Published: August 17th, 2009 11:05 PM
Last Modified: August 17th, 2009 11:06 PM
BIKING
Fix your bike
WHEN: 6 p.m. Wednesday
WHERE: Anchorage REI
WHAT: Learn maintenance that will keep your bike running great as well as routine and basic repairs.
PRICE: Free
CONTACT: 272-4565
Race Alyeska Blueberry trail
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. Saturday
WHERE: Alyeska Resort
WHAT: Mountain bike race on Blueberry Pancake Trail. Registration 8-9 a.m. Course open for practice 8-10 a.m. Helmet required.
PRICE: $20
CONTACT: 754-1111
DOGS
Sheep herding trials
WHEN: 10 a.m. Saturday
WHERE: Country Dog Training Center on Farm Loop Road in Palmer
WHAT: The Alaska Australian Shepherd Club is holding a sheep herding trial open to all herding breeds at the center. Sanctioned by the Australian Shepherd Club of America. To compete your dog must be pre-registered. Spectators are welcome, but only dogs competing in the trial may attend.
PRICE: $50 entry fee, dogs must be pre-registered; spectators free
CONTACT: 1-907-746-0531
GLACIER TRAVEL
Cross glaciers safely
WHEN: 8 a.m. Saturday
WHERE: Matanuska Glacier, Chickaloon
WHAT: Two day workshop for climbers at least 18 on Matanuska Glacier provides instruction on techniques and safety systems needed for glacier travel. Covers knots, harnesses, crampon use, self-arrest, placing protection, and building anchors. Rope teams will practice route-finding and fixed line skills as well as crevasse fall scenarios and raising systems.
PRICED: $350
CONTACT: 1-907-733-1016
FILM
Climbing films at Bear Tooth
WHEN: Sept. 18-19
WHERE: Bear Tooth Theatrepub
WHAT: Reel Rock film tour of climbing and adventure films presented by Alaska Mountaineering and Hiking and Alaska Rock Gym. Features releases from Sender Films and Big UP Productions as well as the winning short films from this year's Reel Rock filmmaking competition. Gear giveaways, appearances by top climbers and fundraising for nonprofit organizations are included.
COST: $8
CONTACT: www.reelrocktour.com; www.beartooththeatre.net
Warren Miller film 'Dynasty'
WHEN: 6 and 9 p.m. Oct. 27
WHERE: Alaska Center for the Performing Arts
WHAT: Latest entry in the Warren Miller series on skiers and boarders shredding remote locales. "Dynasty" is the 60th entry in the series and includes some footage from the Chugach. Tickets on sale Sept. 16 include a lift ticket offer to Alyeska Resort.
COST: $19.25
CONTACT: www.youtube.com/user/WarrenMillerEnt
FISHING
2 Kodiak king rivers reopen
WHEN: Through Sunday
WHERE: American and Olds rivers on Kodiak
WHAT: King salmon fishing has been reopened to harvest stocked king salmon in this terminal fishery. Bag and possession limit is two kings, with an annual limit of five. Only kings may be kept.
COST: Free for anglers with fishing licenses and king tags
CONTACT: Division of Sport Fish office in Kodiak at 907-486-1880.
Flora & Fauna
Guided tour of flowers
WHEN: 1 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday
WHERE: Alaska Botanical Garden
WHAT: A docent will guide you through the Lower and Upper Perennial Gardens, Rock Garden, Herb Garden and Wildflower Trail. The tour will last about one hour, ending back in the nursery in case you'd like to browse for plants or garden gifts.
COST: Free
Searching for mushrooms
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday
WHERE: Hilltop Chalet at Hilltop Ski Area
WHAT: Diane Pleninger will lead a hike looking for what you can eat, and what you should avoid. Could get wet. Hikers under 12 must be with an adult.
COST: Free
CONTACT: 343-4260
Meet a great horned owl
WHEN: 2 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Eagle River Nature Center
WHAT: Learn about these raptors from Ginamaria Javurek, who will bring her owl Arc to the program.
COST: Free; parking is $5 parking
CONTACT: 694-2108
Make some wild teas
WHEN: 2 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Eagle River Nature Center
WHAT: Learn to make delicious teas from rosehips, raspberries, yarrow, nettles and pineapple weed. Join naturalist Ute Olsson on a 1-mile walk to find these plants.
PRICE: Free, $5 parking
CONTACT: 694-2108
HIKING
Weekly outdoor hikes
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Monday
WHERE: Thursday at Potter trail head; Monday at Bartlett High
DETAILS: Alaska Outdoors weekly hikes. Monday hike an easier trail, suitable for kids. Thursday is a mountain trail. Check Web site for Thursday's location.
COST: $1
CONTACT: 770-0440, www.alaska-outdoors.org
New trail opening at Alyeska
WHEN: 11:30 a.m. Saturday
WHERE: Base of tram at Mount Alyeska
WHAT: Guided hike to open new North Face Alyeska trail, part of the resort's weekend blueberry festival. At 2 p.m., a ribbon cutting ceremony will be near the top of the tram. Bring water and hiking shoes.
COST: Free
CONTACT: www.alyeskaresort.com
Watch a bore tide
WHEN: 6 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Bird Point
WHAT: Liza Sanden will be on Turnagain Arm to watch the bore tide, which is estimated to pass around 7:40 p.m. Stop by the information table to learn more about bore tides and Turnagain natural history while awaiting the wave.
COST: $5 parking
CONTACT: www.ernc.org
MOUNTAINEERING
Mountaineering club meets
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday
WHERE: First United Methodist Church
WHAT: Monthly meeting of Alaska climbers, detailing hikes, climbs and training classes. Visitors welcome.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Annette Iverson, 222-0581
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