Summer Rules in effect It hasn't been much fun, but this Winter That Wasn't is at least consistent — we still haven't had enough snow to make skiing possible at Tsalteshi Trails. (Though we saw a few hardy skiers making the effort on some of our warmer days last week. Good on ya!)Until or unless we get skiable snow, feel free to enjoy summer activities on the trails — running, hiking and biking, with dogs allowed if leashed or under voice control. But be sure to be studs about it. Most loops are extremely icy, and ice cleats are highly recommended. Even with extra traction, exercise caution going downhill, especially as freeze-thaw cycles continue.Tsalteshi Trails Youth Ski and Tsalteshi Sports Academy skate ski lessons for adults both had to cancel their…

The Iceman Cometh Join us for the coolest winter race on the peninsula! Preview the awesome here10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, Skyview Trail HeadHave you heard of a quadrathlon? Now you have. It’s a triathlon with extra awesome. Ski from the Skyview Trailhead to Wolverine, skate 10 laps at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex, run back to Skyview and swim 300 yards in the pool. This. Will. Be. Epic.Registration is $35. Teams welcome. To sign up and for event rules, visit the event page online.   Fuzzy Predator 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, Skyview Trail HeadSki all of the fuzzy predator trails at Tsalteshi in one swell foop! Wolf, Fox, Bear, Wolverine, Lynx and Coyote await you in this perfect tune-up event for the Tour of Anchorage. Skate and classic races available.Registration is…

Back in business Our wayward winter seems to have found its way back to us. With the trails now skiable,winter rules are back in effect. We don’t have much white stuff with which to work, so please help our groomers do their leveling best by not damaging the groomed snow. That means no vehicles, no walking/hiking/running/or other “shoe” traffic, no dogs and no bikes allowed on the trails. Sledding and snowboarding are allowed on the sledding hill directly behind the old hockey rink at Skyview. Please no sledding or snowboarding on the groomed ski trails. Snowshoeing is allowed on the Mosquito Snowshoe Trail connecting the Wolverine and Skyview Trailheads, and on the Wolverine Loop off Kalifornsky Beach Road only. Please stay to the side of the groomed ski trails. This recent…

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snoooooow! The return of the white stuff means winter rules are in effect at Tsalteshi Trails. Please observe the winter rules and etiquette signs posted at all the trailheads and on our website. In brief: No dogs allowed on the trails. No walking allowed on the trails. No motorized vehicles except authorized grooming equipment allowed on the trails. Snowshoeing is allowed on the Mosquito (snowshoe) trail, that winds through the woods from the K-Beach parking lot, with another trailhead at Skyview. Snowshoeing is allowed on the Wolverine Loop only (accessed from the K-Beach trailhead). Snowshoers should stay on the edge of the trail, out of the skate lane and opposite any set classic tracks. (Please don’t walk on the classic tracks. And skate skiers, please don’t ski over…

What a year for the Tsalteshi Trails Association! Despite an uncharacteristically mild winter and a forest fire-filled spring, we’ve had the largest community involvement in Tsalteshi history this year. With a variety of communitywide ski, run and bike races, our trails have seen over 9,000 kilometers of community racing. This doesn’t even include school or private events and uses, but despite those exclusions, it is enough to ski, bike and run from Tsalteshi Trails all the way to Guatemala! This year has also seen a great deal of firsts. Not only have we been able to enjoy 25 kilometers of trail, thanks in no small part to the development, maintenance and grooming of Bill Holt, we have included a dedicated single-track trail for our cycling enthusiasts. This purely volunteer effort was…

We’ve got a lot of great things going on at Tsalteshi this season, but first a bit of difficult business: Dog conflicts on Tsalteshi TrailsWe love hearing reports of people using the trails, but hate to hear this kind — a trail user recently reported being bitten by a dog while out for a run. The dog was unleashed, and while the owner attempted to call the dog back, voice commands did not prevent it from biting and injuring the runner. Unfortunately, this is not the first instance of an unrestrained dog attacking and injuring another trail user. Tsalteshi has a “leash or voice control” policy when it comes to dogs on the trail system in the spring, summer and fall (dogs are not allowed on the trails during winter).…

Bikes are nice at Tsalteshi! Sure, you know that Tsalteshi Trails is a great place for running, hiking and disc golf during the non-snow months. But did you know that TTA offers mountains of fun for the well-wheeled among us? Pedal on over and see what we've got in store: Intro to Mnt. Biking Clinic starts June 12 Join TTA for an Intro to Mountain Biking series of clinics at the trails. Each session will be led by experienced riders to help guide those new to mountain biking or just new to the trails. The fee is $5 per session, or free for TTA members. Membership registration is available at www.tsalteshi.org. All sessions meet at 6 p.m. Thursdays at the TTA sheds by the old hockey rink behind Skyview High School. Please wear a helmet.…

New to off-pavement riding? Or just not sure where to start on the trails? Join TTA for an Intro to Mountain Biking series of clinics at Tsalteshi Trails! Each session will be led by experienced riders to get you up to whatever speed you want to travel on the trails. Just $5 per session, or free for TTA members! (Not yet a member? Register at www.tsalteshi.org.) All sessions meet at 6 p.m. Thursdays at the TTA sheds by the old hockey rink behind Skyview High School. Please wear a helmet. This is a great way to prepare for the Salmon Cycle Series of races starting in July! June 12: Riding with kids. Appropriate for any kiddo on a two-wheel bike (not for training wheels, please) and their adult(s). Led by Angie Brennan. Get…

The Relay for Life 5k race was cancelled because of the area smoke, but it's back on and rescheduled for Friday, June 13 at 6pm. It is still at the Wolverine Trailhead off of K-beach, across from the Sports Center. Sign up or donate here: https://www.tsalteshi.org/events/?ee=123

Today's race has been cancelled because of pervasive smoke. Please check Tsalteshi's Facebook for updates. Thank you for your understanding!