From Valdez Avalanche Center: Please join the Valdez Avalanche Center in kicking off winter with Avalanche Awareness Month. Prepare for your winter adventures and support your local avalanche forecast: November 17 Winter is Coming Movie Night Boondocker Films, Civic Center 7pm Refresh your avalanche skills- November 18 Avalanche Rescue Workshop, […]
Skiing
Help Plan the Future of Valdez Trails 9/6
Brushbusters Needed Saturday 9/16
Here’s the plan on a basic map. If we could get this section done that would be great. It’s only about a mile of knee to waste high grasses. It will take a good part of your day, but less if we get a good turnout. If you have a […]
Alaska Recreation and Parks Association Conference in Valdez 9/13-16
Registration Open for Giant Ski Races
Backcountry Search and Rescue Responds to Thompson Pass
City of Valdez Public Information Office P.O. Box 307 Valdez, Alaska 99686 907-834-3468 (office) 907-200-7002 (cell) PRESS RELEASE For immediate release: 2/11/2017 7:00 p.m. Valdez, AK – Valdez Fire Department’s Backcountry Search and Rescue Team assisted the Alaska State Troopers Saturday after receiving reports of a personal locator beacon […]
Cross-Country Skiers Hit the Trails for the Third Qaniq Challenge
Qaniq Challenge is a two day, 35K cross-country ski race that combines free-style with classic skiing on two separate courses, held this year on January 14th and 15th. It’s one of only two cross-country races of this type in the state and draws participants from all over Alaska and […]
Parks and Rec Trail Information
Per Parks and Rec 12/21: “Skyline is officially open! Get outside and enjoy some cross-country skiing! Marcie will be grooming the following locations today; Meyring, Dog Park, In-town Bike Path, Dock Point and the Ski-only trails in Mineral Creek Canyon.” Advertisement Winter trails maps are available in hard-copy at […]
Volunteers Needed October 22nd at Salmonberry Ski Hill
Brush Busters Volunteer Help clear the Ski Area of brush and debris before the first snow sticks and to assure the area is safe and an enjoyable spot all winter. Volunteers under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Join us and help make this ski […]
PWSC Ski for Free Program Offers Free Two-Day Equipment Loans
Advertisement The Ski for Free Program at Prince William Sound College has free equipment for two-day loans. They include Skate and Classic Skis, Ski Boots and Poles, and Snow Shoes, as well as headlamps, GPS devices, and trekking poles. Just bring in photo identification and an idea of what you […]