27Apr 2025 by Neyman, Jenny

Spring trails report

Trail conditions as of April 26, 2025: Welcome to the weird world of weather! We were still skiing at the end of April last year. This year? The trees are budding, the ground is rapidly thawing and a pair of mallards have claimed the pond off Coyote. It won’t be long before the trails are ready for summer! Some trails are drying faster than others. Here’s a rundown of what to expect if you head to Tsalteshi: Singletrack trails are closed. Our STX maintenance crew is heading out Monday to evaluate conditions. They’ll likely open in a week or two. All main trails are open to foot traffic, fat-tire bikes and dogs. Please avoid obviously wet spots to not leave ruts or holes. Find trail maps on our website. Or…

05Apr 2025 by Neyman, Jenny

Sprockets registration opens 9 a.m. April 5

Events

Registration for our youth mountain bike program, Sprockets, opens at 9 a.m. April 5 on our website. Learn about the program and find the link to registration here: https://www.tsalteshi.org/youth-bike/ Questions about the program? Contact Alicia at tsalteshisprockets@gmail.com. Need help with registration? Contact Jenny at info@tsalteshi.org or 907-394-6397. Only 80 slots available. Don't wait!

26Mar 2025 by Neyman, Jenny

TTA Bylaws revision

TTA Board of Directors

The Tsalteshi Trails Association Board of Directors reviewed TTA's Bylaws and proposes making a few changes to better align our bylaws with changes to the organization's current structure and function. All current TTA members are welcome to review the changes and offer feedback to the board. The board will consider all comments on the proposed bylaws revisions when making a decision at its next meeting, April 16. Proposed changes can be viewed here: TTA Bylaws April 2025 revision Proposed areas to be changed are highlighted in YELLOW. Proposed language to be added is UNDERLINED. Proposed language to be deleted is STRUCK THROUGH. Please submit comments for the board by April 14 at info@tsalteshi.org.

26Mar 2025 by Neyman, Jenny

Pick.Click.Give. deadline March 31

General

It's Pick.Click.Give. time! Alaskans filing for their Alaska Permanent Fund dividend can choose to support organizations that make a difference in their community through PCG. The dividend filing deadline is March 31. File for your PFD or update your Pick.Click.Give. donations here. We would appreciate your support of Tsalteshi Trails Association! Donations help us cover the costs of grooming, trail lights, Port-A-Potty rentals and everything else it takes to keep the trails open for community use year-round. Help us help you have a fun time on the trails!

26Mar 2025 by Neyman, Jenny

Follow us on Instagram!

General

You can now follow @tsalteshi on Instagram! We're still on Facebook and, to a limited degree, on X. For grooming updates and trail reports, check us out on Nordic Pulse. For maps showing your location on the trails, download the app and check us out on Trailforks. We can't do it without you! Membership support plays a big role in everything we do at Tsalteshi. If you use the trails and aren't a member, please become one. Or if you know of trail users who aren't members, tell them why you support the trails. Thank you!

08Mar 2025 by Neyman, Jenny

Winter Rules suspended

Maintenance/grooming

Like it or not, spring has apparently sprung. We're unable to groom and there is no appreciable snow in the forecast, so we're calling a wrap on the winter that largely wasn't. As of today, Winter Rules are suspended. That means the ski trails from the Skyview and Wolverine (K-Beach) Trailheads are open to foot traffic, bikes and dogs. Be warned: The trails are icy! On the bright side, conditions are firm enough to be great for walking, running and biking without much sloshing in slush or mud. But shoe and tire traction is recommended. Mud and breakup sinkholes are starting to appear but so far are easily avoidable. Share the trails! Always assume a moose could be around the next bend. The neighborhood caribou are still making occasional appearances.…

10Dec 2024 by Neyman, Jenny

Adult ski lessons

Events

Learn to cross-country ski! Tsalteshi Trails Association is offering classic and skate skiing lessons Sundays and Mondays, Dec. 22-Feb. 3 for adults, for ages 18 and older. All ski levels welcome, from first-time-on-skis to longtime skiers wanting to improve technique. *New this year — race training!* For intermediate to advances skiers looking to tune technique, speed and endurance. Coach Kent Peterson will lead a race training group each lesson. Intervals! Hill repeats! They're more fun with friends! Schedule: Lessons are 2-3 p.m. Sundays and 6-7 p.m. Mondays, Dec. 22- Feb. 3. We'll switch days for techniques each week so everyone has a chance to ski in daylight: Dec. 22 classic, Dec. 23 skate, Dec. 29 skate. Dec. 30 classic, etc. We'll have a lesson on ski waxing, too — date…

08Dec 2024 by Neyman, Jenny

Tree Ski 2024

Events

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. 28. Decorators can 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 is helpful…

23Nov 2024 by Neyman, Jenny

TTA film festival and ski movie

Events

Join us for the TTA annual meeting and film festival, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. Get stoked for ski season with the newest ski flick from Matchstick Productions — "Calm Beneath Castes." Check out the trailer here.Meet candidates for the Tsalteshi Board of Directors and find out what's new with Tsalteshi Trails Association! Food and beverages 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! Or $20 for nonmembers. Renew or start a TTA membership and get in for free!

01Nov 2024 by Neyman, Jenny

TTA needs YOU for the Board of Directors!

TTA Board of Directors

Tsalteshi Trails Association is accepting applications for two seats 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…