BOB HALLINEN / Anchorage Daily News
A flock of Canada Geese flies over the Anchorage Park Strip Oct. 7, 2008, on their way to their wintering grounds.
Published: October 11th, 2008 10:43 PM
Last Modified: October 11th, 2008 10:59 PM
ASTRONOMY
Learn about Venus
WHEN: 7-10 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Eagle River Nature Center
DETAILS: Scott Girard presents a one-hour program about the 2004 Venus transit expedition to Barrow. If skies are clear, the program includes viewing the night sky. Bring your own binoculars or telescope. Children can earn junior astronomer certificate by attending six programs and completing "star notes." Ask for a punch card at the front desk.
COST: Free, $5 parking for nonmembers.
CONTACT: 694-2108; www.ernc.org
BIKING
Winter bike commuting clinic
WHEN: 7 p.m. Oct. 22
WHERE: REI, 1200 Northern Lights Blvd.
DETAILS: Learn tricks and tips for winner commuting. Gear and good routes will be covered.
COST: Free
CONTACT: 272-4565
FLORA AND FAUNA
Lean about Alaska's wolves
WHEN: 2-4 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Eagle River Nature Center at the end of Eagle River Road.
DETAILS: Ed Wollert, Wolf Song of Alaska volunteer educator, leads an all-ages indoor program about wolves.
COST: Free, parking is $5 for nonmembers
CONTACT: 694-2108 www.ernc.org
GEAR
Fix it yourself
WHEN: 7 p.m. Wednesday
WHERE: REI, 1200 Northern Lights Blvd.
DETAILS: Clinic on gear repair, including what to fix at home and what you can do in the field.
COST: Free
CONTACT: 272-4565
HIKING/BACKPACKING
Hiking Rippy Trail
WHEN: 10 a.m. today
WHERE: Trail head east of Jim Lake. Take Old Glenn Highway towards the Butte area, turning left at Maud Road. Follow the paved part of Maud Road to the end, where it turns into a gravel road. Remain on it past Mud Lake until you reach the end of the "improved" road near Jim Lake. Park at the end of the road; a rough road continues to the lakeshore -- don't go there.
DETAILS: Rippy Trail is a moderate woodland trail offering views of the Jim-Swan swamp and lakes. It involves crossing a mountain stream (bring a spare set of footwear). Goal is the upper chain lakes area, a narrow rugged area between the swamp and alpine. A little scrambling is required but nothing difficult. About 6 miles round trip, the hike takes up to five hours. Any child old enough to enjoy this is welcome. Moose, sheep, swans and other birds may be seen. Dress for rain and bring food and a camera.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Jo Clark at 376-9576
Weekly Anchorage hikes
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Thursday
WHERE: Bicentennial Park, Abbott Loop Community Park entrance on Monday; Glen Alps trail head on Thursday
DETAILS: Alaska Outdoors weekly hikes. Monday is an easier trail, suitable for kids. Thursday is a mountain trail.
COST: $1
CONTACT: 770-0440; www.alaska-outdoors.org
Family friendly 2.5-mile hike
WHEN: 2-4 p.m. today
WHERE: Eagle River Nature Center at the end of Eagle River Road.
DETAILS: Volunteer Liza Sanden leads a leisurely 2.5-mile hike to a cabin. This hike is perfect for families with children or anyone who appreciates a slower pace. Marshmallows will be roasted at the cabin. Space is limited, call to register.
COST: Free, $5 parking for nonmembers.
CONTACT: 694-2108 www.ernc.org
Nordic walking group
WHEN: 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and 6:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Thursday
WHERE: Meet at Sixth Avenue and I Street
DETAILS: Enjoy mid-week, low-impact workouts with others over moderate and longer courses with varied terrain, 6:15-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays or 6:15-8:15 p.m. Thursdays throughout the year. Ages 12 and up.
COST: $5/day or pre-paid with pass or punch card
CONTACT: 343-4260
Repairing Kepler-Bradley single-track trail
WHEN: 10 a.m. Saturday
WHERE: Kepler Bradley State Park upper trail head; entrance just north of Glenn Highway
WHAT: Trail maintenance and a short re-route of single-track trails near Long Lake. Bring lunch, water, gloves, appropriate clothing and good boots. McLeods and Pulaskis will be provided; bring bow saws, leaf rakes and long handled loppers if you have them.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Mark Gronewald, 745-2453
Guided hike to The Perch
WHEN: 1-5 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Eagle River Nature Center
DETAILS: Join volunteers Bob and Ann Fisher for an eight-mile round-trip hike to The Perch. The trail is fairly level with an elevation gain of 600 feet. Bring snacks and water. Call for trail conditions. Well-behaved dogs welcome.
