Chile Mountain

17/08/2023

16/08/2023

BIG NEWS - the Alaska Long Trail is now the Alaska Traverse (AKT)! Since the beginning, the name “Alaska Long Trail” has served as a placeholder for the long trail concept. Over 2022-23, Alaska Trails actively gathered ideas and feedback to select a name that would encompass everything that this unique Alaskan experience would offer. Thank you all who contributed their ideas via Facebook or email or conversations! The next step is to work on the logo! Learn more at: https://www.alaska-trails.org/alaska-traverse

27/07/2023

Happy Birthday 🎉 Trent Farris

20/06/2023

Lots going on! Construction in the neighborhood, a new MSB parking lot, a custom Live Fire Grill in design, Utilities and Engineering honing in, LET’S GO!

15/04/2023

An estimated 2,000 volunteers are needed during the Mat-Su Arctic Winter Games, with a wide range of roles, positions, and varying time commitments.

05/01/2023

BBQ Baby Back Ribs

17/12/2022

Base camp

12/12/2022

The Government Peak Recreation Area parking lot has over 24” of snow. Our crew is trying to plow it so we are asking that skiers wait to use the area. Plowing around parked vehicles will slow down our efforts.

26/11/2022

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

11/11/2022

Blue Angels

25/10/2022

Rising Strong!

What makes the Arctic Winter Games so important?

The Arctic Winter Games are the world's largest circumpolar multi-sport and cultural event! The event is a true celebration of athletic competition, culture, friendship, and cooperation between circumpolar (northern) contingents. 21 sports are featured including ice, snow and indoor sports alongside traditional Arctic Sports and Dene Games.

Every 2 years, participants gather from across the world's northern circumpolar regions in the spirit of competition and cultural collaboration. We look forward to welcoming our northern neighbors to the Mat-Su in 2024!

Opening Night photo credit: VHDesign - Vagn Hansen

15/10/2022

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13/10/2022

Plenty of water @

26/09/2022

There's a back road that needs to be driven. The Hatcher Pass Road in Alaska is a stunning gravel road that winds itself through the Talkeetna Mountains.

21/09/2022

Why is this kid so happy? Because mediums are in stock! 50% of all profits will be donated to Mission 22. Check out https://mission22.com if you would like to donate on your own.

16/09/2022

A small step to keep water moving at new residential driveway going in!

15/09/2022

09/09/2022

A nice place to sit and watch the Northern Lights!

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27/06/2022

Let's Go!

What's underneath all that snow? Gravel! Thank you to Flintstone Inc. for being a corporate sponsor for all these years.

We've got a ways to go to get up that mountain. If you are interested in helping us get there through donations or corporate sponsorship please reach out to [email protected] for more information.

02/06/2022

After our second season of operations, we're still hearing from so many people that they've only recently learned about Skeetawk. Please help us spread the news that there's a community oriented chair-lift serviced ski area in Hatcher Pass - Skeetawk!

A huge THANK YOU to Matanuska Telecom Association for being Skeetawk's official communications sponsor!

MTA recognized early on that if Skeetawk was going to achieve it's goal of being an accessible and affordable ski area in the Mat-Su Valley, we were going to need help reaching our community. Thankfully, they've come alongside and helped develop our outreach platforms in any way they could.

01/06/2022

Let’s go!

Alaska Trails is thrilled that 15 Alaska Long Trails projects were included in the budget passed by the State Legislature last week! This joint effort by the bipartisan group of legislators and trails advocates clearly demonstrates that trails are for everyone, a good investment, and something we can all agree on. Next stop, the Governor's desk for budget approval!

www.alaska-trails.org/funding-for-the-alaska-long-trail

25/02/2022

I really hope this happens! Thru hikers, make sure to stop by for snacks, supplies!

This will be the single greatest Thru- Hike trail in America. The Alaska Long Trail is coming soon……….and I am so pleased to have been a tiny part in helping to raise $40,000 to help complete it.

The real inspiration and go-getter here has been Heather Helzer, and what she has accomplished in two years with the Race Across Alaska!!!

This trail will make the AT look like a walk through your local city park. I have already seen 90% of the existing trail, and I can assure you, the views, the challenging terrain, the wildlife, and the absolute Grandiose Spectacle that is Alaska - is on full display along these 500 miles.

17/02/2022

This will be the single greatest Thru- Hike trail in America. The Alaska Long Trail is coming soon……….and I am so pleased to have been a tiny part in helping to raise $40,000 to help complete it.

