by Debra McGhan | Mar 11, 2026 | Highlights, News
Hidden beneath the snow…. On a snowy April morning in Alaska’s Hoo Doo Mountains near Paxson, thousands of snowmachine engines shattered the silence in a rolling roar. The sound spread across the valley like thunder, echoing off ridgelines and glaciers as riders...
by Sierra Winter | Mar 9, 2026 | Trail Report
Trail Report for 03/05/2026 00:00 Alaska Safe Riders here with your weekly snow and trail report — proudly supported by the Mat-Su Health Foundation. Extremely strong winds hammered Seward this weekend, creating fresh wind slabs on top of an already weak snowpack....
by Sierra Winter | Mar 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
Alaska’s backcountry offers unmatched riding — from wide alpine bowls to rolling treeline terrain and winding creek bottoms. But as the terrain changes, so do the hazards. Smart riders understand that risk at the summit looks very different from risk in a low gully....