COST: Free
CONTACT: 694-2108 www.ernc.org
KIDS
Ton's of fun for tots
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.-noon Wednesday
WHERE: Lidia Selkregg Chalet, Russian Jack Springs Park
DETAILS: Crafts and outdoor play. For ages 3-5.
COST: $4 a day
CONTACT: 343-4258; www.muni.org/parks
Junior naturalist fossil program
WHEN: 11 a.m.-noon Friday
WHERE: Eagle River Nature Center
DETAILS: Ages 6-12, accompanied by an adult. Participate in hands-on fun with rocks and make some "fossils" to take home. Pre-registration and a $10 refundable deposit are required.
COST: Parking, $5 for nonmembers
CONTACT: 694-2108 www.ernc.org
Name new Alyeska quad
WHEN: Through Nov. 10
WHERE: Alyeska Resort
DETAILS: To celebrate its new Chair 3, Alyeska Resort is offering a contest to all Alaska School District students to name the new quad chair. The winner will receive a 10-time powder pass, an overnight stay at the hotel, and be honored as the first passenger at the Nov. 24 ribbon cutting. Only one entry per student.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Fax entries to 754-2296, mail them to P.O. Box 249 Girdwood, AK 99587 (attn: Name the Lift) or e-mail them to amy@alyeskaresort.com, attaching a form found at www.alyeskaresort.com.
MEETINGS, TALKS
Mountaineering club meeting
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday
WHERE: First United Methodist Church, 725 W. Ninth Ave.
DETAILS: Hikes, skis, climbs and training classes are sponsored by the club. Visitors welcome. Election of officers and board members plus voting for 2009 club calendar photos will take place.
CONTACT: Sean Bolender, 830-5102
Historic Iditarod Trail presentation
WHEN: 2 p.m. Oct. 19
WHERE: Eagle River Nature Center
DETAILS: Kevin Keeler, federal coordinator for the Iditarod National Historic Trail, will talk about the historic routes in the Anchorage area and describe recreation opportunities.
COST: Free; $5 parking for nonmembers
CONTACT: 694-2108
MOVIE
Alpine climber Haley offers show
WHEN: 8 p.m. Thursday
WHERE: Bear Tooth Theatrepub
DETAILS: Washington alpine climber Colin Haley, 23, will present a 90-minute multimedia climbing show on his exploits. Presented by Alaska Mountaineering & Hiking, Black Diamond and the American Alpine Club, proceeds will benefit the American Alpine Club. Haley climbed difficult routes on Cerro Torre, Huntington, Robson, Denali and more last year. In June, he ascended the rarely climbed Denali Diamond (3,500 feet granite wall left of the Cassin Ridge, which continues up an additional 4,500 feet of steep snow terrain to the upper Cassin Ridge) on Mount McKinley with Mark Westman.
COST: $8, $10 reserved.
CONTACT: 276-4200; www.beartooththeatre.net/
SKIING
Nordic preseason training
WHEN: 6:45-8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 1-3 p.m. Saturday; Oct. 21-Nov. 25
WHERE: Chugiak and Eagle River trails weekdays; Independence Mine on Saturdays. Register at Chugiak High pool entrance Oct. 21.
DETAILS: Dryland training weekdays; classical and skate technique Saturdays. Registration form at: www.alaskanordicracing.org and www.ernsc.org/.
COST: $75 all sessions; $50 either the Tuesday/Thursday or the Saturday sessions.
CONTACT: Daryl Farrens, 376-2169, farrens@mtaonline.net.
SPEEDSKATING
Learn to speedskate
WHEN: 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, 8:45 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Harry McDonald Ice Arena
DETAILS: Alaska Speedskating Club offers lessons. First session is free.
COST: $15
CONTACT: 345-6888
TRIATHLON
Triathlon training camp
WHEN: 10:45 a.m. Saturday
WHERE: Body Transformations, 1205 Josselin Lane, Palmer
DETAILS: Train for Palmer's Colony Christmas Triathlon, which includes a 10-K bike, 5-K run and 500-yard swim. Personal trainers/triathletes Carla Goldberg and Cathy Endes help participants develop training plans and lead group training sessions.
COST: $110
CONTACT: (907) 355-1837; www.Carlas BodyTransformations.com
Site of the week
The road over Hatcher Pass is closed. Denali Park Road from park headquarters Mile 3 to Teklanika Rest Stop is closed because of snow. Get all the lastest winter closures here.
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