov 2025 by Neyman, Jenny

Tsalteshi Tree Ski 2025

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The Tsalteshi Tree Ski returns — help us fancy up the forest! Great for families, friends, teams, organizations or businesses — help us decorate trees along the Moose Loop, and feel free to add a sign advertising yourself! Choose any tree you like along Moose and decorate it however you wish. We don't have power available (we're working on it for the future), but there are trail lights along the Moose Loop. Anything reflective/sparkly, big and colorful stands out. Glass, fabric, white or silver decorations aren't recommended. Decorations need to be up by Dec. 27. Decorators can ski or snowshoe out to Moose and walk on the groomed trail surface as needed to decorate. Bringing a sled is a great way to haul decorations. A long pole with a hook…

13Nov 2025 by Neyman, Jenny

TTA needs YOU for the Board of Directors!

TTA Board of Directors

Tsalteshi Trails Association is accepting applications for one seat on the TTA Board of Directors. Ideal board candidates are passionate about the trails and want to work toward improving the management, sustainability and function of the TTA organization and the trails and build a strong community within our user groups. Here’s an opportunity to do just that! Use your energy and expertise to improve the trails Work within our mission, vision and values Work toward accomplishing our strategic plan objectives Participate in events and programs on the trails Do you have experience in finance/accounting, leadership, trail design/maintenance or recreational management? Are you a skier, biker, runner and/or walker who is passionate about the trails system? Consider applying! Must be a member in good standing of the Tsalteshi Trails Association for…

25Sep 2025 by Neyman, Jenny

K-Beach community meeting Oct. 10

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All residents of the K-Beach Road community (outside the city limits of Kenai and Soldotna) are invited to a community meeting to weigh in on funding under the state of Alaska Community Assistance Program. CAP funding is divided between qualified nonprofits (including Tsalteshi) located in the K-Beach area, based in part on community feedback. Join us at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank, 33955 Community College Drive off K-Beach Road, to have a say in how funding is divided. It's a quick meeting but has a big impact in the K-Beach area.

29May 2025 by Neyman, Jenny

Tsalteshi Backyard Ultra

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The 2025 Tsalteshi Backyard Ultra starts at 5 p.m. June 6 in the parking lot of the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. Complete a 4.167-mile loop an hour, every hour, for as many laps as you can complete. The last runner to complete the loop in an hour wins. Only runner 50 slots are available. Registration and more information is at www.tsalteshi.org/events/.