2009 U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships

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2011/12 Alaska winter

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Cordova snowstorm

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Cordova residents are tunneling out after several snow storms moved through Prince William Sound.

January Valdez snowstorm

Heavy snow pounded Valdez and Cordova on January 6, 2012, after the town received 19.2 inches Thursday from the Prince William Sound blizzard, making for a season total of more than 20 feet. Meanwhile, Nome is having its worst cold spell since 1989.

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UAA alpine racing

sarah Powell makes a turn. UAA hosted giant slalom racing at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood as part of the UAA Invitational ski meet on Wednesday, February 8, 2012.

UAA hosted giant slalom racing at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood as part of the UAA Invitational ski meet on Wednesday, February 8, 2012.

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Biathlon

Taylor Vignaroli of the Casper Mountain Biathlon Club skis the biathlon course at Kincaid Wednesday. Thirty-six athletes competed in the first day of competition at the 2011 US World Youth/Junior Biathlon Championships at Kincaid Park on Wednesday, December 28, 2011.

Thirty-six athletes competed in the first day of competition at the 2011 US World Youth/Junior Biathlon Championships at Kincaid Park on Wednesday, December 28, 2011.

US World Youth/Junior Biathlon Championships Practice

Jenna Ruzcih of Minnesota unpacks her skis in preparation for the 2011 US World Youth/Junior Biathlon Championships Tuesday December 27, 2011 at Kincaid Park in Anchorage, Alaska. Races will be held Wednesday through Friday.

Biathletes practice for the 2011 US World Youth/Junior Biathlon Championships Tuesday December 27, 2011 at Kincaid Park.

Ski Relay

The UAA/AMH Friends and Family Homecoming relay cross country ski race on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at Kincaid Park.

The UAA/AMH Friends and Family Homecoming ski relay.

Besh Cup Sprint Races

The Besh Cup Sprint cross country ski races at Kincaid Park on Saturday, December 17, 2011.

The Besh Cup Sprint cross country ski races at Kincaid Park.

Lynx Loppet pre ski race

Lathrop's Sean Bourque climbs a hill on the course. The Lynx Loppet high school cross country ski meet opened with a a 5-kilometer classic race at Kincaid Park on Friday, December 9, 2011.

The Lynx Loppet high school cross country ski meet opened with a a 5-kilometer classic race at Kincaid Park on Friday, December 9, 2011.

Alyeska Resort Opening Day

Skiers and boarders hit the slopes of Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, Alaska on opening day, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011.

Skiers and boarders hit the slopes of Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, Alaska, on opening day Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011.

Hilltop Ski Area opens

Charlie Lamb skis the lower portion of the hill. Hilltop Ski Area opened for the season on Friday, November 11, 2011. Early winter accumulation has made for good conditions at Hilltop, but the ski area warns that skiers could encounter bare spots, rocks and sticks. Bald Eagle and Moose runs remain closed.

Hilltop Ski Area opened for the season on Friday, November 11, 2011. Early winter accumulation has made for good conditions at Hilltop, but the ski area warns that skiers could encounter bare spots, rocks and sticks. Bald Eagle and Moose runs remain closed.