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....
by Sierra Winter | Feb 23, 2026 | Trail Report
Trail Report for 2/19/26 00:00 Alaska Safe Riders here with your weekly snow and trail report — proudly supported by the Mat-Su Health Foundation. As we head into the weekend, wind is the big story across Southcentral. Areas like Hatcher Pass, Petersville, and the...
by Sierra Winter | Feb 16, 2026 | Trail Report
Trail Report for 12/13/23 00:00 Alaska Safe Riders here with your weekly snow and trail report — proudly supported by the Mat-Su Health Foundation. Snowmachiners across Southcentral and the Mat-Su can expect temperatures in the twenties to low thirties this week, with...
by Debra McGhan | Feb 5, 2026 | Trail Report
Alaska Safe Riders here with your weekly snow and trail report, brought to you by the Mat-Su Health Foundation. Southcentral’s getting hammered with warm temps and freezing rain this weekend, with more heavy moisture on the way. The good news? Cooler weather and...
by Sierra Winter | Jan 29, 2026 | Trail Report
Trail Report for 01.29.2026 00:00 Alaska Safe Riders here with your weekly snow and trail report — proudly supported by the Mat-Su Health Foundation and 95.5 The Pass. Across Southcentral Alaska we’re coming off a notable snowfall cycle combined with variable...
by Sierra Winter | Jan 22, 2026 | Trail Report
Trail Report for 01.22.2026 00:00 Alaska Safe Riders here with your weekly snow and trail report thanks to the Mat-Su Health Foundation. The roller coaster of winter continues. This week expect mild, clear weather to prevail with the next chance of snow forecast for...
by Sierra Winter | Jan 15, 2026 | Trail Report
Trail Report for 01/15/2026 00:00 Alaska Safe Riders is back with another weekly snow and trail report – proudly supported by the Mat-Su Health Foundation. Looking ahead, forecasts are calling for cold temperatures, variable winds, and periods of limited...
by Sierra Winter | Jan 8, 2026 | Trail Report
Trail Report for 01.08.2026 00:00 Alaska Safe Riders here with your weekly snow and trail report — proudly supported by the Mat-Su Health Foundation and 95.5 The Pass. Riding conditions across Central Alaska and neighboring riding zones have improved slightly with...
