Author Archives: John
57 Mile Elliott to Windy Gap
The best way to describe this ride is “whew”. We meet for breakfast at 8:00 AM at Hill Top Café and got out of there a little after 9:00 I think. Breakfast was OK, but as always a bit slow in getting to our table. There was six of at breakfast and six of us more »
Share on FacebookSunny Sundays
My plans for the weekend were changed do to unforeseen circumstances, and since I already had the sleds loaded to go, why waste a nice sunny day with snow on the ground. So my neighbor Jake, along with Tyler and I headed out to the flats via the ice bridge at the end of Cushman more »
Share on FacebookCantwell in March
I always love Cantwell in March, the weather is usually starting to get warmer and the snow is fluffy and soft. We headed down on Friday the 20th for the Backwoods Lodge, Mike and Kathy are the best of host and always treat us well. This year they were swamped and out of rooms, but more »
Share on FacebookSnoRondy 2009
March 14th was FST’s SnoRondy, our 9th annual and by far the best Rondy we’ve had to date. Lots of folks showed up for the Drag Races, Kids SnoCross, 120 Rodeo, obstacle course, and of course hot dogs and brats. As always, I was scrambling my butt off to get the drags organized (racer signups, more »
Share on FacebookMacLaren River Valley Feb 28th, 09
What a blast and very interesting weekend this was. And I should have known it was going to be that way to. I had us all loaded up and ready go Thursday night and on Friday the wife decides to hit the grocery store and pick up a couple of last minute item, so she more »
Share on FacebookGrandkids and Iron Dog
Weekend before last I was down near Chulitna playing in the powder and enjoying the warm temps and sunshine. Then last Friday and Saturday I’m helping to mark the trail into Fairbanks for the Iron Dog racers and have to admit it was a blast. Just cruising down the trail, stop put up a sign, more »
Share on FacebookChulitna
So it’s February and we’re having some excellent weather for this time of year. It’s currently 11 above, yes I said above zero, imagine that. Good snow on the ground again, even after the warm spell we had and it’s comfy out. This is Iron Dog week and the finish line will be in downtown more »
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So far its been a pretty good year, the Iron Dog is going to setup the finish line in downtown Fairbanks and it should be a blast. Going down the Noyes Slough from the Chena River near University Ave will be interesting. All the rumors flying around town have really stirred up folks thinking that more »
Share on FacebookEnjoying Christmas and Life
So the FST web site rebuild is 99% done, only 99% because I keep finding little things I either don’t like (cosmetically that is) or some issues that need to be resolved like the download function for GPS waypoints. But it is 99% done and that’s 99% more than a month ago. So what have more »
Share on FacebookNew Years, Volcanoes, and Snow Poor
It seems our more active volcanoes are making the national media, so here”s a little info that might helps out those of you interested.. Information on Augustine Volcano and related hazards and response plans can be found at the following web sites: Alaska Volcano Observatory: Most recent information on Augustine Volcano U.S. Geological Survey: Hazards more »
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