Last week, I gave the total statewide numbers for Alaska Hunter Education classes in 2019. I didn’t have the Valley-specific numbers until after my deadline to turn in the column, bu…

I am not a professionally trained, experienced forecaster, slash practioner, slash snow geek…but I am a born and raised Alaskan who has been here more than six decades and loves to r…

The 41st Matanuska Valley Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC) took place on Count Day, Sunday, December 15, 2019. During the CBC, Field Teams, and Feeder Counters at home, counted all…

Christmas is only a few days away and, hopefully, you’re about done with your shopping. If not, we’ll talk a bit later about more shopping ideas. However, first, I’d like to wish all…

The Knik 200 Joe Redington Sr. Memorial Sled Dog Race has been canceled.

If you enjoy outdoor winter activities like skiing or snowmobiling, you must be getting frustrated by now! I saw a friend the other day who was wearing his brand-new snowmachining ja…

The National Audubon Society invites birdwatchers to participate in the longest-running community science survey, the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC). On December 15, 2019,…

If you’re buying a gift for your favorite outdoor person, it certainly helps to have some idea of what they like. I mentioned some general items in last week’s column. I’d like to ge…

HATCHER PASS — The Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center has issued a considerable avalanche warning above 2,500 in Hatcher Pass. With up to 20 inches of new snow and high winds, natural or …

This coming Thursday, Dec. 5, from 2 until 4 pm, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet with ADF&G’s Commercial Fisheries Division and Sport Fish Di…

HATCHER PASS — In the ninth annual Race to the Outhouse, skiers from the Mat-Su Valley and Anchorage got a taste of cross-country skiing race action early in the season.

Before we get started, I’d like to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving. Despite how things might be going for you currently, you really do have a lot to be thankful for. I wish my ankl…

Seward’s famous Mount Marathon Race has hired Matias Saari to be its race director.

I’m writing this half-way through the 12th Annual Mat-Su Salmon Science and Conservation Symposium in Palmer. As I wrote last week, the keynote address for this symposium is: Indigen…

PALMER – Though the great weather has delayed snow, many trails in the Valley are in excellent condition for fat biking. Low precipitation in the Valley has left the numerous trails …