The real inspiration and go-getter here has been Heather Helzer, and what she has accomplished in two years with the Race Across Alaska!!!

This trail will make the AT look like a walk through your local city park. I have already seen 90% of the existing trail, and I can assure you, the views, the challenging terrain, the wildlife, and the absolute Grandiose Spectacle that is Alaska - is on full display along these 500 miles.

07/02/2022

30/01/2022

NE of

It's time for FAQ Friday!

The question we hear most frequently:
When is the next lift going to be built?

Answer: We're so excited for it too! The price tag for the next lift is substantially higher than our existing lift, and we are still in the fundraising stage. Once we have the necessary funding (roughly 10 million dollars), we will be ready to begin the install.

Keep reading for ways you can help us get there!

Did you know that Skeetawk is a non-profit and subsequently obtains the majority of our funding through donations and grants? We have the most amazing regional partners, who see our potential and have come alongside our efforts, donating their resources and finances to the cause. We are also seeking out growth opportunities through major grants and cooperation with local and federal government representatives. If you're excited about the benefits that Skeetawk's growth can bring to the Mat-Su Valley and surrounding communities, add your voice to ours as we request assistance to develop this area. At minimum we would ask that you reach out to our state representatives with the simple message "Support Skeetawk Ski Area". More info on how to contact them is located on their representative websites.

Take a look at the photo for more detailed plans on how Skeetawk will develop our lease area to promote safe outdoor recreation and support healthy lifestyles!

27/01/2022

What’s better than a walk in the woods? A walk in the woods with local art as trail markers! This initiative is a collaboration between local artist Donna ‘the Strange’, BORA, Town of La Ronge Rec department, LA interiors, and our Cree language help Christine Ravenis!

wāpiscānis, kāhkākiw, maskwa, and mōswa are all freshly groomed and trailmarkers are up! The rest of the trail markers will be coming soon, and more maps to follow shortly.

Please note a correction of āhāsiw (crow) to the original intent of kāhkākiw (raven). If you are looking for a pronunciation guide, LLRIB does a great job with learncree.ca. If you use the Trailforks app, it would be a good time to refresh the map, for the most up to date listing.

08/10/2021

Come on through😊

A proposed roughly 12-mile bike trail connecting Government Peak Recreation Area (GPRA) with Skeetawk and the 16 Mile area of Hatcher Pass is slated to clear a major approval hurdle

08/09/2021

A great day!

A day filled with some smokin’ BBQ is pretty ok with us! Good job to all the competitors and big congrats to the winners 🏆. In the category of People’s Choice and Ribs, bragging rights go to:🥇1st place Holy Trinity🥈2nd place AK Smokin 🥉3rd place And Do We BBQ . Chicken division winners are: 🥇1st place Bear’s Den🥈2nd place Holy Trinity 🥉3rd place Smokin.

05/09/2021

Entered a seafood contest, didn’t win but didn’t get “Chopped” learned a ton

03/08/2021

Back to School promo code!!
Get $30 off your order of $150 or more. Item total must equal $150 or more for code to apply. Reservation must be made by August 14, 2021, however, travel may occur on any future date. Discount cannot be applied to previous reservations.

13/07/2021

Temp power going in!
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06/06/2021

Morning coffee at the creek😊

05/06/2021

Ready for the first meal after a days work, for the crew and the 310✅

30/04/2021

Awesome News!

Home to the Iditarod Restart, the Irondog, the Iditasport, Iditarod Trail Invitational, the Su 50/100 and cross-country regional races, the Mat-Su Borough has become Southcentral’s destination for outdoor winter recreation and competition.

15/03/2021

02/03/2021

Great news! Lots to do to get ready.

MAT-SU — The Mat-Su Borough has officially submitted its bid to the Arctic Winter Games International Committee to host the 2024 Arctic Winter Games in the Mat-Su Valley.

26/02/2021

MAT-SU — The Mat-Su Borough has officially submitted its bid to the Arctic Winter Games International Committee to host the 2024 Arctic Winter Games in the Mat-Su Valley.

26/02/2021

Go GPRA!

HATCHER PASS — The best Alaska high school skiers descended upon Government Peak Recreation Area for the ASAA/First National Bank State Nordic Ski Championships. Thursday featured a 7.5-kilometer classic race

13/02/2021

The Essence of