It’s time to start thinking about snow! ❄️ The Valdez Snowmachine Club is kicking off the 2026 season with an evening of food, fun, and winter stoke at the Civic Center.
Save the date for the emPOWDERed Basic Snowmachine Rider Certification – December 6th! 🚨
In collaboration with Alaska Safe Riders, this hands-on class is perfect for new riders ready to build skills, confidence, and safety on the snow. Tentatively planned for Cantwell (with Petersville or Eureka as backup locations, weather depending). Only 12 spots available — $125 per rider.
Membership required. Stay tuned for registration details and info on the FREE backcountry fun ride the next day with emPOWDERed coaches!
Save the date for the emPOWDERed Backcountry Ride — December 7th in Cantwell! ❄️
A laid-back, skills-focused ride where up to six riders are paired with one coach to help refine techniques, answer questions, and build confidence in simple backcountry terrain.
This isn’t a formal teaching ride — it’s a fun, supportive day to ride, practice, and grow together!
We’re aiming to offer opportunities for both male and female riders, with separate groups unless participants prefer to combine.
Alaska Safe Riders membership required. New riders are encouraged to take a Basic Snowmachine Rider Certification first.
🚨 Avalanche Awareness Rescue Clinic – Eagle River Polaris & Arctic Cat
📅 Dec 10 | 6:30–8:30 PM
Winter is coming fast — are you ready? Join Alaska Safe Riders for a hands-on avalanche rescue clinic to learn critical safety skills, practice with your gear, and get avy savvy before the snow stacks up.
🔗 Register today to save your seat!
Ready to ride smarter, stronger, and safer? Join Alaska Safe Riders for the Mountain Riders Skills Clinic on January 10, 2026, in Turnagain, Alaska — a full day of hands-on avalanche safety and mountain riding instruction. Learn safe route selection, effective rescue techniques, and technical sled control to master the mountains with confidence. 💪❄️
Get ready to ride smart, safe, and strong in the mountains! Join Alaska Safe Riders and instructor Carlen Thiessnen for the Teen Mountain Riders Skills Clinic on January 11, 2026, in Turnagain, Alaska. This full-day clinic is designed just for teen riders to build confidence, learn avalanche awareness, and sharpen sled control in real mountain terrain.
🧭 Parental consent required – limited to 10 riders. Register today to save your spot!
Ready to level up your backcountry riding? Join Alaska Safe Riders and instructor Carlen Thiessnen for the Mountain Riders Skills Clinic on January 24, 2026, in Summit, Alaska — a full day of hands-on avalanche safety and mountain riding instruction. Learn safe route selection, rescue response, and sled control to ride smarter, stronger, and safer this winter. ❄️
🔗 Limited to 10 riders – register today to save your spot!
Get ready to ride smart, safe, and strong in the mountains! Join Alaska Safe Riders and instructor Carlen Thiessnen for the Teen Mountain Riders Skills Clinic on January 25, 2026, in Summit, Alaska. This full-day clinic is designed just for teen riders to build confidence, learn avalanche awareness, and sharpen sled control in real mountain terrain.
🧭 Parental consent required – limited to 10 riders. Register today to save your spot!
Save the date for the emPOWDERed Basic Snowmachine Rider Certification – January 31st in Eureka, Alaska (weather dependent)! ❄️
In collaboration with Alaska Safe Riders, this hands-on, full-day class (9 AM – 4 PM) is perfect for new riders ready to build confidence, safety awareness, and control on the snow. Learn essential skills through 11 progressive lessons, then put it all together on a guided trail ride!
$125 per rider | Limited to 12 spots | Membership required
Stay tuned for registration details and info on the optional Backcountry Fun Ride the next day!
Get ready, ladies! 💪 The emPOWDERed Backcountry Ride – Women’s Ride is happening February 1st in Eureka (weather dependent)!
Join a small group of women riders for a fun, laid-back day in the mountains — riding, learning, and building confidence together. Each group of up to six riders will be paired with a coach for personalized guidance and support in easy, approachable terrain.
This is not a formal class, just an awesome day of riding with women who share your stoke!
Alaska Safe Riders membership required. New riders are encouraged to complete the Basic Snowmachine Rider Certification first.
🏁 Save the Date! The Iron Dog Race Start kicks off February 14th in Big Lake, Alaska. Stay tuned for more details and how Alaska Safe Riders will be part of the action! ❄️
🏁 Save the Date! The Iron Dog Race Finish lands in Fairbanks, Alaska on February 21st, 2026 — location TBD. Stay tuned for updates and details on Alaska Safe Riders’ role at the finish line! ❄️