Sheep Mountain Lodge
Talkeetna Mountains
February 18th – 20th, 2017
Nordic Ski Association of Anchorage
Tour Leaders:
Mary Vavrik / Ken DePalma907-306-7686 / 907-440-1562
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Enjoy two overnights at the historic Sheep Mountain Lodge http://sheepmountain.com/ in group cabins and ski on area trails with fabulous scenery all around. This amazing trail system was started by miners 50 years ago, and today they are maintained by Sheep Mountain Lodge. Ski on 24 km groomed non-motorized trails or beyond on 60 mi of multi-use trails at Sheep Mountain Saturday and Sunday. On Monday, ski out to Matanuska Glacier along Caribou Creek.
We hope Sheep Mountain will be covered by snow! But if interested in the amazing geology of this unique area, here is some information: https://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2006/1124/of2006-1124.pdf
We will be lodging as a group European style in 4 cabins. There are Queen beds and sofa sleepers. Bring ear plugs J. There is a lodge hot tub located in the shower room. A $50 deposit to hold a spot is required by February 8.
The lodge will be open for delicious home cooked food from Lunch Friday through lunch Sunday. You may choose to eat in the lodge or cook in the full kitchen cabin. Several beers are on tap. We will be on our own for food Sunday night and Monday. We will cook group food for Sunday dinner, Monday breakfast and Monday lunch. We expect the charges to be about $75 for the cost of rooms and three group meals.
To register for this trip, each participant needs to do these 3 things:
1- Join NSAA at http://www.anchoragenordicski.com/donate.htm
2- Sign and return the release form at Release Form.
3- Send a deposit check to Patti Phillips for $50 to 10510 Lone Tree Drive, Anchorage, AK 99507.
Please check the following weather information before you prepare for this ski tour.
Sheep Mountain Airport: http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=61.8344&lon=-147.5097#.WA5Sh68zWUk
All NSAA tour participants should be a member of the club and sign a release form once a year. They are available for download and signing at: Release Form They will also be available at the start of the tour.
All the NSAA tours are accompanied by the Anchorage Nordic Ski Patrol. If needed, they provide first aid and safety for tour participants. We thank them for their valuable help.
You can help support the Tours section by purchasing an attractive knit ski cap. They'll be available at each tour.
Nordic Ski Association of Anchorage
203 W. 15th Ave. #204
Anchorage Alaska 99501
907-276-7609
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