Winter Recreation

Denali Park road open to Mile 13

Park officials say there is fun to be had this time of year in the park, well before the summer tourists arrive.

Rescue raises questions about 'guided' mushing trip

Tim Mowry of the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner presents a very detailed account of a mushing vacation gone badly awry for a 43-year-old Atlanta chiropractor and his fiancee. Their excursion into the White Mountains National Recreation Area ended with two dog teams refusing to run, rescuers said, the fiancee possibly near death from exposure and longtime Fairbanks musher Peggy Billingsley also needing rescue.

Avalanche survivor has surgery for broken leg

A young man from New York medevacked from Turnagain Pass early Saturday after being swept up in an avalanche remained hospitalized Sunday in Anchorage, a hospital spokeswoman said.

Air Guard rescues skier injured in Turnagain Pass avalanche

An avalanche Friday night injured a skier in the Turnagain Pass backcountry south of Anchorage, according to the Alaska Air National Guard, which sent a helicopter to rescue the man during the early morning hours Saturday.

Second heli-skier dies from 'huge' Haines-area avalanche

Canadians, rookie mushers eager to hit Fur Rondy trails

The field of 24 teams in the 2012 World Championship Sled Dog Race, which starts Friday in downtown Anchorage, includes eight mushers competing in the race for the first time.

Fur Rendezvous schedule

More Rondy news

Mushing, fireworks highlight Rondy's opening weekend

Snow enthusiasts split on use of avalanche survival aids

In a year when there have been several avalanches and some deaths Outside, expeerts are of two minds when it comes to avalanche safety devices like the inflatable air bag that is supposed to keep a person floating near the surface of cascading snow.

New winter storm elevates avalanche danger

Avalanche danger in the mountains around Anchorage remains considerable after another winter storm buried parts of Southcentral in snow -- again -- on Friday.

Nobody hurt in warehouse roof collapse

Moose-car collisions spike as storm blasts Southcentral

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ALPINE SKIING

Alyeska Ski Club tabs new director

A former racer for the Alyeska Ski Club is now the club's program director.

Eaglecrest plans early opening

Juneau residents will have another reason to be thankful next week: Eaglecrest Ski Area is opening eight days early.

Avalanche program educates outdoor enthusiasts

After an adventure of her own in the St. Elias Mountains years ago, Dorothy Alder has worked in backcountry and avalanche education. In late October she brought her safety program to Kenai.

Rescue training to test searchers' adaptability

Searchers with the Alaska Mountain Rescue Group are putting their rescue skills to the test this morning during a training session in Chugach State Park.

One person reported missing in Hatcher Pass avalanche

An avalanche at Hatcher Pass on Saturday afternoon struck two men, one of whom was still missing at last report and believed to be buried, according to Alaska State Troopers and Matanuska-Susitna Borough emergency services.

3 hikers rescued by helicopter after falls in Chugach Park

Alaska State Troopers and LifeMed sent helicopters into Chugach State Park on Sunday to rescue three hikers who were injured after they slipped while descending mountain peaks.

RURAL BLOG: THE VILLAGE

Kodiak search team member dies in fall through lake ice

Members of a Kodiak search-and-rescue team found themselves looking in vain for a teammate Sunday night after he went ice skating. Divers pulled his body from a lake this morning, troopers say.

Eaglecrest Ski Area to open some runs

Managers of Juneau's Eaglecrest Ski Area say sections of the mountain are set to open this weekend.

Snowmachiners, skiers hit Turnagain, Alyeska slopes

Lured by bluebird skies, snowmachiners and skiers flocked to slopes south of Anchorage on Friday to sample the fresh coat of snow deposited on Thanksgiving.

Celebrating 50 years of Alaska mountain search and rescue

Alaska Mountain Rescue Group volunteers have been responding to rescue calls for decades -- five, to be precise. On Saturday, current and past members of the group gathered at the Kincaid Chalet to toast 50 years of service and tell stories -- lots of stories.

Key dates in Alaska Mountain Rescue Group history

Ski Train to Curry sold out

Months before it rolls down the tracks, the Ski Train to Curry has sold out.

Wasilla snowmachine group to set up safety program

The North American Outdoor Institute earned this year's top award from the state Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation's Snowmobile Trail Grants program, and the Wasilla group plans to use the money to spread safety awareness.

Ski Train to Curry will return in March after a year's hiatus

A rollicking winter tradition, the Anchorage Ski Train, will roll down the tracks to Curry in March after a one-year hiatus. Tickets for the event, which quickly sell out most years, will go on sale Oct. 1.

Nordic ski area at Hatcher Pass moves closer to reality

The Mat-Su Borough's proposed ski area at Hatcher Pass is one step closer to construction.