MAT-SU—Some 150 trail enthusiasts turned out Dec. 28 to see what all the fun is about at the new cross-country ski trails at Government Peak Recreation Area at Hatcher Pass. In the first race ever at the new nordic ski area, 24 teams signed up for a total of 72 racers. View the video and hear cowbells ring in the sweep of racers, including trail designer and former Olympic nordic skier Bill Spencer who says "trails make a community." 

MAT-SU—Tomorrow, residents of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough celebrate a 30-year-old dream made tangible: the opening of a designed ski area at Hatcher Pass. A ribbon will be cut by many hands for 5 km of Nordic Ski trails, the beginning step for a network of Olympic class trails that may one day draw international ski events such as The World Cup.

MAT-SU—Over the last week, a feller buncher took down trees and an excavator cleared a path through deep snow, the beginnings of a one-mile road that leads to the future Government Peak Recreation Area at Hatcher Pass.  

MAT-SU— Work begins in a few weeks on a road that leads to a long-anticipated Nordic Ski and recreation area at Hatcher Pass. Tonight (Feb. 21), the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly unanimously approved the contract for building a parking lot and an access road (Ullr’s Trail) to trails in the Government Peak Management Area.

MAT-SU—Enjoy the beginning of longer days at the 8th Annual “Winter Trails Day”, this Saturday, January 7th, from 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Mile 10.6 Hatcher Pass Road and Upper Mountain.   It’s free, it’s fun, it’s a great day!

MAT-SU—Recent final approval of an environmental document means that much-awaited trail clearing will begin soon on up to 10 kilometers of new Nordic ski trails on the southern side of Hatcher Pass in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough’s Nordic Ski Area. Skiers could be gliding on tracks by this November.

MAT-SU—Dive into winter this Saturday, Jan. 8, during the 7th Annual Winter Trails Day at Hatcher Pass. Free classes on skiing, snowshoeing, and snowboarding. Some gear is provided. Hot refreshments, a warming barrel, and laughter on the hill make for a memorable winter day. More than 230 people attended last year.