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Clear Creek Buttes Loop
Clear Creek Buttes has a new loop ride. The fires this past summer did some major damage to the Bonnifield Trail through the northern base of Clear Creek Buttes. I took a crew of six out on Feb 4th and we did get it partially opened, just not all the way along the base, but more »
Share on FacebookIron Dog North Pole Fuel Depot
A crazy week setting and staking the last leg of the Iron Dog Trail to the finish line and staffing the North Pole Fuel Depot. Steve Nolan deserves a big pat on the back for making sure the trail was staked from Nenana to the mouth of the Chena. And to Steve E for helping more »
Share on FacebookSo you want to run the Iron Dog…
Here’s a taste of the Trail Class from Wasilla to Nome Share on Facebook
Share on FacebookIron Dog – Nordale Bridge to Pipeline on the Chena River
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Share on FacebookIron Dog Trail – Tanana River – Chena Pump Landing
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Share on FacebookTrail Clearing on the Tanana Flats
Our ride (Feb 4) out to Clear Creek Butts was blocked by downed trees from the wind storms so I decided to try and put a trail clearing work party together. Had 5 guys show up and it went well for what little we got done. Little in comparison to what needs to be done more »
Share on Facebook2012 Iron Dog – The “Steps”
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Share on FacebookSweetheart Run, Feb 12th, 2012
This was the Fairbanks Snow Travelers annual Sweetheart Run from Fairbanks to the Monderosa Restaurant in Nenana. The Monderosa is known for their Mondo Burgers and always worth the ride down for lunch. Share on Facebook
Share on FacebookTanana Flats Run, Feb 4, 2012
I wasn’t sure if the temps were going to accommodate us for this ride. When I left the house in North Pole it was -15 below, on the way to town my truck showed -20 below, when I got to Chena Pump Landing where we were to meet, at 9:00 AM it was -14 below. more »
Share on FacebookCleary Summit Trails Run, Jan 21, 2012
We meet at Chatanika Lodge for breakfast, 15 folks showed but only 10 brought along their sleds to ride. The temps at the lodge was -26 below when we arrived, so we decided to head up to Cleary Summit, where the temps were a balmy -2 below. Chuck did a great job as our ride more »
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