Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage

Developmental Nordic Skiing includes NSAA ski school opportunities for all ages at all levels including junior Nordic program, adult lessons, biathlon and ski jumping. Promoting all forms of Nordic skiing as a healthy form of individual and family activity is our primary mission. NSAA achieves this with high quality coaches, well organized program and a huge volunteer component, all with the goal of instilling the love for outdoor winter fun through Nordic Skiing.

Nordic Competition consists of well-run events and races that NSAA hosts. Our Tour of Anchorage is the most popular, offering a 25K, 40K and 50K groomed course throughout Anchorage's trail system. It also includes the Anchorage Cup which is a series of races throughout the season that differs in distances and courses but challenges participants in both classic and skate disciplines. Other races in this grouping include: middle and high school races that NSAA officiates and grooms, as well as the SKAN24, a 24 hour race offered in the spring that challenges individuals and teams in a different way than other races.

Recreational Programs covers NSAA programs and events that give participants unique outdoor experiences. NSAA Backcountry tours, the Hope Hut, Ski for Kids, the annual NSAA Ski Train and the Alaska Ski For Women event are all designed to give our community fun Nordic opportunities, some involving costumes and entertainment, other giving users off-the-trail, backcountry experiences that all levels can participate in.