Snow Machines

Valdez Mayor’s Cup Turns Twenty and Still ‘Ain’t for Babies’

Valdez Mayor’s Cup Turns Twenty and Still ‘Ain’t for Babies’

On March 17th the Valdez Mayor’s Cup Snowmachine Race will be celebrating its 20th anniversary.    Curt Wilson participated in the race from 1982 through 1984, traveling to Valdez to do so.  He thinks the original event ran from around 1975 through 1985.  When Wilson moved to Valdez in 1996, he […]

Considerable Avalanche Danger Dec. 9-10

Considerable Avalanche Danger Dec. 9-10

Advertisement 1:13 PM Friday, December 8th From Valdez Avalanche Center Avalanche danger is decreasing, but due to the huge storm, totals, large human-triggered avalanches are likely through the weekend.  All Backcountry riders headed to Thompson Pass should be prepared for rescue with beacons, probes and shovels (and airbag packs if […]

Valdez Avalanche Center Prepares for The Season

Valdez Avalanche Center Prepares for The Season

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, […]